tee | shorts | bag | bag strap | sunglasses | shoes Tee: J. Crew Factory (L) | Shorts: Target, very old and self-distressed (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (this year’s version) | Bag Strap: Rebecca Minkoff | Sterling Silver Earrings: ASOS | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Shoes: Adidas Karl’s is… Continue Reading What I Wore: Shorts Season
Oh Boden, how I love you. You go up past a size 12 and some of your items come in petite and tall. You have stellar customer service – seriously if you’re not sure what size to buy call them, they’re the best and so patient and knowledgeable. Easy shipping and returns and plenty of… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Purchases: Boden Edition
I’ve been wearing the LOFT Custom Stretch Trousers for several years. They’re machine washable, a classic professional cut, match some blazers, and the 14 petite is the perfect length for me with low heels. However, I craved a change of silhouette and on a whim tried the Banana Republic Ryan pants (also in 14 petite).… Continue Reading Unexpected Versatility: Creating Outfits not Capsules
With my last hits and misses post, my friend (and fabulous personal stylist) Rosana said she’d like to see me try out ASOS this season. She’s been having a lot of success with her clients, I trust her style and shopping skills, so I took a look. I’m looking for some weekend summer looks –… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses – ASOS Edition
I haven’t become athletic, I’m not on a diet, but I’ve changed what I eat slightly for health and wellness reasons and it’s changed my body a lot. I’m not pounds thinner or a different size but everything has shifted and all my spring and summer clothes from last year fit weird. So I’ve been… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Purchases, Hits and Misses
I believe in having a core wardrobe of closet staples and adding fun and interest to it with seasonal trends. No I am not going to, nor am I going to recommend you switch out all your skinny jeans for flares, toss your flats for sneakers, or teach a DIY on how to turn all… Continue Reading Easy Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Spring and Summer
It’s that time of the year where everything seems too heavy or too light, and all the clothes you own you’re sick of. I’ve made a few purchases lately, here’s what I’ve gotten to help transition my existing closet and whether they have been hits or misses. A by Amanda ‘Nora’ Lace-up Shift Dress I… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Purchases: Hits and Misses
It’s already hot where I live and will only get hotter and humid. How can I look professional and stay cool? My lined suit pants are already feeling oppressive. Dresses! I’m all about dresses when the temps rise. You get the air flow, but you still look polished. Thing is, it’s all about cut and… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Dressing Professionally in the Heat
In the last swimsuit review post I ended seeming as though I didn’t find anything good. And then last weekend we took a trip to Rehoboth Beach and I knew I’d be spending time in an indoor pool and I was still without a suit so I kept the green tropical bikini. It was really… Continue Reading Swimsuit Review: More Suits for a Large Bust and Soft Belly