Sweater: Ann Taylor | Pants: Ann Taylor (similar) | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors | Necklace: “Lilith” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot | Bracelet: c/o IN PINK Today I got to work at 7am, which means I left the house at 6am, which means I got dressed in the dark while the rest of the… Continue Reading Thursday: Laid Back Leather
Dress: Lands’ End c/o Gwynnie Bee | Necklace: eBay | Tights: Nordstrom | Shoes: VC Signature Yes, it’s Lands’ End. Lands’ End! Ponte knit, pockets, and this year’s hottest color according to Pantone. It’s really icky out today (though quite warm) so the pictures look a tad washed out – this dress is a true… Continue Reading Wednesday: Oh Pantone
I usually find issue with office attire advice from fashion magazines and websites. While the editors have the best intentions, they are so far removed from traditional office environments they can’t truly understand the needs and dress codes of their readers. What works at Hearst Media rarely will work at the corporation in town or… Continue Reading Realistic Ways to Rock Sequins for Day
Dress: c/o Gwynnie Bee | Belt: Bought at a Yard Sale in High School (similar) | Tights: Nordstrom | Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar) When this dress arrived in my latest Gwynnie Bee box, I couldn’t believe the tag said Coldwater Creek. One of the coolest parts of being a member of Gwynnie Bee is that… Continue Reading Saturday: Date Night
Today I turn 38 years old. Saturday marked 20 years since the first time I kissed Karl. We were on the phone late at night, I said I was craving Beefaroni, he said he had to get off the phone and 30 minutes later was tossing pebbles at my bedroom window, holding a… Continue Reading January 2013 – A Recap
Sometimes I look at blogs and wonder what in the world that woman does for a living that she can get away with such style. It’s funny, when I came across Jentine’s blog, My Edit I thought, hey someone who really loves fashion, has a good time with it, and makes it appropriate for some… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Jentine from the blog My Edit
Sweater: Banana Republic (similar) | Shirt: CAbi (similar) | Skirt: CAbi (similar) | Tights: DKNY | Shoes: VC Signature | Necklace: eBay Omigoodness it is COLD today! Saturday we were running around sans coats and today it’s in the 20s. Crazy DC weather! I was actually in the mood to wear some color, but the… Continue Reading Wednesday: Gold Accents
Last week I had the opportunity to interview Christine Hunsicker, Gwynnie Bee CEO. Gwynnie Bee is a plus size clothing rentail company, sort of like Netflix for fashion sizes 10-32. For a monthly fee, you can borrow clothing as often as you wish. Be it work blazers or cocktail dresses, leather jackets or sequined tank tops, Gwynnie… Continue Reading Interview with Christine Hunsicker, Gwynnie Bee CEO
Dear Allie, I found your wardrobe staples post many years ago and it changed my life. I cut my closet in half but finally had the right clothes for everything. Since then, I have had two children and some health issues and I’m now a size 22. I gave up on fashion the past five… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Plus Size Wardrobe Staples