Every year we try to attend the Maryland Renaissance Festival at least once, however once we had a baby it has been harder to find the time. This was the last weekend of the season and last minute we decided to go and take Emerson – she’s old enough to not need a stroller, we… Continue Reading Our RennFest Weekend
Dress: c/o Karen Kane Tank: Caslon (similar) Boots: Fitzwell Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Bag: Sabina (similar) This morning I felt rushed so I grabbed this dress from Karen Kane. I have worn it before, but this is the first time on the blog. While I love the concept of a sweater dress, I usually find them too… Continue Reading Monday: Gray with Green
Individualism is the key to achieving personal style. It’s finding the way to wear something that feels right for you, even if it’s not the cliche on trend manner. Being stylish is knowing the trends but also knowing you can go your own way. Continue Reading You Can Go Your Own Way
Tee: Armorlux (gift from reader) Vest: c/o Karen Kane Jeans: Jag Boots: DUO Boots (similar) Necklace: LOFT chain and pendant from eBay Earrings: Vince Camuto Bracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren, misc. Bag: Sabina (similar) My husband saw me in this outfit and said I looked like a Bravo TV housewife. I guess with the… Continue Reading Friday: Real Housewife
Many readers contact me telling me that because of their job, they can’t dress to match their personal style. Many also tell me that once they hit 30, they don’t feel that they can show their personal style at work because it won’t be seen as professional or serious. When I get such emails, I… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Audi
I heard Beth Ditto had a memoir out and immediately put it on reserve on Amazon. It arrived last week, and I let Karl read it first. He wasn’t able to go to the Gossip show at 9:30 a couple weeks ago and he LOVES him some Beth Ditto. I guess being married to a… Continue Reading Beth Ditto, Books, and Male Enlightenment
Cardigan: c/o FoxcroftTee: J. Crew via eBay (similar)Skirt: Halogen (similar)Bracelets: Ann Taylor (similar)Shoes: MICHAEL Michael KorsTrench: DKNY (similar) Snakeskin AND leopard? At least I didn’t wear a zebra-print blouse or my spotted Vince Camuto pumps, THEN this truly would be an Animal House! So I have been wearing Foxcroft shirts for a long time and… Continue Reading Thursday: Animal House
Hi Allie, I have a dinner to attend & was wondering if you might be able to suggest something to wear with black straight (not skinny) ankle trousers similar to these. I’ll be wearing a pair of dressy heeled black pumps with them, but could use some up-to-date ideas for a blouse/jacket or sweater,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling Black Cropped Pants for Evening
Dress: MICHAEL Michael Kors Necklace: “Lillith” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot Tights: Nordstrom Bracelet: Nordstrom Shoes: VC Signature “Priscilla” Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romance Some days it’s fun to luxe it up. Silky dress, gold-capped shoes, statement necklace and red lipstick as the cherry on top! It doesn’t hurt that… Continue Reading Tuesday: Luxe Leopard