I met Shara through a mutual friend, Lauren Rothman. Lauren held a style event at Kiskadee back in November and told Shara she must come. We hit it off right away! Shara is truly amazing...a rockstar mom. Not only does she own her own chiropractic business, but she teaches Hawt Pilates at Mind the Mat and is training to become a coach at Orangetheory. Through all of this, she always looks stylish. I seriously don't know how she pulls it off, but I'm in awe of it every time I see her. To top it off, she's a genuinely nice person who constantly has me laughing.  

Shara is styled by Kiskadee | 📸:: Sarah Marcella Creative

ABOUT YOU

 How do you spend your time? Gym, work, family, rinse, repeatNeighborhood: Hollin Hall VillageHow long have you lived in Alexandria: 14 yearsWhat is your hometown? Manalapan, New JerseyWhat brought you to Alexandria? Drawn to the Old Town neighborhood because I thought it was adorable and I was presented with a great opportunity to start my own practiceWhat would surprise people about you?  I am super squeamish about ketchupYou’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Teleportation without questionFavorite cocktail: Old fashionedLast book read or movie seen: last book: The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorteGuilty Pleasure: Romance novels and teen flicksPhrase you overuse: Seriously?Facebook or Instagram? InstagramLatest binge-watch: You on NetflixBucket list travel destination: Vietnam and CambodiaIf you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? I would like to say wine, but truthfully I don’t think I could survive without coffee.  

FASHION

 Define your style in three words or less: Edgy, modern, classicThe go-to piece in your wardrobe: Black skinny pantsFavorite trend ever: Animal print (I'm from jersey, that’s how we roll)Favorite current trend: Statement earringsFavorite fragrance: Stella Peony by Stella McCartneyHeels or flats? Flats               

HOME

 Favorite room in your home: master bathAntiques, modern, or a mix? MixLast item bought for your home: Two end table lampsNext planned purchase: Tom Lewis limited-edition printFavorite way to entertain: Small groups and a bottle of wineClutter-free or well lived-in? Well lived-inWallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Totally modern, can make or break a space  

FITNESS

 Your go-to work-out: can I have two? Hawt Pilates at Mind the Mat and OrangetheoryMost fun way to exercise: To really loud gangster rapGroup exercise or solo: Group exercisesFitness goal: To clear my headHaven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Intermittent fastingProudest fitness achievement: I'm 40 and I'm in the best shape of my life               

ALEXANDRIA

 Favorite spot in Alexandria: Caphe Bahn MiLast purchase in Alexandria: Two sweatshirts and earrings from KiskadeeBest coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Killer ESP for coffee, Virtue for happy hour and date nightFavorite charity: Campagna CenterFavorite annual Alexandria event: Art on King Street