Shirt: Gap | Skirt: Etsy | Shoes: Miss Sixty via eBay (similar) | Bag: Banana Republic via eBay (similar) I was on the hunt for a maxi wrap dress, and decided to check out Etsy. I didn’t find one I liked, but I found this skirt and I just couldn’t resist. At first, I thought… Continue Reading Go Big or Go Home
For the past couple of years, one of my favorite fashion blogs is the awesome Cynthia of Simply Cyn. Her style, music, and decor constantly inspire me and I love seeing a peek into her life in New York City. Below I share my Simply Cyn interview for my True Fashionista series. If Cynthia looks… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Cynthia Andrew of Simply Cyn
I can’t believe that in June, Karl and I will have been married nine years. Nine years! Where does the time go? I’ve been thinking about our wedding a lot since the cicadas are set to return this summer and they were here for our wedding. I decided to take a walk down wedding dress… Continue Reading Throwback Thursday: Wedding Edition
Some of you have requested it, and some of you have asked for it on forums (I see you BabyCenter peeps and welcome you to my blog!). I created a SAHM capsule wardrobe previously, but here’s an update for the warmer months of the year. [collage source] I don’t like a lot of prints most… Continue Reading Sample SAHM Capsule Wardrobe for Summer
Blouse: Ann Taylor | Pants: Tahari | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” | Necklace: Etsy | Watch: Citizen | Bracelets: Had forever, Nordstrom, JewelMint | Bag: Brahmin (similar) Some days I just want to look a bit more corporate, be it for a client meeting or just to steel myself for a difficult project. While… Continue Reading Business Blue
I wrote about this exercise last week, and have been thinking about it a lot. What WOULD my 80-year-old self say to my 38-year-old self? Dear Young Alison. You asked for my advice, well here you go! Sleep more. Walk more, you’ll need that endurance and strength to get to this age. Spend less time… Continue Reading A Letter from My 80-Year-Old Self
> Dress: Lands’ End c/o Gwynnie Bee | Shoes: “Oshima” c/o ECCO | Necklace: Boutique in Rehoboth Beach (similar) | Bracelets: Nordstrom (similar) | Bag: Belonged to my Mom I received this dress in my latest Gwynnie Bee box and was surprised by it… Lands’ End isn’t usually known for low-cut dresses and this one… Continue Reading Learning from my Peers
There’s this place between creativity and quality where I always get stuck. I used to have a very simple, minimal wardrobe based upon my list of wardrobe staples. It worked, I always was ready for any event, was dressed well… but it felt stifling after a while. As I have gotten older I feel the… Continue Reading My Personal Style Journey – Spring 2013
Women have plenty of resources for fashion when younger, be it magazines, TV shows, and yes blogs. But blogs – quality blogs with quality photos and quality style aren’t as easy to find when you’re over 40. So when I came across Annette of Lady of Style, I cheered hooray! I have been a subscriber… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Annette Hoeldrich of Lady of Style