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
I have been wearing the same sterling silver cuff since I bought it at Hecht’s Department Store in 1997. I wear it at least once a week and it has been in hundreds of outfit posts but I have never been able to link to it because I have never found anything remotely similar. While… Continue Reading It’s My Cuff!
Dress: Coldwater Creek c/o Gwynnie Bee | Necklace: Ann Taylor (clearance last year) | Earrings: Argento Vivo | Shoes: Cole Haan I’m baaaack! After tearing my calf muscle the other Thursday, I have been sartorially out of commission. I can’t wear heels, I need shoes that are securely strapped to my feet since I can’t… Continue Reading Gray Matter
I am apple shaped (teetering between sizes 16-18) and 5’8″ and no matter how many times I try on pants with a wide leg, which are commonly suggested for apple-shaped women), they look terrible on me. Like I’m wearing pajama pants. I have had a hard time finding straight leg pants in my size that… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When You’re not Shaped like a Mannequin