Blogging gets me down pretty often. Sometimes I wonder why I still do it. And then I realize that The people who make it suck are the minority. People are far more likely to bitch than to compliment – this was true in retail, and it sure as fuck is true with blogs. The bigger… Continue Reading Blogging Gets Alison Down, News at 11
Top: Ann TaylorSkirt: Nordstrom (similar)Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar)Bracelet and Necklace: c/o Lydell NYC The whole family has been sick the past couple of days – I left work early on Tuesday and yesterday my husband and I spent almost the whole day sleeping and drinking tea to recover (my mom watches Emerson on Wednesdays). I… Continue Reading Thursday: Pleats and Peplum
The ever-inspiring Une femme d’un certain age wrote a post on her blog about the two personalities in her closet. I think this is something many women deal with and find to be a fault as they seek out their personal style. The thing is, we women are complex creatures. We are not robots, we… Continue Reading The Multiple Personality Closet
I just bought these bright orange cords from Target; they’re a true orange, not pumpkin or rust. I wore them with a tan sweater, but I’m looking for other ways to dress them up. I don’t want to do black and look like a pumpkin and white seems to be too big of a contrast… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling Orange Pants
Sweater: Rafaella c/o Gwynnie Bee Tank: Caslon (similar) Brooch: Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans: Gap Shoes: Ivanka Trump Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush Begun Friday I worked from home. While it’s tempting to stay in pajamas, I like to wear something appropriate so I can answer the door, say yes to a… Continue Reading Friday: Work from Home
Leaves are starting to turn, it’s cool enough to sleep with the windows open, and everyone is guzzling Pumpkin Spice lattes from Starbucks… Fall is officially here! Pack up those cotton voile sundresses and straw fedoras, this is the weather for pashminas looped at the throat and tall boots pulled over your skinny jeans. If… Continue Reading Wide Calf Boots – My Favorite Retailers
An update to this post about my fantasy fashion closet: Wow, you all are AMAZING! Thanks to helpful comments, emails, and messages on my comment form I have already found some fabulous options for those pieces I desire in my closet… and some pieces I already own! Sequined Peplum Top I am still on this… Continue Reading Fashion Fantasy Closet Update
When I think of a True Fashionista, one of the first women who comes to mind is Judith of the blog Style Crone. I have enjoyed her blog and amazing personal style for years and was thrilled when I saw her featured in Ari Seth Cohen’s book Advanced Style. I was so honored that she… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Judith Boyd of Style Crone
Sweater: Gap Pants: LOFT (similar) Boots: DUO (similar style from same brand) Necklaces: Ann Taylor Silver cuff Bag: Sabina (similar) Yesterday I wore a cardigan, jeans and flats to work and froze. Today I’m not taking any chances. This morning I woke up shivering; by time I left the house it had warmed up a… Continue Reading Thursday: Little Bit of Leopard