Best Boutiques

INSPIRATION BOARDS

Ace Attire: Aqua Sport Maxi Dress, $168; August Accessories Plastic Visor, $30; Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up High Top Sneakers, $775; all from Bloomingdale’s

Sportswear for the Street

This season, opt for sophisticated silhouettes with athletic twists, and be the most stylish player of any team.

NAT'S PICKS

Lilly Pulitzer “Freja” dress, $188; lillypulitzer.com

Gold Cup Gorgeous

Heading to the races May 4? Ladies, see some to-die-for dresses.

SHOP TALK

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Shop Talk: D’Milikah

Gonzaga’s main inspiration comes from growing up by the beach in her home country of Brazil, and by her Italian grandmother’s crocheting and handcrafted clothes.

TREND REPORT

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Spring’s Hottest Sandals

To get in step with what’s especially outstanding in those pretties right now, we picked the brains of shoe buyers at Old Town Alexandria gems Bishop Boutique and The Shoe Hive as well as the mall shoe must, Nordstrom.

BUYER'S RESOURCE

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Buyer’s Resource

Deals & Steals at Local Shops: What every smart shopper needs to know this month.

STYLE SLEUTH

Style Sleuth

Need assistance taking your wardrobe from tired to on-trend?

FASHION FEATURE

Get Your Shop, Eat and Play On at NoVA’s Malls

NoVA’s shopping destinations are so much more than clothes.

SWAG

Check out some amazing Memorial Day Sales happening right in your area!

Memorial Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss!

With the seasons slowly transitioning from spring to summer, it is time to update your look, and Memorial Day deals are here to help you save!

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Shopping Simplified: heyheygorgeous.com

Heyheygorgeous.com is as cutting-edge as it gets when it comes to fashion and beauty databases.

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Cosmetic Crushes: Skin Aglow

Almost bare, sun-kissed skin remains a go-to look this season because of its ease and versatility.

Lavender Lepidolite Ring, $100, Available at MineralogyDesign on Etsy (Photo Courtesy of MineralogyDesign)

Statement Jewelry: A How-To

Statement jewelry is all the rage these days, and the right bold pieces can instantly transform an outfit. Learn how to embrace the trend without overdoing it.

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Closet Crushes: Kate Middleton

All hail Kate Middleton, the British fashion queen! And score a few secrets to stealing her style.

FASHION FEATURES

Fall Fashion Faves: Runway to Everyday

We’ve handpicked eight of the most terrific trends and demonstrated how, with a few key pieces here and there, you can take them from the catwalk to carpool or cocktails with absolute ease.

Teen Fashionisto

Lake Braddock Secondary grad Ryan Charchian makes a name for himself in the fashion world and brings a youthful perspective to the industry through blogging.

A Day at the Farm with NoVA’s Fab Fashion Bloggers

Working tirelessly to dispell the myth that the D.C.-Metro area is all nude stockings and white sneakers, these Northern Virginia fashion bloggers took us to The Farm, in Middleburg, to show us how they style some of the great pieces found in some of their favorite local stores.