Spring has sprung here in DC! Hooray for bare legs, packing up the hats and mittens, and being able to expose elbows and toes! With each change of season, there’s usually a change of wardrobe. I’ve found that closet organization has been good physical therapy for me; the pinching of clips to hang skirts, holding… Continue Reading Spring has Sprung in my Closet
Tee: Leith | Jacket: ASOS (similar) | Bandana: Vision Street Wear (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Vince Camuto The bandana is back this season, and it gives me an opportunity to pull out some oldies but goodies like this one from Vision Street Wear. It’s always fun to take something old from the wardrobe… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bandana Badass
Birkenstock sandals are back again how can I style them to look cool this time around? I wrote a post answering your question and after a few weeks I went back and deleted the whole thing. I went on about how Birkenstocks are a difficult shoe to carry off, if you’re asking how to make… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style Birkenstocks
Almost a decade ago I complimented Karl’s Grandma on her living room lamps; I never thought she’d remember and gift me with them. Since that compliment, Karl’s grandparents moved from their home to an assisted living facility. Last year Grandpa passed away and Grandma moved into a smaller apartment. This year Grandma has had some… Continue Reading Vintage Mid Century Modern Bedroom Lamps
Sometimes it seems as though it’s impossible to find trendy and stylish shoes that are comfortable; luckily this spring’s shoe trends are far kinder to your feet than seasons past. Here are some shoes I have encountered (and some I own) that are both comfy and chic for spring! Comfy and Chic Shoes for Spring… Continue Reading Comfy and Chic Shoes for Spring
By Erin Twitty Johnson I spent a couple of years, in retail management, specializing in resale. There is a lot of freedom in your wardrobe when you work in resale. A lot. I stretched out into it. I met all that freedom right at the edge of crazy, and it felt like home. And… Continue Reading Redefining Personal Style through Friendship
I must say, navigating life without my dominant arm has been an adventure! They say that mastering your non-dominant hand benefits your brain. It’s fun when I notice my left hand and arm getting stronger (carrying a stack of plates from the dining table), more flexible (I can now scrub, shave and deodorize my left… Continue Reading One-armed Beauty: Hair and Makeup When Wearing a Cast
By Christen Kinard As far back as I can remember, I have wanted to dress differently. Wait. I take that back. For a brief period between the ages of ten and thirteen I wanted desperately to disappear. (Didn’t we all?) But that anomaly aside, I have strived to set myself apart…sartorially speaking. As a child,… Continue Reading For The Love of Dressing
When should one wear makeup? I’m not looking for an “it’s your prerogative, no woman needs to wear makeup” answer, I want an honest answer from someone in the professional arena. I have great skin, teeth, and get my brows groomed, but the only time I wear makeup is when I am in a friend’s… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When is it Time to Wear Makeup?