Dress Refresh
Need a few summer wardrobe staples? At Apricot Lane Boutique in McLean, proprietor Dana Dorrier will happily guide you through the shop’s curated collection of blouses, frocks and accessories to find your perfect match. “We want to provide customers with a tailored shopping experience to explore what works best for them,” she says. Feel pretty in lightweight nautical print midi dresses from Line & Dot and Moon River ($108-$190), and short-sleeved floral crop top blouses ($92)—perfect for a night out under the stars.
European Flair
Transport yourself to Provence or Amalfi with a visit to Crème de la Crème in Old Town Alexandria, where the merchandise selections are inspired by co-owner Tara Wegdam’s European travels. “We want the boutique to take you back to nostalgic memories of faraway places,” she says. For summertime trips to the beach or farmers market, a handwoven French market tote with leather-wrapped handles ($70-$75) is de rigueur. The boutique also stocks garden décor, hand-painted tableware, linens and Marseille-style soaps.
Pretty and Pink
Traveling light is easy when you pair those neutrals with a pair of statement earrings from Gilly & Rose. Arlington designer Rosemary O’Kieffe’s collection includes gold-plated cherry blossom hoops ($32), lightweight polymer clay dangle earrings ($40) and elegant beaded fan earrings crafted with Japanese Miyuki seed beads ($40). Prefer to adorn your wrist or neckline? She makes lovely mixed metal bracelets and necklaces, too. Discover her latest creations at Lemoncello Boutique or Covet in Arlington, and online at gillyandrose.com.