Many of you have contacted me asking what to pack for a vacation, and many of you are looking to pack light, but with style and versatility. It is possible to pack light, but be stylish and ready for any occasion during a vacation. With luggage fees and restrictions, it’s best to try to pack… Continue Reading What to Pack for Vacation
Dear Allie: I am getting back into the workforce after five years as a SAHM. I’m really excited, but am having a hard time finding nice work clothes. I am a size 18, 5’5” and an apple and all I seem to find are lowcut dresses and polyester pants. Do you know where I can… Continue Reading Plus Sized Work Attire Options
Oxford – Lands’ End Canvas Skirt – Talbots via eBay (similar) Shoes – Born “Myndy” Bracelet – Anthropologie (similar) Bag – Belonged to my mom (similar) Yesterday and today there is no A/C in our office, and my job requires me to be here in person to use certain technology. While it would be tempting… Continue Reading Friday – When Life Gives You Lemons
I spend my days in a pretty casual office, where even the managers wear jeans and t-shirts, so my minuscule capsule wardrobe has remained something I use only for date night and visits to relatives. My company is sending me to the corporate HQ and I need to dress professionally. I am blonde and my… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Make Wardrobe Classics Look Trendy
Dress – Lands’ End Scarf – H&M (similar) Shoes – Pikolinos c/o PlanetShoes.com Bag – Banana Republic (similar) Bracelets – c/o Soft Surroundings Sunglasses – Marc by Marc Jacobs This is a very busy week at work so outfits are a last-minute hasty decision while I am replying to an email on my iPhone while… Continue Reading Wednesday: White Before Memorial Day
Gosh it has been a while since my last beauty review! I have been pretty busy the past few months, so in general I have been sticking to my makeup “uniform” (Almay Smart Shade foundation, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, NARS Orgasm blush, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad in Neutral Khakis, DiorShow mascara). However, I have tried… Continue Reading Drugstore Beauty – Recent Product Reviews
I have a bit of a love affair with DUO, a boot company located in the UK. It started several years ago with my first pair of boots from them – the “Bern”, a pair of classic boots that are similar to the famous Frye “Harness” boot. I had always wanted a pair of Fryes,… Continue Reading Duo Boots – Dealing with an Exchange, Return, or Repair
Dress – Vince CamutoBelt – Old Navy (similar)Heels – Jessica Simpson (similar)Bag – HOBO “Dove”Bracelets – JewelMint, Nordstrom (these and these), Lauren by Ralph LaurenSunglasses – Marc Marc Jacobs I swore I wouldn’t wear a “mullet skirt” and then I saw this dress and changed my mind. The skirt on this dress isn’t as extreme… Continue Reading Friday – Purple with Pops of Color
{via} While hearing the passing of MCA last week was heartbreaking, and finding out that Donna Summer died today was awful, for me the most painful recent passing of a musician is Chuck Brown. For those who are unfamiliar with Chuck Brown, he is known as The Godfather of Go-Go, a DC legend, an icon… Continue Reading The Passing of a DC Legend – Chuck Brown