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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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TWP Trunk Show Live at the Hive: Check Out the Lookbook

To launch the arrival of TWP to The Hive we’re hosting a trunk show thorugh the 26th! It will feature a ton of their core collection. We thought it was the best way to introduce this one. Browse the Lookbook with everything that will be in stock for the event! We can also special order items in other colors.

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Effortless Style: Discover TWP’s Must-Have Shirts at The Hive

Sometimes I struggle when I have to tuck a shirt in, it can add bulk and I wish I had something that just hit my natural waist line. The Next Ex was perfect. I didn’t feel self-conscious at all, which I normally would. My love for it was confirmed when I went into the store one day and Angelica was wearing the same shirt!

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The #GetDressed Challenge: Get Ready For It!

I don’t know about you, but I’m having a really hard time getting dressed this month. I texted Ali of ALH Style and asked her to help get myself and other Stylebook readers motivated. We’re kicking off a five-day Get Dressed Challenge,starting Tues., January 21. Winner will receive a $500 gift card from The Hive and a two-hour session with Ali.

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New Brand Addition at the Hive: TWP

As someone who loves a great shirt and believes you can’t go wrong with classic pieces, TWP really checked all the boxes when I was looking fora brand to add to The Hive. I also love to support woman-owned brands and I love that it is all made in NYC from Italian fabrics.

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Save the Date for the 21st Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale

Returning from vacation on January 4, I realized I had to get my act together and start planning the Alexandria Walkable Warehouse Sale. This is the 21st year of the sale – is that even possible? We came up with the idea of a "walkable warehouse sale" and it was a hit with both shoppers and shopkeepers! You can check out Alexandria Stylebook to find out what stores are participating.


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Elizabeth’s Picks: The Best in Beauty

I buy a lot of products. I mean a lot. Most are a miss but when I do hit it right I am a very loyal consumer. At the beginning of every year I do a major bathroom drawer clean out. I basically make it my hall of fame and toss the stuff that hasn’t become a favorite. Here are my favorite picks from 2024 that I’m taking into 2025.

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Winter Sale: Four Ways to Style Items That Have Major Markdowns

If you missed our big announcement earlier this week, this year’s clearance is a tiered sale. If you buy one item you get 40% off, 2 items you get 50% off, and 3 items is 60% off. This year it’s even easier to shop since we have both stores under one roof now. Happy shopping and don’t forget to check out our new arrivals as well.

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Stocking Stuffers You Can Grab In Old Town, Alexandria

My favorite part of opening presents is opening my stocking. I take a lot of time to find fun and interesting things for the stocking and luckily for me, you don’t have to go much further than Old Town. There are so many unique gifting options in Old Town, so skip Target and Amazon this year and SHOP LOCAL!

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Elizabeth’s Shop Local Gift Guide: Old Town, Alexandria

As you are reading this you might be trying to figure out how to get your last-minute Christmas shopping done. Well, look no further than Old Town Alexandria. If you are still trying to cross people off your list this late in the game, then you really have to buy for them in a brick-and-mortar store. I thought I would share how I checked a long list of people of all ages off my list—all in Old Town.

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Remember, Jewelry is Always the Right Size

If you are looking for a last minute gift, look no further than The Hive’s new arrivals from Lizzie Fortunato. Do you need something for that hard-to-shop-for friend or mother-in-law? You can’t go wrong with the organic hoop, which now comes in a mini size. We just received a new shipment of all different colors of both sizes.

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The Wish List: Make Holiday Shopping Easier For Them

One key part of this annual event is making sure the men know what to get when they arrive. This is where the Stylebook readers come in. This isn’t just for Men’s Night – this is for the entire holiday shopping season. Come in and fill out a Wish List and we will do the rest.

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Browse the Tibi Lookbook Before The Hive’s Trunk Show

Never has there been a Tibi delivery I have loved more than this one. I started to count how many personals I ordered and well, I didn’t have enough fingers. It was an obnoxious amount and I could have ordered more. Despite the long ticket, I actually showed self control. Join us for the trunk show this Friday, Dec. 6.

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We Thrive With a Little Help From Our Friends – Like Lauren Bishop

There is one particular group in our city who I can always count on to support our events: the real estate community. They devote a massive portion of their marketing dollars to things that help other people and make Alexandria livable. We’re grateful Lauren Bishop is sponsoring Plaid Friday and thought it would be fun for her to share some of her top holiday shopping picks.

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Small Businesses are the Backbone of Alexandria

Alexandria has great architecture and history. It always had the “good bones” to be a destination. But what makes it great are the people. After owning retail shops here for 21 years, I know there’s not a more loyal clientele or a more collaborative community of small business owners. And bonus, there’s a core group of phenomenal female entrepreneurs who make big things happen.

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Small Business Saturday in Old Town: Gift With Purchase

Since Alexandria is what I consider the best collection of independent retailers around, this Small Business Saturday, a group of over a dozen stores have collaborated to do a day of gifts with purchase. Stop in, shop and get a little gift from us. Just a thank you for shopping small this holiday season and helping us keep the doors to our shops open another year!

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