Sunday, May 9, 2010

Reston Visit

If you are ever in Reston, do yourself a favor and go to Lake Anne for some pleasant shopping and dining. I know the bright lights of the Reston Town Center will lure you toward midtown, but this quaint little shopping center with excellent restaurants, cute shops, and scenic view of the lake makes for a way nicer afternoon or evening.



The vintage/consignment shop at Lake Anne Plaza is Vogue to Vintage.
11414 Washington Plaza West
Reston Va. 20190













The sister got this colorful scarf. I love colorful scarves...you can wear them all year and they can act as the statement piece of the entire outfit. Just pair it with basics and you've got a stand out ensemble.



I got a few pair of earrings and was deeply pondering this purse...

Cute, right? It was only $7. And 2 pairs of earrings only cost $9. So the haul was a purse, and 2 pair retro earrings for $16. I think that's a pretty good bargain!

Granted she did have some more expensive stuff, but all in all a great little place to check out.

And if you're at Lake Anne, you've gotta stop into one of my favorite restaurants (and old place of employment), Jasmine Cafe. The food is AMAZING. Trust me, just go eat there and you can thank me later.

There is also a great little Used Book Shop with a very friendly staff and pretty good selection.

So check out Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, VA! Reston Town Center has great shops too, but Lake Anne has more of a rootsy, European feel.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Springtime Bliss

"His name is Tito, and he's Caucasian."

I love Chelsea, I can't put her down! She's so funny and twisted! Even though this book is not as crazy as the last two. But the twisted mind is still there and with that, is endless possibilities. I bet she'll keep writing till she's old. And I'll keep reading her when she's old!

Tank and Tulip skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: Zara

Rags to Riches

I believe this store used to be located over in H Street NE, but it just moved into the second floor space at 1734 14th Street, NW. The soft open was last week and the grand opening was Saturday (5/8), so they should be open for good now. They have some cute stuff at pretty reasonable prices. Although most of it is not vintage, so it seems like kind of a false label for the store.


Those brown walls in there are icky. Sooo unappetizing for a boutique. But I will definitely go back here. The merchandise was frugalista friendly, interesting, and unique. I found a number of things I considered purchasing.

The sister browsing the shelves.


This is the dressing room I kinda like the design.

This is the Imaginary Voyage shirt I got there for $25. Definitely a little play on the dressed up tie-die trend we're seeing these days, but with a splatter paint feel. I love it! Shirts like this are amazing because they can be worn daytime casual or transition into evening. Anything versatile is always a good investment.

Rags to Riches
Vintage Clothing
1734 14th Street NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20009