If image isn’t everything, then it’s pretty close. Whether it is work or play, knowing what works and where to get it is an absolute must. From top down, everything we wear is important. Whether we like to admit it or not, a well put together ensemble speaks volumes about us as people. Below are just a few examples of places where you can find what really works from clothes, gifts to accessories.
BEST GIFT SHOP
DANDELION PATCH
1603 Village Market Blvd. SE
Leesburg 703.443.8810
www.thedandelionpatch.com
Dandelion Patch is a fine stationery store that began in the heart of downtown Vienna in 1994. Since then, Dandelion Patch has been part of the fabric of the community. An exceptional store owned by an exceptional businesswoman, Heidi Kallett. Dandelion Patch strives to bring its loyal customers all the best for their events and special celebrations.
BEST JEWELERY
STELLA AND DOT
www.home.stelladot.com
Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Their boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Their one of a kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in Gossip Girl, In Style and Lucky Magazine as well as on the wrists and necklines of today's hottest celebrities.
BEST ACCESSORIES
CHARMING CHARLIE
1606 Village Market Blvd.
Leesburg 703.771.6930
www.charmingcharlie.com
Charming Charlie is a fashion accessory boutique that's been delighting women of all ages since 2004. With a unique blend of fun, style, color and affordability, Charming Charlie helps shoppers pull together their look through the key finishing touches including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, handbags, scarves and belts.
BEST CHILDREN CLOTHES GYMBOREE www.gymboree.com BEST GOING OUT CLOTHES
NORDSTROMshop.nordstrom.com
BEST BEST CONCERT VENUE WOLFTRAP 1645 Trap Road,
Vienna, Virginia 22182
http://www.wolftrap.org
BEST WORKOUT CLOTHES
LULU LEMON
2847 Clarendon Blvd.
Clarendon 703.807.0539
www.lululemon.com
Lulu Lemon was started in Vancouver in 1998, sharing retail space with a Yoga studio. Since then, they've been bringing customers great quality clothing and apparel for Yoga, dance and running enthusiasts. With strong ties to the community, Lulu Lemon hosts events in self defense and goal-setting workshops in it stores across the nation.
BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE MISGUIDED ANGELS 22855 Brambleton Plaza #105,
Brambleton Court
Ashburn, VA 703.957.4601
www.shopmisguidedangels.com
BEST BOWLING VENUE
KING PINZ1602 Market Blvd, Ste. 100
Leesburg, VA 20175
703.443.8001
www.kingpinzbowl.com
BEST PARK
GREAT FALLS
www.nps.gov/grfa
BEST FESTIVAL
VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL
BEST MOVIE THEATER
REGAL FOX BRAMBLETON
www.regmovies.com
BEST DANCING
THE CARLYLE CLUB
thecarlyleclub.com
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
VAL CAVALHERI 703.472.8216
cavalheriphotography.smugmug.comVal has been a longtime contributing photographer for I AM Modern Magazine. She has been a consistent friend and fantastic photographer on whom we have relied on for both her amazing eye for beauty and her unwavering dependability. We are so very pleased to see that Val Cavalheri has been recognized in our Reader’s Choice Survey for her brilliant work.
BEST LINGERIE
VICTORIA'S SECRET
www.victoriassecret.com
BEST PET SHOP
DOG GONE NATURAL
44031 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn 703.858.1112
www.doggonenatural.com
Give your best friend only the best. Dog Gone Natural offers your dog the most healthy and wholesome foods and natural remedies. Dog Gone Natural examines everything that they sell and guarantees the quality of all of their products.
