Posts Tagged ‘Natalie Kaar’
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
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Hello there, shoppers! This happy hump day get ready to feel like new!
Life Time Fitness’ LifeSpa, with locations in Centreville, Fairfax and Sterling, is celebrating the launch of its MediSpa services — performed by medically trained technicians — with an open house today for members and the general public from from 4-8 p.m.
Guests are invited to take advantage of:
15 percent off any services booked
15 percent off products
A $100 gift card (for services more than $300)
Four one-time-only offers will also be available during the open house:
BOTOX® Cosmetic ($199 for the first 20 units)
Laser hair removal package (buy one area package, get one free)
The luscious lips package (only $499)
Photo rejuvenation package (buy full face, get chest free)
Happy shopping! After all, why should Jill Zarin have all of the fun?
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Specialicious has the perfect deal today to get that rear in gear, too.
Cinco de Mayo at South Moon Under
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
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Hello there, shoppers! Before you solidify those Cinco de Mayo plans, here’s a special shop-ortunity you’re going to want to include. South Moon Under will be rolling out the black carpet next Thursday for a grand opening of its newest store, at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, from 6-9 p.m. Why you’ll want to fit it in between margaritas? Oh, the bennies are aplenty.
First of all, the store is offering a 20-percent discount on everything in the store. The first 50 shoppers at the event will score a SWAG bag. There will be giveaways every 15 minutes, include a chance to win a $500 shopping spree! Plus, there will be plenty of food and drinks.
Ole!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Rent The Runway Grows and Grows
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, April 25th, 2011
Hervé Léger Coral Me Bad Dress; rental $150, retail $1,280 (renttherunway.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Even Monday isn’t bad when the meteorologists are calling for 80-degree weather, now is it? Speaking of things that aren’t too shabby, if you haven’t ever looked into Rent the Runway or explored it lately, you may be surprised to hear about all that you’ve been missing.
I had the pleasure of speaking with AJ Nicholas, director of public relations for the website, on Friday. She says the site, which allows fashionistas to rent designer dresses at a fraction of the cost of what it would take to buy them, now has over a million members and features 12,000 dresses from 120 designers. Plus, in January RTR added wedding apparel, featuring exclusive dresses and gowns from Robert Rodriguez, Calypso, Shoshanna, Nicole Miller and Badgley Mischka.
Imagine, ladies, a bridesmaid dress you adore, say from Nicole Miller, and instead of paying over $400, paying just $100! Or imagine showing up to your high school reunion in Hervé Léger (and paying just $150 instead of over $1,200).
Sizes 0-12 are available and a free “back-up size” is always offered along with the rental. Also, returning the rentals is cake. You just pack them up in a prepaid envelope, and RTR takes care of dry cleaning, etc. And, $5 insurance ensures you won’t be in for a pricey bill should you happen to spill some wine or split a seam as you dance the night away in your enviable ensemble.
If you haven’t signed up for membership yet, why the wait? Doing so is free. And wedding season is starting already! Not to mention, Gold Cup is less than two weeks away. And you know you want to dress up for a Royal Wedding party this weekend.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Flea For Alls With Red Barn Mercantile
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Don't miss the first Flea for All on May 21 (Red Barn Mercantile)
Hello there, shoppers! As you head into what I hope will be a wonderful holiday weekend, I wanted to give you a heads-up about a fantastic new shop-ortunity offered by Alexandria’s fabulous Red Barn Mercantile. They’re letting shoppers like us go along with them to flea markets as they shop for their store’s antiques. The Flea for All tours will include transportation, admission to the events, a morning snack and champagne for the trip home. Sounds like a blast!
“I’m often asked where I find all the great antiques and accessories in Red Barn Mercantile,” says store owner Amy Rutherford. “Quite simply, we scour local and far-flung flea markets and sales. For me, it’s one of the best parts of the job. I get to hunt for great deals, meet fun people and spend the day outdoors.”
Want to get in on the action? The first Flea For All will be to Luckett’s Spring Antique Market on May 21, with the tour bus to depart at 9 a.m. from Red Barn Mercantile, 113 S. Columbus St., Alexandria. The price to attend is $75. To get the nitty-gritty and register, visit the store’s website.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
SWAG Bag: Mother’s Day Gift Giveaway
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, April 22nd, 2011
A photo of the prizes to be won (Finchberry)
*Update, 2:10 p.m., April 28, 2011–Congrats to the following winners:
Darcy Bishop, Jessica Hennings, Marnie Stahley, Katie Saavedra and Heidi Kibirsky!
*Update, 12:51 p.m., April 28, 2011–Thank you to everyone who entered–nearly 400 of you! Winners will be contacted by Saturday!
