Tee: Lands’ End (similar which is available in plus and petite) (Medium) | Skirt: c/o Talbots (14) | Bandana: Had since I was a kid (similar) | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings | Shoes: Nine West (similar, lower heel option) | Bag: c/o Dagne Dover I wore this skirt with a denim shirt and these… Continue Reading What I Wore: Primary Colors
Sweater: c/o Talbots (X) | Jeans: Foster Bootcut c/o Jag Jeans (14 regular) | Bracelet: Gorjana | Necklace: c/o Talbots | Shoes: VANELi c/o Marmi Shoes | Bag: 13″ Tote c/o Dagne Dover Oh my gawwwd don’t you hate it when bloggers have outfits that are all c/o? The whole outfit is a gift, there’s… Continue Reading What I Wore: Shades of Blue
You have a lot of lovely cardigans in the capsule wardrobes – do you have any particulars suggestions on where to purchase some similar ones? I have read that you prefer Merino Wool over cashmere, do you mix and match? I regularly recommend merino wool because it’s more budget-friendly, it’s easier to launder (can throw… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Merino and Cashmere Cardigans
Jacket: Calvin Klein (similar, plus size option) | Tee: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Leggings: Zella (plus option) | Boots: Sidney c/o Bogs | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Sticking with “keeping it real and casual”, this is what I wore with the family for a light hike in the woods behind our house, no makeup and bedhead… Continue Reading What I Wore: Wet Weather Hike
I’ve just had my ankle fused which means no more high heels for me EVER. I don’t have to stick to flat flats but a 1 inch heels is about the highest I can go. I’m finding this particularly tough because as a short (5ft 2) round person, I’ve relied on heels to elongate my… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Flat Shoes with Femininity and Polish
Dress: c/o Talbots (14 petite) | Jacket: J. Crew Factory (XL) | Tights: Hue | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Earrings: Etsy | Bag: c/o Adora Bags | Shoes: Nadelle Chelsea Boot c/o Vionic I regularly take my ponte and knit workday frocks and dress them down for the weekend. They’re stretchy, comfortable, machine washable… Continue Reading What I Wore: Laid Back Leopard
I’m in my 30s. I work full time from home. I have a 2 year old son that keeps me very active. I live in yoga pants/work out attire because a) I’m in public less than a couple of hours per day so getting “dressed” feels like a chore and b) I’m a hands on… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Active Casual for a Busy Mom
I want to tell you a story of how I went to Sephora looking for a very specific item, left with something drastically different, and how this turned into a Clinique Cheek Pop blush review. Can you relate? Shopping Sephora as a Beauty Expert You don’t get to spend over 50 years on the planet… Continue Reading Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Review
Last month I started an anonymous reader survey and the feedback has been AH-MAY-ZING! You all have been so great, sharing ideas, telling me what you like, what you don’t like, and what you’d love to see. Each time Survey Monkey has emailed me letting me know I have new responses I get excited. I’m… Continue Reading Learning from You: Changes to Wardrobe Oxygen thanks to Reader Survey Feedback