08.11.17
Sidewalk Sale Sneak Peek

psssst….Your Sidewalk Sale Sneak Peek

You read here all about the annual Alexandria Sidewalk Sale, but what kinds of deals can you really expect? Well we have the special insider scoop for Stylebook readers…see below for details! Plus, […]
08.10.17
Kingstowne

Neighborhood Spotlight: Kingstowne

We often talk about how much Old Town has to offer, but Old Town certainly is not the only place to have a good time in Alexandria. Just about fifteen minutes away sits […]
08.10.17
Crazy for Cuffs

Crazy for Cuffs!

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. We love cuff bracelets! It is an absolutely essential piece to add to your wardrobe, because it is such an easy way to add […]
08.10.17
Brush Care

Boar Bristle Brush Care

So you stuck with me through my Boar Bristle Adventure! Thank you. I got about a week into this experiment and realized…I didn’t know how frequently to wash my brush, or even the right way […]
08.09.17
Alice and Olivia + The Beatles

Coming Soon! Alice and Olivia + The Beatles, a Limited Edition Collection

Some of you may remember the Basquiat collaboration that Alice and Olivia did last Holiday season — the full ball-gown skirt (so amazing, just ask Sarah Marcella!) and super fun shift dress. This […]
08.09.17
Statement Jewelry

Afraid of Statement Jewelry? 4 Ways To Wear It Every Day

Big, bold, and beautiful jewelry…yikes!  It is the fear of the unknown.  You love it, you covet it, but how do you wear it?  Do you think it needs to be saved for […]
08.09.17
Strong Core

3 Important Reasons You Need a Strong Core, and 3 Ways To Get One (with Videos!)

 At Fitness on the Run (FOR), we define the core as all muscles between the hips and the shoulders. Below are the top three reasons for a strong core and several different movements performed […]
08.08.17
Boar Bristle Adventure

A Boar Bristle Adventure: Walking the Walk

I started writing the previous boar bristle article with the intention of writing simple instructions, but then I got so excited about it, I figured I should put my money where my mouth […]
08.08.17
Jeans and Tees

Jeans and Tees, A Love Affair

If I could live in anything, other than my workout gear, it would be in terrific-fitting jeans and a fantastic t-shirt. That is MY comfort level of dressing for both day and night. […]
08.08.17
Lovely in Lingerie

Lovely in Lingerie

Sometimes, the key to perfecting the outfit is perfecting what you wear underneath. Breezy, summer dresses can be tacky in an instant if they are too sheer, or if your bra straps slip […]
08.07.17
5 Style Blunders

5 Common Style Blunders, Easily Corrected

One of the things I love most about being a woman is the sisterhood — you know, the women who have your back. We rely on our sisters to share in our joy […]
08.07.17
Isabel Marant

Isabel Marant, Now at The Hive

Remember the rise of the wedge sneaker? Or maybe the western bootie called the “Dicker” that literally sold out in days when it arrived in store or online? Then there is menswear-inspired clothing […]
08.07.17
Six Picks 08-07-2017

The Alexandria Stylebook Six Picks

From pearl details to a more modest cold shoulder, we’ve got several on-trend style options to transition you right into fall today, plus a purifying cleanser for all and a cozy swivel glider […]
08.04.17
Tax Free Weekend

Tax-Free Weekend (on Everything!)

The bulk of my summers as a child were spent in Ohio at the neighborhood pool. I was a competitive swimmer, so after championships at the end of July I would head to […]
08.04.17
Street Style MB (Mary Beth)

Street Style: MB

I started cycling and photographing at Ascend Cycle in October 2016. Immediately Kat, the owner, and I hit it off. Never did I guess the entire studio would become my extended family, specifically […]


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