For years I shied from linen. I’m already a klutz who often has a dribble of coffee on her shirt, a smear of cream cheese on her cuff. To add wrinkles and creases to my look would just make me look like a slob. If you go through my archives, rarely will you see linen… Continue Reading What I Wore: Silk and Linen
Saturday was the March for our Lives. I would have loved to be there. I am agast at how our government is worried more about money than the lives of its residents and wished to be one of the hundreds of thousands who protested that day. But my daughter had her karate tournament, and her… Continue Reading What I Wore: Resister Sister
Going through the pictures on my phone, I realize there’s a lot of recent looks I’ve worn that haven’t made the blog. Some of my outfits from the past few weeks: Boilersuit: ASOS Curve (14) | Wing Patches (on back): Etsy | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Bracelet: Had forever (budget-friendly option) | Shoes: BCBG (old;… Continue Reading What I Wore off the Blog
Yesterday I met two friends for lunch in the city. It was at a cute French cafe, so no need to be super fancy but I wanted to look polished (and well, when bloggers get together photos are always taken!). My husband captured these photos while outside waiting for the Uber. Blazer: Banana Republic (14P)… Continue Reading What I Wore: Old and New
When you have to dress in business attire every day for work, it can get expensive. Blazers, lined trousers, matching suits, and then all the alterations… to have a different outfit every day for your job can lead you to the poorhouse. In Corporate America, more than anywhere else, it makes sense to build a… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Elegant Professional
jacket | tank | pants | bag | shoes | earrings | lipstick Jacket: Yours Clothing via Gwynnie Bee (16) | Tank: Merona (L) | Pants: Ann Taylor (old; similar that comes in regular, petite, tall, plus, and petite plus) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: Adidas | Earrings: eBay (same) | Lipstick: L’Oreal La… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bombs Away
I love the Kady pant from ELOQUII, but I’m losing weight. The things I like about the Kady pant include the perfect ankle length, the variety of colors that keep being introduced, the versatility of the pant (work appropriate and casual appropriate too), and the cut that makes room for a curvy gal’s figure. Do… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Ankle Pants for Curvy Cusp Sized Women
shirt | pants | boots | bag | choker | lipstick | sunglasses
I know, I know I am not supposed to be shopping. I lost a lot of money in Raleigh last month. But I’ve been Poshmarking, I paid my taxes (got an extension), and I looked at the finances and felt I could get a couple things to complete my fall/winter wardrobe and prepare for some… Continue Reading Recent Purchases, Hits and Misses