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Step into Spring: The 2025 Lookbook from The Shoe Hive

Everyone is loving Freda Salvador and we keep adding more and more styles to our collection. Ann Mashburn does the most comfortable sandal called the Diagnol Strap Sandal. It just molds to your foot and disappears when you wear it. When you look at it, it doesn’t seem like it should be comfortable, but we promise you can wear them all day.

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Check Out The Hive’s Spring Lookbook

If you’ve been to The Hive recently, some of these items may already be in your closet. But for many, they are just starting to think about possibly flipping their closets and making sure they have what they need for spring events. I know I am finally admitting I have to buy some dresses for my daughter’s graduation – and it makes me want to cry just thinking about it!

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5 Effortless Early Spring Essentials

Over the years, I’ve built a wardrobe of go-to essentials—straight-leg jeans, a white tee, classic flats or boots, a gray cashmere sweater, a blazer, my Prada cat eye sunnies and my slouchy black Proenza tote. My style stays rooted in this core uniform, but each year, I refresh it with easy, mood-boosting pieces that reflect how I’m feeling. I take a high-low approach.

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New Brand Alert: COG The Big Smoke

Each season we try to bring a new line to The Hive. . Last August, we were in Fashionhaus and one of the women working the showroom was wearing the coolest jacket. The designer: “COG The Big Smoke.” Here is the very interesting part about the line: it’s one-size-fits-all.

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Veronica Beard and Cisco Home: Get the Look

When I saw Elizabeth’s post: “Styled Looks with Veronica Beard” it hit me – I haven’t done an outfit to room article in a long time, so why not give that a go?!  I took three looks from Elizabeth’s Veronica Beard trunk show and threw together the bones of a room. Just imagine family photos, a collection of artwork, treasures collected over time and you essentially have three outfits to a room.

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The Blazers That Put Veronica Beard On the Map

The pieces are well made, are a flattering cut and never go out of fashion. These core attributes are the pillars of the Veronica Beard blazer brand. This week we kick off our Veronica Beard Trunk show so I thought I would share the jackets that will be available at the event.


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Style, Events Elizabeth Todd Style, Events Elizabeth Todd

Styled Looks with Veronica Beard

I wanted to feature how versatile Veronica Beard can be. Yes, they have great jackets and suits, but it isn’t just work wear. The “work wear” they produce isn’t just for work. I think the three suiting looks show this perfectly. Ali’s suit is appropriate for work, but with some strappy heels and a clutch, I would wear it to a wedding or cocktail party. Tayo’s look is also office-appropriate and you can even layer a white button down shirt under it.


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Elizabeth’s Top Five Picks from Veronica Beard

After what has been one of the worst winters I can remember, I know we’re all ready for spring. Nothing lets me know spring is around the corner more than the start of our annual trunk show series – especially the arrival of our Veronica Beard Trunk Show. In keeping with tradition, I am sharing my top five choices which was tough, but made me realize how much Veronica can work for everyone.

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Slaying in Style: My Girlfriends Rock Ulla Johnson’s Chicest Looks

I must admit that having friends that look like models is pretty helpful when you own a store. And it’s extraordinarily helpful when they don’t mind taking time out of their busy schedules to help out. If you are in need of a spring dress for an event, Ulla Johnson is the trunk show to shop. There are sets and dresses for black tie events, weddings, graduations or just running around town.

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Ulla Johnson Spring 2025 Trunk Show: Browse the Lookbook

It’s hard to choose what pieces I love the most this season. But I must say: the winner of the season is the Rhodes Skirt and the Twyla vest. These were both on most of our personal orders. Needless to say, between our spring selection and what Ulla Johnson sent us for the event, there is something for everyone. See a preview with the Lookbook:

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Style, Events Elizabeth Todd Style, Events Elizabeth Todd

AGL Trunk Show at the Shoe Hive: February 27 - March 2

Over the past 21 years AGL has built a very loyal following. They are made in Italy which means they are quality and comfortable. There are few shoes I can stand in all day, but AGL is one of them. The Italians are known for shoes for a reason; they know how to make them. They are female-owned and a third generation family-owned business. They know what women want when it comes to shoes. This weekend we will kick off our Spring Trunk Show Series with AGL — stop in and see us!


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Allude’s Spring Arrivals at The Hive

Despite how stressed we get when ordering, wondering if we’ve picked the right items, it’s what makes Allude so wonderful. The brand is one that you can’t find everywhere. And even if it were in big box stores, rarely is the same item carried. The sweaters are custom-made for us; we get an edited selection exclusively for The Hive and our customers.

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Tibi: New Arrivals and What’s Ahead for Spring

Tibi just dropped their spring fundamentals and the main spring delivery should arrive by the end of next week. I ordered way too many personals and could somehow get more. The fundamentals are just like they sound: the pieces in your wardrobe you instantly grab because you know they work. The fit and style are proven and that is why they introduce them in different fabrics and colorways.

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Upping the Fun Factor: Grab a Scratch-off at The Hive, ERA and Monday’s Child

Last year we hosted an event where our customers were able to grab a scratch-off sticker and win a prize. It was pretty popular, so we’re doing it again! It’s just a small thank you to show our customers how much we appreciate you. It could be a prize like a candle or pair of socks, or a discount off your entire purchase or a single item.

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Style, Events Elizabeth Todd Style, Events Elizabeth Todd

The Hart Bar: Make Your Own Necklace at The Hive

Here’s the great thing about a Hart necklace, they have so many special charms that help create a personalized piece that really tells a story and represents you and the things you love. It’s a great gift for anyone in your life and something they can keep adding on to as well.

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Kristen Jones’ Picks for This Weekend’s Alexandria Warehouse Sale

Not only does Kristen support events, she supports the local business community by keeping her personal shopping dollars local. She gets that it’s our local business community that makes Alexandria a great place to live; it creates jobs and strengthens our local economy. I asked Kristen to share a few of her favorite picks for this weekend’s Warehouse Sale.

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