Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
Hi Allie, your suggestions for the orange pants were spot-on and I was hoping you could assist me with a similar situation. This weekend I purchased this blazer from Talbots (in orange) and while I love it I realize I am not sure how to style it. I wish to wear it for work as… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style the Talbots Shetland Check Jacket
Blouse – CAbi Skirt – Ann Taylor Belt – Target (similar) Tights – DKNY Booties – Talbots Pashmina – Nordstrom (similar) My goodness it was cold this morning! While my husband strapped Emerson into her carseat and got his camera ready, I huddled next to the car drinking hot coffee, bundled in my pashmina (coat… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
A few years ago, some of my friends from my retail days made the switch from their current companies to work for Talbots. Talbots was known as being good to their store management, understood there needed to be a balance between work and life, and had shops outside of malls (those who have worked retail… Continue Reading Talbots – My Recent Purchases May 02, 2011
Right after I had Emerson, I was having a devil of a time trying to fit this transitional body. A reader had suggested I check out Talbots, who had petites in plus sizes, and generous cuts. My mental image of Talbots was a shop full of clothes for elegant older women and ladies my age who… Continue Reading Color Me Impressed – Talbots
This is my trusty black jersey wrap dress from Talbots, my black leather “Maryland” boots from Ros Hommerson, silver chain from Ralph Lauren, silver cuff bracelet with green stones from Anne Koplik Designs, silver earrings from Treehouse. Makeup is Laura Mercier Secret Foundation, Estee Lauder Nutritious foundation in Intensity 3.0, Cargo Matte BeachBlush, Maybelline Shine… Continue Reading Tuesday
Navy twill blazer from Talbots, turquoise ribbed tank from Caslon, tan stretch polin trousers from the other day and from Caslon, tan leather heeled things from Target, faux turquoise necklace from Target, silver cuff. Hair is washed, conditioned, Sexy Curly Hair’s Curl Power applied and then it was air-dried most of the way, and then… Continue Reading Thursday
Navy twill blazer from Talbots, turquoise ribbed tank from Caslon, faux turquoise necklace from Target, Curvy bootcut jeans from Gap, brown peep-toe pumps with wood heel from Maripe. Hair is washed, conditioned and allowed to 80% air dry after being spritzed with FrizzEase Dream Curls. Rest dried with diffuser, then curling iron to unruly pieces… Continue Reading Thursday
After happy hour, I went home and did laundry. Hubby came home from a hockey game, we watched a movie and fell asleep on the couch. Saturday – It was my husband’s birthday. We started the day off with breakfast with the parents, then the two of us took a short hike, then he went… Continue Reading Back from Vacation! Oct 7, 2006
This weekend I attended a wedding. Weddings are difficult days to dress for. What time is the wedding? Where is it located? What religion is the couple? What is your role (or the role of your date) in this wedding? What colors are unacceptable? Below I share what to wear for any kind of wedding…… Continue Reading What to Wear for Any Kind of Wedding