Street Style: Madison Lehnert and Lindsay Warden

December 17, 2021 Rachel Gang

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