Leaves are starting to turn, it’s cool enough to sleep with the windows open, and everyone is guzzling Pumpkin Spice lattes from Starbucks… Fall is officially here! Pack up those cotton voile sundresses and straw fedoras, this is the weather for pashminas looped at the throat and tall boots pulled over your skinny jeans. If… Continue Reading Wide Calf Boots – My Favorite Retailers
An update to this post about my fantasy fashion closet: Wow, you all are AMAZING! Thanks to helpful comments, emails, and messages on my comment form I have already found some fabulous options for those pieces I desire in my closet… and some pieces I already own! Sequined Peplum Top I am still on this… Continue Reading Fashion Fantasy Closet Update
When I think of a True Fashionista, one of the first women who comes to mind is Judith of the blog Style Crone. I have enjoyed her blog and amazing personal style for years and was thrilled when I saw her featured in Ari Seth Cohen’s book Advanced Style. I was so honored that she… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Judith Boyd of Style Crone
Sweater: Gap Pants: LOFT (similar) Boots: DUO (similar style from same brand) Necklaces: Ann Taylor Silver cuff Bag: Sabina (similar) Yesterday I wore a cardigan, jeans and flats to work and froze. Today I’m not taking any chances. This morning I woke up shivering; by time I left the house it had warmed up a… Continue Reading Thursday: Little Bit of Leopard
I am a young professional without a “mentor” or any experience in the professional world other than the two years at my current job. I am getting a new boss in January and she is beautiful, powerful, and extremely sharp. I am the girl with the hot pink iPhone case, the ubiquitous plastic venti coffee… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Career Wear on a Budget
Ever since I wrote my original Wardrobe Staples for Women post in 2005, I get at least one comment or email a week asking, “Why black?” Why do I suggest black suiting, a black dress, and black shoes as the best choice for all women? Black is harsh, black is somber, black washes some people… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples: Why I Promote Black