Hello there, shoppers! Don’t know if you’ve heard of FinchBerry Soapery or not; if the latter, it’s my pleasure to introduce you! FinchBerry is a small Woodbridge-based business that offers natural body products using centuries-old techniques and the finest of ingredients. Each of their soaps is made by hand!
In honor of Mother’s Day, they are generously offering our readers a chance to win one of five lovely gift baskets loaded with luxurious products just about any mom is sure to love ($165 in prizes)!
Each gift, worth $33, will include:
One Pound of Lavender Chamomile Dead Sea Salt Bath Soak
One 5oz Coconut Lemongrass Shea Butter Soap
One 5oz Black Tea & Spice Shea Butter Soap
One Cranberry Chutney Shea Butter Lotion
To be eligible to win — five winners will be selected at random and notified via email by Saturday, April 30 — all you have to do is complete the following form and become a Facebook fan of FinchBerry by noon next Thursday, April 28. *Employees of Northern Virginia Magazine are ineligible to win. Gifts will be mailed the following Monday. You may choose to have the gift mailed to you or directly to your mom should you win.
Good luck!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! With the weather chilly in the mornings then anywhere from fair to steamy in the afternoons, layering is key in the spring. And when it comes to layering, our favorite piece by far is the ever-chic trench coat. While some details change from year to year with this wardrobe staple, chances are no matter which exact style you choose, it will look fabulous for many years to come.
Just a few of our favorites on the racks now, representing a wide range of prices:
Burberry London Double Breasted Poplin, $995 (Nordstrom)
Theory Adyna Twill Trench Coat, $495 (Bloomingdale's)
BB Dakota Southard Ruched Shoulder Trench, $99 (Treat)
Subtle Survival Trench, $49.95 (Anthropologie)
Short Double Breasted Trench (Forever 21) $32.80
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
RTC Welcomes White House Black Market
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Floral print full skirt (White House Black Market)
Hello there, shoppers! As if things weren’t already grand enough when it comes to shopping at Reston Town Center, White House Black Market opens for business this morning!
Perhaps I’ll see you all there later. You know, ’cause covering the shopping scene is my job and stuff.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
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Hello there, shoppers! Tuesdays get a bad rap for being boring. But boring is certainly not what next Tuesday, April 26, will be for area fashionistas. Derek Lam will be making a personal appearance at a special champagne reception at Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase from 3-4 p.m!
Yet don’t fret if you have to miss the reception due to work or other commitments; you can still get a Derek Lam fix next week. The Chevy Chase Saks will be showcasing his Fall/Winter 2011 Collection in a trunk show Wednesday, April 27, through Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Not exactly a meet and greet but still very exciting. Beltway traffic and all.
I think I foresee some long lunches.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Specialicious always has amazing deals, but how often do you see private Pilates lessons at a discount?!
Shop & Help Beat Blood Cancers
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
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Hello there, shoppers! Looking forward to hump day? Just wait, soon you’ll really want to fast-forward to tomorrow.
The Dandelion Patch in Vienna is offering a very special shop-ortunity tomorrow evening. Those who register (the event is limited to 75 people, so RSVP now) and shop at the event from 6-8 p.m. will be supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The store will donate 15 percent of the night’s in-store sales to the non-profit.
Also, shoppers will receive: champagne, cupcakes by Cupcakes Actually, passed hors d’oeuvres by The Capital Grille, goodie bags, door prizes and lots of raffles.
A $15 donation is suggested.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Still don’t have Easter duds for the kiddos? Dharma & Leopold’s in Gainesville is offering 30 percent off select special occasion dresses today!
Francesca’s Collections Opens in Arlington & Reston
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, April 18th, 2011
Open Air Dress, $44 (francescascollections.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a fantastic weekend! I sure did. My parents were in town for birthday shopping on Saturday, and yesterday while walking around Reston Town Center, scoping out more Ferraris than you could count in Monte Carlo (the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Ferrari Club of America was dining at Clyde’s), I discovered that the store I had fallen in love with in South Carolina had set up shop at RTC: Francesca’s Collections. You’ll find it right by the theater and Origins. It opened on Friday. Also, this morning I learned that Pentagon City is now home to a Francesca’s Collections store, too! (I like to think begging for NoVA representation in the SC guest book made a difference.)
While the Reston store is very small, a little elbow-bumping is beyond worth it if you ask me. I’m always looking for Boho-fab and other fun, flirty right-now tops that don’t break the bank but also won’t fall apart with just a few washes, and the store has many for just about $30-$35–some very cute dresses, too. What first got me hooked on the store, though, is the fashion jewelry, particularly the earrings collection of good old Fran; some of my absolute favorite pairs are ones I purchased about two years ago in the Myrtle Beach shop. The store also has bags, shoes and girlie gifts like stationery and candles.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar