I hardly ever watch a television show the day it airs. I fought tooth and nail against the expense of a DVR, I found it to be unnecessary but my husband won the battle. And now, I am more addicted to the DVR than he. I love being able to fast-forward through commercials, watch my… Continue Reading Nina Garcia and Embracing What You Hate
Black cotton shirtdress – Lauren Ralph Lauren (no longer available) Jute and leather belt – Anthropologie (not available online) Sandals – Sofft (no longer available) Bracelet – eBay (don’t recommend, a piece falls off each time I wear it) Necklace – Belonged to husband’s grandmother So DC had an earthquake today, the second one I… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday (updated)
Recently BlogHer asked a few of us bloggers about our skincare routines – how to we care for our skin if we don’t have any “me time”? Working full time, chasing after a toddler, blogging and maintaining relationships with friends and family means my “me time” is few and far between, but I try not… Continue Reading Life Well Lived – Skincare Streamlined
Everyone was so surprised that I could fit a week’s worth of luggage in my Lands End tote, so I made sure to take pictures of my bag for this weekend’s getaway. Since I worked late on Thursday and had to get to work very early on Friday (and then leave straight from work to… Continue Reading Rehoboth Beach Recap (and what I packed) Aug 22, 2011
This weekend I went to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. While there I popped into a White House Black Market just to check out their fall collection. I found a black leather skirt that was almost perfection – if I had been taller and had less of a booty/mama pooch, I would have grabbed it. Not a… Continue Reading Black and White Polka Dot Blouse with a Yellow Pencil Skirt
I am not a beauty blog, and I don’t claim to be an expert. However, after mentioning my beauty routine in a previous post, I have received many emails and comments wanting to know more about what beauty products I use. Today’s post will be about my medicine cabinet. Though we had our house remodeled… Continue Reading Ask Allie – My Beauty Products
Striped tee – J. Crew (no longer available)Belt – Lauren Ralph LaurenSkirt – Banana Republic (no longer available)Shoes – Nine West (no longer available)Purse – Ann Taylor LOFT I don’t find photo sessions fun. Maybe some bloggers do, but I feel it’s a means to an end. I feel awkward and goofy standing in my… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
I am tired. Dog tired. This week is kicking my tail, and it’s only Wednesday. Today I had to get to work pretty early. I knew I had no meetings today, will pretty much be holed up in my office. I even brought my lunch. I would be on the subway so early, I could… Continue Reading Dressing for Your Date With Destiny
This was an awesome weekend. I had plenty of fun time, family time, friend time, relaxing time. The weekend began early – I worked from home the first half of the day and then took off the second half so I could get ready for the Neko Case/My Morning Jacket concert. My Morning Jacket is… Continue Reading Concert Review: My Morning Jacket