I am interviewing for my medical residency postgraduate training position and had a fashion query. I got these really flattering black pants from Ann Taylor but wasn’t really comfortable with the short length of the blazer for they didn’t cover my bum; would a boyfriend blazer work or would it be too casual? A true… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Interview Outfit Advice
A couple years ago I attended a blog event; I had to meet fellow bloggers at a boutique and take a party bus to the venue. Typical Alison, I am either early or late so I was early. Super early. Early enough to leisurely window shop all the boutiques up and down the street. I… Continue Reading How I Stay Organized
Dress: Eva Dress c/o Dobbin Clothing | Tights: DKNY | Boots: Ros Hommerson | Bag: Erin Satchel c/o Fossil | Jacket: Halogen (similar) | Cuff: Had forever (similar) This outfit features two items I received free from blogging, but two things I utterly adore and wear regularly with much joy. I love Dobbin Clothing –… Continue Reading What I Wore: Jewel Tones
I can’t wait to start this process with you! I’d like to apologize for this being later in the day, I had a bit of a stomach bug yesterday and didn’t feel up to writing. But I hope to have these posts up by 9am ET Sunday so we can all start the week off… Continue Reading The Artists Way – Starting Week 1
Dress: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tights: Spanx | Shoes: Nine West “Lottie” | Bracelet: had forever (similar) | Ring: Argento Vivo (similar) | Earrings: street festival (similar) | Nails: OPI Chick Flick Cherry Last year I went into Ann Taylor during a big sale. Little time, so I gauged what would fit and bought a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Lipstick Index
Do you have any suggestions for a denim shirt for a busty woman? Any tips on wearing them in the workplace? I’ve been looking for a great denim or chambray shirt but everything seems to be either be really tent-like or has flap pockets right over the bust or is sold out Help! Unfortunately,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Denim and Chambray Shirts for Large Busts
Shirt: Foxcroft | Skirt: Kate Bosworth for Topshop (similar) | Shoes: Nine West “Flax” | Bracelets: Ann Taylor (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Matte in Real Red You may recall I was on a hunt for a metallic leather pencil skirt. I ordered one from ASOS that was returned same day – too cheap looking and… Continue Reading What I Wore: Polished Shine
Sweater: Vintage (similar) | Jeggings: Old Navy | Shoes: Fitzwell (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Matte in Real Red topped with Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious My NYE plans changed abruptly – my poor sister was going to host a bash and came down with a horrible stomach bug that has been traveling around our… Continue Reading What I Wore: Cozy Sparkle
I bought a lot of beauty products this year. Maybe it’s getting closer to 40 or maybe it’s changing my makeup to change my personal style, but I did a lot of experimenting, watching more YouTube tutorials, and subscribing to more beauty blogs. Through it all I lost some money, but I found some real… Continue Reading Best Beauty Buys of 2013