I’m graduating college in the next couple months, and I realized I don’t have any work appropriate clothes! My field of study was Graphic Design, so the creative arts is where I’m headed for sure….only problem is, I’m not sure if my new employers are all gung-ho about me having a tattoo on my arm.… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Interview Attire to Cover a Tattoo
Faux Fur: Betsey Johnson (similar) | Sweater: Trouve | Pants: Ann Taylor (similar) | Shoes: Nine West “Flax” | Necklace: c/o Live The Look | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban I’m working from home today because they say this snow is going to get worse as the day progresses, and people in DC can’t handle snow. Sunset, rush… Continue Reading What I Wore: Snow!
If I tallied up all I spent on sunglasses from Target, street vendors, and clearance sales I could probably buy a few pairs of designer shades. I could never justify spending more than $25 for a pair of sunglasses if they were just going to break or get lost before the summer was through. However,… Continue Reading Little Bits of Luxury: Sunglasses
With age comes wisdom. It’s taken a while, but I have learned to truly buy quality instead of quantity. I unsubscribed from most retail emails so I am not wooed by 50% off (if I didn’t need it at full price, I don’t need it now), I rarely enter a mall because I know myself… Continue Reading Little Bits of Luxury: The Series
Last night I went to bed upset. I literally cried myself to sleep, and I haven’t done that in years. I was upset about a situation at work, upset about how I haven’t been sticking to my Morning Pages, upset that I haven’t stuck to my health goals, and upset about the blog. Just while… Continue Reading About Last Night
Image by Karsten Moran for The New York Times Last week on my Facebook page, I shared a New York Times article about Martha Stewart’s beauty routine. I was surprised when so many news outlets reported on her OMG $2,000 beauty routine, and surprised by how many of you were critical of her skincare process. … Continue Reading Take Good Care of Yourself, You Belong to You
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