I like to be transparent with you here on this blog. I have mentioned before that this blog is for profit – this blog is income for my family to make it possible for one of us to stay home and raise our daughter. I treat this blog as a job – I may make… Continue Reading Making Money as a Blogger
Coat: LOFT via eBay | Tee: Banana Republic (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Ivanka Trump “Indicon” | Bag: HOBO the Original (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Bracelet: Had Forever (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick I don’t have a very large closet, but sometimes things… Continue Reading What I Wore: From the Back of the Closet
The past month has been a bit of a blur, especially when it comes to music. I’d love to write an individual post about each musical experience, but it’s summer and I’m spending my weekends outdoors soaking up the sun and hanging out with loved ones and I hope you’re doing the same! So to… Continue Reading What my Ears Have Been Absorbing: July and August
Dress: J. Crew Factory Store | Necklace: Etsy | Shoes: Nine West “Flax” | Rings: Etsy, vintage via Etsy, gift from Emerson (she won playing skee-ball this past weekend) Emerson and I were both excited by our new shoes and found it necessary for Daddy to photograph them! I’m not one to buy Emerson everything… Continue Reading What I Wore: Peacock Feathers
Blouse: MICHAEL Michael Kors | Pants: c/o Karen Kane | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Rings: Etsy, vintage via Etsy | Bracelets: Bead and Turquoise c/o Lifetherapy, had forever, “Emerson” c/o Stella and Dot, Enamel Bangles c/o RocksBox | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Maybe it’s the new mani (the nailcolor reminds me… Continue Reading What I Wore: Feeling Blue
I have a question for you regarding denim jean jackets. I have a sleeveless dress that I would like to pair it with a denim jean jacket on top. As far as fit, do I buy a one that cannot be buttoned? Or do I size up and get the bigger size? I am petite… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Denim Jacket Alternatives
Yesterday at rush hour, I was pulling out of my parking garage onto a very busy street in the middle of DC. I checked the round mirrors before exiting the garage, slowly eeked out to be sure I didn’t accidentally cross with a pedestrian, and was about two feet from the street, watching a cab… Continue Reading On Cyclists and Style
Tank: c/o Karen Kane | Skirt: The Limited (similar) | Shoes: Fitzwell “Aurora” | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: Nordstrom, had forever, J. Crew via eBay | Necklaces: eBay | Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin | Rings: Etsy | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Sunday, I cleaned out my closet. With travel and busy… Continue Reading What I Wore: Zebra
Allie, why does every retailer want fat girls to dress up like children or shower curtains? I am a size 20, 5’6” tall and 32 and I am sick to DEATH of every store being full of skater skirts covered in puppies or polyester shapeless dresses covered in Hawaiian flowers. I know that us bigger… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Plus Size Rocker Chic