When I was in college, I thought I needed to lose weight. I wore bikinis, short cutoff denim shorts and belly-baring tops but decided I was fat because I couldn’t fit into my petite roommate’s size 4 dresses from Contempo Casuals. I remember going to a vintage store, seeing the most gorgeous long beaded caftan… Continue Reading What Are You Waiting For?
Scoop tee– Ann Taylor Cardigan – Only Mine (no longer available – similar) Belt – Hobo International (no longer available – similar) Skirt – Calvin Klein Shoes – Nine West (no longer available – similar) Bag – Brahmin (gosh I look like an ad for them, it was just the two pics that look best!)… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Hi Allie, Do you have any thoughts on what to do for…chub rub? I’ve tried bike shorts (bulky, hot) and various other things like deodorant, etc.. I got a pair of Luvees, which seemed ideal, but I must have gotten too large a size, as they feel kind of bloomerish. Here in humid, sticky Virginia,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Chub Rub
I don’t mind my age, in fact I really enjoy it. It is far easier to be 36 than it was to be 26 – I love myself more, I care less what others think, and my life seems to have far more enjoyment and far less drama. People are sometimes surprised to find that… Continue Reading Just Call Me Grandma
Navy dress – Lands End Canvas (no longer available – similar)Navy scarf with white dots – Ann Taylor (no longer available online but still in stores on sale)Gold bracelets – Ann Taylor (no longer available) and Ralph LaurenThread bracelets – Treasure TowerBrown belt – VintageBrown croco-embossed sandals – Sofft (no longer available – similar)Bag –… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
This weekend my friend Shelly came over. “I got this new catalog in the mail,” she said. “I really liked it; it was like J.Jill but it seemed younger, more stylish and lots of color. I really liked how everything was styled. I can’t recall the name… it was…” “Garnet Hill?” I asked. She couldn’t… Continue Reading Color Me Impressed – Garnet Hill
Orange and Gray Print Cotton Sateen Sheath Dress – Maggy LondonBlack and Cork Heeled Sandals – PaylessOrange Snakeskin Belt – Target (belt has no brand on it, think it was Merona)Blue Bag – Brahmin Silver Cuff and Hoop Earrings A Day in the Life: Allie’s Blog Photo Shoots: Get dressed in the dark while husband… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Light blue oxford – Lands End CanvasBlack and ivory print pencil skirt – LOFTBlack grosgrain and cork heeled sandals – PaylessBlack woven belt – Old Navy (no longer available) Bag – Banana Republic “Sandhurst Hobo” (no longer available) New shoes! New shoes! Friday I took off work because I felt dreadful and slept the majority… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday Jun 27, 2011
The last pic was me saying, “I’m going to get you!” when he wouldn’t stop shooting and got pics of me yawning, fixing my hair, flicking away a mosquito… Crocheted sweater – Ann Taylor Tank – Calson (no longer available – similar) Cutoffs – Old Navy Tan sandals (not pictured) – Lands End Canvas My… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Saturday Night (and Concert Review)