Pumpkin merino scoopneck sweater from Marshall’s (’07)(do not recall the brand), dark denim skirt from Gap (’06), tan Bern boots from Duo (’07), silver cuff (’97) and hoops (’07). Though not pictured, most of the day I also wore my avocado pashmina around my neck. Hair was second day, I brushed it out, put some… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday after yoga my husband and I hosted our annual Festival of Steel. Sounds crazy, but a ton of fun – we have a pretty big yard that backs up to and is next to woods. We set up a wooden target at the end of the yard and people throw knives and little axes… Continue Reading This Weekend
What a gorgeous day! Very cold, but the sky is blue, the trees are shades of red and orange and the grass is so green from the many days of rain. Purple Dream sweater from J. Crew (07), ivory and black zebra-print cord pencil skirt from Isaac Mizrahi for Target (05), black round-toe pumps from… Continue Reading Friday: Nov 16, 2007
Teal jersey dress from Proenza Schouler for Target (bow untied and tucked under belt), leather belt from… not sure if thrifted or inherited from my Mom, tan leather “Bern” boots from Duo, gold chain from Express, gold bangles from Ralph Lauren, gold hoops from Claire’s. Makeup is L’Oreal True match concealer in W4-5, philosophy’s The… Continue Reading Thursday
Regularly $140 and hidden from the J. Crew website, just showed up in the Fall Sale for $99! Get it while you still can!
Very warm day here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States! Opened the window last night. Still raining, but I am not complaining considering how very dar it has been here and further south the past couple of months. Today I woke up on time, didn’t spend forever fiddling on the computer and had… Continue Reading Wednesday
So, to let the cat out of the bag… I am starting a new job the week after Thanksgiving. It’s a different field, but similar job description and duties. I have been at my current company for almost three years and while it is a very good company full of very nice people (who do… Continue Reading An Allie Update
Dresses rock for many reasons: One-stop Dressing. No need to worry about your top matching your bottom, if your heel height goes with your hemline, and if you need a belt. Throw on a dress and you are good to go. Comfort. Depending on the style, it’s easier to sit on one foot in your… Continue Reading Tuesday, AKA Why I Love Dresses
White stretch cotton v-neck from Banana Republic (spring 07 clearance), black stretch poplin trousers from Caslon (summer 07), black city boots from Impo (06), silver cuff and hoops, silver necklace from Brass Plum (07) and then once I got in the car until I am writing this now, I have also had my avocado pashmina… Continue Reading Monday