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Imagine: Deluxe, travel-friendly samples from well known and emerging beauty lines delivered to your doorstep every month. That’s just what the beauty fairies at Birchbox (birchbox.com) do, and they never disappoint with their carefully curated collections, designed specifically for your beauty profile—think eyeshadows, skin care and mini lip glosses from the likes of Nars, Stila and Too Faced among countless other brands. The samples are only $10 a month, in three-, six- or 12-month packages.

Styles of all kind are on sale during the five-day Crystal Couture.

Crystal Couture dazzles with impressive sales, runway shows

For the fourth year in a row, Crystal Couture (Feb. 7-11) pulls out all the stops to make DC shoppers dreams come true. This year’s event corrals more than 40 designer boutiques, exclusive runway shows, and—our favorite part—free makeovers from 6-10 p.m. every night. Yes, every night.   

Find your closet must-haves at Zoe Boutique, among other stores in the area. Our experts tell you what to stock up on in 2012.

Closet Renewal: Winter Shopping Picks

From fancy hats to a touch of glamour and smart business suits for the working man, our experts have you covered from head to toe with their winter picks.

For Her:

Our guest fashion host: Susan Gerock, owner of Zoe Boutique (130 S. Union St., Alexandria, Va.; key image)

Her Picks:

Kolton J

Delicate yet bold, Kolton J's pieces are a must have in any jewelry box.

The Art of Travel Jewelry from Kolton J

Kolton J founder Jenny Schretter was once destined for a career on Wall Street But while living in New York City, she instead found herself entranced by the gorgeous jewelry in SoHo that artisans created for audiences in threadbare street stalls.

Ann Taylor

Need perfect holiday gift ideas? We asked two experts what's on their list for ideas.

Holiday Buys in D.C. and Beyond

We asked two top D.C. retailers what’s on their holiday must-have lists, and the answers didn’t disappoint. From sparkle to sports and great hobbies, these quick picks will satisfy any fashion-forward maven on your holiday list.

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Lost Boys

Lost Boys ups the ante with a members-only style den.

New Exclusive Style Den Opens in Lost Boys

Already known for her ability to revamp men from duds to dapper gents, Lost Boys creator Kelly Muccio is set to take her men’s personal style initiative to another level with The Black Room, the nation’s first invitation-only private style studio.

Courtesy of Readyset DC

Watch models walk the runway during next weekend's Readyset DC.

Great Fall Fashion Buys: Readyset DC

Think New York is the only place to catch a fashion runway show up close? Not so—D.C. is stepping up to the plate with the presentation of Fashion District Fall 2011 from Readyset DC, a weekend highlighting local designers Oct. 14−16.  

Ralph Lauren website

Tweed is in for fall, according to one of our top retailers.

Fall Getaway Picks

Whether you’re plucking apples in the foothills of the Shenandoah, hiking Old Rag or walking the Bay, fall is about the outdoors. Our local experts tell us what they need to survive the season; we tell you where to find it.

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Watch runway shows and shop for bargains, all for a good cause, during Tysons Galleria's All-Access.

All Access Fashion comes to Tysons

Tysons Galleria will soon give fashionistas even more reasons to spend on the latest styles—for a good cause. “All Access: Fashion” takes place Sept.  22−24 at Tysons Galleria in McLean, Va. Visitors may shop the latest trends like a fashion insider while supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic.

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Don't miss out on Georgetown's must-see for the fashion-obsessed.

Georgetown’s Second Annual Fashion’s Night Out

For the second year in a row, D.C.-area fashionistas will flock to Georgetown for an evening of fashion and fun. Fashion’s Night Out, held the same night as NYC’s original FNO, is an amazing opportunity for shoppers to rejoice in their love of fashion. The bottom line? With 100 merchants getting in on the action, we believe it’d be a true fashion faux pas to miss out. Here’s why.