Welcome to the new Street Style! Over the next few weeks we are turning the tables and giving you behind the scenes access to the awesome contributors and small business owners that are the heart and soul of Stylebook. We want to showcase all of the amazing work that everyone is doing and give them a chance to let us know how we can support them in their efforts. They are keeping us looking great with clothes and beauty products, keeping us occupied with knitting, paint, puzzles and more and most of all, they are keeping us comforted knowing that while things may be really really different right now, they are still here for us.First up, is Kiskadee owner Celeste Crutchfield. Celeste has been working her tail off to make sure she can still take care of all of her customers. She quickly moved to an online platform getting all of her store items up on her website. She also put together a great new program called Bird Bag allowing you to shop from your computer and try things on in the comfort of your own home. Not to mention the great Mother's Day bundles she's created with local female owned businesses in the community. We love her hard working spirit, her creative thinking, and her love of the community. 

:Sarah Marcella Creative

ABOUT YOU

How long have you lived in Alexandria? 18 years.Favorite item of clothing in your closet? Nicole Miller Evil Eye leather jacket.Biggest inspiration? Rachel Zoe...that woman has created quite an empire.Dogs or cats? Dogs all the way.  

ABOUT YOUR STORE

How long have you owned your boutique? Three years.What inspired you to start your business? I've always loved fashion and the opportunity to buy Kiskadee presented itself just at the right time.What are three of your favorite items currently at your shop? Gola Sneakers, our new candles from OK collective, new necklaces from Be the Good.Favorite designer? In the store I love Joie. Everything they do is so pretty. I love Valentino but carrying that is not in the cards!Favorite “buy” of all time? I love our home. It's my happy place.  

AT THIS TIME

How can the community support you and your employees during this time? People love our new Bird Bag concept. Keep filling out those forms and I'll bring anything you want to your house to try on or look at. All of our inventory is on our website at www.kiskadeeshop.com and you can shop online using the "shop now" button on our Facebook page.One act of kindness you’ve witnessed? I’ve seen so much kindness! On Thursday I volunteered to hand out meals in Alexandria from the World Central Kitchen. Jose Andres (the founder) is my newest hero. Because of him, many Alexandrians had dinner. The coordinators were amazing as well.Favorite new hobby? Coloring and puzzles.Top must-read books? I'm re-reading the All Souls Trilogy. So good!Binge-worthy suggestion(s)? Better Call Saul.What local business have you supported this week? Bagel Uprising and Holy Cow.Favorite carry-out restaurant? Thai Peppers.Favorite family pastime? Lately, it's been movie night.Go-to at-home workout? I've been running a lot! My running group has a scavenger hunt...something different every day to find while out on your run. That's keeping us connected too.