09.12.13

a week of hairstyles

09.11.13

two birds, one stone: shopping for summer and fall

I already told you about my pre-vacation shopping excursion at Kiskadee, but what I haven’t told you is that I also paid a visit to The Shoe Hive and Zoe Boutique. At The […]
09.10.13

on the hunt for hairspray

Reader: The hairspray I have used for years has started leaving residue in my hair. I need a new one but don’t know where to start. Help! Angela: I like the Fekkai Sheer […]
09.09.13

weekend recap

With kids back in school and fall lines flooding in, our shop owners have kicked their busiest season in gear. Here’s a glimpse into what they did with their time this weekend, in […]
09.06.13

street style: sarah

Sarah Eley just moved to Alexandria in April from New England. A shopping enthusiast, she is quickly learning the best spots to shop in Alexandria. We are excited to welcome her as the […]
09.05.13

how to wear red lipstick

Red lipstick is big this fall. Then again, when is it not? The classic look is timeless and gorgeous, but for a lot of women it’s an intimidating venture. The biggest question usually […]
09.03.13

patricia washington…staying stylish at the office

Patricia Washington is still relatively new to the Alexandria area. She recently became the President and CEO of the Alexandria Visitors and Convention Association. Since her arrival at ACVA, change is in the […]
08.27.13

making dreams come true

Not too long ago, Make A Wish Foundation contacted Bellacara to do a special makeover for Jessica who has been battling cancer. She missed her quinceañera due to chemotherapy and a couple of years later her […]
08.21.13

shopping the sales at kiskadee

I have been very busy with the kids this summer. Swim meets, dive meets, birthday parties and more. The other afternoon they were all occupied outside the house and I decided to do […]
08.15.13

color crush: cobalt blue

We’ve got the blues! For cobalt that is. This electric hue is all over the runways and has frequently been donned by our favorite royal, Kate Middleton. How do I rock this striking […]
08.14.13

the wet brush, the best brush

Summer means water. Whether it is the pool, the lake, the ocean or twice as many showers…your hair is wet and being washed more frequently. I hated how my hair was being brutalized. So, did […]
08.08.13

dare to bare

It has been a few years since I worked in an office environment in the summertime. But it was always the debate “Is it okay to wear bare legs with a skirt or […]
08.07.13

angela’s office renovation

I have wanted to renovate my office for what seems like forever. I haven’t yet because I am just not sure the look I want to go for. Living with my husband and […]
08.01.13

a very busy and very stylish mom

Maria Jose, Mary Jo, Maria, MJ. She’ll answer to all of them, but most of us know her as the popular local mommy blogger, Very Busy Mama. On her blog, she writes about […]
07.31.13

we ask, we answer

Yesterday, we answered your question about walking on cobblestone streets, but you’re not the only one with questions. Susan (Zoe Boutique) had a question for Angela (Bellacara) to which we can all relate! […]


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