Posts Tagged ‘South Moon Under’
Pssst. We’ve Got Your Spring Fashion Sneak Peaks!
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Hello, runway. / Photo credit: Lorin Drinkard
Like they say, fourth time’s the charm.
This week, Crystal City hosts the returning fashion frenzy of an event – Crystal Couture. Through Friday night, more than 40 designers from NoVA, D.C. and Maryland are strutting their latest and greatest spring lines on the runway for our viewing pleasure.
Five evenings of discounted duds, runway shows, hot jams and more. And the best part? It’s all open to the public and you don’t need your wallet to get in. Although after seeing some of the major trunk sales, you will be pulling it out faster than you can say,
“Ooh, love it!” (0:54)
Last night, Philippa Hughes of the Pinkline Project graciously hostessed the runway. While waiting in between model walks, guests browsed the couture racks of gowns, tops and more. Looking to start an arm party? Oodles of bangles and bracelets on display should get you your bauble fill. Other event highlights: complimentary henna tattoos and Paul Mitchell makeovers.
Now, onto the c-l-o-t-h-e-s. Check out snapshots of the Beltway (and beyond!) designers’ hottest looks for after winter. Also known as coming-out-of-hibernation time.
Ibhana Creations
From black and white graphic prints to exposed zippers, this international line (with a local boutique in Bethesda) added simple yet lovely touches to classic styles. Our favorite piece = a drapey, muted green jacket.
A sharp black dress from Ibhana Creations. Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Another Ibhana Creations design on the runway. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
The selected spring collection. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
South Moon Under
With fashion-forward stylings and an eclectic spin on things, South Moon Under showcased some clothes that make us wish all this dreary/almost snowy weather was dunzo. Think tribal + tropic + pops of coral. To find a NoVA store near you, click here.
Tribal pants, anyone? / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Another warm(er) weather look from South Moon. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Jeans get a major boost with a flirty top. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Nude hues + tie-waist shorts. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Best piece: a vacay-inspired rompsuit (part romper, part jumpsuit). / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
The C.A.T. Walk Boutique
Offering a range of sizes (from 0 to 26) in new and consignment pieces, plus fantastic accessories and shoes, The C.A.T. Walk Boutique represents the D.C. fashion scene. Stripes, purple tones, sequins and black touches make appearances in their runway walk. Bonus: check out the sleeveless grey hooded cape in photo #2. You’re welcome.
One shoulder, stripey goodness. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Note to self: buy this. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
The C.A.T. Walk's lavender/deep purple look. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Satin + shimmer. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Ugglee Collection
Samuel Mintah, the brains behind Ugglee, presented an assortment of looks on the runway. From monogrammed tops and cut-out shoulders to animal print and menswear pieces, Ugglee Collection brings originality and spice for spring inspiration. Hear Mintah share about his designs at this link.
Pastels take center stage. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Maxi-mum style appeal. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
The Ugglee Collection mixes hearts + stripes. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
A look for men by Ugglee. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Ke’Chic Boutique
Punchy lipstick, trenches and bridal-wear looks hit the runway to show off this College Park boutique’s collection. We’re loving their sleeveless pieces and mile-high heels. For more stylish Ke’Chic options, visit their website here.
That's a wrap. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
A swingy houndstooth coat from Ke'Chic. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
Calling all brides. / Photo credit: Amol Pandit
For Crystal Couture’s upcoming runway schedule of events, check out their site here.
–Lorin Drinkard
Valentine’s Shopping Ideas and Events in Clarendon
Posted by Hilary Adleberg / Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
In the core of the outdoor shopping center is ‘the loop’, a quarter-mile roadway surrounding two gazebos and a playground, plus space for relaxing, performances and events throughout the year. (Courtesy of marketcommonclarendon.net)
In preparation for Valentine’s day,
visit Clarendon’s shopping soiree.
Saturday, Feb. 11, from 2-4 p.m., enjoy a shopping serenade,
and don’t worry about parking, for just $8 you can get your car valeted.
A guitarist, violinist and accordionist will play classic love songs,
that are sure to romance and entertain the Clarendon customer throngs.
Come with a Valentine’s gift for a loved one in mind,
but don’t forget about yourself, with all these great sales you never know what you’ll find.
Origins, Whole Foods and South Moon Under,
are a few examples. What are others, you wonder?
Valentine Shopping Serenade
Saturday, Feb. 11
2-4 p.m.
Enjoy a shopping serenade of soloists performing at Market Common Clarendon on Saturday afternoon. A guitarist, violinist and accordionist will play classic love songs as they stroll from store to store.
Gift Ideas:
South Moon Under – Market Common Clarendon
Charming Jewelry
Enjoy 20 percent off Dogeared and Nashelle charms jewelry from Feb. 9-14. Charms are the perfect gift for everyone. There are initial charms, birthstone charms and very festive love-themed charms with prices ranging from $30-$80.
