Lauren Loves: A Guide to My DC/VA Favorites

Guilty- I have lost count on how many years I have lived in the DC area (Arlington…to be exact)! Without doing the math and making myself feel old, I can accurately say that I have been a resident in Arlington for over 10 years. I love DC and Northern Virginia for many reasons, but one of those being that it has everything- distinctive, locally owned restaurants and bars, every fitness studio possible, and all the best of beauty and shopping. After living here for over a decade, I have curated a list of my favorites…my go-to spots that I know do not fail me. I wanted to share in case you needed a recommendation or just wanted to try something new!

Fitness

MVMNT Society- Old Town Alexandria, Barry’s Bootcamp- Arlington, Soul Cycle- Arlington

Beauty

Nails: Meraki- Old Town Alexandria

Hair: Aquilano Salon- Old Town Alexandria

Beauty Products: Bellacara- Old Town Alexandria, Blue Mercury- Arlington

Facial: SkinSpirit- Georgetown, DC

Brows & Lashes: Honey Skincare- Arlington, WinkLashArt- Old Town Alexandria

Spray Tan: Palm Beach Tan- Arlington

Shopping

Clothing: Wylie Grey, Evoluxxy, and Indigo Octopus- all Bethesda, MD

Shoes: The Shoe Hive- Old Town Alexandria

Jewelry: She’s Unique- Old Town Alexandria

Food & Drinks

Drinks: Bar a Vin- Georgetown, Rosewood Hotel- Georgetown, Graham Hotel Rooftop- Georgetown, Dabney Cellar- DC, Brut Champagne Bar- Old Tow Alexandria, Barca- Old Town Alexandria

Coffee: Tatte Bakery- Arlington, Baked & Wired- Georgetown

Fast Casual: Italian Store- Arlington, Northside Social- Arlington, Fontaine’s- Old Town Alexandria, Pupatella- Arlington

Dinner: Le Diplomate- DC (basic, but I don’t care), Rooster & Owl- DC, Cedar Knoll- Alexandria, Landini Brothers- Old Town Alexandria, Cafe Milano- Georgetown

This list is not exhaustive and just skims the surface of everything in DC and Northern Virginia. However, these recs are my fool proof, go-tos that hopefully will treat you well!

xoxo,

L