(Photo by Cramer Photo) Age: 71 We recognize her for… Her professional accomplishments. Already a celebrated artist, the German native turned her attention to writing in 2004 when she published My Father’s House, a memoir about growing up in wartime Germany, which she says is her greatest achievement. Her poise. A single phrase accompanies each e-mailed […]
Finding beauty in brokenness. Rebuilding the ruins. Giving voice to the voiceless. These phrases are more than talking points for 31-year-old Ebony Walden. They are the juxtapositions that have shaped her life. (Photo by Cramer Photo) Now a planner with the city’s Neighborhood Development Services, Walden has long been passionate about redeveloping urban areas. “Particularly,” […]
Fall for flats (clockwise from top left): The 1920s fan detail adds whimsy. Libby Edelman flats ($24.99, T.J. Maxx, 974-7410) Bright red patent leather adds a little sass. Adrienne Vittadini flats ($39.99, T.J. Maxx, 974-7410) Dainty bows make a practical flat lovely. Delman pointy toe flats ($250, Scarpa, 296-0040) We love that these look like thumbprints. TOMS […]
When you fall back November 6, keep things running smoothly—and fashionably!—with these five tickers from around town. From left: Alfex stainless steel watch from Angelo ($495, 220 E. Main St., 971-9256); Anne Klein from T.J. Maxx ($39.99, Rio Hill Shopping Center, 974-7410); Philip Stein rose gold-plated watch from Keller & George ($450, 1149 […]
Love schtick Leaves falling from the trees, snuggly sweaters and cool, crisp autumn air—it’s the perfect recipe for romance, no? This fall, cozy up to your special someone and keep these tips, from Angelo owners Pam and Lee Marraccini, in mind. More than 35 years of marriage and they own, of all things, a jewelry […]
(clockwise from left): Anokhi scarf from Spring Street ($24); Eric Silva necklace with ruby briolettes from Angelo ($175; 220 E. Main St., 971-9256); Miguel Ases hoop earrings from Spring Street ($156); Rhinestone hair clip from Spring Street ($32); Elise M. Fergie belt from Lola ($62). (Clockwise from top left): Ocean Inspired Beadery sponge coral and sterling silver […]
On the money Anyone will tell you saving is a chore–it’s easier to “invest” in shoes than stocks, but the dividends are questionable. We spoke with financial advisor Margie Swanson of M.H. Swanson & Associates to get the 411 on easy investing. First thing’s first: Eradicate debt. Carrying credit card debt or a loan will […]
You have to get up pretty early in the morning to overwhelm Leslie Greene Bowman. No, really. You have to get up early. That’s because the President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, known to the rest of us as Monticello, rises with the sun and puts one of her six horses through its paces before she […]
Erin McDermott green stone earrings from Eloise ($52, 219 W. Water St., 295-3905); Shawl Smith London earrings from Spring Street ($159, 107 W. Main St., 975-1200); gold swirl earrings from Bittersweet ($24, 106 E. Main St., 977-5977); Aqua glass teardrop earrings from Bittersweet ($24) Sonya Renee […]
We don’t need to tell you how important it is to be healthy; we tout the virtues of healthy living in nearly every issue of C. But, according to the most recent health care report card from the National Women’s Law Center, some Virginia ladies just aren’t getting it. Among the 11 categories where we’re […]