Well, hello there, everyone, from the snowy Washington, DC, region! I’m heading into my third week with my broken arm. Last week, I was approved for six weeks of short-term disability. Today, I was supposed to go to the orthopedicist for my checkup, but with the ice and snow we got last night and today,… Continue Reading Allie Update: Broken Arm
Sorry but black is NOT flattering to most women especially those of us who are of a certain age, have silver or gray hair and drier skin. I find it frustrating that you constantly recommend black when the majority of your audience would look atrocious in such a shade. What if you cannot wear black… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples: An Alternative to Basic Black
I don’t like wearing pants but as a feminist I feel I should embrace them. I want to be respected for my thoughts and not seen first as a woman but it’s hard to do so in a dress. Any tips on how to incorporate pants into the wardrobe of a petite plus sized apple… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Feminism and Fashion
I will be going to London for two weeks. I was told it was cold and overcast the whole time. We will be in London for much of the time, but will be going to a lot of sites all over the south of England: Bath, Avebury, Glastonbury, Salisbury, etc. I need to pack (ideally… Continue Reading Ask Allie: What to Pack for England
Before my short term disability starts, I have some lingering work projects to tie up. I sit on the couch, legs crossed, right arm raised above my heart thanks to quilts and pillows, it’s as though my cast is The Princess and the Pea. Typos are so prevalent and painkillers coursing through my bloodstream I… Continue Reading Since I Can’t Journal…
Sweater: Ann Taylor (similar) | Tee: Leith | Jeans: Old Navy | Boots: DUO (similar) | Initial Necklace: c/o Live the Look | Hat: Nordstrom (similar) | Bag: Rough & Tumble | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (similar) This is my winter weekend uniform, you can find me running errands or hanging around the house in jeggings, a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Warrior