I don’t take pictures of myself because I think I am beautiful, or young, or a fashion maven. I don’t think I am perfect. I take pictures of myself because I am not perfect. I share my daily outfits because there aren’t enough examples out there of women who are not a model size, or… Continue Reading Why I Blog my Daily Outfits
Blazer – Caslon (similar)Tank – H&M (similar)Jeans – JAG (similar)Shoes – Sofft “Pavia”Bag – Forever 21 (similar)Bracelets -Nordstrom (this, and this), c/o Soft Surroundings Saturday morning I went to the Westfield Montgomery Mall to learn more about their Style Lounge. My sister hung out with Emerson so my husband could go with me, capture a… Continue Reading Saturday – Casual Nautical
A month ago, I had the opportunity to learn more about the partnership between Stacy London’s Style for Hire company and Westfield Malls. This weekend, I had a chance to see this partnership in action. Style for Hire has created a pop-up shop in select Westfield malls (right now Westfield Montgomery in Maryland, Westfield Trumbull… Continue Reading The Westfield Style Lounge Experience
At my job, we share our bathroom with all the other companies on our floor. Today I stepped in and was surrounded by what looked to be several interns or new hires. How did I know this? Purely by how they were dressed or their beauty choices. I know I wrote about this recently, but… Continue Reading Dressing for Respect in the Office
Everywhere you look, chiffon is taking center stage. From see-through tee shirts to maxi skirts with short slips, the sheer trend is hot for summer. One of the most popular variations of this trend is the sheer blouse; it can be an easy way to incorporate this trend into your daily wardrobe. However, without proper… Continue Reading How to Wear the Sheer Fashion Trend
I love HOBO Bags – they are well-made, not overly trendy, not covered in logos, and have a clean look that fits with my personal style. I also love that HOBO is based out of Maryland, where I have lived almost all my life. Since they are based out of Annapolis, Maryland I have easy… Continue Reading HOBO Sample Sale Summer 2012 – My Haul
Tee – Lands’ End Canvas (similar) Skirt – eBay Shoes – Halogen “Payton” (similar) Bag – HOBO The Original “Finch” Necklace and Ring – c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella & Dot Sunglasses – Marc by Marc Jacobs Now honestly, Alison, do you REALLY need a tulle ballerina skirt? Nope. However, I have been really wanting one… Continue Reading Monday – Ballerina Skirt with Stripes
I remember before I got pregnant, I saw a picture of Suri Cruise wearing heels. A friend shared it on Twitter or Facebook, appalled that her parents would let her wear such shoes. I agreed. And now, I am the mother of a three-year-old who wears heels. This past week, my mom bought my daughter… Continue Reading My Daughter, Suri Cruise, and Shoes
After re-reading my post on what to pack for vacation, and reading some of the comments on my blog and on a forum that was discussing the post, a song by Whitney Houston came to mind. It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay In this song, Whitney was singing about a man who cheated on her,… Continue Reading It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – Dressing for Respect