Comfy Shoes FTW
How do you wear comfy shoes without looking a mess? I share two comfy shoes and how I styled them for dressier situations.
Why I Bought this Essentiel Antwerp Dress
Styling an Essentiel Antwerp dress, discussing finding value in fashion and being GenX and how to style one dress multiple ways.
Weekend Reads #163
In 2021, everyone can be an influencer. Share a cute photo of yourself with a recent purchase, tag the brand, and you may end up on the brand’s social media feed or even their website. Some brands will leave a comment on your post, “We love your look! Reply with #lovethisbrandyesido if it’s okay for…
Dressed In Joy Shirtdress
It’s clear I am a fan of the athleisure brand Dressed in Joy by Mikeala Pabon. I follow both the brand and Pabon on Instagram, and I own several pieces from her line including these green floral athleisure by Dressed in Joy. I also signed up for emails to be notified as soon as new…
16 Women Review the Miami Fitwear Swim Collection
I am a big fan of Miami Fitwear. Miami Fitwear is a Latinx woman-founded company that is based in Texas. All the designing, sewing, and shipping all take place here in the United States. Several styles of leggings, bras, and activewear at Miami Fitwear give back to charities. Miami Fitwear is a size-inclusive brand that…
Weekend Reads #162
Wednesday night, my family and I went to Hillwood Estate, the mansion that was owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and was turned into a private museum. It has an exhibit called Rich Soil featuring works of wire artist Kristine Mays. Mays’ beautiful wire sculptures are placed throughout the gardens of Hillwood where they will reside…
I See You Ann Taylor, Looking Fresh and Modern for Grown-ass Women
Ann Taylor was my go-to retailer for YEARS. The clothes fit me well, the price was right, and the style was perfect whether I was attending a conference, traveling for business, meeting a client for dinner, or going out with friends on the weekend. And I recommended Ann Taylor over and over because I felt…
Universal Standard Capsule Wardrobe and It’s All On Sale!
Universal Standard is one of my favorite fashion brands. High quality, great style, and inclusive sizing (sizes 00-40 with a few long and petite options). Universal Standard often has sales, but starting today the best Universal Standard sale has returned: The Universal Standard Sample Sale! And your gal Alison has made a Universal Standard capsule…
What I Wore on A 12 Day Road Trip
I just got home Saturday afternoon from a 12-day road trip my husband, daughter, our dog, and I took starting July 6th. We started from the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and spent two nights in NYC, two nights in Salem, Massachusetts, five nights in a cabin in Vermont, and then two nights in Philadelphia…