Last night I had the opportunity to attend an exhibit for Mick Rock at the W Washington DC. Mick Rock is a music photographer, known as “The Man Who Shot the Seventies.” He has photographed music greats over the past few decades, and some of his pictures of folks like Iggy Pop, Queen, Blondie, David… Continue Reading Mick Rock & Fitz and the Tantrums – W Washington DC
Blazer – Limited (similar)Tank – Caslon (similar)Jeans – NYDJShoes – TargetSilver pendant (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Bag – HOBO (similar) Some popular trends I won’t touch with a ten-foot pole. Either they aren’t my personal style or I know they will be a flash in the pan. I started off not liking the colored denim trend –… Continue Reading Friday – Pink Denim and Leopard Heels
Dress – Calvin KleinCoat – LOFT (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Silver hoops (similar)Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Clutch – Hobo (similar)Sunglasses – MARC by MARC JACOBS This evening I am going out right after work, needed an outfit that could survive all day sitting at my desk and shoes that could handle a night on my feet; this… Continue Reading Thursday – One Step Colorblocking
How do I know if one of my staples is no longer in style? I don’t follow all the trends but I do want to look contemporary. Some trends are go by in a year and some last for a longer period of time. I am not worried about the quick stuff but I don’t… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When are Wardrobe Classics No Longer Classic?
The Ann Taylor Stretch Colorblock Skirt – Available in coral and blue (blue in stores only) I am writing with a request for help… A couple of weeks ago I got a great skirt from Ann Taylor [see above, but the stripe is blue instead of coral], but I’m having a hard time figuring… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Colorblocking
Sweater – Vince CamutoPants – Ann TaylorPumps – Nine West (similar)Bracelet – JewelMintPurse – Forever 21Lipstick – Revlon ColorStay “Top Tomato” I hate shopping in Forever 21. Just walking past the store gives me hives – it’s always packed with people, messy rounders, loud music, super bright lighting, and always smells weird. However, my local… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Sweater – Ann Taylor (similar)Skirt – J. Crew (similar)Belt – Lauren Ralph LaurenTights – DKNY Super OpaqueShoes – Talbots (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Clutch – HOBO (similar) This has been a week at work that has been so busy, so exhausting, but exhilarating. I have some new responsibilities that are pretty fun and force me to use… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
The other week I was watching American Idol with my sister and mentioned I wanted Randy Jackson’s shirt. “Why is it so hard to find a crisp white cotton sweater with navy or black stripes? I want the classic French sailor look, stripes starting at the arms and chest.” She told me L.L. Bean carried… Continue Reading Reviewing a Classic – L.L. Bean Summer Boatneck Pullover
I have a pretty standard beauty wardrobe – some days I do a thin line of black liquid liner with a darker lip, other days I do a stronger eye and a soft glossy pink lip. Not too dramatic of changes, and pretty much the two same looks I have rocked for a decade. This… Continue Reading Rocking the Red – Bright Lipstick Review