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
Top: Ann Taylor | Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tights: Nordstrom | Shoes: VC Signature | Necklace: Stella and Dot c/o Kristin Biggs (similar) | Coat: Betsey Johnson I don’t believe in purchasing an item to wear for just one season. Even if you consign or sell, it’s still a loss of money and it… Continue Reading Tuesday: Old and New
Dear Allie, I was wondering if you could help me, my best friend is really fashionable and I have no clue what to get her as a present. I was thinking you may be able to help me and suggest some gifts that fashionable women would like thank you. I must admit it’s hard to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Holiday Gift Advice
When publications ask me for an example of true DC style, I always mention Elizabeth Pendergrass at District of Chic. Our lovely city is often blasted for having no style and being a sea of ill-fitting navy skirtsuits and white sneakers, but in fact, we are a city who knows style and appreciates quality. Elizabeth… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Elizabeth Pendergrass of District of Chic
Jacket: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tee: eBay (DIY cut neck) | Pants: LOFT (similar) | Boots: DUO (similar) | silver cuff and necklace | Bag: Steven by Steve Madden | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic Today is a tough day at work – big project today that has been causing me… Continue Reading Thursday: Keefing Up With Appearances
Blazer: Limited (similar) | Tank: Ann Taylor | Pants: Ann Taylor (similar, though found these recently on the clearance rack) | Shoes: Boutique 9 | Silver cuff and charms on chain When Karl saw my outfit today he said I looked like a journalist for Rolling Stone. Don’t know if it’s the glasses, the faux… Continue Reading Tuesday: Rolling Stone
Dress: c/o Gwynnie Bee | Belt: Another Line (similar) | Shoes: Boutique 9 | Bracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren | Earrings: Claire’s (similar) | Coat: Thrifted (similar) | Lipstick: c/o Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss in Mango Tango Some days you just need to wear a rainbow! Gwynnie Bee sent me their Pinterest… Continue Reading Monday: Taste the Rainbow
Yesterday was No Judgment Day, where we mothers should stop judging one another and support each other. I was honored that Redbook asked me to write a piece for No Judgment Day, and you should be seeing more pieces from me on Redbook’s site in the future. I encourage you to read some of the… Continue Reading Random Ramblings
[via] Today is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is Getting to Zero. Zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths… and zero discrimination. There are 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, and one in five are unaware of their infection. Think you don’t know anyone infected with HIV? Think again.… Continue Reading World AIDS Day – Getting to Zero