Shop in Style: Old Town Alexandria's Kiskadee Shop Renovation Sale This Weekend

You know how when you move, you get excited about cleaning out the stuff so you have less to move? And in that process, you find the gems you forgot you had in your closet?

Well, DC-area ladies, Kiskadee Shop is renovating their space starting next week - a fresh new look is coming - but you get to find the gems in their closet! Let's make the renovation easier on her by lightening her load!

Owner Sarah has let it slip that there's a massive sale starting this Saturday. This is your fair warning. It's going to be cold for a while yet in DC - we haven't even gotten close to Punxatawney Phil making is prediction, let alone having it come to fruition.

Need another cozy sweater - at 58-80% off? Done.

Race ya!

(Then meet you for a cuppa around the corner!)

What: Kiskadee's Renovation Sale - all fall & winter styles (there are some fun things for kids and the guys, too!) 50-80 % off

Where: 2205 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

When: Saturday, January 17th - Saturday, January 24th

Why: Because if you snag a classic piece at these prices, you're doing right by your wallet and your wardobe

And if you need any more convincing, check out my girl Chelsea's feature on Alexandria Stylebook: Who's That Girl? All clothed in Kiskadee, she is.

Shop in Style: The Front Row is Where It's At

Poor grammar aside, clear your calendars for the Betehsda fashion event, The Front Row. With the signature "special appearance" from PR maverick (maven?) Kelly Cutrone (yes, Kell on Earth), fashion events for big and small all day and night for 3 days, and all sorts of specials, deals, and discounts, it's worth it. Other than the two Main Events, Bill Cunningham New York screening and Kelly's appearance at the Runway show, here are my picks:

Thursday, 19 May:
bluemercury: Laura Mercier makeup and skin consultations, with refreshments (always a plus). Book your appointment now to make sure you get your spot
Ginger: Joie trunk show, 10am-8pm, the place to pick out those summer chic duds

Friday, 20 May:
Luna: 2nd Annual Tee Party 15% off + gift with any t-shirt purchase. Um. Did I say I needed to get more summer gear for that month at the beach?
Sassanova: Roarke NYC trunk show. Accessories. For summer.

Saturday, 21 May:
Barnes & Noble: Fancy Nancy Story Time. Yup. Be there or be a posh puppy.
Legos on the Lane: yes, I'm biased. It's kid-focused. And it's Legos, for heaven's sake!

Now. To design my outfits for the 3 days of style.

Shop in Style: Hive on the Hill

The ladies of Old Town Alexandria's The Shoe Hive are so. much. fun. So is my co-host for their Hive on the Hill opening party Thursday night (um, hel-LO Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen!). And no, I can't wait til I get to wear my new shoes.

Join us - either for the party or for the pop-up (or both)!

What: Hive on the Hill's Opening Night Party

Where: Tabula Rasa (on Barracks Row) 731 Eighth St, SE, 3 blocks from the Eastern Market metro

When: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7-9pm

RSVP: Over here!

And if you can't make the party...

What: Hive on the Hill's Pop-Up Shop

When: Thursday: 11 AM - 9 PM, Friday: 11 AM - 8 PM, Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM, Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Why: Accessories, gifts, and a teensy bit of glitz!

Then...hint, hint, try to get the man (men?) in your life to join them for a night of cigars, among other things. I keep trying to convince H it's "just for the cigars." His response: "No, I'm not going. Because then I'd want to buy you a pair of shoes."

Told you he's the best.