Karl and I moved to Historic Old Greenbelt in 1999. When we bought this house, I swore it would be temporary. While the price was right, I didn’t like the idea of moving back to where I grew up (only a couple miles from my childhood home). Three years max, and we’d get a bigger… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Amethyst Dwyer of Greenbelt
Pullover: Ann Taylor (found on clearance rack; similar) Pants: LOFT (similar) Boots: DUO (similar) Necklace: “Leona” Pendant c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot Bracelets: Nordstrom, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, etc. Bag: Steven by Steve Madden Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Coat: Via Spiga With all my trips and events this summer and fall, I realized I needed… Continue Reading Thursday: Jet-Setting
BlogHer recently contacted me and asked if I would like to try out and review a curated line of shapewear and intimates from Jockey that celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe calls “Major Must Haves.” I didn’t have to think twice about saying yes. I respect Rachel Zoe’s business decisions and partnerships, Jockey is known for quality… Continue Reading Review and Giveaway: Jockey Preferred by Rachel Zoe Collection
One of my favorite parts of Bazaar magazine is when they have a fashion insider share his or her typical day. What time they get up, where they get their work done, what they eat, and how they relax and recharge. The most recent issue featured Vera Wang, recently they featured Michael Kors, and when… Continue Reading Fashion Uniforms: Anything but Boring
Key West was just what the doctor ordered. The past couple of months have been pretty hectic, the type where you blink and a week has passed, where you need coffee three times a day just to get through the day, where you dream about work, where tension causes ridiculous and pointless arguments with those… Continue Reading Back from Vacation!
What do you think of the menswear shoe trend? I am specifically thinking about [brogues] though I am seeing all types of manly shoes in stores. Do you think this trend will continue? What do you wear with [brogues]? I bought a pair of oxford shoes that are silver and sparkly and now I have… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style Brogues
“If you can’t laugh at yourself, life’s gonna seem a whole lot longer than you like.” – Sam (Natalie Portman), Garden State When figuring out a costume for today I couldn’t pass up making fun of myself as a fashion blogger. I’m proud to be one, and I am so glad blogs are out there… Continue Reading Wednesday: Sense of Humor
Maybe it’s years of prepping for Bonnaroo, living with a mother who was always prepared for anything, my husband’s eight years in the Navy, or dealing with a few previous blizzards and hurricanes, but Karl and I have a pretty clear plan for events like Sandy. To some it may seem extreme, and we’re lucky… Continue Reading Not Fashion Related: Preparing for a Natural Disaster
I have wavy hair like yours and I was wondering if you could tell me how you styled it and the products you used. I wash and condition with either L’Oreal Vive Pro or Pureology Hydrate. Pureology is far better than L’Oreal – thicker, richer, kinder to the hair and keeps color far longer but… Continue Reading Ask Allie: My Beauty Routine