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
Answering a reader question on how to enforce dress code at a wedding so the guests stay on theme. Continue Reading How to Enforce Dress Code at a Wedding
The colder months are easy for most any affair – whip out your little black dress and heels and you’re good to go. However once the weather gets warmer, an LBD can sometimes seem too harsh or somber, especially for happy events like weddings. That being said, with the extensive array of dress styles and… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Spring or Summer Wedding
I am a 5’3″ 165lb 40DDD woman who has no hips or butt but a mommy/muffin top. While I have a few additional pounds I am not plus size. I look horrible in button down blouses but find that a fitted top shows the bulge and loose tops makes me look pregnant because of the… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Dressing a Top-Heavy Figure
My first Project 333 post got me thinking about what I should have in my closet versus what is currently in there. I love using Polyvore to feel out an idea or capsule wardrobe – seeing the pieces together sans models or distracting backgrounds helps me imagine mixing and matching and seeing them on my… Continue Reading If I could Start Over: #Project333 Inspiration Update
I’m heading to Las Vegas for my friend’s 30th birthday and I have NO IDEA WHAT TO PACK! I live in a small town where a night out is the local bar or Ruby Tuesday’s and I usually just wear what I was wearing all day. I’m not a skinny gal and am pretty freaked… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Vegas Bound – What to Wear
Father John Misty and my bum leg. Last photo courtesy The Washington Post. Video from the show at The 9:30 Club performance, not too far from my vantage point. Drama aside, Father John Misty puts on an amazing show. His voice is just as good as on the album, but he’s more sarcastic and snarky… Continue Reading Concert Review: Father John Misty
Simple isn’t easy. It’s easy to pile on the trends and hide behind flashy baubles and of-the-moment silhouettes. It takes skill to make simple pieces and ensembles look chic, polished, and covetable. I’ll admit, this is something I am working on, and I am always thrilled to find a blogger who masters simple style. When… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Laura an Ottowa, Canada Fashion Blogger