Street Style: Shelbie Koch
If you haven’t seen Shelbie at TSALT then you’ve most definitely seen her in their fall preview lookbook a few weeks ago. I must say she is such a fantastic model to work with!Shelbie is a bright spirit with so much energy and love for the fashion industry, but she has a super interesting background. She formerly did visuals for Kate Spade, she has design experience, and she even spent a couple of years on a sail boat! I love when people have cool stories to tell, it just keeps things exciting!It’s been really fun to watch her acclimate to the store and I’m so excited to watch her grow with TSALT.
Shelbie is wearing Faux Fur Coat by Rhino & Pelle, Dijon Bodysuit by Paige, Snakeskin Jeans by Good American, and Snakeskin Purse by Let&Her, all available at TSALT.
::Sarah Marcella Creative
ABOUT YOU
How do you spend your time? Traveling, hiking, cooking, dancing, going to museums, playing with my daughter, volleyball, designing, and sewing swimwear and resort wearNeighborhood: Old Town NorthHow long have you lived in Alexandria: 2 years. I moved here from SingaporeWhat is your hometown? I have moved all over the world most of my life. I now consider Alexandria my hometownWhat brought you to Alexandria? Family. I wanted my daughter to grow up near her grandparents and aunt/uncle/cousin. They all live in the areaWhat would surprise people about you? I am an architect who has sailed all over the world on a mega sailing yachtYou’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Being invisible so I could play jokes on peopleFavorite cocktail: Jack n Coke, Dark n StormyLast book read or movie seen: Girl, Wash Your Face! by Rachel HollisGuilty Pleasure: Chocolate chip ice cream with lots of rainbow sprinklesPhrase you overuse: Awesome!Facebook or Instagram? InstagramLatest binge-watch: The AmericansBucket list travel destination: Turkey and JapanIf you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Wine 
FASHION
Define your style in three words or less: Classic, colorful, funThe go-to piece in your wardrobe: Knee-high bootsFavorite trend ever: Stiletto heelsFavorite current trend: Animal printsBeauty product you can’t live without: MascaraFavorite fragrance: Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Valentino Donna Born in RomaHeels or flats? Heels most definitely 
HOME
Favorite room in your home: Kitchen, I love to cook for other peopleAntiques, modern, or a mix? Modern mixLast item bought for your home: FlowersNext planned purchase: BedFavorite way to entertain: With lots of people around and a BBQClutter-free or well-lived in? Clutter-freeWallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Yes, totally modern 
Nina Sweater by Eleven Six, Le High Skinny Jeans by Frame, and Sheep Shearling Bag by Kempton & Co., all available at TSALT.
FITNESS
Your go-to work-out: Pilates and BarreMost fun way to exercise: Surfing and dancingGroup exercise or solo: BothFitness goal: Start lifting weights consistently to lean out and gain muscleHaven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: KickboxingProudest fitness achievement: Laughing through a workout 
ALEXANDRIA
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Waterfront and Marina. I love to play there with my daughter. We get ice cream and pizzaLast purchase in Alexandria: A fur coat from TSALTBest coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Virtue Feed & Grain and O’Connell’sFavorite charity: Animal Welfare League of AlexandriaFavorite annual Alexandria event: Scottish parade