OTBD Love Local March 2021: Spring Holidays by oldtownboutiquedistrict

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Spring Holidays Spring is in the air and it's time to let the sunshine melt away those winter blues. Living in a pandemic time, the season of spring could not be timelier. We feel that everyone could use more sunny days, filled with hope and a promise of better days ahead. The Old Town Boutique District is mirroring this season of new beginnings and bountiful beauty and know that you will feel the light of Spring when you "spring" into visit us. Whether you are looking for a gift for a loved one or a gift for yourself, our unique shops have you covered. Get ready to see beautiful pastels, flowy fabrics, crush-worthy hair accessories, show-stopping sandals, vivid handbags, alluring jewelry, stylish children's clothes, and so much more! Whether your style is classic, modern, streetwear chic, business casual, or vintage inspired, OTBD has something for everyone. We pride ourselves on being all inclusive and it is our mission to style, entertain, serve, and connect with our local community. Spring is also a season of many holidays such as International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Passover, and Cinco de Mayo. Come visit your favorite local shops to find the perfect outfit and accessories for your celebration. In addition, many of our shops have the perfect dining and servicing pieces to make your special occasion even more exceptional. We know that you have a choice when shopping and dining and we appreciate when you choose our one-of-a-kind businesses as your destination. When you support locally, you support our community and together we will continue to make Old Town, Alexandria the city that "has it all." ~Southern Living, 2020.

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Maria Elizabeth, owner of Salon deZEN and 2021 OTBD Board member

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Bishop Boutique

Amanda Uprichard Kent Dressin Thyme, $229

BaubleBar All That Glitters Earring, $44

Rails Perci Sweater, $198

Loeffler Randall Daphne Knot Sandal, $250

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Spring Holidays

Dresses $99-$179

Shop Mint Collective for your spring holiday looks this year! Chic and affordable, we will help you look and feel fabulous whether you are celebrating live or virtually, Passover or Easter! Dresses from Traffic People instantly make you feel beautiful and feminine...and Pistola...well we all know Pistola has the cool factor we all need! Top it all off with local designer D'maran's new spring collection! Headbands work with all of these fun looks, and add an instant pop of color!

Headbands $50-$60

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The Minted Man Follow us!

Mens Sneakers

Mint Condition is excited to announce that they are now carrying not only designer men's accessories, but now clothing and hard to find sneakers! That's right! Think Vineyard Vines, Bonobos, Buck Mason and more! And for the sneaker heads...Jordan One's, Yeezy's, Gucci...you get the picture! Now go tell your hubby's, boyfriend's, best friend's to start consigning their gently-used men's items with the Washington Area's best Consignment Store!

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One-Stop-Shop Once again this year, 529 is your one-stop-shop for Easter! Find beautiful gently-used apparel for socially-distant pictures with the Easter bunny! For the baskets..we have you covered for all ages! From bunny bath bombs and soap to hair clips, bows and purses, to trendy teethers and toys! You will have blast filling those baskets at 529!

Purses

Hair Clips by Bows Arts $4.50-$7.50

Travel Tins

Play Mat & Clay Set by Kittd, $8

Bath Accessories $7-$8

Teethers

by Three Hearts, $15

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Free Foundation Classes

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Spring Season A Salt For All Seasons

You know that little bit of magic you taste in so many restaurant dishes? It’s because many restaurants use seasoned salt. It adds flavor and depth to a dish that cannot be replicated with regular salt and leaves your taste buds craving more. This wildly popular salt-spice blend can be used on just about anything and at just about any time— from seasoning meat before grilling to topping freshly popped popcorn. Fun fact: its popularity spans continents, where in the UK it’s known as “Chip Spice” (sprinkled on fish and chips), and Australia has its own version known as “Chicken Salt” (used for seasoning rotisserie chicken), $3.89/1.5oz

Tea Mug Infuser

Classic mug design with a Tilt & Drip extra fine mesh stainless steel infuser that allows excellent water flow and plenty of room for tea leaves to expand and brew. Lid doubles as a rest for your infuser when your tea is finished steeping. Made of premium stoneware with an artisan look and organic texture. Light Green; 18oz capacity; microwave & dishwasher safe, $26.99

