Wow, feels as though most of the city decided to make this weekend a four-day! The tran was so empty and the office is quiet! I myself am leaving at noon! Attire:– Ann Taylor: Red ponte dress, gold “twig” bracelets, gold hoops– J. Crew: Gold necklace– Lands End: Gold sandals– Banana Republic Outlet: Black pnte… Continue Reading Friday: May 23, 2008
I was honored to be interviewed by Elle of the new blog Label Ho. Elle’s discusses fashion and her personal style on this site. I love supporting fellow fashion and style bloggers so I jumped at this chance to have us get to know one another better! You can check out the interview here. I… Continue Reading Blogging Love – Interview!
Please disregard my weird eyes, got some sort of weird redness/ rritation late last night while watching American Idol and still woke with it. Tried to cover with concealer and shadow but it just now looks as though I don’t know how to apply shado! Haha, well the lumpy red itchiness is gone already so… Continue Reading Thursday
The light doesn’t properly show the gorgeous hue of this top! It’s a beautiful deep teal/emerald green and a silk knit so it just seems to glow from within. I look down and get happy just looking at the color! I really need to look into a tripod so I can use flash and get… Continue Reading Wednesday
ANOTHER dreary day in DC! I am so over rain! Right now the sun is trying to peek out, but it’s not looking too fabu for the rest of the week… Attire:– Old Navy: Olive linen puff sleeve sheath from 2007– Burlington Coat Facrtory: Purple pashmina– Twisted Silver: Bracelet– Ann Taylor: Hoops– J. Crew: Gold… Continue Reading Tuesday
Sorry I am late with Friday… the day was so busy I never got a chance to breathe, let alone post! Friday was muggy and humid and rainy and gross and I was still feeling under the weather. I wanted to wear something as comfortable as jammies. Attire:Ann Taylor: Blue jersey top, triacetate suiting trousersBanana… Continue Reading Friday Through Monday: May 19, 2008
Hi Allie,Can you recommend a way to start to add romantic elements to a wardrobe? My wardrobe mostly consists of classic pieces and my body shape doesn’t do well with ruffles, bows and frou-frou, but I have a romantic personality and would like to express that in my clothing. For instance, I’ve got lots of… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Adding Romantic Elements to a Wardrobe
I would like to thank Polly from my French Chic group for bringing my attention to this article from PsychologyToday.com. I think this is an amazing article that really defines style and how it is different from fashion and not a superficial, stupid characteristic to possess. Many times I feel I have to apologize for… Continue Reading How to Have Style
Attire:– Gap: Indigo cotton shirt from their Euro collection– Ann Taylor: Tropical weight wool trousers in black– J. Crew: blue bead necklace (went on sale for $30 and I had a coupon and store credit! Now the necklace is back up to $70 or so…)– Mossimo for Target: Black leather heeled thongs Hair:– Washed and… Continue Reading Thursday