Then and Now Yesterday I worked late to get some things finished so I can take off between Christmas and New Year’s. I knew I likely wouldn’t be home until after Emerson’s bedtime. Karl texted me and asked if I wanted Chinese for dinner. No prep, no dishes to wash, I’m in! I called on… Continue Reading Date Night
Dress: Issa for Banana Republic | Tights: DKNY | Shoes: Nine West “Lottie” | Bracelets: had forever, c/o Ruth Barzel Jewelry Design | Glasses: Derek Cardigan 7014 | Lipstick: NARS “Hyde Park” I wore this same outfit on the blog before, even down to one of the same bracelets… but last time it was warm… Continue Reading What I Wore: Winterized
In 2013 I did fewer outfit posts, but they were more true to my personal style than the year prior. In trying to simplify blogging, I decided to dress for life instead of the blog, and take outfit posts when the stars aligned. It was a year of many early days at the office, and… Continue Reading Best of 2013: Outfits Edition
There was a bit of excitement last night/this morning on teh interwebs regarding a blogger’s post about compensation. I’ll be honest, I never heard of Mini Penny before, and I was impressed with her being willing to call out a brand that time and time again I have heard has screwed over bloggers, and I… Continue Reading Blogging and Compensation and Selling Your Soul
I love the boho style, but I’m a 35-year-old teacher and want to implement this in my work-wear. I already do a lot of maxi skirts and loose cardigans (I have even managed to dress up my tie-dye skirts that I wore to music festivals this summer!). Any other suggestions? As a fellow festie and… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Boho Chic at the Workplace
Jacket: LOFT via eBay (similar) | Tank: eBay | Pants: Tahari | Shoes: Cole Haan | Bracelets: Ann Taylor (similar), had forever, c/o Lulu Avenue| Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) Outfit posts in the dead of winter suck on many levels. You’re shivering when you’re supposed to be smiling, the lighting sucks, the wind is fierce,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Heat Wave?
I’ve had an Instagram account for two years and I just broke 1,000 last month. The only way I did that was by writing a post about my Instagram account. I have mentioned it before in posts, shared pictures on my Facebook page, occasionally share to Twitter, and there was even an icon (or two!)… Continue Reading On Blogging Vacations
Can you give me some guidance about which boots to wear with which jeans? There are skinny jeans, straight-leg jeans, mini-boot cuts, boot-cuts, boyfriend jeans, cropped jeans, jeans that people cuff above the boot, jeggings, and everything in between. There are ankle boots, cowboy boots, mid-calf boots, knee-high boots, UGGs, shooties, and fakers (they look… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Jeans with Boots – Which Jeans with Which Boots?
It kind of sucks to be a blogger during the holidays. Everyone is doing gift guides, and for each one that is unique and well thought out, 12 are just trying to get as much affiliate income as possible. Brands are trying to increase sales, so you’re getting 500 pitches a day that utterly suck,… Continue Reading Even Fashion Bloggers Get the Blues