Dress – Old NavyBelt – Another Line (similar)Bag – HOBO The Original (similar)Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Bracelets – Nordstrom (these and these), Ann Taylor, Lauren by Ralph LaurenSunglasses – MARC Marc Jacobs I saw this dress on Petite Early Morning Style and decided I had to have it. Great color, great fabric, it looked versatile,… Continue Reading Thursday – Hot Pink and Black
Whether you are starting a new job, changing offices, or beginning an internship on the Hill, it’s important to start your new position on the right foot. While it is important to be yourself, there are some things you just should not wear the first week on the job, no matter where you are working.… Continue Reading What Not to Wear Your First Week of Work
Tee – Armour*lux (gift from reader, similar)Pants – Halogen via NordstromShoes – MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” pumpSilver Cuff Bracelet (similar)Bag – Nordstrom (similar) Today is one of those days where I just don’t care. The hair doesn’t want to behave (it desperately needs a visit to the salon but I haven’t had time), everything I… Continue Reading Wednesday – One of Those Days
I just wish that more dresses came with sleeves, any kind of sleeves. It’s annoying trying to find the perfect cardigan or jacket to wear on top. And fully bare arms are a no-no in my workplace. I hate my arms and it seems every summer dress is sleeveless. I need ideas for work dresses… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire with Sleeves
Sweater – Ann TaylorSkirt – Ann TaylorTee – Ann TaylorBracelet – JewelMintBag – Hobo “Dove”Shoes – Nine West (similar) I know I said I had a hard time with Ann Taylor’s current collection. Well I went to Ann Taylor to return some of the misses I ordered and ended up leaving with this outfit! I… Continue Reading Tuesday – Coral Monoblocking
Do you already have an article on work clothes for suffocating summers? Am already dreading summer in the South. I wrote about office-appropriate sandals here, and casual polished summer clothes here, but I have never addressed how to dress in a professional manner come summer. Not only is the heat difficult, but you also have… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire
Hi Allie, I love your blog! Have you ever thought of doing a link-up post every week? I’d love to know what you read online through the week I bet it’s very inspiring! I love your website! I am however, having a little difficulty doing searches in finding recommended clothing and accessories links. Have you… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Questions About Wardrobe Oxygen
Hi Allie, I’m looking for a comfortable matte black pump. Something with a heel that isn’t TOO high or TOO low (but just right, like Goldilocks, LOL). I might be in my 50s, but I don’t want a shoe that makes me look older, nor can I wear 3″ heels. Any suggestions? Ah shoe shopping… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Finding The Perfect Pump
Tee – LOFT Belt – Another Line (similar) Skirt – Ann Taylor Booties – Miss Sixty (similar) Bracelets – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, swap, JewelMint, eBay, Ann Taylor “Oooh Mommy you look like a princess!” is the first thing I heard from Emerson this morning. And for a pretty craptastic morning (I won’t go into… Continue Reading Friday – Princess Skirt