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34 Boutiques. 34 Charities. One Feel Good Shopping Day.

Posted on April 27, 2012

The Old Town Boutique District (OTBD) will host its 2nd Annual Boutiques Give Back Charity day – a community focused Spring event taking place on Saturday, May 19, 2012.   This creative, small business driven event is staged to be the … Continue reading →

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Black Friday in Old Town

Posted on November 17, 2011

Following in the tradition of Black Friday kicking off the holiday shopping season, Alexandria retailers will open early on Black Friday offering door buster.  Participating stores will open at 6 am offering initial discounts of up to 30% off.   At … Continue reading →

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Full Figured Fashion Week Designer Spotlight on Local Designer Curvysta

Posted on July 1, 2011

By Camille Leverett* Earlier this month the third annual 2011 Full Figured Fashion Week™ (FFFWeek) www.fffweek.com was held in New York City. I attended the FFF Week Finale Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony at the Marriott Marquis. Eleven independent designers, … Continue reading →

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Spring Break: Going Local

Posted on May 9, 2011

Last year my best friend, Lisa and I decided to succumb to the traditional ways of spring break and traveled to the Dominican Republic. This year we decided to go in a different path. We decided to visit local shops and restaurants here in Old Town Alexandria. With so many different choices, who could resist. Continue reading →

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Shopping Local for Good

Posted on May 9, 2011

So many reasons to shop local.  Here’s the latest one:  Boutique Charity Day in the Old Town Boutique District, on Saturday, May 14th. Each of the 30 stores of the Old Town Boutique District have organized activities around their charity … Continue reading →

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Thank You City Council

Posted on May 5, 2011

This posting is reprinted by permission of Fitness on the Run. NEW BUDGET DOES NOT INCLUDE ADD-ON TAX TO BUSINESS City Council Heeds Vigorous Call from Business May 3, 2011: Fitness on the Run, Old Town’s Premier Fitness Studio applauds … Continue reading →

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Party Like A Princess at Mystique

Posted on April 28, 2011

Reprinted from MystiqueJewelers.com/blog No invitation to the wedding of the century? No worries. Mystique Jewelers of Alexandria, VA, is throwing a Princess Party on April 28, 2011 to celebrate the impending nuptials of Kate Middleton and Prince William, and you’re … Continue reading →

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Bellacara Celebrates 11 Years!

Posted on April 20, 2011

Reprinted from Beauty and The Boudoir, a blog by the owners of Bellacara and Bloomers   Just [last month], Bellacara celebrated 11 years in business.  It’s hard to believe it has been 11 years already.  Even so many of our … Continue reading →

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Say ‘No’ to the Proposed ‘Add-On Tax’ in Alexandria

Posted on April 11, 2011

LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS WILL STAGE A DEMONSTRATION AND SPEAK AT A PUBLIC HEARING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Please sign our petition. On the heels of the worst recession in decades, the City of Alexandria is proposing a brand new tax aimed … Continue reading →

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From Local Blogs: Erin Go Bragh

Posted on March 17, 2011

Written by Amy Rutherford and originally posted on RedBarnMercantile.com, March 17, 2011.  Reposted with the permission of Red Barn Mercantile. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  I hope you are all wearing your green and not getting pinched. Or, perhaps you enjoy … Continue reading →

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