Over a year and a half ago, in October 2013, the Dressing Up series came to life. It started as a small collaboration with Elizabeth Steel, former owner of Darling. Over the past year, it’s grown into a collaboration with five local boutiques! In the past months, a collaboration with Allie Merrill of M Squared Creative introduced […]
February 13, 2015 by Linnea White
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all pink hearts and red roses, although there isn’t anything wrong with that. A head-to-toe black ensemble with pops of red, pink, or even leopard bring an edgier vibe to the Hallmark holiday. In the last Dressing Up post, we announced an exciting new collaboration with Allie Merrill of […]
January 23, 2015 by Linnea White
Wear it now, and wear it later. A shirtdress embodies versatility. From Winter to Spring, from a casual afternoon to a night on the town, the right shirtdress has endless possibilities – layered for colder weather or as a dress, unbuttoned or belted, over jeans or beneath a leather jacket, dressed up with pumps or dressed down […]
January 20, 2015 by Cville Niche
2015 ushers in another year of Checking in with the Locals! Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche celebrates that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Allie Merrill This local gal is a bundle […]
December 5, 2014 by Linnea White
December’s here, and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Charlottesville. From the snowflakes and wreaths and red bows donning the lamp posts downtown, to the night time sparkle and twinkling lights from The Lawn to the mall. This city is sparkling. Why not you, too? This season, from Christmas to NYE, think […]
November 21, 2014 by Linnea White
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving near or far, with friends or family, the key to your holiday fête is to be comfortably chic. Cozy textures with a little sparkle or whimsy go a long way – and help you stay comfortable during your feasting! For this Dressing Up with Darling, we styled two holiday outfits – […]
October 17, 2014 by Linnea White
Fall requires three key pieces – versatile boots, wear-everyday denim, and a cozy, warm cardigan. Luckily, you can find these fall pieces and much more at jean theory on the downtown mall. Jean theory will have you falling for basics and pining for must-have closet staples, from the perfect basics – like the SNUG tank […]
October 3, 2014 by Linnea White
A year ago, the Dressing Up series was conceived as a collaboration with shop owner at Darling, Elizabeth Steel. Now, the Dressing Up series includes four regularly featured boutiques with many more collaborations in the wings! How perfect then that this weekend Darling is celebrating their own anniversary. Celebrate Darling’s 2nd Birthday with a sale […]
March 13, 2015 by Linnea White
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