I believe in the power of positive thinking. When I feel down, I take a moment to force myself to smile (studies show that just by smiling your mood improves) and think about good things. The awesome weather we’re having, last night snuggling with Karl watching Sherlock on his phone, Emerson telling me I am… Continue Reading Squeezing Lemons: Self-Care in Difficult Times
As a blogger, I receive many invites in my inbox, but having a job and family means most of them I decline. However, when I received an email from Brand Link to see the band Spirit Animal perform at the W Washington DC, I immediately emailed my mom to see if she could watch… Continue Reading Out and About: Spirit Animal at the W Washington DC
All the magazines say summer is the time to lighten your makeup. Switch from concealer and foundation to a tinted moisturizer or BB Cream. I say… who are these people who come June have shrunken pores, their zits disappear, and have invisible redness and dark circles? it’s 2014 and any smart woman knows that tanning… Continue Reading An Ode to Revlon ColorStay Foundation
I know it’s a somber topic, but I live in a hot climate and I have a relative who is ill and in hospice. I realized today that I have no idea what is okay for a funeral in a VERY hot climate. FASHION TIPS FOR YOUR SUMMER FUNERAL ATTIRE The most important thing to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: The Best Summer Funeral Attire
Hey folks, long time no chat! I gotta say, blogging isn’t easy with a cast. While I have gotten the hang of typing with both hands (I’m glad Dragon exists comma but by time I have a sentence written out comma I have lost track of what I was trying to say period next line),… Continue Reading How You Doin’?
When summer arrives, I don’t just switch out my sweaters and long-sleeved shirts for tanks and shorts, but I also switch out my lingerie drawer. Sweat, heat, and lightweight fabrics just NEED different underpinnings. My lingerie drawer must-haves for when the temperature rises: Tee Shirt Bras Slub knits, linen and linen blends, and cotton voile… Continue Reading Summer Lingerie Must-Haves
While I love Too Faced’s Better Than False Lashes for a dramatic look, it’s a bit too complicated for everyday (three steps, nylon fibers, etc. etc. etc.). I had CoverGirl’s Clump Crusher Water Resistant and it was fine, but I can’t settle for fine when it comes to mascaras. I desired volume, length, and color… Continue Reading New Favorite Mascara: Maybelline Volum’ Express The Rocket
“I’d love to know what you plan on wearing this summer, what are your top buys?” “Can you do a summer capsule of business casual but that works with after work ball games, happy hours, and other events? I can’t figure out summer day to play like I can for fall and winter.” Summer should… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Summer Capsule Wardrobe with Polish
I’m a gal who deals with chub rub (chafing between the thighs especially during hot weather); when I saw so many bloggers recently promote the Jockey Skimmies Slipshort I was curious. I receive free product in exchange for reviews on Wardrobe Oxygen and know how hard it is to be unbiased in such a situation. … Continue Reading Jockey Skimmies Slipshort – An Unbiased Review