Whole Foods Market – Market Common Clarendon
Valentine Roses & Bundles
Enjoy special savings from Feb. 11-14. Score 20 Whole Trade Roses for $20, or select a special bundle:
Bundle 1 ($39): Rose Arrangement (12 Whole Trade roses) and Lake Champlain Chocolates (six-piece heart-shaped box).
Bundle 2 ($49.99): Rose Arrangement (12 Whole Trade roses), Lake Champlain Chocolates (six-piece heart-shaped box), DeChanceney Cremant de Loire Brut.
Origins – Market Common Clarendon
Sweet Kisses
Stop by Origins to test the store’s best lip products and enjoy a complimentary mini-facial or color consultation just in time for V-Day. Choose two liquid lip minis (valued at $15) FREE with purchase of two Origins products.
The Papery – Market Common Clarendon
Luxury for Less
Treat yourself, or your loved ones, with unique luxuries like Bon Bon Lip Balms, Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotions, Perfumed Milled Soaps, Eau de Parfums, and Crushed and Distilled Soy Wax Candles. With fragrances such as Dead Sexy, Honey and the Moon, French Kiss, Gin and Rosewater, and Let Them Eat Cake, you will enjoy brilliant packaging and the finest of ingredients. Also take advantage of special limited-time promotions on stationery offered by William Arthur, Vera Wang and Crane.
NOLAS for Hair – Market Common Clarendon
Pampering for Pennies
Give the gift of beauty to a loved one or to yourself as an indulgent treat. Purchase a hair care package that includes a Kerastase Instant Ritual conditioning treatment and an amazing blow dry for $45 (savings of $20+). Upgrade the hair care package to include a haircut for $65. Just mention “Hair Care Package” to redeem the offer. In addition, get 10 percent off any retail purchase in the month of February, 14 percent off all retail purchases on Valentine’s Day.
Happy shopping!
-Hilary Adleberg
Delightful Designer Denim Deals
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Joe's Jeans Color Slim Denim in Garnet; $158 before 20 percent off with code DENIM20 (Southmoonunder.com)
Hello there, shoppers! If you’re like me and you more than dig designer denim, you’re in for a real treat this week!
Not only did Hautelook put J Brand jeans on a spectacular sale yesterday but South Moon Under is dishing out designer denim deals all week long–20 percent off online and in stores with the code DENIM20–with the opportunity to snag Rag & Bone, Hudson, Citizens of Humanity, J Brand and other to-die-for denim at a decent discount.
And that’s not all, kids! William Rast, for men and women, is on sale today at Rue La La!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
This Weekend’s Can’t-Miss Sales
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, September 16th, 2011
Prada baby metallic leather bow flat; $104.99, regularly $210 (saks.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Looking to spruce up your fall wardrobe? Start making some improvements to your abode? Don’t pay full price, this weekend is full of serious deals.
A few examples:
You can save 35 percent on women’s styles at bananarepublic.com through Saturday, Sept. 17, with the code BRSEPT.
High-end furniture from brands like Hancock & Moore is also available for a steal, at Rosslyn’s Colony House Furniture, going out of business after 75 years.
Major moolah is also to be saved on shoes at South Moon Under; save an additional 25 percent on styles that are already on sale with the code SHOE25. Another great place for shoe deals this weekend: the outnet.com.
And there is super cute baby apparel highly discounted at Saks!
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Sizzling July 4th Weekend Sales
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, July 1st, 2011
Shutterstock.com/Marilyn Volan
Hello there, shoppers! Can you believe it’s July 1 already?! This summer is going crazy-fast! It’s already time for July 4th festivities, and you know what that means: the hottest of summer sales.
This week I saved over 60 percent on a Nicole Miller dress for an upcoming wedding and paid just $45 for a pair of J Brands! Fashionistas, now is the time to get the looks you love for far, far less.
A few places you may want to start:
Pretty People Vintage’s grand opening this weekend in Old Town Alexandria means 15-30 percent off plus free jungle juice, animal-themed treats and, as I mentioned yesterday, a chance to win a Marc Jacobs clutch!
Alexandria’s La Cuisine has several picnic-perfect deals. Speaking of deals, in honor of their anniversary, save 20 percent on any one purchase July 15-Aug. 31 with the code summer2011.
South Moon Under in Clarendon, Reston and Fairfax Corner has all summer items, including bathing suits, marked up to 50 percent off in stores and online.
Periwinkle in Del Ray and Shirlington Village has a summer sale going on with 25-50 percent off summer merchandise.
Kate Spade’s sale is on sale. Save an additional 25 percent on sale items this weekend in stores and online with the code SALE25.
Banana Republic is offering an additional 40 percent off sale items this weekend with the code BRSTARS.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers!
Joie Reanna Dress, on sale for $179.99, regularly $258 (saks.com)
So, the weather may be a bit cooler than usual this week — felt like football season when I took out the recycling yesterday morning — but the summer sales are really heating up.
