My family and friends I have had since childhood call me Allie, but I have introduced myself as Alison since high school when I decided to become cool. Looking back, I was a pretty cool kid. I won art contests and made up lyrics to songs with my friends. In middle school I was very… Continue Reading Being Cool
The other day a woman walked into my office building as I was walking out. As soon as I saw her I knew… …that woman reads fashion blogs. No, I highly doubt she reads mine or knows of mine, but I can probably rattle off the dozen that are must-views on her Google Reader. The… Continue Reading Getting Literal
Silk shell – HalogenPonte skirt – HalogenBelt – Lauren Ralph LaurenShoes – Sofft (no longer available – similar)Bag – LOFT (no longer available – similar)Silver cuff and hoops This outfit would probably look far better with my black patent peeptoe pumps, but after wearing my suede heels all last night, my tootsies cried mercy! These… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Chambray shirt – MeronaOrange skirt with exposed side zipper – Ann Taylor (not yet available online)Necklace – picked up on trip to Italy years agoTeal pumps – Jessica Simpson (no longer available – similar)Clutch purse – Novica (no longer available but check their site out, some fabulous handmade beauties!)Silver cuff and hoops Tonight I am… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Yesterday’s post brought a lot of you readers out of lurking and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I didn’t write it hoping for comments… I considered not writing it at all because I feared I would look boo-boo kitty, and I was more angry than sad about the whole shebang. But I am glad I… Continue Reading Ask Allie: About Me!
One thing with having a blog for this long is that some of my “classic” fashion advice stops being classic. While one may try to buy pieces that will work for decades, few pieces really accomplish just that – shoulders slightly change, the taper on a skirt will increase or decrease over a decade, and… Continue Reading UPDATED: Closet Clean-out – The Woman in Her 30s
Dress – Banana Republic OutletNecklace – J. Crew OutletShoes – Softspots “Ventura” (not pictured)Sunglasses – Old Navy (a Sip and Swap score I forgot about) Silver cuff and hoop earrings I always forget to take pictures on weekends. On weekdays, we leave the house in the AM, my husband grabs his camera, drops me off… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Saturday Jul 25, 2011
Dress – Land End Canvas (no longer available – similar)Belt – Anthropologie (found in clearance bin in store for $29.99 – similar)Shoes – Sofft (no longer available – similar)Necklace – Target (no longer available) Bracelet – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Bag – Banana Republic via eBay (similar) Oh the heat, with the heat index today… Continue Reading A Friday in July: What I Wore
When summer comes, I shed more and more cosmetics with each rise with the thermometer. Nothing is worse than wiping sweat off your brow and looking like The Joker in The Dark Night. my summer routine is usually a primer to hide pores and minimize sweat, Laura Mercier Secret Camoflague to minimize dark circles and… Continue Reading Beauty Battle: Smashbox vs. Rimmel Primer