With August quickly approaching many of us are thinking about our getaways…whether it is to Europe, Vancouver, or Ocean City! Your travels may be set but your mind begins to veer toward how and what…Read More
1 Jacket, 3 Ways
The prevalence of pink as a go-to color isn’t going to change anytime soon. We are seeing it carried through fall and winter with the same strength we’ve seen this past spring — in both…Read More
Traveling with Kids: Or, How to Avoid “Are We There Yet?”
As anyone with children knows, life is all about distraction. Whether you are distracting them from something they must. have. now!, or redirecting their attention to the project at-hand, distraction is a time-tested tactic utilized…Read More
Scales, Part 3: How To Change Your Obsession into Success
Linda* is a 58-year-old lawyer. She weighed herself daily after reading the news reports that weighing yourself aids in weight loss. This is what she found: It impacted her mood, but not her habits. Starting the day with a negative can cascade into an uphill battle. She realized…Read More
TSALT Sale, Part 2: Chaos Theory
While July is synonymous for 50-70 percent off savings on spring and summer merchandise, the reality is fall arrivals have already hit the doors of many boutiques. Pre-Fall and Fall I deliveries, which begin in…Read More
Courtyard Clearance: $100 Shoes
I don’t want to sound like a used car salesman, but I think I am on the verge. We are slashing prices even more! That is right: this weekend and this weekend only we are…Read More
Stylebook Recommends: Beach Reads
We’ve talked blockbusters and binge TV, today we recommend these books for your beach or poolside pleasure. Celeste, Kiskadee When I hit the beach I want an easy read that helps me escape…Read More
Does the Right Paint Color Increase Value?
“A fresh coat of paint in the right color may help sell a home for more money,” claims a recent article published by Zillow Porchlight. We’ve found this to be very true, which is why we…Read More
Dress for Success: Summertime Office Dressing
It’s hot outside. It’s humid outside. You stand among others on a crowded Metro platform, longing for fresh air and a break from the heat. You arrive at the office, push through the revolving door,…Read More
On Trend: Mules
The mule trend has been big the last few spring seasons. We just got back from a trip to the New York showrooms and chunky-heeled mules or sandals aren’t going away any time soon. I…Read More
Focus On: 20s Skin
I’m right in the thick of my 20s. I gotta tell you folks, I really thought my skin would have gotten its, ahem, “stuff” together by now. I still break out, I still have blackheads, I…Read More
Planning Ahead
So it’s mid-summer and hopefully you are vacationing or planning to take off soon! Most of us aren’t thinking about our home decor right now. But then September rolls around and we are starting to…Read More
6 Great Gifts for Great Hostesses
Hopefully during the months of July and/or August you are having the chance to relax, catch up with friends, and vacation a bit. And if we are all lucky, we will be invited to a…Read More
Poolside Makeup in 3 Easy Steps
In the summertime we all walk that fine line between wanting to look amazing and intentionally dewy and beautiful and not wanting to wear any makeup when we’re outside. What’s a gal to do about…Read More
The Alexandria Stylebook Six Picks
Totally obsessed with embroidery today — on a top, a dress, even a towel. Plus the perfect summer travel shoe (it folds!), the toothbrush cleaner you never knew you needed, and elegant bowls for serving…Read More
