I just bought a black sequined pencil skirt and I’m wondering what to wear with it. Several years ago I saw Belinda Carlisle wearing one, and I’ve wanted one ever since. Do you know how many pieces of clothing I own or still desire years later because I saw it on an artist or in… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style a Sequined Pencil Skirt
I believe in the power of the not so little black dress. While the LBD is famous, the NSLBD is one that can get far more wear and is far more versatile. From the boardroom to the ballroom, a black dress in a versatile fabric and cut can work for most anything life throws your… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staple: The Not So Little Black Dress
I worked a decade in retail and I know that as much as the last Thursday in November is about eating turkey with loved ones, the Friday after is about getting the best deals on holiday gifts. The malls are packed, the roads clogged, people frantic for a crazy price on a flatscreen or that… Continue Reading Small Business Saturday 2013
Dress: TBags Los Angeles c/o Gwynnie Bee | Bag: HOBO the Original (similar) | Shoes: Nine West “Flax” | Earrings: Argento Vivo One of the greatest things about a Gwynnie Bee subscription is the selection of dresses perfect for every occasion this holiday season. Be it a prim frock for meeting your significant other’s family… Continue Reading What I Wore: Party Time, Excellent
Dress: “Belle“ c/o Dobbin Clothing | Bag: “Erin” Satchel c/o Fossil | Tights: Nordstrom | Boots: Ros Hommerson | Bracelets: had forever, Nordstrom (similar) | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Coat: Via Spiga Fossil was kind enough to send me this bag and I immediately fell in love with the color. It’s not cherry, it’s… Continue Reading What I Wore: Real Red
Tunic: Ann Taylor (similar) | Jacket: ASOS (similar) | Jeans: NYDJ | Boots: DUO (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Turband: c/o Nepali by TDM Designs | Lipstick: Korres Guava Lipstick in Wine Red If you follow me on Instagram, you know I wore this outfit last Friday. Last week was… Continue Reading What I Wore: Turband Hair Day
I may splurge on a great pair of shoes or bag, but I’m frugal when it comes to electronics. I don’t have my own laptop, I’m still on an iPhone 4, and there’s not a single tablet in the Gary household. When I ride the Metro or travel, I’m always jealous of my fellow… Continue Reading Books Make Great Gifts: Kindle Paperwhite Review and Giveaway
I can’t believe Thanksgiving in the U.S. is NEXT WEEK! It feels as though just last week I was enjoying the Labor Day Festival in our town. But yes, the holidays are upon us and from now until the beginning of January it will be time with family, mall crowds, crazy traffic… and crazy blogs.… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season…Nov 17, 2013
Jacket: Buffalo David Bitton (similar) | Tee: eBay | Scarf: c/o Nepali by TDM Design | Skirt: Halogen (similar) | Tights: Spanx | Shoes: Nine West “Lottie” | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten Though I wrote a piece on how to incorporate band tee shirts in… Continue Reading What I Wore: Secret Band Tee