I believe a woman should be fitted for a bra every year. Our bodies are constantly changing with age, weight loss and gain, changes to our exercise routine, childbirth and nursing and so much more. Getting properly fitted for a bra does not mean heading to your local Victoria’s Secret to have a teenager who… Continue Reading A Proper Bra Fitting – My Experience
Cardigan – Ann Taylor (no longer online – similar)Striped tee – J. Crew (no longer available – similar)Pencil skirt – HalogenShoes – Sofft “Pavia”Necklace – J. Crew (no longer available) I mentioned last week I hit up the 50% off sale items at Ann Taylor. This is all I kept. Everything else was… meh. And… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Emerson patiently waiting for her adult meal and “cocktail” Dear Emerson, You are a rock star. A total awesome rock star. Saturday after playing at the beach, we went to have lunch. You were sandy and tired and had a soggy diaper but you were game for a new experience. We walked to the Back… Continue Reading My Little Rock Star
Tuxedo jacket (sleeves rolled) – Ann Taylor (no longer available – similar)White tee – Ann Taylor LOFTJeans – JAGShoes – PaylessPearls – Nordstrom (this size and this size)Gold and crystal necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Gold bracelet – Ann Taylor (no longer available) Last night I stopped in my local Ann Taylor because they… Continue Reading July Style: Casual Friday
Orange sweater jacket – J. Crew (several years old)Striped tank – H&MDenim pencil skirt – HalogenOrange faux snakeskin belt – Target (not available online – similar)Beige heels – Sofft “Pavia”Gold bracelet – J. Crew (an eBay score, no longer available – similar) Sorry for no post on yesterday. If you follow me on Twitter you… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Tee – LOFTSkirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Shoes – Payless “Fioni Knautical”Watch – OrientBracelets – Until There’s a Cure, Treasure Tower, eBay, my silver cuffSilver hoops So how was your weekend? Mine was pretty lovely! Saturday morning I took Emerson to the playgroup at the local sand volleyball court – people brought beach umbrellas… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Striped top – J. Crew (no longer available – similar)White jeans – Kut from the KlothSandals – PaylessSilver necklaces – Tags-n-Stones for the “Emerson” pendant, big one I have had for eonsBracelets – Tarnish (no longer available – similar), Until There’s a Cure, my cuff I bought in ’97, Treasure Tower (thread bracelets) I am… Continue Reading Friday Style: Warm July
Hi Allie, I have an a-line eyelet skirt that my cousin gave me. It’s very pretty but I don’t know how to wear it without looking like Annie Oakley. Any suggestions? Thanks, Rebecca Dear Allie, I know you recently wrote about how to wear white before Memorial Day, but I just don’t know how to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Wear Eyelet
When I was in college, I thought I needed to lose weight. I wore bikinis, short cutoff denim shorts and belly-baring tops but decided I was fat because I couldn’t fit into my petite roommate’s size 4 dresses from Contempo Casuals. I remember going to a vintage store, seeing the most gorgeous long beaded caftan… Continue Reading What Are You Waiting For?