I am a young professional without a “mentor” or any experience in the professional world other than the two years at my current job. I am getting a new boss in January and she is beautiful, powerful, and extremely sharp. I am the girl with the hot pink iPhone case, the ubiquitous plastic venti coffee… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Career Wear on a Budget
Ever since I wrote my original Wardrobe Staples for Women post in 2005, I get at least one comment or email a week asking, “Why black?” Why do I suggest black suiting, a black dress, and black shoes as the best choice for all women? Black is harsh, black is somber, black washes some people… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples: Why I Promote Black
This morning I got off the Metro and ended up following a woman through the station, up the escalator, and waited next to her at the intersection for the light to change. She was probably around 30 years of age, slender but toned. She was wearing a dark navy trench with the belt perfectly tied… Continue Reading Personal Style, Inspiration, Jealousy, and Knowing Yourself
Dress: Maggy London c/o Gwynnie Bee Belt: Lauren Ralph Lauren Bracelet: c/o In Pink Shoes: Nine West (similar) If you follow me on Instagram you saw that my latest Gwynnie Bee box arrived. It was so fun to open and see fabulous fall colors, even more fun to try on and love all the pieces… Continue Reading Monday: Blue Bombshell
Whether you work in finance or fashion, physics or a philanthropy, there are some basic needs for a corporate wardrobe. Maybe you will speak at a conference, possibly you will be interviewing for a new position, possibly you are traveling on business. Below are the top six things I have learned over the years in… Continue Reading Office Attire Essentials
I hate it when I want clothes and can’t find them in stores. Each season, I make a list of what I’d like to add to my wardrobe to make it complete and up-to-date with trends. While most of what I own is simple or weird enough to not be passé after a year, combining… Continue Reading My Fantasy Fashion Closet
We “old school” bloggers stick together. We remember when the fashion blogosphere was much smaller, less commercial, and just about sharing personal style and connecting with like-minded folks across the globe. While we may lose touch a bit from time to time, there’s always a place in our hearts for one another. Pearl Westwood… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Pearl Westwood
> Oxford: Lands’ End Canvas Skirt: Limited (similar) Shoes: Nine West (similar) Necklace: c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot Yesterday my friend Alison remarked that I looked as though I had lost weight. I said if I had, it was due to stress and not having time to eat. I didn’t realize I had lost… Continue Reading Friday: Oxford Classic
Sweater: Ann TaylorTank: H&M (similar)Skirt: c/o Soft SurroundingsBracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft SurroundingsEarrings: Claire’s (similar)Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar) This morning was pretty rough and I didn’t have much time to pull an outfit together. While brushing my teeth I put this outfit together in my head. The skirt is comfortable and… Continue Reading Thursday: Boho Basics