10.10.13

how to decorate with neutrals

Question: I’ve always thought it was interesting that your color palette is so simple and neutral and would like to replicate that in my bedroom. How do I do it though without it […]
10.10.13

look of the day: tailgating

Of course, when you go tailgating, you will more than likely wear your school or team’s colors. And of course, we could have selected school or team colors to showcase in today’s tailgating […]
10.08.13

look of the day: family portrait

Looking back at my own family portrait from seven years ago, I wish I had known what I know now. Don’t over-think it. The more you actually look like your normal self (albeit […]
10.07.13

look of the day: oyster roast

A few of us have oyster roasts on our calendar this fall and we are all planning on wearing a version of this chic and comfortable look. Layering is important since the weather […]
10.07.13

weekend recap

Elisabeth and Susie from Coco Blanca headed down to Charlottesville at 6AM on Thursday morning to setup for the 20th anniversary of Martha’s Market in the John Paul Jones Arena at UVa. Gayla joined them on […]
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 […]
10.03.13

look of the day: brunch with the in-laws

Hopefully you have a great relationship with your in-laws and don’t have to think twice about what you wear when you meet them for brunch. Not all of us are so lucky, and […]
10.02.13

look of the day: the shoe hive’s tenth anniversary party

In case you hadn’t heard, The Shoe Hive’s 10th Anniversary Party hosted along with Refinery29 is tomorrow evening, and of course you’re invited. Obviously, we have been discussing what to wear for weeks, […]
10.01.13

look of the day: art on the avenue

Many of you probably already know that Art on the Avenue is this Saturday. Del Ray’s annual music and arts festival always draws out the crowds–mostly locals. It’s a great opportunity to spend […]
09.30.13

look of the day: high school reunion

Depending on your high school experience, dressing for your reunion may or may not be a stressful experience. You want to look your best but not like you’re trying too hard. That can […]
09.30.13

weekend recap

“I HAD to go to Tyson’s Corner today to get some clothes for my son. Not my favorite place 🙁 If I got stopped once, I must have gotten stopped fifty times by […]


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