Party at Hedge/Rock Paper Scissors
November 2, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 1 Comment
Planning a wedding? You’re in luck. This past Tuesday, October 28th, individuals from Rock, Paper, Scissors, Hedge Fine Blooms, Jason Keefer Photography, and Real Food, among others, gathered for the first time to talk wedding aesthetics, share professional styles, and of course, socialize – all in hopes of further preparing themselves to help Charlottesville’s brides-to-be.
CvilleStyle talks with Debbie Crosby-Louis, Image Consultant
October 11, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 7 Comments
If you’ve ever watched TLC’s What Not To Wear, you’ve had the pleasure of viewing Stacey and Clinton siege, what I would characterize as, a style “take-over.” Playing the part of personal image consultants, the charismatic duo select (aesthetically clueless?) clients, “constructively” criticize their wardrobe, and go on to turn their style around, giving them the tips and personal attention necessary to transform any fashion-inept wallflower into style-empowered “maven.” The end result: a triumphant and dramatic, (albeit streamlined), style metamorphosis. What Not To Wear becomes “what to wear.”
Dress Your Best: A Private Shopping Event At Banana Republic
September 11, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 10 Comments
Brought to you by the McIntire Ivy Society and CvilleStyle’s Elena Groh
This past Monday at Barracks Road’s Banana Republic, the McIntire Ivy Society (an initiative sponsored by the Alumni Development Team at the McIntire School of Commerce) teamed up with CvilleSTYLE’s Elena Groh to host “Dress Your Best,” an event designed to give UVA’s up-and-comings the self-confidence and style tips necessary to wow any prospective employer. Read more
Scott Stadium Style Review: Summer may be over, but the country club’s still open…
September 5, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 4 Comments
Every fall, Charlottesville gathers to celebrate the opening of college football season: cars line Barracks Road, jerseys come out, and ESPN tunes in, never failing to generate buzz.
But the biggest show in town may not be the game; we all know that UVA football season is as much about social scene- and style for that matter- as it is about sport.
Five Wines for Fall
August 28, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 8 Comments
I generally think of wine in simple terms: if i’m eating a steak I’ll go for a red, on a summer night I might select a crisp white, and if it doesn’t come in a box, its fair game. Blends and varietals factor into my selections, but regional qualities float over my head, and when it comes to experiencing “hints of mahogany” and “flavors of nectarine,” I couldn’t be less aware.
SCARPA Sale: 60% and Rising
August 20, 2008 by Ashley Simpson · 4 Comments
You don’t have to be shoe-obsessed to appreciate the selection at Scarpa. With metallic flats by Bernardo and Claudia Cuiti, geometric pumps by Taryn Rose, and hand-crafted Lucchese cowboy boots, the Barracks Road boutique strikes a playful balance between Big City chic and local taste.
