Street Style: Madison Lehnert and Lindsay Warden
If you follow Helen Olivia on social media, you’ve probably seen hundreds of pictures of pretty flowers and all sorts of over-the-top events. What you don’t see on our Instagram is the talent who brings it all to life.
I’ve always struggled with the decision to keep myself - and our team - out of the spotlight on our Instagram and instead focus on a barrage of pretty flower pictures. Although it sometimes may look like the flowers and events just “make themselves,” it couldn’t be farther from the truth.
I am so excited for Madison and Lindsay to be featured in Street Style because, in addition to being wildly talented and creative women, they are also wonderful humans.
Every day I am blown away by their ability to function in a cyclone, from fast-paced event work to helping clients create one-of-a-kind events. Both have an incredible and fresh eye for design and are masters at putting together the looks that you “ooh and aah” over on Instagram.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Madison and Lindsay.
Photography credit: Renée C. Gage Photography
About Madison Lehnert
Neighborhood: Del Ray
How long have you lived in Alexandria: Five Years
What is your hometown? Mclean, Virginia
What brought you to Alexandria? Helen Olivia Flowers!
What would surprise people about you? I’ve been vegetarian since I was 10 years old.
Fashion
Define your style in three words or less: Comfortable, relaxed, sporty
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Oversized jean jacket
Favorite trend ever: High-rise jeans - the higher the better
Favorite current trend: Feather trim
Beauty product you can’t live without: A tie between Armani - Luminous Silk Foundation and SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Favorite fragrance: Capri Blue Volcano
Heels or flats? Heels
Home
Favorite room in your home: Living Room
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix
Last item bought for your home: Teapot
Next planned purchase: Carolyn Misterek floral print
Favorite way to entertain: Cocktails, Fireside
Clutter-free or well-lived in? Clutter-free - less please!
Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: YES, we love a wallpaper moment
Fitness
Your go-to work-out: Running
Most fun way to exercise: 305 Fitness, Cardio with a DJ
Group exercise or solo: Both
Fitness goal: Half Marathon
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Snowboarding
Proudest fitness achievement: Getting my yoga teaching certification
Alexandria
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Barca Pier & Wine Bar
Last purchase in Alexandria: Coffee from Swings
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Hank’s Oyster Bar
Favorite charity: Twig Home Tour
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Scottish Walk
About Lindsay Warden
Neighborhood: Del Ray
How long have you lived in Alexandria: I don’t at the moment, but I work in Del Ray!
What is your hometown? Great Falls, Virginia
What brought you to Alexandria? Working for Helen Olivia Flowers
What would surprise people about you? I’m 6’1”
Fashion
Define your style in three words or less: Comfortable, classic, layered
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Jackets - leather, blazers, denim, you name it
Favorite trend ever: Athleisure
Favorite current trend: Leather pants
Beauty product you can’t live without: Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil
Favorite fragrance: Glossier You
Heels or flats? Flats
Home
Favorite room in your home: Living Room
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix of old and new
Last item bought for your home: Estelle Glassware
Next planned purchase: Bouclé Chair
Favorite way to entertain: Fancy appetizers & cocktails at home with friends
Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Love wallpaper!
Fitness
Your go-to work-out: Peloton
Most fun way to exercise: Long neighborhood walks while chatting with a friend
Group exercise or solo: Solo
Fitness goal: Improve my flexibility
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Learning to play tennis
Proudest fitness achievement: Hitting my 100th peloton ride!
Alexandria
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Ada’s on the River
Last purchase in Alexandria: Christmas Cards from Penny Post
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Urbano
Favorite charity: ACT
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Historic Twig Home Tour
