Today marks a momentous occasion for T.J.Maxx – their 1,000th store opens. It also marks a momentous occasion for all DC fashionistas – this store is in our very city at Metro Center! A great new location, and a convenient one right at the Metro Center stop on the Metro! Last night I had the opportunity… Continue Reading T.J.Maxx Metro Center: The 1000th Store comes to Washington D.C.
Dress – Calvin Klein via Marshalls (similar)Belt – HOBO the Original (similar)Shoes – Mossimo for TargetCoat – LOFT via eBay (similar)Bag – HOBO the Original (similar) Okay, so when I went to Marshalls this weekend for pillows I picked up a pair of shoes… and also this dress. It was on the clearance rack, it… Continue Reading Tuesday – Pink and Red
Do you know what stores carry camis that are work-appropriate and fit well over large busts? I have a go-to black cami that is always falling down in front and I’d like to minimize my cleavage for the office. Check out Second Base – I have camis from there and LOVE them. Second Base‘s camis… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Dressing a Large Bust
Tee – Ann TaylorNecklace – eBay (similar)Pants – HalogenShoes – Nine West (similar)Bag – c/o Handbag Heaven Today it’s gloomy, cold, rainy. I had an outfit set to wear but I just didn’t want to waste it on such a craptastic day. Instead I went with some really basic pieces in colors that would give… Continue Reading Monday: Casual Colorblocking
I don’t own fancy shoes. Not until the past couple of years did I even consider a pair of shoes over $75, and you’ll never see me in boots over $250 or other shoes over $125. Even if I won the lottery, I wouldn’t wear Loubies. A few other DC bloggers (Rosa Loves, High Fashion… Continue Reading Blogger Confession: Why I Don’t Own Expensive Shoes
I have a silly question to ask you, how do you deal with ironing your clothes? my closet is full of garments that need ironing but as I have little space in it, every time I iron and put the clothes back in the closet, by the time I want to wear it, they’re all… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Wardrobe Maintenance
Blazer – HalogenTee – Ann Taylor (similar)Pants – Tahari “Hazel”Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Belt – HOBO Original (similar)Bag – HOBO Original (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Lipstick – Mary Kay “Fuchsia” On my wish list for this spring and summer was a lightweight white blazer. I had one from Caslon a few years ago that I wore to… Continue Reading Friday – White Blazer with Stripes
Hi Allie: I need some advice about my spring and summer wardrobe. I am a curvy, petite 41-year-old and look best in tailored clothes. For work, I tend to wear classic pieces with a vintage twist and black is my neutral. Casual has always been harder for me, and therein lies my problem: while I… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Stylish Casual Summer and Spring Attire
Blouse – Old Navy Skirt – Halogen (this year’s version) Necklace – eBay (similar) Pumps – Nine West (similar) Bag – Thrifted (similar) I haven’t had much luck with Old Navy as of late. A lot of their dresses are strangely high waisted (not empire, and they aren’t petites yet they are up near my… Continue Reading Thursday – Put a Bird on It