Featured Tastemaker: Madison Belle

Tastemaker Profile Madison Belle

Madisonbelle in historic Leesburg is a mainstay in town for Loudoun women. Designed with the intention of welcoming friends into a stylish closet, the store is artful, classic and cool. Featuring classic and contemporary designers, Madisonbelle helps clients discover their personal style. For this profile, our editors sat down with owner Shelly Scheerschmidt.

How long have you lived in Loudoun County? 22 years

You own and operate a popular boutique in Loudoun County. How did you select Loudoun for your fashion bou-

tique? I sought out Madisonbelle specifically. I had shopped here for years and was friends with the original owner. The style offered at the store aligned with my own fashion sense.

Describe your experience opening a business in Loudoun County and what changes you have been most excited about.

I am thrilled to be a business owner in my favorite place to be - downtown Leesburg. To me, the most exciting recent changes we have implemented are expanding our free professional styling services to virtual styling sessions and personalized style boxes sent directly to customers’ homes. We also provide weekly style tips via our “Style Tip Tuesdays” and our “Fashion Fridays” live on Facebook.

What do you value most as a style and fashion provider in

Loudoun County? Developing personal relationships with our customers and helping women understand their personal style and how to dress their body shape so that they save time, shop smarter and feel more confident.

What styles are you most excited about for Summer 2021?

Classic is always in style. New for summer are washable silk joggers and tees, colored denim, casual dresses and exciting statement jewelry pieces.

What causes are closest to your heart? Ride on Ranch Equine Assisted Therapies. They are amazing people and offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology and equine mental health services to those in need.

How can our readers get involved? Ride on Ranch relies on donors to make their program possible. Donations can be made via rideonranch.org.

As a local business owner, you are very busy. What’s your tried and true way to relax after a busy week? Gardening and exercise.

What are you reading right now? Right now I am into landscaping design and gardening books.

What are your favorite restaurants in Loudoun County? Although I love all the downtown Leesburg restaurants, my favorites are Tuskies, The Wine Kitchen and Echelon.

What’s your favorite all purpose handbag? I love Italian leather bags from Bolsa Nova. New for summer are lighter pastels in cross body styles for those on the go.

What are your favorite essential oils or perfumes? Since I am allergic to scents, I stick to natural and unscented skincare.

What’s on your music playlist? Harry Styles, The Shins, Billie Elish and Justin Timberlake.

What shows or movies are you looking forward to watching

this summer? I am currently watching Escape to the Chateau. I love watching the restoration of historic French chateaus.

Do you have any travel plans this summer? If yes, where are you

off to? I am looking forward to time on our boat and further exploring the Chesapeake Bay.

What is your favorite local place to get away and relax (hotel,

resort, neighborhood, golf course, gym, etc)? My house and garden are perfect places for me to unwind.

Madisonbelle is located at 5 Loudoun Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. For more information, visit https://madisonbelle.com/