Old Town Blogger Crawl

A few weeks ago, DC's favorite bloggers banded together and took Old Town by storm. Shopping storm. 

We mixed and mingled, filled ourselves with donuts, cupcakes and champagne, and discovered some of Old Town's hidden gems. Each blogger was assigned a store to cover and everyone walked away with special treats from each shop. Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine such an incredible experience - thankfully Carlis  (SCDC Agency) and Jessica (NeuProfile) did. With their brilliant minds, and my little camera, we were able to document this incredible shopping experience.

Check out all the amazing stores who participated in the look book I designed (#humblebrag) below and don't forget to #shoplocal this holiday season!

Thanks so much to the stores and bloggers who participated! 
Old Town Boutiques: Red Barn Mercantile // Bellacara // Current Boutique // Bloomers // Bishop Boutique // Mint Condition // 529 Kids Consign // Coco Blanca // She's Unique // Hysteria // The Shoe Hive
Bloggers: The Dining Traveler // Splendor Styling // LaBelle Mel // Alicia Tenise // A Loyal Love // StyleSmiths // Be Loud Be You // Clarendon Moms // The Fashionably Broke // Rock Yo Rizos // ANCHYI@WORK // A Lacey Perspective

Pink Palm Reopening and Store Tour

A few weeks ago, Pink Palm packed their bags and moved a few doors down to a new space in Old Town, Alexandria. They invited me out to check out their new digs - preppy perfection doesn’t even begin to cover it.

The whole store is filled with southern charm, vibrant colors and lots of Lilly. Their old location has no turned into the boy version of Pink Palm and is called Natty Beau. Drop off the boyfriend or hubby there to peruse the needlepoint cufflinks, Southern Proper tees and moonshine soap (it’s actually a thing) while you pick out the perfect outfit for your next family picnic at Pink Palm.

I snapped some shots at their grand reopening and while I must admit the photos aren’t bad at all, you’ve got to see the place for yourself! Pink Palm is located at 1123 King Street in Old Town, Alexandria (Natty Beau is just two shops down!)

We Wear Pink on Tuesdays Too

This past weekend, we found ourselves along the beautiful cobblestone streets of Old Town Alexandria for the grand reopening of The Pink Palm. To celebrate the occasion, I wore my brightest pinkest dress and my new Rebecca Minkoff bag (that I just got from their latest sample sale!) And since my legs haven’t seen much sun since last summer, these Hanes sunkissed tights gave me that summer vibe my legs desperately needed.

I can’t wait to show you the pics I took of The Pink Palm’s new digs - the store summertime perfection. After visiting the store, we took the (adorable) town trolley down to one of my fave jewelry shops, She’s Unique. We topped off our night at the cutest Greek restaurant, Taverna Cretekou. Their patio was so romantic - definitely the perfect way to finish our evening.

To kick off celebrating Memorial Day weekend, I'm giving away two pairs of Hanes Hosiery Silk Reflections tights...so even if you aren't heading to the beach this weekend, you can still get that sun kissed look! Enter the contest below and check out what I wore in Old Town. (P.S. Could this pink be any brighter?!)

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On Julien: Dress, Banana Republic (similar dress here and romper here.) Shoes, Franco Sarto (similar wedge version here.) Purse, Rebecca Minkoff “Mini M.A.B.” (un-metallic version here.) Bracelet, Lilly Pulitzer (similar here.) Map necklace, c/o Three Jane NY. Bar necklace, She’s Unique. Ring, Julie Vos (similar here.) Tights, c/o Hanes Hosiery.

She's Unique Turns 2

One of my absolutely favorite mom-and-daughter jewelry shops, She's Unique, just had their second birthday. Naturally, I made my way into Old Town Alexandria for the mimosa-filled celebration! 

Take a look at a few of the photos I snapped of the event below and feast your eyes on the tasty treats by Jessica (Adventures of a Repatriate) and the perfection that is every piece of jewelry (and candles) at She's Unique. I can't wait to show you the the silver studs and bar necklace I brought home!

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Keen on Green

Cobblestone streets, the cutest boutiques, and coffee shops that would melt your heart. This is Old Town. Whenever the weather warms up, I drag my hubs out to all that this the super duper adorable part of Alexandria.

A couple weekends ago, we spent the day perusing shops and and making coffee stops. A few highlights from my visit included stopping in at She's Unique (bought some earrings that I can't stop wearing), a visit to Killer E.S.P. coffee shop for some lattes (AND PIE!), and hung out by the water to take a few photos.

I am so tired of the winter weather, so I wore the (literally) brightest shirt I own and some sparkly Love Juliet jewels to cheer me up. That, mixed in with the Charleston-like atmosphere of Old Town, made for the most perfect Sunday yet.

On Julien: Necklace, c/o Love Juliet. Blouse, Phillip Lim for Target (similar from Modcloth). Jeans, Lucky Brand. Sunnies, Michael Kors (similar here!) Boots, The Frye Company. Monogram belt, C. Wonder (similar here.) Earrings, Altar'd State (similar from Nordstrom.)