In 1997, I left my job as assistant manager of a local boutique to work for the apparel company Express. This was back when Express stores had a French theme and carried sweatshirts with big floral EXP letters sewn on the front, reminiscent of sorority billboard letters. I worked at a large store connected to… Continue Reading The Ever-changing Landscape of Retail
I’ve become quite skilled at typing with one hand. It is a skill I’d gladly trade for never breaking my arm in the first place, but it does give me a bit of a surge of pride being able to craft an email… or this post. Tuesday I had my third and FINAL surgery on… Continue Reading Allie Update
Dress: c/o Christopher & Banks | Hat: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: c/o RocksBox, Coin Collection, c/o Lifetherapy | Bag: c/o Adora Bags | Shoes: Softspots (similar) Dress: c/o Christopher & Banks | Necklace: MYHABIT | Bag: Brahmin (similar) | Shoes: Nine West | Watch: Citizen Dress: c/o Christopher & Banks… Continue Reading What I Wore: The Not-so Little Black Dress
Years ago, there was a big difference between drugstore beauty products and that of department and specialty stores. Consistency, longevity, ingredient list… you got what you paid for. No more, when many drugstore brands have better ingredients, better manufacturing practices, and make their products often in the same factories as their more expensive sisters. I… Continue Reading Friday Favorite: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
I would love to add a more boho vibe to my closet but I’m feeling so stumped where to shop- especially given that I’m carrying some additional weight & am big busted naturally. I admire Free People but I’m at serious risk of dislocating joints trying to get in and out of their sizes and… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Boho Chic with a Bust
“I’m not bound by time” I used to say in my 20s when asked why I didn’t wear a watch. Now in my 40s, I still don’t wear a timepiece, but to say I’m not connected to the unavoidable ticking of the clock is far from the truth. I time nearly everything I do. Obviously,… Continue Reading A Life, Replotted: Finding the Edge
Dress: LOFT | Necklace: c/o Sweet & Spark | Shoes: Nine West | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) I recently found this dress on clearance for about $35 and if you follow me on Instagram you know I’ve been wearing the heck out of it. I’ve worn it to work a couple times and these pictures… Continue Reading What I Wore: Snow Leopard in Spring
Fashion magazines always show trends before they hit the stores. I can recall freezing in my house; the heat was on but the cold was so intense outside I was still shivering though in a ski cap, wool socks in wool slippers, and swathed in fleece. I flipped through a magazine, can’t recall which glossy… Continue Reading Digging on Denim: My Favorite Summer Fashion Trend and How to Wear It
Most facial cleansing products promise to make quick work of make-up removal. I usually just grab one from a department store beauty counter or drugstore, and then mentally prepare to put some elbow grease into the job. It often takes two attempts or another cleanser to get my face completely clean. No matter how pricey… Continue Reading Product Review: Simple Micellar Cleansing Water