10.23.14

ask stylebook: fall wedding?

Lindsay: What do I wear to a day wedding later in the month? Sarah, Kiskadee: Fall is my favorite wedding season! But I agree, dressing for them can be a tad complicated. I’d […]
10.20.14

what to wear: workout chic

If we are honest with ourselves, there really is nothing better than putting on a pair of leggings and an oversized sweatshirt. The only thing that is actually better than that is putting […]
10.17.14

what to wear: to the movie

The movie Gone Girl is the perfect excuse to get together with the girls before the madness of the holiday season. I read the book and the story is thrilling, a real page […]
10.10.14

sneak peek: spring 2015

I know. I know. You just wrapped your head around fall, and here I go bringing up spring! But that’s just the way fashion works. It’s always six months ahead. And it’s our […]
10.07.14

ask stylebook: storing sweaters?

Sarah: Sweaters, folded or hung?! Sarah, Kiskadee: I do both. It depends on the material and weight of the sweater. Heavier sweaters are best folded, as are thin, sheer ones. These fabrics stretch […]
10.02.14

a closet of neutrals

There are a host of fall neutrals that should be a staple in your wardrobe: winter white, black, brown, greige (almost taupe), grey and cognac (also known as luggage or honey). While adding […]
09.25.14

what to wear: turtlenecks

Turtlenecks are back on the rack. My initial reaction was one of reservation. Turtlenecks are…modest. Older. Too hot for our mild winters (except for last winter and supposedly this winter). But the turtleneck […]
09.24.14

three ways to usher in fall

Some of our readers, shoppers and clients have expressed frustration at the declining temps and arrival of fall. Others are relieved…as am I! Fall is hands down my favorite sweater. What’s not to […]
09.23.14

ask stylebook: printed leggings?

Liz: Can anyone wear printed leggings? Sarah, Kiskadee: Printed? No. Textured? Yes! There are a lot of heavy duty prints floating around out there this year. And it seems the bigger and bolder, […]
09.17.14

meet the designer: whitley v

Whitley V is one of those companies that I get really excited about. Every time I see UPS has dropped off a box labeled WHITLEY V, I shriek, do a little dance and […]
09.11.14

ask stylebook: matchy matchy?

Heather: Is “matchy-matchy” coming back in style? Sarah, Kiskadee: Matchy matchy is definitely on its way back. But not in a sweet, conservative, sweater set type of way. Matchy matchy is now…wait for […]
09.08.14

explore del ray!

Welcome to Del Ray, a small community within Alexandria and the home of Kiskadee (and me!) as well as many other fabulous spots! – Saturday mornings are my favorite, with the yummy farmers […]
09.03.14

fall fashion staple: the pencil skirt

Skirts this season are a huge must. We are seeing fit and flares, midis, maxis, minis, but of course nothing is as classic as the pencil skirt. The versatility of a pencil skirt […]
08.27.14

what to wear: diner en blanc

Have you heard about this? September 4th at an undisclosed location in DC people will be dining outdoors among the beautiful landscape of the city as part of the Diner en Blanc’s DC […]
08.22.14

how to: dress up denim

When you’ve found the perfect pair of jeans, wearing anything else becomes difficult. Other than for the office or as evening wear, denim really does work for almost anything. Dressing it up isn’t […]


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