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Fashionistas Seeking Stylish Bargains in Mint Condition? Ask for Toni
Feb 10,2010

A rainbow of color-organized clothing adorns the Old Town interior of Mint Condition Consignment Boutique as owner Toni Henderson explains her vision. “Everyone wants a bargain in this economy," Henderson said. "Consignment is a recession-friendly and green concept. Not only is it recycling clothing,

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BUZZWORTHY/Cool Nights of Fashion, Art and Philanthropy
Jan 20,2010

The inaugural Modus Union 2010 fashion show was held at the elegant Mayflower Renaissance Hotel on Jan. 14. The runway show was presented by Mary Amons, founder of Labels for Love and rumored to be one of the stars of the Bravo reality series Real Housewives of DC, and featured Lela Rose’s Spring 2010 Collection.


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Making Lips Sexier is the Job He Does
Jan 05,2010

It has been said that the lips are the messengers of the heart. Certainly, your lips can reveal, or betray, your most intimate thoughts and feelings without saying so much as a word. As you express emotions, your lips project clues about your personality and sexuality.

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Boutiques Strike Back Against The Big Box
Dec 10,2009

You don't have to go to crowded malls or frenzied discount stores to get great discounts this holiday season. "Skip the craziness," says Amy Rutherford, owner of Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria. "Come to Old Town for discounts from 26 one-of-a-kind boutiques"


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Hot Fashion Comes to the Old Town Waterfront
Dec 02,2009

The organizers say that another week of fashion on the Old Town waterfront will "jolt you back on track to what opulence looks like." The second annual Northern Virginia Fashion Weekis scheduled to take place March 21 – March 27, 2010 in Alexandria.

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Kidshoos Socially-Engineered Holiday Gift
Dec 01,2009

Walk, Don’t Run. Who even says that anymore? Philip De-Bodene of Alexandria believes the saying should be: “Run, Don’t Walk.” De-Bodene realizes that walking is boring, and kids love to run. With all of the wear and tear that children’s shoes

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QUICK ESCAPES/Virginia's Cozy Cabins and Cottages
Nov 28,2009

Virginia's natural beauty is astounding year-round. In the winter, cabins and cottages are especially cozy family retreats, says Tamra Talmedge-Anderson of the Virginia Tourism Commission who gave us these ideas for Holiday weekend getaways:

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Region's First Smokeless Apartment Building Opens in Crystal City
Oct 20,2009

Setting a new bar for green living, the region's first 100% smoke-free apartment building has opened in Crystal City, at 220 Twentieth Street. With 19 floors of apartment residences that integrate eco-friendly LEED-certified design with luxury finishes and amenities for a blend of clean




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