I am all about finding joy in every possible situation, and I think dressing for certain occasions can do that. Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be about couples and chocolate and consumerism. Valentine’s Day can just be about love – romantic love, love for friends, love for your community,… Continue Reading Valentine’s Day Themed Fashion
This week I actually went places other than my office! Farmers market, chi chi dinners with a dress code/theme, and an influencer event with no time to get ready. But don’t worry, I also shared my office looks for the workweek! Sunday: Farmers Market Attire Sunday, our city’s farmers market had their holiday market, plus… Continue Reading What I Wore Last Week: Dec 13, 2021
Want to know how to glam up your existing wardrobe? The easiest way to take your current closet from everyday to festive is with a shimmery, sparkly, sequined piece. Pair with denim, with your black work pants, with a trim turtleneck sweater, wear under a blazer, wear over a simple sheath or fit and flare… Continue Reading How to Glam Up Your Existing Wardrobe for the Holidays: The Single Sparkly Piece
What are the hottest fashion trends for fall and which ones are wearable for real life? Navigating fall fashion with a focus on trends great for women over 40. Continue Reading Fall Fashion Trends for Women Over 40: 2021 Edition
Universal Standard is one of my favorite fashion brands. High quality, great style, and inclusive sizing (sizes 00-40 with a few long and petite options). Universal Standard often has sales, but starting today the best Universal Standard sale has returned: The Universal Standard Sample Sale! And your gal Alison has made a Universal Standard capsule… Continue Reading Universal Standard Capsule Wardrobe and It’s All On Sale!
I just got home Saturday afternoon from a 12-day road trip my husband, daughter, our dog, and I took starting July 6th. We started from the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and spent two nights in NYC, two nights in Salem, Massachusetts, five nights in a cabin in Vermont, and then two nights in Philadelphia… Continue Reading What I Wore on A 12 Day Road Trip
I share my love for the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit regularly on Instagram. I find it so comfortable, supportive yet not restrictive, flattering (gosh that is a loaded term) without being compressive. It’s a favorite for working from home and doing yoga, but as I shared in my Universal Standard Next to Naked… Continue Reading How to Style the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit
Weekend Reads I was seriously obsessed with Sinead O’Connor as a high schooler and kept my obsession under wraps after the SNL experience. I often think how different that moment would have been taken in current times. Loved reading about O’Connor now and how positively she took being “canceled” back then. (New York Times) Flint… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #153
If you see me in person this late spring, there is a good chance you will see me in this outfit or a variation of it. Relaxed jeans that offer some airflow and flexibility, a lightweight cotton or linen top with interest, and Birkenstock sandals. My Late Spring Uniform with a Farm Rio Blouse This… Continue Reading My Late Spring Style Uniform