My family and I left for vacation on a Sunday morning and planned on heading home on Thursday, but we actually stayed until Friday. We were staying with relatives in the south, who live on a lake. I knew I would have access to a washer and dryer but didn’t plan on using it. What… Continue Reading Vacation Recap: What I Packed Jul 01, 2012
Dress: Lands’ End (on sale!) Earrings: Purchased at a festival a few years ago (similar) Vacation at my cousin’s house on the lake has been fantastic, and I must say fashion is not at the forefront of my mind. In such a community, shorts and sandals are the uniform. Jewelry and makeup are minimal since… Continue Reading Wednesday: Lake Living
Hey folks, took a few days down south to visit relatives and chillax. I planned on blogging while here, but I have to admit it has been nice to take a break from everything, even writing. I’ll be back soon and will be sure to have plenty of pictures and a recap of what I… Continue Reading On Vacation
This was in my Google Doc for comments… Thank you, anonymous person. Apology totally accepted, but do take this opportunity to understand that blogs take various shapes and forms, and that for many, the photos can be misconstrued when out of context. I’d love to know what the heck you’re Googling to find close-ups of… Continue Reading A Nice Way to Start a Tuesday…
My last post wasn’t a cry for attention or support. Negative comments don’t faze me – these people don’t know me in real life, and they are reacting because of something in their life that causes them to be angry. But what I found the most interesting in one of the negative comments I shared,… Continue Reading What’s So Wrong with Loving Yourself?
I don’t take pictures of myself because I think I am beautiful, or young, or a fashion maven. I don’t think I am perfect. I take pictures of myself because I am not perfect. I share my daily outfits because there aren’t enough examples out there of women who are not a model size, or… Continue Reading Why I Blog my Daily Outfits
I remember before I got pregnant, I saw a picture of Suri Cruise wearing heels. A friend shared it on Twitter or Facebook, appalled that her parents would let her wear such shoes. I agreed. And now, I am the mother of a three-year-old who wears heels. This past week, my mom bought my daughter… Continue Reading My Daughter, Suri Cruise, and Shoes
{via} While hearing the passing of MCA last week was heartbreaking, and finding out that Donna Summer died today was awful, for me the most painful recent passing of a musician is Chuck Brown. For those who are unfamiliar with Chuck Brown, he is known as The Godfather of Go-Go, a DC legend, an icon… Continue Reading The Passing of a DC Legend – Chuck Brown
Hi Allie, I love your blog! Have you ever thought of doing a link-up post every week? I’d love to know what you read online through the week I bet it’s very inspiring! I love your website! I am however, having a little difficulty doing searches in finding recommended clothing and accessories links. Have you… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Questions About Wardrobe Oxygen