I hate the idea of changing your style or love of fashion because you’ve hit some age milestone. It’s utterly ridiculous, we don’t lose our personalities at certain ages, why should our style disappear? As I get closer and closer to 40, I’ve been more and more inspired by women in the blogosphere who have… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Sheila from the Blog Ephemera
Jacket: Rubbish | Tank: Ann Taylor (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: c/o ECCO | Bracelets: JewelMint, old, c/o lifetherapy | Sunglasses: Gas Station in Kentucky | Watch: c/o WatchCo This morning I decided to make an outfit around my new watch. WatchCo let me pick a watch of my choice, I haven’t worn one… Continue Reading We All Have Those Days
There’s a lot of aspects of social media that I like, one big one is the special occasions like Follow Friday (#FF on Twitter) and Throwback Thursday (#TBT on both Twitter and Instagram). Throwback Thursday is awesome because you see pictures of those you follow from years ago. I especially love seeing fashion bloggers from… Continue Reading Throwback Thursday Apr, 11, 2013
Blouse: Ann Taylor (similar) | Skirt: eBay (similar) | Booties: Miss Sixty (similar) | Bracelets: Nordstrom, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o lifetherapy | Necklace: “Lillith” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot While I do believe in spring and summer leather (especially with the perforated styles that are so popular this season), we’re ending the days where… Continue Reading Last Days of Leather
Oh April, the time of year where every fashion blog and website claims to be an expert on what to wear and take to a music festival yet fails miserably. As soon as I see a romper or designer picnic blanket recommended I know that author has never attended a music festival, nor likely an… Continue Reading Legit Music Festival Fashion Advice
Dear Allie, I’m having a hard time shopping. I may be old, but I’m not dead! I’m 55, in pretty good shape though my midsection does show age and giving birth to three wonderful sons and I don’t feel confident in short skirts or sleeveless blouses. I want to look fun and cool and hip… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: No Fashion Victim, No Frump for Women Over 40
Blazer: c/o Karen Kane | Tank: H&M (similar) | Scarf: Liberty (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Ivanka Trump | Bracelets: “Emerson” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot, Nordstrom, JewelMint, old Were you expecting a post about white after Labor Day/before Memorial Day? I have already ranted about that a half a dozen times on… Continue Reading White Before Memorial Day
When I shop for clothing, I first look for clothes I can wear to the office. Date Night clothes are usually work clothes with a pair of cool shoes and a bit more mascara. I buy fewer prints because I don’t want people to remember that I’ve had that same dress for three… Continue Reading Dressing Like a Grown-Up
Blazer: The Limited (similar) | Tee: Old Navy | Ascot: Belonged to my Dad | Silk Bracelet: c/o lifetherapy | Boots: DUO (similar) | Jeans: NYDJ | Lipstick: Revlon Matte in “Really Red” I prefer rain to blustery cold days, especially in April. April showers bring May flowers, right? It rained all night and was… Continue Reading Lazy Tux