11.11.13

look of the day: veterans day

Do you have the day off today? Planning on taking advantage of the Veterans Day sales around town or perhaps a leisurely brunch? Whatever you choose to do, here’s a fail-proof ensemble to […]
11.01.13

look of the day: job interview

We hope you are all happily employed, but if for some reason you are headed to a job interview anytime soon, it is important that you look and feel your best. Here are […]
10.31.13

look of the day: farmers market

It’s a tried and true Alexandria tradition: Saturday mornings at the farmers market. Granted, the farmers market is far from the runway, and that is part of the beauty of it. It doesn’t […]
10.30.13

look of the day: speakeasy soiree

Just a few days ago, we blogged about Coco Blanca’s speakeasy soiree, which gave us the idea to feature a look of the day for your future speakeasy themed event. (If you don’t […]
10.29.13

look of the day: trick-or-treating

This Thursday, most of us moms/aunts/grandmas will find ourselves on Lee Street or somewhere nearby trick-or-treating with our kids. This is both a ton of fun (I mean, kids in costumes!) but also […]
10.28.13

look of the day: pumpkin patch

Admittedly, we may be a little late in getting this look of the day to you as I suspect you all have already made your annual pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch and carved […]
10.28.13

a place for all ages and body types

by Darby, Kiskadee I have heard it all. I am too old for this. This is too old for me. My shape is too hard to dress. Whether you are 13 or 83, […]
10.25.13

speakeasy soiree

Coco Blanca loves to have a good time, and they love giving back to the community in creative ways! Since Coco Blanca’s imaginary papa is Ernest Heminway, they convinced Philip Greene, author of To […]
10.24.13

look of the day: weekend at the river house

As you learned in last week’s Weekend Recap, Elizabeth is building a river house and has spent several weekends there overseeing construction. This gave us the idea to put together a look that […]
10.22.13

look of the day: wine tasting

I don’t know about you, but when it gets colder I start to hibernate. It’s not that I don’t want to see my friends, I just don’t want to leave my house. What […]
10.21.13

q&a: go-to winter boots

Reader: I purchased the Elizabeth & James black ankle boot with the hidden wedge from The Shoe Hive last year. I wore them all the time. Two days ago, my dog got into […]
10.21.13

look of the day: fall essentials at kiskadee

by Darby This everyday fall look is flattering on all body types. You can switch the colors around for your best palette. I created this look from specific items we carry here at […]
10.10.13

the amazing lace

You’ve seen quite a bit about Fall’s hot Leather styles but we would be remiss if we neglected the complementary use of Lace detailing in this very opposite but complimentary trend. As a […]
10.04.13

look of the day: date night

I don’t know about all of the other store owners, but I do know that Susan, owner of Zoe Boutique, reserves (almost) every Friday night for her husband. It is their date night–and […]
10.04.13

the italian experience

Shopping in Italy can be a magical experience. Some of the most beautiful fashions in the world come from this fascinating country. But most of us don’t have time for that weekend shopping […]


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