Black matte jersey dress with puff sleeves – Eliza J (no longer available – similar)Black tights – NordstromBlack leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootiesPearls – Nordstrom (these and these)Gold Necklaces – One from J. Crew, one from Ann Taylor, neither still available for purchase I am keeping this photo nice and small because… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
So I was visiting my friend Nicole’s blog (won’t link because she likes her job – and not for them to read her blog) and she did a meme that involves handwriting. Interest piqued! I used to get failing grades in handwriting when in elementary school. I hold writing utensils in a weird way, where… Continue Reading The Writing’s on the Wall… of my Blog… (Meme)
I am a huge fan of thrifting – it’s a great way to shop on a budget, and I have found some ridiculous fashion scores at thrift stores. My favorite thrift store chain is Goodwill – they do an amazing job at organizing their locations, the money goes to such a great cause, and we… Continue Reading From The DC Goodwill Fashionista
For those who have little ones who watch Sprout, you may have their version of the birthday song become your home’s standard song for special days. When we sing, “Happy Birthday to You” Emerson is meh, but if we sing, “Happy happy birthday to you, to you, to you!” she gets all excited and dances… Continue Reading Happy Happy Birthday…
No outfit posts the past two days because I have been working like crazy. Yesterday I clocked over 12 hours in the office, and today I woke at 4:30 to get back to the grind. Having these crazy, stressful days after planning and hosting a toddler birthday right after a week back to work which… Continue Reading M.I.A.
Fashion blogs are wonderful resources for fashion inspiration. Real women wearing real clothing from off the rack. It’s far easier to replicate a look worn by your favorite blogger than to imitate the fashion of Sienna Miller or the latest spread in your issue of Vogue. However, not all blogger fashion is flattering on everyone,… Continue Reading Blogger Fashion Trends
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know I did, as my husband puts it, “An Allie.” The day after Christmas, we drove up north over an hour to visit my husband’s family. Had a lovely time. As always, I brought my camera. Already on my camera were pictures from Christmas Eve at… Continue Reading Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone
The only wrapped present – for Emerson, from our friend A. Nice and high so it can’t be torn open by a toddler or dog We FINALLY got a tree! A week or so ago, I saw that the school where my husband went from Kindergarten-8th grade was selling trees as a fundraiser. Saturday we… Continue Reading Trimming the Tree
I don’t remember how or when I met Melissa Tosetti. Maybe it was through a forum about living a chic French-inspired life, maybe she was a reader of my blog. All I know is that once we connected, we realized we were kindred spirits. Melissa has spent the past several years mastering the art of… Continue Reading Book Review – Living the Savvy Life