01.30.18

Spring Jewelry Trends: Get a Sneak Peek at Two Trunk Shows

Be the first to preview new spring collections of two of my favorite jewelry designers, Jude Frances and Tanya Farah. Both create stunning, unique, forever pieces with beautiful diamonds, crystals, and gemstones that […]
12.07.17

Stylebook’s Gift Guide No. 3

So now we’re getting into the really good stuff…splurges! Whether shopping for your bestie or looking for wish list inspo for yourself, here you’ll find the special, the extravagant, the oh-you-shouldn’t-have-but-I’m-so-glad-you-did gifts that […]
11.28.17

Wish Upon a Star this Thursday Night at Mystique

Anxiously waiting to unwrap that gorgeous piece of jewelry you’ve been dreaming about…the one that will make you feel beautiful and dazzling, that you’ll cherish for a lifetime and pass along to the […]
10.04.17
Fall Trunk Show Series

The Mystique Fall Trunk Show Series

Showcasing the newest jewelry collections of six unique and different designers, each known for his or her distinct creations, I am so excited to share Mystique’s fall Trunk Show series. If you call […]
09.21.17
September Baby Blues

September Baby Blues (& Pinks & Yellows…)

When I was a little girl I always had fun collecting rocks in my birthstone. Luckily I was born in April, which means I was collecting diamonds! But my favorite color to wear […]
08.11.17
Sidewalk Sale Sneak Peek

psssst….Your Sidewalk Sale Sneak Peek

You read here all about the annual Alexandria Sidewalk Sale, but what kinds of deals can you really expect? Well we have the special insider scoop for Stylebook readers…see below for details! Plus, […]
08.02.17
Summer Sale Reminder

Summer Sale (and a Reminder!)

One thing you can count on during summer is finding some pretty good sales. Boutiques start marking down summer apparel to make room for new fall arrivals. While fine jewelry isn’t really seasonal, […]
07.05.17

“Independents” Week Q+A: Mystique’s Elizabeth Mandros on “Heart, Sweat, and Tears”

“I just did it!” How taking a leap combined with “heart, sweat, and tears” has led to Mystique‘s Elizabeth Mandros’ success in this edition of our Independents Week series. When did you open? 1991. […]
06.07.17

​​A Weekend Getaway with Middleburg Mystique!

Mark your calendars for a weekend away or day trip to Middleburg, the nation’s horse and hunt capital, just about an hour from Alexandria. Mystique has just opened our second location, in the heart […]
05.05.17

Charm Mom This Mother’s Day

Every year around Mother’s Day, Mystique hosts a JudeFrances Trunk Show. Why? Because hands down, JudeFrances is probably the most sought-after designer we carry.  The collection offers something for women of all ages […]
04.19.17

A Magical Engagement (+ a Penny Preville Trunk Show)

Wedding season has officially kicked off in Alexandria, and if you have been by the Old Town Waterfront any Saturday over the past few weeks, you would certainly agree! However, my favorite part […]
03.16.17

Jude Frances Trunk Show Today!

Jude Frances has long been one of our favorite designers, and we’d love you to help us select which Spring 2017 pieces we stock in the store. Please join us today, 10:30am-5:30pm, for […]
03.15.17

6 Generations of Jewelry: The Mazza Family

I’ve been working with Jeff Mazza for many, many years and absolutely adore and respect his family. He has such a passion for one of the only things that really matters in life […]
03.01.17

On Trend: Florals

Yes, we know: “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” But there is a reason florals are a perennial (pun intended) favorite…what could be more welcome after a cold (or, ok, even a not-so-cold) winter than […]
02.28.17

On Trend: Embroidery

We called it last fall, and this detail-oriented trend is still going strong for spring. Embroidery is everywhere and we are loving how the pops of color and inherent artistry elevate everyday outfits […]


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