What types of handbags should the average career woman have in her closet? Also, could you advise me on a classic, plain, black everyday bag? A career woman should have some sort of tote or satchel that is preferably black and can carry the unexpected – materials for a presentation, swag from a conference, a… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Handbags for Corporate America
This post brought to you by Coastal.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Until this past December, I don’t think many people realized I needed glasses. I actually got my first pair in 6th grade – they were big pink plastic frames and I felt very cool in them (it was the late ‘80s). However as… Continue Reading Coastal.com and Derek Cardigan Eyeglasses: Great Style and Great Price
I find when I am uber stressed and frantic about the tiniest thing in life, it’s often when I am not making time for extra-curricular activities. I don’t mean dodge ball or drinking, but books and music and movies and other media. Ways to shut down the hyper chatter in the brain and fill that… Continue Reading What My Brain Has Been Absorbing
I am almost 12 weeks pregnant and my regular clothes are starting to get tight, so I’ve started scouting out maternity clothes. I am having the worst time finding business appropriate maternity wear, which is actually what I need the most of. Do you have any suggestions, particularly for the days I am meeting with… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Corporate Attire When You’re Expecting
Dress: c/o Karen Kane | Necklace: Boutique in Rehoboth Beach (similar) | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: Indigo Spiritual and Focus c/o Lifetherapy; “Emerson” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot; had forever | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors After the tragedy in Bangladesh, I am trying to be more conscious of where my clothes are… Continue Reading Making a Splash
Friday night Karl and I went to bed before the sun set. My body woke me at 6am, I got up, brushed my teeth, stretched some… and then went back to bed until Emerson came in to wake us around 7:30. We got up, Karl went off to teach and Emerson and I had our… Continue Reading Weekend Update Jun 05, 2013
My family is traveling for two weeks this summer – we will be visiting some theme parks but also going to the beach, some historic sites, and will have a mix of casual and nicer restaurants. My sons are beyond the diaper stage but definitely still kids who need a mom who is not hanging… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fit Two Weeks of Clothes in Carry-on Luggage
This morning Refinery 29 sent out their e-newsletter with the headline, “10 killer outfits that prove ANYONE can wear shorts.” Well with that headline, you’re going to have this soft curvy size 12/14 gal click to read more! And this is what I saw, all images via Refinery29’s slideshow for these, “10 shorts styles and… Continue Reading Can Every Body Wear Shorts?
It’s been a tough few weeks. I don’t know if the torn calf muscle caused it, or if it was the straw that broke this camel’s back. I feel like such a heel bitching about my leg. Heck, I still have my leg, and it will heal. People deal with far worse pain and inconvenience… Continue Reading Low