Hi all, writing to you from my new laptop. The other one I have had for almost three years and even the IT guys have decided it was possessed and had to be replaced and stop trying to fix it’s weirdness. New laptop means a busy day – same load of work, but no cookies,… Continue Reading Tuesday
It’s amazing how little decisions – ones that won’t cost more time or money can make a big difference in regard to the environment. On behalf of Blog Action Day, a few ideas that will make tiny changes in your life but big changes for our future… 1. Bring Your Mug to Work Day. Many… Continue Reading Sustainability is Stylish
Black and white cotton kimono-inspired top from H&M, black synthetic camisole from Victoria’s Secret, dark “The Flirt” bootcut jeans from Old Navy, black city boots from Impo, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit of PureOlogy’s Root Lift at roots, Jonathan Silky Dirt at ends and dried fast with a… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday started with yoga as usual. Black scoop tee from Gap, olive ribbed tank from J. Crew, black yoga pants from ProSpirit. Hair was washed, a bit of PureOlogy’s Root Lift added while damp and dried with a paddle brush. Then used the clothing iron to get straight. No makeup except a bit of Imju… Continue Reading This Weekend
Cold weather is approaching (and already has landed in the more northern parts of the planet) and with all the cute dresses and skirts in the stores this season, what’s a girl supposed to do to prevent frostbite on her knees? You know by now my opinion on pantyhose (hate it, only approve when an… Continue Reading The Tights Dilemma
Teal blue scoop tee from Gap, black ponte round-neck jacket from Banana Republic Outlet, Dark stretch denim “The Flirt” bootcut jeans from Old Navy, leopard peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, faux gold and tortoise shell necklaces from beach boutiques, gold hoops from Claire’s, gold bangles from Ralph Lauren. Hair is second day – I did run… Continue Reading Friday: Oct 12, 2007
Okay, so I love my red Maggy London dress from Nordstrom and I know ya’ll do too. It’s good for work, a night out, a wedding, most anything dependent on shoe and accessory choice. I walk into Subway and teens compliment me, head to the mall and Ladies Who Lunch ask me what designer made… Continue Reading My Red Dress?
Bad Allie. No pictures. So I got up early and ironed my two button-down shirts. Then I decided to go all Tracy Turnblatt on my hair and iron it as well. I used to do this in college and high school – the setting below wool on completely dry hair. Bend at the ironing board,… Continue Reading Thursday, First Week of October
In college, the majority of my wardrobe came from thrift stores. It was the grunge age, and every woman’s attire for the campus bars was a fitted baby tee, some baggy vintage jeans with a flannel around the waist. Oh, and of course a well-loved pair of Doc Martens or chunky black Steve Madden loafers.… Continue Reading Tips to Improve your Thrift Store Shopping Experience