Happy birthday to me! Of course I woke up to the lovely monthly occurrence and also the cold my husband had last week. No worries, it’s a sunny day and I had a relaxing weekend. However I am going to dress in the work-appropriate version of pajamas. Black merino shift from Banana Republic, black heavy… Continue Reading Monday
Friday was a pretty basic day; was considering happy hour after work but just was exhausted and headed home for pizza and chianti with the hubby. Black stretch merino crew from Banana Republic, white ribbed tank from Old Navy, dark denim pencil skirt from Newport News, Tan “Bern” boots from Duo, purple pashmina from Burlington… Continue Reading Friday and Saturday: Jan 27, 2008
How much would you spend for something that would give you better hair? Less frizz, more time between shampoos, extended life on your highlights and dye jobs and lots of shine to boot? What if this item also gave you softer skin? As I mentioned in an earlier post, I treated myself this birthday month… Continue Reading Product Review – Jonathan Product Beauty Water Shower Purification System
One of my favorite colors and a great campaign to support; National Wear Red Day. Join me next Friday in wearing red and spreading awareness about women’s heart disease. Friday, February 1, 2008, is National Wear Red Day—a day when Americans nationwide will take women’s health to heart by wearing red to show their support… Continue Reading Wear Red on February 1st – Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear
I don’t want to admit that I broke my toe earlier this month. I keep wearing shoes that have heels thinking I am fine and by time I am home, my foot is throbbing. I give up; I wear flats until it heals. 🙁 Navy stretch cotton v-neck sweater from Banana Republic, gray “Drew” trousers… Continue Reading Thursday
Cold but sunny, and had to take a long lunch for my uncle’s funeral at Arlington Cemetary (he passed a couple of months ago). So needed something nicer looking, work-appropriate, layers for warmth during an outside ceremony and shoes that could handle lots of walking. Purple merino dress from Goodwill, brown suede slouch boots from… Continue Reading Wednesday
I hate too many rules with fashion – it takes the fun out of it. I don’t think a certain age requires one to have a certain length of hair or skirt, and heck, I think diamonds are too pretty only to wear in the evening and when older. However, I think some fashion guidelines… Continue Reading Dress Your Age Not Your Shoe Size
What does Allie look like without brushes, styling tools, styling products, her shoes, and 90% of her cosmetics collection? Now you know! Purple “Dream” sweater from J. Crew, denim trousers from Gap, black lowrise “Chucks” from Converse, silver cuff, white gold and diamond studs and necklace from the hubby. Hair washed and conditioned, a bit… Continue Reading Tuesday
Hello all! I am back from Miami. Due to the unbelievably cold weather in Miami, I am not sporting much of a sunkissed glow (it rained, it was cloudy, it was horrifically windy, and it was never over 70 degrees or so), but my sister and I had fun on our weekend girls’ trip to… Continue Reading I Won a Weekend Girls’ Trip to Miami!