Individualism is the key to achieving personal style. It’s finding the way to wear something that feels right for you, even if it’s not the cliche on trend manner. Being stylish is knowing the trends but also knowing you can go your own way. Continue Reading You Can Go Your Own Way
I heard Beth Ditto had a memoir out and immediately put it on reserve on Amazon. It arrived last week, and I let Karl read it first. He wasn’t able to go to the Gossip show at 9:30 a couple weeks ago and he LOVES him some Beth Ditto. I guess being married to a… Continue Reading Beth Ditto, Books, and Male Enlightenment
Each year I clear my calendar for when Virgin Mobile FreeFest tickets are available. It’s a mad scramble using my SmartPhone, multiple browsers, and Facebook but I usually score at least a pair. And each year, something comes up where I end up not going. This year I didn’t score tickets… but I actually attended!… Continue Reading Music Festival Recap: Virgin Mobile FreeFest
Thursday night I had the pleasure of seeing Stacy London speak at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in DC. Her book, The Truth About Style came out this past Tuesday and after seeing the book trailer I knew I had to be at the speaking engagement. I met Stacy London a few months ago when… Continue Reading Stacy London’s The Truth About Style Book and Tour
Blogging gets me down pretty often. Sometimes I wonder why I still do it. And then I realize that The people who make it suck are the minority. People are far more likely to bitch than to compliment – this was true in retail, and it sure as fuck is true with blogs. The bigger… Continue Reading Blogging Gets Alison Down, News at 11
Our home is a constant work in progress. Even though the remodel/addition was almost four years ago, we are yet to be fully settled. I guess having a kid can do that. We have also had a few family changes – the passing of my father-in-law just two months before Emerson’s birth, the recent move… Continue Reading Future Past Present: Holdin’ On To Band Posters
A plus to blogging is the fabulous people you meet through it. And when you combine those fabulous people, wine, and fashion, you know it’s going to be an amazing evening. Thursday night was one of those nights. Thursday night, Urban Chic Boutique and Early Mountain Vineyards hosted a Sip and Shop. Thanks to Reston… Continue Reading Urban Chic and Early Mountain Vineyards: A Night to Sip and Shop
I don’t often write about blogging on this blog because well… it’s a fashion blog, not a blogging blog. But sometimes things happen in the blogosphere that I think you readers need to know about. And this topic is something that I believe is very important to many of you. And something where we bloggers… Continue Reading Requesting Your Assistance Aug 15, 2012
…to the talent behind the lens. He’ll do most anything to get the right shot… some pictures from a wedding we shot together a couple weeks ago… I work hard on this blog, but there’s no way it could be where it is if it weren’t for my husband. Seriously, check out my posts from… Continue Reading Special Dedication Going Out…