Blazer: The Limited (similar) | Tee: Old Navy | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Nine West “Flax” | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Earrings: Nordstrom (similar) With the government shutdown, the office has been very quiet, my inbox has been slow to fill, and it’s hard to stay inspired. While I still have some billable work… Continue Reading What I Wore: Standard Operating Procedure
Dress: “Eva” c/o Dobbin Clothing | Shoes: Vince Camuto (similar) | Necklace: Rings from Etsy, chain c/o Stella and Dot | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten How gorgeous is this color? As soon as I saw it on Dobbin Clothing I was in love. Seriously, check out their new Fall line,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Thank You Berry Much
Allie, I hope this isn’t too personal but you have large breasts and they always look great no matter what you wear. Can you let me know more about your bra collection? What styles work best for you? I breastfed my son for three years and my breasts are now saggy. I know… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Creating a Bra Wardrobe
> Shirt: c/o InStyle Essentials | Skirt: buythedress on Etsy | Shoes: Fitzwell | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Rings: Etsy, Argento Vivo (similar) One trend I am LOVING this season is the full midi skirt (those of you who follow me on Facebook already know this). However, I don’t have the budget to afford… Continue Reading What I Wore: Shopping Local
Several weeks ago, there was an event at a local store. A blogger I like was hosting it, I emailed all my real-life blogger friends (and friends who would not want to slit their throats attending a “blogger event” with bloggers) to round them up. Let’s go to the event, support our friend, get our… Continue Reading The Glamorous World of Personal Style Blogging
I turned 39 this year and feel like I’m having a fashion crisis. Not only do I long for a more edgy refined look, I’ve also gained around 15 lbs that are pretty much all in my bum and hips and I don’t know how to dress for that. I feel like everything I like… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Edgy Refined Style while Minimizing Hips
Some days, I pull together an outfit, check out my reflection and feel pretty darn sassy. Heck, I’m proud of myself – short bit of time, kid role-playing that I am Mary Poppins and she Jane Banks (second time reading the book chapter a night), dog begging to go outside, kid begging to eat chocolate… Continue Reading What I Wore… Sort Of…
So Rockport contacted me a few weeks ago regarding their new line of shoes called Total Motion. They claim the concept is, “…where soft fit meets lightweight stability. The soft fit is apparent the moment you try on the shoe with its glove-like upper and ultra-soft foot bed, this fusion of strength and softness creates… Continue Reading Believe the Hype: Rockport Total Motion
Dress: The Issa Collection for Banana Republic | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” | Earrings: Argento Vivo | Bracelet: c/o Ruth Barzel Jewelery Design I’m not a fan of designer collaborations. I don’t understand clamoring for a cheaper version of a designer piece. I don’t want a glued-together pleather bag or ill-fitting polyester blouse no… Continue Reading What I Wore: Issa for Banana Republic