Hi Allie,Can you recommend a way to start to add romantic elements to a wardrobe? My wardrobe mostly consists of classic pieces and my body shape doesn’t do well with ruffles, bows and frou-frou, but I have a romantic personality and would like to express that in my clothing. For instance, I’ve got lots of… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Adding Romantic Elements to a Wardrobe
I would like to thank Polly from my French Chic group for bringing my attention to this article from PsychologyToday.com. I think this is an amazing article that really defines style and how it is different from fashion and not a superficial, stupid characteristic to possess. Many times I feel I have to apologize for… Continue Reading How to Have Style
Attire:– Gap: Indigo cotton shirt from their Euro collection– Ann Taylor: Tropical weight wool trousers in black– J. Crew: blue bead necklace (went on sale for $30 and I had a coupon and store credit! Now the necklace is back up to $70 or so…)– Mossimo for Target: Black leather heeled thongs Hair:– Washed and… Continue Reading Thursday
Your challenge – until Memorial Day (we’re talking only 12 days, 10 if you exclude today and the 26th) be good to yourself and your fellow woman. What do I mean? 1. Accept that you are a woman, not a moving mannequin. Of COURSE you will have some softness, bumps and lumps in various places.… Continue Reading Your Challenge This Week
Attire:– Banana Republic: Dark red merino shift dress– Express: Red print silk scarf– Silhouettes: Brown suede slouchy tall boots– Silver cuff and hoops Hair:– Second day, brushed with wood-bristle brush but otherwise left alone Beauty Products:– L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3– Cargo: Matte BeachBlush in Tenerife– Revlon: ColorStay Sheer lipcolor in Sheer Plum– Body… Continue Reading Wednesday
Sorry no pics… forgot my camera at work last night! 🙁 But I am proof positive that what you wear affects how you feel. This morning I felt AWFUL. I had chills, aches, headache, and wanted to curl up in the fetal position under my comforter and sleep another 10 hours. No can do, duty… Continue Reading Tuesday
This weekend was cold, rainy, gross. Friday night I went to dinner with my mom and her boyfriend and headed to bed pretty early. Saturday I did a home overhaul – major cleaning. I gutted the closet and dresser and attic, bagging up clothes for donation, to sell (will let you know when the selling… Continue Reading Wet Weekend… Jeans Take Center Stage
Attire:– Banana Republic: black sheath dress (via eBay)– Duo: “Bern” boots in tan– J. Crew: Gold necklace– Ann Taylor: Gold hoops– Ralph Lauren: Gold bangle– Express: Camel and berries silk scarf, knotted a few times and tied as a necklace Hair:– Washed and conditioned with Pureology– Pureology blowdry amplifier– Got2B curling mousse– Dried with diffuser–… Continue Reading Friday: May 09, 2008
Ann Taylor: 25% off EVERYTHING! Yep, that means sale, clearance, you name it (of course it doesn’t include gift cards – I used to HATE it when people would ask that when I worked retail. Come on, THINK before you speak). PLUS you get free shipping if you spend $100 or more! Code: 25FORYOU Code… Continue Reading Another Ann Taylor Sale!