I don’t remember how or when I met Melissa Tosetti. Maybe it was through a forum about living a chic French-inspired life, maybe she was a reader of my blog. All I know is that once we connected, we realized we were kindred spirits. Melissa has spent the past several years mastering the art of… Continue Reading Book Review – Living the Savvy Life
Striped scoop tee – Ann Taylor (no longer available online but I did see on the sale rack in a store)Black skirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available, but they have similar styles available)Tights – NordstromBooties – Miss SixtyBelt and Bag – Hobo InternationalEarrings – Gift from my mom, she got them when she went… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Have you had a chance to check out Google’s new baby, Boutiques.com? If you are a fan of sites like ShopStyle, you may like Boutiques.com. You have the ability to search for certain styles, designers, and check out the boutiques created by bloggers, celebs, and fashion brands. I have to admit, I was slow on… Continue Reading Using the Web to Help Find your You
A few questions I have recently received from readers: Deborah asks, “You and I have similar hair and back in 2006 you were loving the Suave Professional Curly line (which I think is gone). I’m wondering what are you loving now? What’s working for your hair when worn curly and what’s working for your hair… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Hats, Scarves, Boots and more!
Shirt – Ann Taylor (found on clearance rack for $29.99 and then 30% off)Pants – Gap Perfect Trouser pantsShoes – Fitzwell “Andrea”Silver hoops and cuffCoat – Lands End (and check out Wardrobe Oxygen tomorrow- I will be having a full review of the coat!) Back to work! It feels weird getting back after a week… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Saturday was my sister’s annual holiday party. Always a lovely time! I was sooo tempted to buy something new and sparkly for the event, but remembered after my recent closet clean-out, I have pretty much anything I could need for any event in my closet. So I wore a favorite… Dress and belt – Ann… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Saturday
Almost a decade ago, I asked for the Lands’ End Squall Parka for Christmas. Always one to have a wool winter coat, I realized I was in desperate need of something a bit more water-repellent, wind-repellent, and durable. Be it scraping ice off my windshield, shoveling the front walk, going for a long walk on… Continue Reading Review – Lands’ End Outerwear
Sorry I have been MIA – I had work training Monday and Tuesday. It was great, but the trainer had a cough and the sniffles and he mentioned being sicker earlier… and I think I got what he had. I was sniffly and a bit icky Tuesday, woke up Tuesday night with a bad cough… Continue Reading Wearing Vintage
I spend Thanksgiving at my mom’s house each year. We have a great assortment of friends and family who attend, usually 10-16 folks. There is no dress code, but I believe one should dress nicely for a dinner like this to show appreciation and respect to the hostess. I also like layers so I can… Continue Reading My Wardrobe on Thanksgiving