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BEST OF STYLE 2015: Dark Romance
The cool winds have ushered out the ease of summer style and replaced it with dramatic glamour in rich hues. Flowing pieces in soft velvet and sweeping lace contrasted with structured ruffles and bold brocade are reminiscent of neo-Victorian romance with a modern edge. Accented with thick gold cuffs, layered chains and statement heels, the resulting look is a powerful statement for fall. The Carlyle House Historic Park in Old Town Alexandria is ripe with intrigue and the enchanting garden was a perfect fit for our fashion fantasy.
BEST OF STYLE 2015: Editor’s Picks by Budget
We have tapped our editorial team this month to show you how to shop for the new season whether you are a post-grad in her first job or a seasoned professional.
BEST OF RELISH 2015: One Loudoun’s matchbox will have “female-friendly” menu, best bar ever
One Loudoun’s matchbox will have “female-friendly” menu and the best bar ever, according to CEO Ty Neal. The restaurant opens Nov. 16.
BEST OF RELISH 2015: Boxed Out: Virginia’s Winery Elite
Creating exclusivity is so integral to making a buck today that every business from airlines to OpenTable offers loyalty programs bestowing rewards on top customers, and wineries are no different.
2015 Year in Review
Northern Virginia, there was a lot that went on this year. A look at what 2015 will be remembered for.
BEST OF RELISH 2015: What happens when a 4-year-old and a restaurant critic review the same meal?
Dueling takes on dinner at Airlie’s The Garden Bistro.
Local delegate receiving threats by Trump supporters; flooding shuts down major intersection in St. Louis
Northern Virginia’s daily dose of local and national news for Thursday, Dec. 31.
2015 Best of Family: 4 Tips on How to Get Your Kids Reading
Some children are great readers, but all children want to have a party. Mesh the two in the form of a children’s book club, and you’ll be stoking the fire for a future literary indulger.
2015 Best of Family: Get outside and get into nature centers
With trails, animal encounters and environmental-focused family programs, budding naturalists will enjoy spending time at these nature centers in Northern Virginia.
2015 Best of Family: How to talk about ISIS and terrorism with your children
It is my hope that the problem of ISIS and global terrorism will be solved by our world leaders sooner than later, and I offer the following recommendations to parents on how to talk to your children about ISIS and terrorism now.
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