What a gorgeous day! Very cold, but the sky is blue, the trees are shades of red and orange and the grass is so green from the many days of rain. Purple Dream sweater from J. Crew (07), ivory and black zebra-print cord pencil skirt from Isaac Mizrahi for Target (05), black round-toe pumps from… Continue Reading Friday: Nov 16, 2007
Teal jersey dress from Proenza Schouler for Target (bow untied and tucked under belt), leather belt from… not sure if thrifted or inherited from my Mom, tan leather “Bern” boots from Duo, gold chain from Express, gold bangles from Ralph Lauren, gold hoops from Claire’s. Makeup is L’Oreal True match concealer in W4-5, philosophy’s The… Continue Reading Thursday
Regularly $140 and hidden from the J. Crew website, just showed up in the Fall Sale for $99! Get it while you still can!
Very warm day here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States! Opened the window last night. Still raining, but I am not complaining considering how very dar it has been here and further south the past couple of months. Today I woke up on time, didn’t spend forever fiddling on the computer and had… Continue Reading Wednesday
So, to let the cat out of the bag… I am starting a new job the week after Thanksgiving. It’s a different field, but similar job description and duties. I have been at my current company for almost three years and while it is a very good company full of very nice people (who do… Continue Reading An Allie Update
Dresses rock for many reasons: One-stop Dressing. No need to worry about your top matching your bottom, if your heel height goes with your hemline, and if you need a belt. Throw on a dress and you are good to go. Comfort. Depending on the style, it’s easier to sit on one foot in your… Continue Reading Tuesday, AKA Why I Love Dresses
Stop being a snob! Yes, YOU. The one who thinks that Nordstrom is too expensive and would never set foot in that place, who believes that Walmart only sells crap, Abercrombie only sells to teens, and Talbots only caters to conservative old ladies. I fully agree that finding brands that work can save time and… Continue Reading Stop Being a Snob!
White stretch cotton v-neck from Banana Republic (spring 07 clearance), black stretch poplin trousers from Caslon (summer 07), black city boots from Impo (06), silver cuff and hoops, silver necklace from Brass Plum (07) and then once I got in the car until I am writing this now, I have also had my avocado pashmina… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday started with yoga, then checking out new dining tables at various retailers. Nothing exciting- black yoga pants from ProSpirit, teal scoop tee from Gap, New Balance trainers and a coat. Usually don’t go out in public in workout clothes (big personal no-no) but we were strapped for time. Dashed home still sans a dining… Continue Reading This Weekend