I believe in standing for what you believe in. I believe in Planned Parenthood. It’s not about being pro-choice or pro-life; it’s about offering healthcare to women who cannot afford insurance, hospitals, and doctors. Giving women the ability to make sound decisions about their body, take care of their bodies on their terms. And so… Continue Reading How I Spent my Thursday
Reader Lisa recently contacted me asking, “How do you shop? I mean literally, how do you find what you need? when is the best time to go? Do you trust yourself or the salesperson? How do you build a wardrobe from scratch with workable pieces? How do you decide how much money to budget?” When… Continue Reading How to Shop: An Introduction
Aqua silk shirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Black pencil skirt – Calvin KleinBlack belt – Lauren by Ralph LaurenLeopard pumps – Nine West (no longer available – similar)Statement necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available) This is the same shirt as my green one, purchased on the same day. I can remember stopping in… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Hi, I’m a Stay at Home Mom returning to work after 4+ years. I’d like to purchase a professional wardrobe however, I will be really honest with you I don’t have a clue where to start. What an exciting life change for you! It is quite a change to go from your home base to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Building a Professional Wardrobe Apr 05, 2011
Hi Allie, I’m in desperate need of stocking up on new work-appropriate sandals for summer and am not having luck. Any suggestions? My office is business casual/jeans on Fridays. Typical D.C. area gov’t office. I like my feet to be comfortable but don’t want to look too fuddy-duddy (I’m 31). Stylish and comfortable and work-appropriate?… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Work Appropriate Sandals for Spring
After my husband and Emerson picked me up at the Metro after work, we stopped by our neighborhood cafe for a quick drink and snack. We bumped into some friends and watched the band that was playing later set up on the stage. Emerson was enthralled – she loved the guitars hanging on the wall… Continue Reading My Weekend
I bought a knit biker jacket from Gap last fall; when I saw they had a similar version for kids, I just had to get one! She wanted to wear her helmet – but only without the foam interior… Not sure whether she should trust Daddy with Mommy’s camera… At this age, you have to… Continue Reading Mini Me
Black 3/4 sleeve sheath – Mossimo for Target (no longer available) Black crocheted tights – c/o Coccolare Boutique Blue suede heels – Jessica Simpson “Evoni” Silver cuff I am such a chicken when it comes to hosiery. I stick to what I know – opaque black tights. I have a pair of dark gray ones,… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Acid yellow boyfriend cardigan – Ann Taylor White ruffled blouse – Ann Taylor (no longer available – similar)Black belt – Lauren by Ralph LaurenBlack pencil skirt – Calvin KleinBlack tights – NordstromBlack Mary Janes with red heel – Nine West (no longer available) I really really really didn’t want to do this. But I had… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday Mar 30, 2011