Tee – Ann Taylor Blazer – c/o Karen Kane Jeans – Gap Shoes – Halogen (similar) Bracelets – Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft Surroundings Umbrella – Gap I put this outfit together this past weekend, excited for Casual Friday when I could wear my jeans. When Karen Kane sent me this blazer,… Continue Reading Friday: Rainy Friday Blues
Top – Ann TaylorPants – Talbots (similar)Shoes – Michael Michael KorsScarf – Liberty (similar)Lipstick – Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in “Romantic” Still coughing, still feeling icky, so still keeping it simple with my ensemble. I know a few of me found me batty to buy such loud pants, but I adore them. I… Continue Reading Thursday: Garden Party
I recently found out that I am going to have a baby girl. I was never a tomboy, but I was also never girly… pink makes me gag, and there was no lace on my wedding dress! I nearly never wear make-up and wash and wear my hair. Just based on my own personal taste,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Raising a Daughter When You’re Not a Girly Girl
Tee – Old NavySkirt – Talbots (similar)Belt – Anthropologie (similar)Shoes – SoftSpotsSterling Hoops (similar) and Cuff (similar)Cartouche (similar)“Emerson” Pendant – c/o Tags-n-StonesBag – Banana Republic (similar) Yesterday I took off work to go to the doctor – I have had a nagging cough for two weeks that didn’t seem like my typical seasonal allergies. Appointment… Continue Reading Wednesday: Weekend Look
I am about to start my first internship in D.C. this fall and can’t wait. I was wondering if you have any recommendations for subtle office-appropriate lipstick? Preferably something by Revlon or an inexpensive brand. I love wearing red lipstick but don’t want to look too crazy in the office. Thank you! Red lipstick doesn’t… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Office Beauty
Do you know where I can find ‘nude’ bras for women with darker skin? I’m South Asian (& so naturally olive-skinned), but all the ‘nude’ bras I try on in my local shops are too light for my skin- it’s frustrating! I know in your email you said this wasn’t necessarily post-worthy, but I think… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Nude Bras for Non-Beige Women
Blouse: Ann Taylor (similar)Pants: Ann Taylor (similar)Necklace: eBay (similar)Shoes: Halogen (similar)Bag: Hobo (similar) Day 2 of natural hair, again, I just brushed out the bedhead, but added a tiny bit of Neil George Detangling Spray to smooth down the craziest parts of the frizz. The past two days have been terribly humid, it rained last… Continue Reading Monday: Red and Turquoise Aug 06, 2012
Top: Ann TaylorShorts: Target, self-distressed using this video (similar)Sandals: SoftspotsNecklace: eBay (similar)Bracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft Surroundings Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Yesterday we had friends over for “church.” We had brunch which extended into dinner which went into a post-dinner walk which ended up being a beer at our neighborhood cafe. I picked… Continue Reading Sunday: Weekend Warrior
Last weekend I went to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with my mom, sister, and daughter. This is an annual Girls’ Getaway for us. We always stay at the Avenue Inn, which is reasonably priced, close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants, and is really clean and beautiful with wonderful amenities. We arrive Friday… Continue Reading Rehoboth Beach: What I Packed Aug 03, 2012