Shop in Style: Modern Whimsy

We all know I'm a hopeless romantic. And I dare say a few of you out there are, too. So here's your chance to indulge that Philippa Gregory-Louisa May Alcott-Dickensian (though his "heroines" rarely are)-leaning. Alicia Bell's ultra contemporary blouses and dresses pack an undeniable heroine aesthetic: ruffles, bows, fitted like the shirtwaist you know you always wanted to wear. Oh, and miracle of miracles, she actually designs shirts for most women, even those above a size 2...her styles go up to a 16.



What: Alicia Bell Custom Trunk Show

Where: Daisy Too, 4940 St. Elmo Avenue, Bethesda

When: Thursday, 17 April 12-6pm

Why: Because custom anything is oh, so cool (and ready-to-wear styles are in the store, as well). It's a perfect way to blow that loan you just got back from the Government (the clothes don't come cheap, but hey! they're custom!)

Shop in Style: Update on Daisy Too - Private Sale

You're in the know...

Private sale - an additional 10% off the huge bargains already on the racks at Daisy Too and Zelaya - Friday only. Hightail it over there, please! For me?!

Shop in Style: Daisy Too and Zelaya Sale!

What: Fab clothes and shoes at up to 80% off - Daisy Too and Zelaya Sale!
Where: Bethesda, 4940 St. Elmo Avenue
When: 28 December - opening at 9am!
Why: uhh...a great way to spend that Christmas money from Grandma

Now...if only I could find a way to play hooky from work and get myself over there. Have a Bean Event on Saturday for which I need to be perfectly clad, and, well, my closet doesn't yield much in the way of perfection lately.

Shop in Style: Happy Birthday, Daisy!

Skip school, play hooky from work, leave early for a "doctor's appointment," and run, don't walk to Bethesda for Daisy Too's (and Daisy Baby and Zelaya) birthday.

What: 20% off
Where: Bethesda
When: tomorrow, 29 November (Thursday), 11-8
Why: Because they have fabulous, fabulous things

Shop in Style: Black Friday and Beyond

It's been yeeeeaaaaars since I, uh, indulged in Black Friday shopping. Can't even remember the last time I braved the crowds. I'm a shop-along-the-way kinda gal. And then I save some things, like Santa's stocking purchases, for the week before Christmas, head to Chevy Chase, and walk around (Rodman's, World Market, Saks) to soak up the atmosphere and crisp wintry air. I love the carols playing and the lights twinkling...just like in Silver Bells (Strings of street lights, Even stop lights, Blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures). I have to figure out how I'll manage that this year, as The Bean goes to bed right when I'd normally be shopping...hmmm...

Anywho...for those of you who feel the urge to shop, but want to avoid the box stores on Friday. Make sure you check the Washington Post's Sunday Source for their list, too...

Cusp - new markdowns starting Friday through 2 December

Daisy Too - sparkly stuff is 20% off (what a great promotion)

Hu's Shoes - D.L. & co. candle with purchase

National Jean Co - the sale's already started, and runs through the 25th - 20% off everything, and some stuff up to 50% off

The Purse Store - 30-70% off everything, no code required. Easy as pie.

Sangaree - 30% off the entire collection 23-25 November

And don't forget to hit the online sales - no better way to skirt the crowds at box stores and online boutiques alike!

*Photo courtesy of Ledgen Lighting