Nope, no baby and no more pets. But we did get a new dining table! Let me give you a bit of history. When my sister and I got our first post-college apartment together, we went to IKEA to outfit the whole pad. For our dining table, I got a round oak pedestal table and… Continue Reading New Addition to the Family!
I am a 42 year-old who has recently gone back to school. I have been invited to a girl’s night out on a cruise ship. A majority of the women that are invited work for the school, with one being the Dean. I know that it is completely a social event, but I want to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Dress Fun, Festive, yet Professional
Dress: c/o Dobbin Clothing | Necklace: Leona Pendant c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: Nordstrom (similar), Nordstrom (similar), had forever | Glasses: Derek Cardigan 7003 c/o Coastal.com | Shoes: Ivanka Trump One thing bloggers get flack for is wearing too many c/o (courtesy of) items. How can a reader… Continue Reading Go Ahead Put Your Red Dress On
The other day I was driving to work and thinking about Project 333. I was wearing my awesome fun printed maxi skirt, and sad that I couldn’t logically include it in a hypothetical 33 garments for three months because it’s not very versatile. If I were thin and young, it could be versatile. If I… Continue Reading Age, Size, and a Limited Wardrobe
Tux jacket: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tee: Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo via eBay | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Ivanka Trump | Glasses: Derek Cardigan 7003 c/o Coastal.com | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: c/o Lifetherapy, Nordstrom (similar) | Ring: Argento Vivo (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balmstain in Lovesick Darn you, Pinterest! … Continue Reading Bat for Lashes
We decided to not go to Bonnaroo again this year. We’ll be attending other festivals, but Bonnaroo still holds a special place in our hearts because it was the first we ever attended. Also for those who have attended Bonnaroo, you can agree it’s a life-changing experience. The heat, the lack of creature comforts, the… Continue Reading Dreaming of Bonnaroo…
Oh the hair! Oh the hair products! Oh the Revlon Toast of New York lipstick! Oh the Swatch watches! My friend sent this to me and I just HAD to share! It was the summer of 1990 and for a teenager the coolest places to be were the pool and the movies. The movie… Continue Reading Throwback Thursday: Midnight Showing
Blouse: Jones New York c/o Gwynnie Bee | Jeans: NYDJ | Shoes: Cole Haan | Necklace: Cameron Pendant c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: c/o Lifetherapy, Nordstrom, had forever | Glasses: c/o Coastal.com This top is perfect for this weather – billowy and breezy for the commute, but enough… Continue Reading Basic Black and White
Many fear adding prints to their wardrobe, finding them to not be as versatile as a solid-colored garment. However, the best wardrobe is one that you enjoy wearing and properly represents your personality. Printed clothing doesn’t have to be hard to wear, it can become part of your signature and add style to a simpler… Continue Reading 7 Simple Tips for Wearing and Buying Prints Like a Pro