Dear Allie, I recently thrifted an amazing vintage deep berry/burgundy fully lined wool pencil skirt. I want to wear it with colors or something unexpected. I’ve paired it with white, black and navy thus far. I’m not afraid of color but I find this pseudo neutral difficult. Any ideas? Since the piece is thrifted I… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling a Burgundy Pencil Skirt
Sweater: Hinge | Tee: Old Navy | Jeggings: Old Navy (similar) | Boots: DUO (similar) I read recently on a forum that people are finding fashion blogs to become more and more false, more like catalogs. Perfectly airbrushed girls skipping through leaves drinking lattes and wearing Karen Walker sunglasses. Where’s the outfits people really wear… Continue Reading Thursday: Real Life Dec 20, 2012
I have been finding it a challenge to find a work tote/satchel that can handle all of my work items (iPad, shoes, book, and occasionally lunch) without having the handles break. I am preparing to take my latest two off to the great purse surgeon for some love and repair and am wondering if you… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Durable Commuter Bags
The other day I was chatting with my friend and we were discussing menswear. While she can totally pull it off, I find it looks costumey on me and that I can’t carry it off with my curvy frame. And as soon as I said that, I thought of Bianca. Bianca isn’t built like Katherine… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Bianca Xunise of the blog Avant Blargh
Like fashion, I believe in quality instead of quantity for my social life. My evenings and weekends are primarily dedicated to my family, and only a few choice blog events. Last night I attended a fabulous and quality event; Hive on the Hill from The Shoe Hive. While The Shoe Hive has the most adorable… Continue Reading Hive on the Hill: The Shoe Hive’s DC Pop-up Shop
Tee: Old Navy | Skirt: eBay | Tutu: eBay | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom, etc. | Necklaces: eBay | Shoes: Pour La Victorie c/o The Shoe Hive | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Jacket: Ann Taylor (similar) | Scarf: Collection XIIX (similar) The other day I was chatting with Kat from Ginger, Adorned on… Continue Reading Thursday: Dressed to Party
Once I got new glasses, I wanted more. A pair of red frames to channel my inner Sally Jesse Raphael, a funky blue or green pair to jazz up all-black ensembles, a funky shape to show personality at the office. I had heard a lot of great things about Warby Parker and decided to try… Continue Reading My Head is Too Big to be Hipster: A Warby Parker Review
Top: Alfani c/o Gwynnie Bee | Jacket: Limited (similar) | Pants: Tahari | Shoes: Cole Haan | Bracelet: c/o In Pink | Necklace: “Lillith” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot I love Gwynnie Bee for the holiday season – they have so many fun dresses, skirts, and tops with that hint of glitz and glam… Continue Reading Wednesday: Glitz and Glam
Hi Allie, I am not sure what jeans I can wear to work. Dress code is business casual and jeans are acceptable but no specifics. Do you have a primer on jeans for work? I will use my current and previous places of work as a guide – they all had business casual dress codes,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Office-appropriate Jeans