Sometimes you meet someone through blogging and wish you lived closer to them. You know that if miles didn’t separate the two of you, you’d be spending a lot of time together – maybe some shopping, maybe some drinking, and probably a lot of laughing. That’s how I feel about Erin from the blog Work… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Erin Dyan Johnson
Blogging gets me down pretty often. Sometimes I wonder why I still do it. And then I realize that The people who make it suck are the minority. People are far more likely to bitch than to compliment – this was true in retail, and it sure as fuck is true with blogs. The bigger… Continue Reading Blogging Gets Alison Down, News at 11
Top: Ann TaylorSkirt: Nordstrom (similar)Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar)Bracelet and Necklace: c/o Lydell NYC The whole family has been sick the past couple of days – I left work early on Tuesday and yesterday my husband and I spent almost the whole day sleeping and drinking tea to recover (my mom watches Emerson on Wednesdays). I… Continue Reading Thursday: Pleats and Peplum
The ever-inspiring Une femme d’un certain age wrote a post on her blog about the two personalities in her closet. I think this is something many women deal with and find to be a fault as they seek out their personal style. The thing is, we women are complex creatures. We are not robots, we… Continue Reading The Multiple Personality Closet
I just bought these bright orange cords from Target; they’re a true orange, not pumpkin or rust. I wore them with a tan sweater, but I’m looking for other ways to dress them up. I don’t want to do black and look like a pumpkin and white seems to be too big of a contrast… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling Orange Pants
Sweater: Rafaella c/o Gwynnie Bee Tank: Caslon (similar) Brooch: Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans: Gap Shoes: Ivanka Trump Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush Begun Friday I worked from home. While it’s tempting to stay in pajamas, I like to wear something appropriate so I can answer the door, say yes to a… Continue Reading Friday: Work from Home