Author: Alison Gary

I now know why i don’t wear dark lipstick often. It ages me. I don’t realize until I leave my house and catch a glimpse in a window or see a photograph after the fact. I look as though I am in costume, and my nose looks larger than usual. Really shows you can’t believe… Continue Reading Wednesday

So what do you think of my new ‘do? Please keep in mind that I couldn’t wash it due to the color, and I styled it differently from my stylist. She did kinda straight sideswept bangs and the rest wavy/curly. I woke up to a Joan Jett song and a terrible case of bedhead so… Continue Reading Tuesday

I know it’s hair appointment day when my hair looks like a flat boring mess when straight and tres Medusa when curly. Good to know I get to go tonight for a trim and color touchup. I plan to do something different, though not sure what. Think I want to go darker for the colder… Continue Reading Monday

Teal knit kimono-style dress from Target, black Body By Victoria camisole from Victoria’s Secret, heavy black knit tights from Target, black “Pilgrim” shoes from Nine West. I bought these shoes probably in 2000. I got a great black and white houndstooth wool skirt from Express and needed shoes to go with. I wanted more of… Continue Reading Friday: Oct 13, 2006

Black merino crewneck from Banana Republic, dark denim skirt from Gap, dark red pointy flats from Bronx, large silver hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed and dried in a jiffy, then a bit of Jonathan Dirt and leftover face lotion applied to it. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation, Body Shop concealer and… Continue Reading Thursday

Back home and back to the home office! The green and white knit dress from H&M, same pink pointy toed pumps. Wore it with my large silver hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed the night before, allowed to air dry. In the morning I blew a few pieces straight, then added Jonathan Dirt… Continue Reading Wednesday

Meeting with client, first time to emet them and to kickoff the project. Gray suit from Tahari, salmon silk-knit scoop neck cap sleeved shell from Ann Taylor, black city boots from Enzo. Hair was dried straight with the craptastic hotel room dryer and a round brush – I was packing light. I then added a… Continue Reading Tuesday

Met friend and new mom at mall for lunch and a bit of shopping. She got a new job and we were looking for some separates that would blend into her current wardrobe, but make it more professional and appropriate for her new figure. We were at a major outlet mall, and found some great… Continue Reading Sunday