This has been a bittersweet post to write. Not because I am not thrilled to introduce you to Leigh Ramadan -- I am! She's awesome! -- but because it is the last thing I will do as editor of Alexandria Stylebook. After nearly four years of doing this job I truly love, I've decided to go back to the corporate world...a move that I wouldn't have even considered if it weren't for Leigh, the new editor of Alexandria Stylebook. But let me back up a bit...

To say Leigh is new is not exactly correct. As the founding editor of the soon-to-be-launched Arlington Stylebook (subscribe here!), she knows Stylebook and our mission well: to connect you, our readers, with the very best our local community has to offer. We have worked together behind the scenes for months, and I could not be more thrilled that she agreed to take on Alexandria Stylebook, too. The job requires creativity and flexibility, organization and exacting attention to detail, technical acumen and design skills, and most importantly, a love of local living and a deep commitment to you, the reader. Leigh is that unicorn.Before relocating to the D.C. area, Leigh created and managed a successful blog that reported on lifestyle in Los Angeles, New York, and Houston. And her prior experience in the entertainment industry she explained is best described as The Devil Wears Prada, but movies instead of fashion, ha! With that kind of humor and perseverance, I know there is nothing she can’t handle with style and grace. Leigh can be reached at editor@alexandriastylebook.com. Please join me in welcoming her. I know she would love to hear from you about what you’d like to see in Stylebook.And finally, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your loyalty as readers is something I have treasured. I leave you in great hands. ❤️

ABOUT YOU

How do you spend your time? Trying to hit all of Washingtonian’s top 100 restaurants with my husband, Lido, and hanging with our two pups, Chuck and Lola.

Neighborhood: Arlington

What is your hometown? Houston (Beyoncé and I get to call it home!)

What brought you to Virginia? My husband!

What would surprise people about you? I lived in QatarY

ou’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Flying, for sure

Favorite cocktail: Can I say wine? My go-to drink is an ice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc

Last book read or movie seen: June by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore

Guilty Pleasure: Singing to Taylor Swift at the top of my lungs with my sunroof open

Phrase you overuse: Y’all

Facebook or Instagram? Instagram, 100 percent

Latest binge-watch: What/If on Netflix

Bucket list travel destination: African safari during the Great Migration, Croatia, and Greece

If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Definitely wine

***Photography:*** *Sarah Marcella Creative*
*Leigh is wearing* *Good American Good Waist Crop Jeans*, *Smythe Lounge Blazer,and* *PAIGE Ellison Tee, all available at TSALT,Sam Edelman Loraine in Croc* *available at The Shoe Hive, The Woods Fine Jewelrygold chain and diamond dove pendant, and Joy Susan North South bag all available at Kiskadee.*

FASHION

Define your style in three words or less: Classic with a twist (oops, that’s four words!)

The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Currently my AG boyfriend jeans

Favorite trend ever: I love an elegant (slightly) cropped top with high waisted pants/shorts/skirt

Favorite current trend: Puffy sleeves – it’s so 80s and I’m totally okay with it

Beauty product you can’t live without: Sunday Riley Juno face oil – it’s the best

Favorite fragrance: Lola by Marc Jacobs

Heels or flats? Heels, always and forever

The Paola Dress by Ulla Johnson available at The Hive, Sam Edelman Yaro in Goldavailable at The Shoe Hive,Elizabeth Cole earrings and Joy Susan Kate cross-body bag each available at Kiskadee.

HOME

Favorite room in your home: My living room – it’s chic yet cozy

Antiques, modern, or a mix? Modern

Last item bought for your home: A new couch for the basement!

Next planned purchase: A Moroccan pouf for our living room

Favorite way to entertain: My husband and I love to have people over to watch college football during the fall. Good food, good drinks, good friends and...Hook 'em Horns and go Hokies!

Clutter-free or well lived-in? Clutter-free

Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Absolutely! I’m dying to get some Lindsay Cowles wallpaper in my guest bathroom.

FITNESS

Your go-to work-out: Working out with my trainer and spinning

Most fun way to exercise: SoulCycle with friends

Group exercise or solo: Depends on the day

Fitness goal: Posture! I’ve been working on my back and core, so I sit and stand straight

Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Boxing

Proudest fitness achievement: Truly understanding that being healthy isn't the same as being skinny (I'm still working on this, but it's getting better), and 100 rides on my Peloton!

ALEXANDRIA

Favorite spot in Alexandria: Old Town Alexandria Waterfront – I love strolling by the water.

Last purchase in Alexandria: Illesteva sunglasses from The Hive

Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: I love the back patio at Sonoma Cellar (when it’s not 100 degrees outside!)

Favorite charity: National Brain Tumor Society. My husband and I do an annual fundraiser for them in honor of my husband’s late father.

Favorite annual Alexandria event: I haven’t been yet, but the Mount Vernon Masquerade looks amazing!

Lido, Chuck, Lola & Leigh

I'm beyond excited to be the new editor of Alexandria Stylebook and I am looking forward to learning, exploring and discovering with y'all.xo, Leigh