My Alexandria Stylebook Gift Guide: Part 1

Shopping local this holiday season has never been more important than it is right now. We have all seen the graphic about how much Amazon and Walmart have made this year – thanks to COVID, the rich got richer. There is no doubt those companies will be here in 2021, but retailers both big and small are closing their doors at a rapid pace. Just walk down King Street and you can see what I am talking about. The increase in volume in Amazon’s sales came at someone’s expense, and often that someone is a retailer you know.

But our small business community is a strong one and we are all working hard to make sure we celebrate the holiday season next year. We are a collaborative and feisty bunch. We just need your help (and if you are reading this article, we know you already understand). When you make your shopping list this year, I would encourage you to try and check things off that list by shopping local. We have a cabin on the Northern Neck in Eastern Virginia and when we first arrived, I asked someone about what you could purchase in the nearby town, and he replied, “If you can’t buy it in Kilmarnock, you don’t really need it.” I kind of feel that way about Alexandria. There is something for everyone. I decided to pick my favorite item from each of the Alexandria Stylebook contributors. And if you don’t see it here, don’t worry, part two has everyone else!

• About the author
• The latest from Elizabeth
• About the boutiques

Elizabeth Todd

owner | The Hive | The Shoe Hive

https://theshoehive.com

info@theshoehive.com

703.548.7105

I spent the first part of my career as a copy-writer who helped elected officials brag about their support for entrepreneurs. Then I decided to get off the printed page and do it myself. The Shoe Hive made a splash on the fashion scene in Washington, and was named the region’s best shoe store in its first year. Fourteen years later, I have tripled the store’s size and also opened a sister store, The Hive. At The Hive, we offer clothing lines that are sophisticated and approachable like Rag & Bone, Tibi, Raquel Allegra, Ulla Johnson and Veronica Beard. We have tried to fill our racks with clothing you will want to wear all the time, elevated basics that are worth the investment.

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  Elizabeth’s Favorite Pre-Fall Pieces Plus Lookbook

  By Elizabeth Todd

  06.23.21
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  Alexandre Birman Hits The Shoe Hive

  By Elizabeth Todd

  06.22.21
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  Street Style: Patience Tamarra

  By Elizabeth Todd

  06.18.21

Heard the buzz? The Shoe Hive & The Hive are a pair of luxury boutiques in Old Town Alexandria. Featuring both big name designers like Rag & Bone and Stuart Weitzman and smaller brands like AGL and L'Agence, our unique selection and impeccable service are what set us apart.

www.theshoehive.com

The Shoe Hive                         The Hive
127 S. Fairfax Street               301 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314              Alexandria, VA 22314

703.548.7105                          703.548.7110