01.14.15

ask stylebook: no more pleated pants?

Kristy: My husband has been on auto-pilot with his wardrobe to the point that I think he may have missed the memo that pleated pants are no longer “in.” Seeing both PeePaw and […]
01.13.15

what to wear: convert with a skirt

Certain items speak volumes to me and Nicole Miller’s Sandy skirt is one of them. Skirts are a hard sell in retail. My years of being a buyer bring back memories of dresses […]
01.12.15

the stylebook top five

Every week we bring you the top five things we are loving. This week, the Stylebook Top Five include a skin saver, a new favorite dress, a nod to spring and more. But […]
01.01.15

what to wear: the latest and greatest

The sales will be in full swing soon but take it from a pro…a deal is only a deal if you would have purchased it at full price. Funny how the most seductive […]
12.29.14

the stylebook top five

Every week we bring you the top five things we are loving. This week, the Stylebook Top Five includes favorites for the new year: a gold fringe bootie, sparkly earrings and hair-on-hide leather […]
12.29.14

the next generation

My first trendy bag was the Pappagallo Bag. I was probably the same age as my daughter and all the girls had them. The Longchamp bag would be it’s equivalent now. My daughter […]
12.23.14

the stylebook gift guide: alicia’s edition

Local stylist and personal shopper Alicia McCaslin is a regular contributor to Alexandria Stylebook and founder of the wardrobe consulting firm, The TulleBox. A master dresser herself, she has brought to this gift […]
12.19.14

colored lights and holiday stress

There may be a few of you out there that are less prepared for Christmas than I am, but not a lot. I knew this year would be a little tricky with moving […]
12.18.14

ask stylebook: going grey?

Robin: I always default to black leggings in the winter. I want to get another color but what color should I choose? Alicia, The TulleBox: There’s nothing quite like black leggings – they […]
12.04.14

ask stylebook: over-the-knee boots?

Tiffany: Will an over-the-knee boot make me look shorter than I already am? How do I wear them? Alicia, The TulleBox: Scale is a very important part of styling an outfit to a […]
12.03.14

a love letter to old town

We’re moving this week and since I tend to be nostalgic around the holidays anyway, I thought I’d share 15 of my favorite things about Old Town ~ one for each year we’ve […]
12.01.14

what to wear: fir and fur

Heading off to a tree farm has been a long standing tradition for me with friends and family. I’m a bit of a Christmas tree snob (don’t even get me started on the […]
12.01.14

the stylebook top five

Every week we bring you the top five things we are loving. But we want you to share yours with us too! Don’t forget to share your favorite things each week with #StylebookTop5 […]
11.19.14

what to wear, for the men: scottish walk

Our J.Hilburn men’s event was a great success a couple weeks ago at Ivy Lane Living. So many ladies either accompanied their guys or sent them to be fitted in some great styles […]
11.18.14

thanksgiving “dressing” recipes

Diana: I host Thanksgiving for our family every year. And every year I think I start with the perfect weather-appropriate outfit but end up shedding layers and looking like a mess after several […]


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