Every January, I get uber melancholy. I feel fat, I feel old, I feel tired, I feel stuck and stagant. There’s something wrong with me, I need CHANGE! A tattoo! A haircut! Skydiving! A trip to a different country! But it’s Emerson’s birthday, then my mom’s birthday, then my sister’s. And this January had work… Continue Reading Recent Beauty Purchases – Hits and Misses
Many moons ago, I was a regular on Makeup Alley. There, members would often talk about their HG, or Holy Grail products. That mascara that dreams were made of, the moisturizer that truly did transform, the hair product that finally made tresses manageable. Many moons ago, I spent a ton of money at Sephora, CVS,… Continue Reading My Holy Grail Beauty Products
After I shared a selfie last week on social media, I received a bunch of questions asking how I take care of my skin. I’ll admit I get tempted by new and shiny products and reviews on blogs, but I’m trying to stick to my current routine because it works, and for the first time… Continue Reading This is 40: My Winter Skincare and Beauty Routine
I am not a beauty blog, and I don’t claim to be an expert. However, after mentioning my beauty routine in a previous post, I have received many emails and comments wanting to know more about what beauty products I use. Today’s post will be about my medicine cabinet. Though we had our house remodeled… Continue Reading Ask Allie – My Beauty Products
Man, I can’t recall what I wore to work on Friday… Saturday night we went out for my husband’s birthday and I wore my black jersey sleepveless wrap top from Ann Taylor with my black New York & Company pants and black patent T-strap heels from Sofft. Sunday we had friends over for brunch and… Continue Reading Tuesday Oct 06, 2009
Attire: Ann Taylor Loft – Burgundy dolman sleeve sweater tunic Gap – Navy linen blend low-slung trousers Gift from Friend – Olive crocheted cotton scarf Lands End – Tan leather sandals Silver hoops and chain Hair: Next day. Looks super fluffy and weird in big pic because my husband mussed it to be funny, but… Continue Reading Wednesday
Attire: Banana Republic – Teal merino sweater Gap – Low-slung pants in black David Tate – Black leather city boots Same jewelery as yesterday Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology Volumizing Redken – Satinwear 02 Dried upside down with paddle brush, then used round brush to smooth Jonathan Product – Silky Dirt Beauty: Body Shop… Continue Reading Friday
Attire: Ann Taylor Loft – Dark plum batwing sleeve tunic sweater (it’s like 2 years old) Old Navy maternity – Black ponte trousers David Tate – Black leather city boots Express – Purple beaded necklace Silver cuff Hair: Second day, brushed out and then ends hit with curling iron Beauty: L’Oreal – True Match foundation… Continue Reading Wednesday
Attire: Lands End – Blackberry fine gauge cotton v-neck Liz Lange for Target – Black ponte trousers David Tate – Black leather city boots (put on after picture because downstairs) Limited – Silver and purple necklace Silver hoops, necklaces and cuff Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology Volumizing Matrix Curl.Life Conditioning Milk Scrunched and let… Continue Reading Tuesday