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Northern Virginia Magazine: "Racks are stocked with distinctive styles that are sure to make a statement in any wardrobe—in the best way possible." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "DSW carries a selection of shoes that offers the perfect fit for practically every style, occasion and age group." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "For jewelry, purses and accessories galore, Lou Lou is the spot to go to find reasonably priced and beautifully designed merchandise" - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "It stocks the latest designs from premium labels, so fashions are sure to be up to date, and its helpful staff guides customers to locate the perfect style for their shape." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Classic design elements integrated with contemporary colors and made with quality materials all work together to create one stylish package." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "A Leesburg-based family-owned jewelry store, Ketterman’s Jewelers is known for their custom jewelry repair, quality selection and competitive prices." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Their devotion to “quality, beauty and personal excellence” defines the Vienna institution’s customer-centric atmosphere." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "When shopping for makeup Sephora offers personalized customer service but also allows the customer to browse the aisles upon aisles of beauty products by themselves." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "The Nest Egg, in Fairfax Corner, operates on the philosophy that “home decorating should be enjoyable” and “everything about gift giving should be a pleasure.” - June issue 2012
Fashion Accessories Store · Ashbrook · 3 tips and reviews
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Since 2003 the shop has continually expanded its unique array of gifts and accessories to exceed customer’s expectations." - June issue 2012
4206 Fairfax Corner Ave W (Palace Way), Fairfax, VA
Boutique · 5 tips and reviews
Northern Virginia Magazine: "The shop offers a satisfying alternative to paying designer prices for apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories without sacrificing good quality or customer service." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "The Dandelion Patch, now with six area stores, has been NoVA’s go-to shop for discriminating brides and other celebrants seeking custom couture stationery." - June issue 2012
Children's Clothing Store · Old Town · 5 tips and reviews
Northern Virginia Magazine: "This boutique, best known for its organic private-label collections of clothing, sells sizes from newborn to 6 years with plans to extend to size 12 years." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Brimming with dressy duds for babies and kids, this shop imports labels from France, Italy and England, and half of its inventory is designed and manufactured by the store itself." - June issue 2012
Children's Clothing Store · Lake Manassas · 2 tips and reviews
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Shoes aren’t the only thing this Gainesville boutique does well, shelves are stocked with great gifts and racks stocked with one-of-a-kind duds." - June issue 2012
115 S Columbus St (Between King and Prince Sts.), Alexandria, VA
Boutique · Old Town · 3 tips and reviews
Northern Virginia Magazine: "This bouitique is a kids’ gear standout with must-haves like ERGO carriers and Bugaboo strollers plus lots of locally made, organic and hard-to-find European linens." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "The store won “Best Toy Store” for three years due to its huge inventory of toys, free gift wrap, a generous rewards program and kids’ birthday club, plus free in-store events." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "Wylie Wagg regularly holds adoption events and sells healthy pet food, including Giveables, all-natural baked treats with sales supporting charities." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "In addition to shutting out competition, this store claims to be the Internet’s largest online bookseller, with over 1 million titles available for immediate delivery." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "This store has been helping NoVA recycle traditional books and provides cash or trade credit for audio books, VHS tapes, Blu-Rays, CDs, DVDs, and video games and consoles." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "With three massive locations, its old-school principles remain intact, including top-notch customer service." - June issue 2012
Northern Virginia Magazine: "This Vienna institution is not just known for its stunning bouquets and customer service. Karin’s Gives Back program continually supports local charities." - June issue 2012