When Amanda Markmann isn’t busy dreaming up eye-catching campaigns for her clients, you can usually find her chasing after her three boys (plus the family dog!) near her home in Fairfax Station. The busy mom recently was tapped to lead the creative team at The Brand Guild, a D.C.-based firm with many clients you’ve likely heard of (think: SoulCycle, Varnish Lane and Equinox gym). Here, she shares her go-to NoVA hot spots and style secrets.
What is your style philosophy?
Right now, I’m very minimal. Black and gray are my favorite colors, plus accessories.
Style Finds
Sophie Blake Jewelry at Mosaic. She’s a nationally regarded jewelry designer and this is her first store in the country. She nails my aesthetic. It’s worth checking out.
Family-Friendly Date Night
Zinburger at the Springfield Town Center. My boys love the cheeseburgers and miraculously eat the zucchini fries.
Fave Place to Take Out-of-Towners
Wolf Trap. A national park where you can have a picnic while seeing great music? Count. Me. In.
Go-To Gift Shop
I love local shopping and I can always find a great gift at Le Village Marche in Shirlington.
Favorite Hostess Gift
If I’m going to a dinner party, a Nest candle.
Favorite Beauty Splurge
I use m-61 Jet Glow Serum from Bluemercury every day.
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