A few of the hottest:
Steve Madden is having a huge sandal sale, featuring 40 percent off a wide range of styles. Speaking of sandals, starting tomorrow: The Shoe Hive’s annual summer sale starts, with discounts up to 30 percent.
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child — I’m a bit obsessed with this store — is having a mega sale, with discounts up to 65 percent.
South Moon Under is offering 20 percent off all Penguin styles and a free gift with purchase (while supplies last). Online, use code PENG20.
It’s Designer Sale time at Saks, with discounts up to 40 percent, 30 percent in contemporary.
Lord & Taylor has some great deals on swimwear. By the way, they have a HUGE selection. Also, don’t forget about the swim sale at Neiman Marcus.
And last but certainly not least, it’s also time for the Nicole Miller semi-annual sale — 50 percent off through July 4, baby!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Nose Frida with Case (Amazon.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Can’t wait for my Skinnygirl Margarita — lots o’ work to do first. If you’re planning to head out tonight, don’t forget about South Moon Under’s grand opening in Fairfax promising all sorts of festive fun, plus a serious discount.
Now, as for the main topic du jour, it’s time for another installment of Sure Things, a little talk about a tool that makes life so much easier for parents with babes and toddlers: Nose Frida. Leave it to those Swedes, their ridiculously good meatballs, watches, Ikea … the list goes on and on. The Nose Frida, a.k.a. the snot sucker, makes taking care of little tyke congestion a breeze.
While it sounds gross, the simple device, developed and recommended by physicians, includes a tube that is placed against the nostril (not inside), and you use your own suction to draw the mucus out of your child’s nose. I know what you’re thinking. No worries, disposable filters prevent any bacterial transfer. And the device is actually dishwasher-safe, plus BPA-free, and safer to use than those basic blue bulbs. Plus, it’s easy to hide it from little ones who consider nose unclogging in general as pure torture.
But don’t let me be the only person to recommend it to you; check out the Amazon reviews. Nose Frida has also been recommended by Dr. Sears among many other baby experts.
And if you purchase Nose Frida on the company’s Facebook page, you can save 10 percent. Of course, you may be able to get it cheaper on Amazon with Prime.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, April 29th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! As much as moms love flowers, don’t you think yours deserves something a little more special, more personal, on Mother’s Day? To help you out, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with area boutiques this week with more than a few enticing options to express all sorts of sentiments (to go with those handwritten notes, of course).
A few of the gift ideas that really caught this mom’s eye:
So, it may take a while, but sooner or later, we realize Mom is just about always, if not always, right. You might as well admit it and make her day with this pillow from Alexandria’s Red Barn Mercantile; $120.
For a mom who hasn’t let parenthood squash her style, the following Top It Off scarf and wrap from Perwinkle, with locations in Shirlington and Alexandria, could be perfect for covering up fashionably in too-cool air conditioning this spring and summer; confetti scarf (available in six colors) $28, bamboo ruffle wrap (available in eight colors) $65.
Of course jewelry is always nice, but Mom doesn’t want to be seen in the same baubles as all of her best friends, and you don’t want to break the bank. The perfect solution: earrings from local designer Meg Carter (with famous fans like Katie Couric), perhaps the colorful, fun ones below; $165.
Does mom love entertaining? Make the whole experience even more fun for her with fabulous tabletop options from Valerianne in Vienna; turquoise napkin rings $24 each, linen loop napkins $33 each, woven placemat in Safari $18 each.
Also great at Valerianne for just about any mom: the soy candles below, which come in all sorts of dreamy scents (Valerianne carries 25), last for over 90 hours and are enclosed in beautiful art deco glass; $58 each.
Oodles of great gifts can also be found at The Dandelion Patch, with locations in Reston, Vienna, Leesburg and Georgetown. One of my faves: the following handmade gorgeous frames from AB Designs, because there’s nothing a mom treasures more than photos of her kiddos; $75-$150 (depending on size).
South Moon Under has a slew of fab ideas as well.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Cinco de Mayo at South Moon Under
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
(B & T Media Group Inc./Shutterstock)
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
The Scene: Giving With Style Spring Fashion Show
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, March 28th, 2011
(Union of Angels)
Hello there, shoppers. So, it’s Monday, but are you already looking forward to Friday? Well, here’s a little something that will make you even more anxious to start that weekend. Kimberly Suiters of NBC4 will host a Giving With Style Spring Fashion Show on Friday, featuring spring apparel from “W” the Worth Collection and Union of Angels as well as wine tastings and lunch by A La Carte, all to benefit a great local charity. The event will support CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, which helps the over 400 area children who are abused, abandoned or neglected.
The event will run from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunset Crest Manor in Chantilly. Tickets are $65 per person or $550 for a table of 10.
Fashion and food for some very deserving kids … fabulous!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Fairfax shoppers, congrats on the opening of your very own South Moon Under at Fairfax Corner!
