Dress: Ann Taylor (worn without belt) | Tights: Nordstrom | Boots: Ros Hommerson “Maryland” | Necklace: “Cameron” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot | Bracelets: Nordstrom, Sequin, had forever | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo | Lipstick: Revlon Moon Drops in “Orange Flip” One day it’s 80 degrees in DC, the next it’s 40. I thought… Continue Reading Black and White and Orange
When I was in high school I obsessed over certain bands and singers. Sometimes it was because their lyrics spoke to me, their beats could make me dance all night… but usually it was because of image. Some hot guy mourning over a girl, a badass woman with a nose ring singing about female empowerment.… Continue Reading Concert Review: Jim James
Tee: Banana Republic | Jeans: Gap | Bag: Hobo Bags (similar) | Shoes: “Dhani” c/o Naturalizer | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Naturalizer was nice enough to send me these sandals and I will forever be in their debt. I thought these shoes looked cute on their site, but they’re even cuter in person. Not only that, they… Continue Reading Sight-Seer
Shirt: Gap | Skirt: Etsy | Shoes: Miss Sixty via eBay (similar) | Bag: Banana Republic via eBay (similar) I was on the hunt for a maxi wrap dress, and decided to check out Etsy. I didn’t find one I liked, but I found this skirt and I just couldn’t resist. At first, I thought… Continue Reading Go Big or Go Home
For the past couple of years, one of my favorite fashion blogs is the awesome Cynthia of Simply Cyn. Her style, music, and decor constantly inspire me and I love seeing a peek into her life in New York City. Below I share my Simply Cyn interview for my True Fashionista series. If Cynthia looks… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Cynthia Andrew of Simply Cyn
I can’t believe that in June, Karl and I will have been married nine years. Nine years! Where does the time go? I’ve been thinking about our wedding a lot since the cicadas are set to return this summer and they were here for our wedding. I decided to take a walk down wedding dress… Continue Reading Throwback Thursday: Wedding Edition
Some of you have requested it, and some of you have asked for it on forums (I see you BabyCenter peeps and welcome you to my blog!). I created a SAHM capsule wardrobe previously, but here’s an update for the warmer months of the year. [collage source] I don’t like a lot of prints most… Continue Reading Sample SAHM Capsule Wardrobe for Summer
Blouse: Ann Taylor | Pants: Tahari | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” | Necklace: Etsy | Watch: Citizen | Bracelets: Had forever, Nordstrom, JewelMint | Bag: Brahmin (similar) Some days I just want to look a bit more corporate, be it for a client meeting or just to steel myself for a difficult project. While… Continue Reading Business Blue
I wrote about this exercise last week, and have been thinking about it a lot. What WOULD my 80-year-old self say to my 38-year-old self? Dear Young Alison. You asked for my advice, well here you go! Sleep more. Walk more, you’ll need that endurance and strength to get to this age. Spend less time… Continue Reading A Letter from My 80-Year-Old Self