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Street Style: Samantha Tricoli

Sam is one of those people that I love to bump into in Old Town. From her genuine smile to her ability to have great conversations with anybody, she has always been one of my favorite Junior Friends to volunteer with. She has an amazing warmth to her personality that you see the very first time you meet her. So, when I got the opportunity to work with her as a co-chair of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend for the Campagna Center, I was excited to get to know her better, but also just looked forward to spending time with someone who is so positive and upbeat. This made us a great duo for the Walk!

She is adventurous, sporty, and loves to travel. It's so nice to be able to talk to someone who is always on an adventure. This part of her personality guides a unique sense of style that is playful, fearless, and fun. I love to see her amazing outfits! But really, her outfits are merely showcasing a radiance that comes from who she is deep inside.

By the end of the Taste of Scotland and the Scottish Christmas Walk, we had spent countless hours together. I can’t even tell you how many emails we probably sent to each other during this time. But, I will be able to tell you that Sam is an incredible can-do person, who has spent countless hours outside her normal job with Bonaventure to put on an event that raised crucial funding to support the more than 2,000 children and families served daily by the Campagna Center. Her commitment to her community and service to others is inspiring. I have been so glad to get to spend more time with her, and I am so glad to get to write about her now. So, meet Samantha Tricoli, Chair of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend for the Junior Friends of the Campagna Center. If you want to learn more about the great non-profit she supports, please check out www.campagnacenter.org.

Photography credit: Renée C. Gage Photography.

Samantha is styled by The Hive and photographed at Virginia’s Darling.

ABOUT YOU

Neighborhood: Jefferson Manor

What is your hometown? Little Ferry, NJ

What would surprise people about you? I’m not allergic to poison ivy. 

Favorite book or movie: Casablanca

Guilty Pleasure: Nachos and a spicy margarita

Latest binge-watch: House of the Dragon

Bucket list travel destination: The Amalfi Coast in Italy

STYLE

Define your style in three words or less: Neutrals, Comfy, Classic

The go-to piece in your wardrobe: An oversized black blazer

Favorite trend: Wide-leg trousers

Beauty product you can’t live without: I never leave the house without SPF. I love the EltaMD tinted SPF.

Boots, sneakers, or sandals?  Sneakers

WELLNESS

Go-to way to de-stress: Long walks with my dog.

Most fun way to stay active: Sculp’d Total Body Classes

Wellness goal: My goal is to start running again. I injured my foot during a half marathon in July, and need to get back to where I was before the injury.

Want to try: Biking

Proudest wellness achievement: After being a member of Sculp’d since 2019, I became an instructor this year. I love being behind the mic and helping others achieve their wellness goals.

HOME

Favorite room in your home: My basement. My husband renovated the space a couple of years ago to create a fun space to entertain and to spend time with friends.

Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix!

Last item bought for your home: I just bought throw pillows. 

Favorite way to entertain: I love to entertain with a charcuterie board and lots of wine.

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

Next planned purchase: Artwork for my basement. We have been very indecisive about art for the space, but it has been two years, so it’s time to make some decisions!

ALEXANDRIA

What do you love about Alexandria Stylebook? I love discovering new local businesses.

Favorite spot in Alexandria: The Old Town Waterfront

Last purchase in Alexandria: Mother jeans from The Hive

Best food spot: Revel Wine Bar

Favorite local organization: The Campagna Center

Favorite annual Alexandria event: The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend