Lou Lou

I was on my way back to the office from a morning break when I decided to stick my head in Lou Lou’s real quick. Turns out my visit was anything but. I had never been to a Lou Lou’s and the review by Devika is right on point. I was instantly drawn to each section, checking out earrings, bracelets, purses… seriously a woman’s dream haven (well THIS woman anyway). I ended up buying a couple pairs of earrings, rings and a little black clutch. I walked out spending much more than I expected but it was money well spent. The sales clerk told me they have shipments twice a week and I will definitely be back.

Watch out ladies, the Lou Lou empire is expanding. And the Farragut Square is getting just a little bit trendier. What a genius idea to have this little store in the middle of a rather business-​y neighborhood!
I decided to take a mid-​afternoon (ahem) coffee break and almost walked right by this little boutique, thought I’d noticed a bunch of shiny dangly items in the window, so I spun on my heels and walked straight in.
Here’s the story if you haven’t been to a Lou Lou boutique before; it’s a local «chain» in the sense that they have half a dozen of these boutiques scattered across NW DC, Alexandria and Arlington and they carry an eclectic range of jewelry, hair accessories, scarves, bags and pretty little thingamajigs that you probably don’t need. But they’re adorable and very much on trend without being bizarrely over the top. It’s a good thing that they’re very affordable so if you’re looking to update your style but don’t want to go all out and pick up that neon encrusted bib necklace last seen on Anna Wintour; you could probably find something like it at Lou Lou’s at a far, far more affordable price point. Basically this is fast fashion for you.
Unlike the Dupont location, this store isn’t overwhelmingly loaded with inventory and it’s a lot less crowded so the staff can actually help you find something. Also they seem to cater to a slightly more work friendly wardrobe which means you’re more likely to see something that’s understated and classy as opposed to gigantic disco balls that are supposed to be earrings.
Oh and they have a great selection of Baggu bags from Brooklyn and a good range of Ray Ban sunglasses, so if you feel like you’re losing touch with your inner hipster, this is worth checking out.