Losing weight can be an incredible accomplishment and often brings meaningful improvements in overall health, confidence, and quality of life. Whether achieved through lifestyle changes, surgery, or newer medical therapies such as a GLP1; some of my clients notice subtle changes in facial volume and contour along the way.

I was trying to recall when we carried the brand, The Great. I think it is back when we were at 127 South Fairfax and we just had a few racks of clothes rolled onto the sales floor. It had almost been a decade since then, which is hard to believe. We are so excited to have The Great back at The Hive, we hope you are too.

I have decided 2026 is the year I am going to change up the shoe selection at The Shoe Hive. We have been doing this for almost 24 years now and I decided this fall we are bringing in 4 new brands to the store. Look for more information on those newcomers later, but for now, we are kicking it off with our first new brand, Favorite Daughter.

This year’s graduation gift guide was curated by the true experts: actual graduates. Inspired by Episcopal High School interns Sadie and Evie Jane, we’ve rounded up their favorite picks—from handmade Maayaz bracelets and Clare V. bag charms to everyday staples from AMO, Back 70, Krewe, and more. Stop by to shop thoughtful gifts at every price point, and congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Starting Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25, all current sale items are an extra 30 percent off. If you can’t make it in, you can always shop online and grab it when you are home, or we are happy to ship! Happy shopping!

When our Krewe rep, Katie, was in a few weeks ago for us to look at their spring collection, she had the cutest little case for her sunglasses. When we all asked her about it, we found out she actually owns the brand, Glass House. They are the cutest leather holders for your sunglasses that you can clip on your bag or toss in your bag.

I have carried designer sunglass brands and owned designer sunglasses my entire adult life, and Krewe is by far better in quality and style than any of them. Stop by and shop our Krewe Trunk Show Friday, May 15th through 17th and receive 20 percent off all Krewe sunglasses, including special orders. If you stop by Friday, you can shop with our wonderful rep Katie all day!

Seyyah is more than a jewelry shop, it is a love letter—to craft, to community, and to the women who make beautiful things. For founder Ezgi Kaya, opening Seyyah is the realization of a dream that began nearly a decade ago in her mother’s home in Turkey, with a single beaded necklace and a sense that something special was taking shape.

Once again, we have another new Tibi delivery arriving in-store. This time it’s the summer delivery, and it is always a favorite of mine. They do a great short every summer, too, and this year is no exception.

We think a great new bag is the perfect gift—it always fits. So, we decided to help with Mother’s Day shopping by having a little bag sale. Starting Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10, we are marking all bags down 30 percent. We have all shapes and sizes, so there is something for everyone.

Mother’s Day shopping can feel surprisingly hard: what do you give the woman who has given you everything—and insists she “doesn’t need a thing”? The answer this year is simple: jewelry she’ll fall in love with the moment she opens it.

If you haven’t heard, we are hosting a Lizzie Fortunato and Ann Mashburn trunk show starting Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3. On May 1, the Fortunato sisters will be in the store from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Lizzie and Kathryn will be here to answer all your questions about how to build a “neckmess” and what the inspiration was for their Spring 2026 collection.

This is a big week at The Shoe Hive. We have two big trunk shows for Ann Mashburn and Lizzie Fortunato, as well as Made to Order shirting with Ann starting May 1. You really don’t want to miss out.

Over the past year, interest in Korean lash lifts has grown significantly, with searches across the U.S. rising sharply. But what’s more interesting than the numbers is why. Because this isn’t just about a new technique or trending service. It reflects a larger change in how people want their beauty routines to fit into their lives.

For nearly four decades, Reunions has been a light-filled gift shop tucked in the heart of Alexandria where generations of shoppers have come to get gifts for all of life’s events. For new co-owners Molly Merbeth and Blaire Bartlett, it is also where they grew up, in different ways and at different times in their lives, but where they mutually found a home.

Have you ever seen the Lizzie Fortunato Instagram posts or emails and thought, "I wish I could layer necklaces like they do"? Maybe you have hoped that one day they could actually help you with your "neckmess." Well, Friday, May 1 is your chance to do just that, with the one and only Lizzie Fortunato herself. 

It is time for our second shoe event of spring, and it is everyone's favorite shoe line: FREDA SALVADOR. The reason FREDA is the “it” shoe brand right now, in my opinion, is that the designs somehow manage to be classic but fashion forward at the same time. The other important thing is that they are so comfortable.

I’m not usually one to focus on trends, but every so often something shows up again and again in the collections I see. This spring, it’s all about light, airy textures that feel easy and wearable, from sweaters to shoes. It’s a look that adds interest without trying too hard, and one that fits seamlessly into a real wardrobe.

Oddly, one of the brands we’re most often asked to bring back is also one of the most inexpensive lines we’ve ever carried: TKEES. Until now, nothing we’ve carried from their line has been more than $100. Ironically, the shoe that made me realize we needed to bring them back—the Julia—is more than that at $160, but it’s worth the price.

Madisen Reid Beider doesn't wait for the right moment — she creates it. She has built a career out of knowing what people need before they know it themselves, and her latest venture is no different. As the founder of Alexandria Moms Passport, Madisen is redefining what it means to explore motherhood in Alexandria and has created a platform that feels less like a follow and more like a friendship.