Alexandria’s Best Pizza
It’s safe to say that we’re big fans of any type of celebration. So, when we found out that last week was National Pizza Week, we knew we had to…
Tips from Tim: Our Most Frequently Asked Jewelry Questions
This week, we’re welcoming back everyone’s favorite guy for our regular series, Tips from Tim. I sat down with Tim and asked him what the top five questions are that…
2020 Knitting Trends
This weekend I had the pleasure of traveling to New York City for the Vogue Knitting Live event. The event was launched by Vogue Knitting (makers of Vogue Knitting Magazine)…
Winter Mega Sale
Our Winter Mega Sale is in full swing and will continue for three more weeks! We’ve decided to try something new this year. Instead of attending the Alexandria Boutique Warehouse…
Messy Makeup Bags Are a Thing of the Past
I love a pretty makeup bag as much as the next gal, but when you get foundation or lipstick on that pretty fabric, you start to regret your choice. On…
Classic Blue by Penny Post
As Amy mentioned last week, the Pantone Color Institute has announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is PANTONE 19-4052 (aka Classic Blue), a deep blue shade that’s at…
Are You Making These Fitness Mistakes?
Some of the most common desires I hear from women over 40 is that they want to lose 10 pounds, be more consistent with workouts, eat better, and have more…
Meet the Hive Gals
Change is a good thing. At least that is what people tell me when it happens so I don’t have a panic attack. Truth be told, I am a creature…
Closet Clean Out 101: Top Tips from Stylists
Since January is known for so many things; clean eating, getting back to a routine of exercise, simplifying your life from the overindulgent months that are known as the holidays,…
Westman Atelier Lip Suede Has Arrived!
We’ve been teased for months about Gucci Westman’s new lip compact. We’ve seen the Instagram posts and read the magazine features and we’ve been anxiously awaiting its release. Well wait…
What to Wear on Your Beach Vacation
It’s January, grey and gloomy, and hopefully many of you have winter trips planned to a warmer destination. Whether it’s a cruise, a trip to Florida, or the Caribbean, we’ve…
Our Top Picks for the Week of January 20, 2020
We’re going on a treasure hunt this week in our top picks. You’ll first find the beautiful smell of hyacinth in these customer-favorite candles. These beaded hoop earrings are going…
Helping Create Homes for the Homeless
You may hear it often, and you should believe it to be true, that Alexandria is a uniquely tight-knit community (almost a small town vibe) that prides itself on supporting…
How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette
When I sit down to write these Stylebook posts, I often reach out to friends to ask what tips they want. Elizabeth says again and again, “that dressing.” What she…
New Year/ New You Event and Give Away
We all have things we want to work on; I mean aren’t we all a work in progress? Most of us can exercise more, eat better, and don’t even get…
