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
> Dress: Lands’ End c/o Gwynnie Bee | Shoes: “Oshima” c/o ECCO | Necklace: Boutique in Rehoboth Beach (similar) | Bracelets: Nordstrom (similar) | Bag: Belonged to my Mom I received this dress in my latest Gwynnie Bee box and was surprised by it… Lands’ End isn’t usually known for low-cut dresses and this one… Continue Reading Learning from my Peers
There’s this place between creativity and quality where I always get stuck. I used to have a very simple, minimal wardrobe based upon my list of wardrobe staples. It worked, I always was ready for any event, was dressed well… but it felt stifling after a while. As I have gotten older I feel the… Continue Reading My Personal Style Journey – Spring 2013
Women have plenty of resources for fashion when younger, be it magazines, TV shows, and yes blogs. But blogs – quality blogs with quality photos and quality style aren’t as easy to find when you’re over 40. So when I came across Annette of Lady of Style, I cheered hooray! I have been a subscriber… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Annette Hoeldrich of Lady of Style
Skirt: Ann Taylor | Sweatshirt: Gap | Shoes: Miss Sixty via eBay | Necklace: Etsy | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Bracelets: Nordstrom I bought this skirt last year on a whim. Walked in the store, fell in love, tried on super quick, bought and wore the next day. I never regretted buying the skirt, but… Continue Reading What I Wore: Going MacGyver
Summer is coming, and bangs don’t work well for me in the hot months with sweat and humidity. I find they end up curling, separating and sticking to my forehead. So when I saw this video on BlogHerTV on how to style to hide your bangs I was excited: This is such a simple way… Continue Reading Hair Update: Hairstyle to Hide your Bangs
Dress: c/o Dobbin Clothing | Necklace: Etsy | Watch: c/o WatchCo | Bracelet: c/o RocksBox | Shoes: Joan & David (similar) I adore this dress, and find the length flattering but a bit too much with opaque tights or boots. So when the weather is how it is now, I look forward to wearing… Continue Reading Back in Black
Dear Allie, my boyfriend invited me to spend a week at the shore with his family at their beach house. I’ve met them before, but I’m nervous with what to wear when on the beach and at the pool. I’m comfortable in a bikini, but I don’t want to look inappropriate, is it okay to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Week at the Shore with his Parents
Close your eyes and think about your 15-year-old self. If you could go back in time and give her some advice, what would it be? It gets better? Don’t be so hard on yourself. Focus more on books than boys? You are beautiful, give it a year or two and the rest of the world… Continue Reading Having A Conversation With Yourself