Powerful Spices Chimichurri Spice Blend Popular throughout South America, is a loose, oil-based condiment or sauce used to accompany grilled meats. Cilantro, parsley, and oregano give chimichurri its fresh, herbaceous taste and grass-like color. Easy and versatile, this specialty of Argentina and Uruguay is packed with flavor. Channel the flavors of this classic, uncooked sauce with this spice blend as a marinade, rub, salad dressing, and more. Sizes available: 1oz, Glass Bottle, 4oz $5.19-$18.50

Carne Asada Spice Blend A seasoned marinade for grilled, sliced beef seared to impart a charred flavor. In Spanish, asado means “roast”– referring to not only the cooking technique but also the barbeque or social event at which it is served. Our Carne Asada spice blend is the key to this classic Mexican dish and other favorites including tacos, fajitas, nachos, burritos, and even fries or steak & eggs. Sizes available: 1oz, Glass Bottle, 4oz $5.19-$18.50

Black Urfa Chili While very common in Middle Eastern cooking, this combination of cayenne pepper fruit, sunflower oil and salt is really starting to heat up in the States. Native to Urfa, Turkey, this sun-dried chili pepper has just the slightest kick of lip-tingling heat but tastes more smoky and fruity than spicy. On a scale of tame to sweating bullets, it’s about a jalapeñolevel heat. And with notes of tobacco, raisin, and chocolate, it’s much more complex – and totally delicious. If you’re looking for the warmth of a chili, minus the eye-watering spiciness of, say, a habanero, black Urfa is your new best friend. Use I in kebabs, vegetables, hummus, eggs, pasta, cheese, baked goods and latte topping, $5.19/oz

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New Beginnings

Zen is looking forward to the season of Spring as it is known for new beginnings. Spring symbolizes a start of something new and ZEN is looking forward to debuting some new hair accessories that will ultimately bring more life and fun to your hair. Here are three of our absolute favorites that will level up your self-expression.

Hair Sticks

are such an underutilized hair accessory. Not only do these sticks bring an element of magic to your hair, but they also protect your hair from damage as they are gentler to you locks than hair ties and bobby pins. If you are looking for a unique way to style your hair, then hair sticks will adorn your locks in the most delicate and stylish way.

Star Clip

Want to be a star? Well then, this is the statement hair accessory is for you. This bold gold piece is the perfect accessory to complete a fabulous look. Stars symbolize a big change or turning point in one’s life and I think we can all safely say that 2021 needs this star clip.

Headbands

made a huge comeback in 2020 and they are pushing the envelope in 2021 to become even more of a statement look. This braided yellow hue is stunning on any length of hair and is complimentary to all skin tones. Place this headband across the crown of your head and carry on in exquisite style.

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The Lucky Knot

Sail To Sable Sleeveless Classic Knit Tunic $198

French Connection Demi Dress $148

Here You Will Find All Your Favorite Brands In One Spot!

Old Town Crew Neck $48 Gretchen Scott Ruff Neck Jersey Top $109

French Connection Cameron Dress $148.00

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Bring on florals & color Lise Top by Ulla Johnson, $395

Cleo Beaded Hoop Earring in Multi, $150 Buckle Shoe In Camel Suede by Ann Mashburn, $295

Cleo Beaded Necklace, $150

Georges Medium In Jean's Canard by Jerome Dreyfuss, $990

Clic Clac Large in Psyche by Jerome Dreyfuss, $280

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Easter Table

Level up your Easter table with these bright and cheerful placemats, napkins and more from top American brands Caspari and Hester & Cook.

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For Easter and Spring! Little English Isabel Dress, $68

Play Proper Peony Garden A-line dress, $49 Little English Isabel Bubble, $64

Smocked Rabbit Smocked Jon Jon $66, Rabbit Smocked Bubble $62, Green Rabbit Dress, $64

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Belvedere Bloom Night Nights, $62

Snyders Smocked Jon Jon, $72

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AR Workshop

Hop into Spring with fresh and soft decor accents for your home and sweet Easter Basket gift ideas from AR Workshop.

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