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
I love how blogging brings so many great brands to my attention. A couple years ago, I scored a white Foxcroft shirt on sale at Nordstrom. I didn’t know about the brand, but was impressed that the shirt fit comfortably over my large chest without looking boxy, and was truly opaque. Foxcroft saw my post,… Continue Reading Foxcroft Style Stars – Behind the Scenes
Living in the DC Metro area all my life, I am no stranger to sweltering temperatures and mega-high humidity. Over time, I have learned ways to work with crazy summer weather and not have it wreak havoc on my style. Many of you have been asking what I do to not be a sopping, frizzy,… Continue Reading Summer Beauty Survival Kit