06.20.13

the new black bag

This summer, I have challenged myself not to carry a black bag. No black clutch, crossbody, tote or traveler shall touch my hands or shoulders. It’s not that I have anything against a […]
06.19.13

trend alert: neon

I predicted about a year ago that the neon trend was on its way out. I was wrong. It seems to be everywhere right now. Perhaps my prediction was based on the fact […]
06.18.13

inside angela’s closet

We all have guilty pleasures. One of mine is seeing how others have organized their closets–to serve as inspiration for my own. I mean, one of the most iconic movie moments is when […]
06.17.13

weekend recap

Kiskadee launched a weeklong sale: Buy one full-priced top or dress and get one 50% off! Time to stock up. Angela, from Bellacara, snapped some photos of her closet for a new series […]
06.14.13

street style: linda

Linda Fairall owns Fabulous Frocks of Alexandria, a bridal boutique that specializes in high-end consignment bridal gowns and new-to-order bridesmaids dresses and bridal accessories. Fabulous Frocks is located on Mount Vernon Avenue in […]
06.13.13

rock this look: keira knightley

one: Lipfusion Infatuation lip gloss in Angelic two: Jouer blush in Rose three: Bronze high points on face with Jouer perfect tan All are available at Bellacara: 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Photo credit
06.12.13

puerto rico beach bag (or any beach bag, for that matter)

Tara from Zoe Boutique will be soaking up the sun in Puerto Rico for her birthday this month. Here’s a look at what she will be packing in her bag.
06.11.13

bag of all trades

Darby –  Starting with the beach bag–because it is summer after all–this stylish option by Roberta Roller Rabbit doubles as the ideal carry-on! The neon bag by Steve Madeenis big enough to be […]
06.10.13

weekend recap

Elizabeth and Lyndsay from The Shoe Hive spent a couple of days in New York buying for the store. Can’t wait to see what they got! Our new favorite kind of customer at […]
06.07.13

street style: meaghan

Meaghan Foran is the creative director at Lawrence Miller & Company, a custom design fine jewelry store and silversmith in Alexandria. Her style is reflective of the jewelry they design: simple, classic, elegant […]
06.06.13

fashion 911

I keep a box in my closet full of fashion emergency tools. The box includes thread and superglue, lots of safety pins and yes, even a little duct tape. I also keep a […]
06.05.13

trend alert: animal jewelry

Whether you prefer a delicate starfish pendant necklace, or a big and sparkly lizard slithering across your bangle, the animal jewelry trend is for you. [portfolio_slideshow]
06.04.13

how to: lighten and brighten

When looking over the products Bellacara’s manager, Allison, used on Elizabeth for our first photo shoot, I noticed a theme: lightening and brightening. By covering up circles under her eyes, brightening certain areas […]
06.03.13

weekend recap

Sam, the manager at Kiskadee, celebrated her 25th birthday in style! The Zoe girls often show up at the store wearing very similar looks… …or the exact same thing! Great minds think alike. This […]
05.30.13

how to: look naturally rested and ageless

When Allison finished Susan’s makeup for our first Stylebook photo shoot, she let us all in on Susan’s secret: “Susan has perfect skin! You can’t even see her pores!” And, ladies, it’s true. […]


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