Some looks are great for work, and with a quick switch of the bag, are perfect for drinks or an occasion after work or on the weekend. I think this look fits the bill, and by adding the Dagne Dover Clutch Wallet, it looks great for Date Night or cocktails with the girls. Dress: Gabby… Continue Reading Dagne Dover Clutch Wallet Review
Ever wish you could walk into a drug store and select the perfect shade of berry, pink, nude or red lipstick – no guesswork? I know, it sounds like something from an episode of the sci-fi classic cartoon, The Jetsons. However, thanks to Almay and their Smart Shade Butter Kiss™ Lipstick, the future is now.… Continue Reading Product Review: Almay’s Smart Shade Butter Kiss™ Lipstick
Blazer: c/o Talbots (on sale!) | Tee: Old Navy | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings | Rose Gold Skull Ring: c/o Jeulia | Jeans: c/o Talbots | Shoes: VANELi c/o Marmi Shoes | Bag: c/o ADORA Bags I love my black ADORA Bags tote and have been using it regularly since I received it last… Continue Reading What I Wore: Adoring ADORA in Marsala for the Holidays
Blogging is this weird secret society where everyone likes to show how well they hustle and show how successful they’ve become, but rarely admit what extent of success they’ve achieved or how they’re achieving that success. A monetized blog is a business; businesses are audited, often public, and should be ready to open their ledgers… Continue Reading How I Make Money Blogging
For the holidays, I gotta say I love receiving beauty gifts. It’s something I usually won’t spend money on, it’s something I can use almost daily to pamper myself, it’s that lovely mix of practical and decadent that makes a gift people will love. That being said, no one wants that cello-wrapped package of holiday… Continue Reading Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Edition
Shirt: c/o Foxcroft (14) (plus version) | Jeans: NYDJ (14 P) | Vest: Bernardo (L) (this year’s version, plus size) | Boots: Fitzwell Wide Calf (similar) | Bag: c/o Adora Bags | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Welcome to my weekend! For this sort of weather, you can usually find me in jeans,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Style
I have multiple health conditions which make dressing nicely difficult. The two hardest are that 1. I can’t wear pants (or tights!) of any type and 2. I can only wear a few “comfort” shoes. Mainly Algeria Palomas. I can get by with some cute Merrell flats or Uggs for a very short time, if… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Personal Style with a Health Condition
Jacket: J. Crew Factory (XL) | Tee: Etsy (L) | Skirt: J. Crew Factory (14) | Bag: HOBO (similar) | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Earrings: Amazon | Shoes: Nine West This fall I did a journaling project where I wrote on one page all the things in my wardrobe that I truly love. Items… Continue Reading What I Wore: Favorites
I was a lifeguard every summer of college. At some pools, I wore the requisite red one-piece with the white cross on the front. At others, they let me wear the swimwear of my choice. But at all, it seemed important… no NECESSARY to have cool sunglasses. Sitting in that chair, twirling the whistle, you… Continue Reading The Power of Accessories: Sunglasses