Many readers contact me telling me that because of their job, they can’t dress to match their personal style. Many also tell me that once they hit 30, they don’t feel that they can show their personal style at work because it won’t be seen as professional or serious. When I get such emails, I… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Audi
I heard Beth Ditto had a memoir out and immediately put it on reserve on Amazon. It arrived last week, and I let Karl read it first. He wasn’t able to go to the Gossip show at 9:30 a couple weeks ago and he LOVES him some Beth Ditto. I guess being married to a… Continue Reading Beth Ditto, Books, and Male Enlightenment
Cardigan: c/o FoxcroftTee: J. Crew via eBay (similar)Skirt: Halogen (similar)Bracelets: Ann Taylor (similar)Shoes: MICHAEL Michael KorsTrench: DKNY (similar) Snakeskin AND leopard? At least I didn’t wear a zebra-print blouse or my spotted Vince Camuto pumps, THEN this truly would be an Animal House! So I have been wearing Foxcroft shirts for a long time and… Continue Reading Thursday: Animal House
Hi Allie, I have a dinner to attend & was wondering if you might be able to suggest something to wear with black straight (not skinny) ankle trousers similar to these. I’ll be wearing a pair of dressy heeled black pumps with them, but could use some up-to-date ideas for a blouse/jacket or sweater,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling Black Cropped Pants for Evening
Dress: MICHAEL Michael Kors Necklace: “Lillith” c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot Tights: Nordstrom Bracelet: Nordstrom Shoes: VC Signature “Priscilla” Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romance Some days it’s fun to luxe it up. Silky dress, gold-capped shoes, statement necklace and red lipstick as the cherry on top! It doesn’t hurt that… Continue Reading Tuesday: Luxe Leopard
When you link to my blog on a forum… I come to see what the conversation is about. Sometimes it’s folks discussing my personal style, sometimes it’s a debate on a topic I wrote about, more often than not it’s one person asking for advice and others offering it and using my blog as a… Continue Reading Lighten Up!
Tee: Old NavyScarf (as cummerbund): H&MSkirt: Saks Fifth Avenue via eBay Booties: Miss Sixty (similar) So, I have a thing for leather clothing. I always have, and am always cised when it comes back in fashion. In the late ’90s, my uniform was a pair of leather jeans with a fitted v-neck or turtleneck sweater… Continue Reading Monday: Modern Cowgirl
Don’t buy the boots if they are made of that weird suede that has a white tinge. You know what I mean, that cheapy suede that’s thin, strangely dyed, and shows you got them for only $50. Don’t buy the boots if they are so loose you don’t have to use the zipper.… Continue Reading Don’t Buy the Boots
Sometimes you come across a blog that has a style completely different from your own but still you find it incredibly inspiring. So inspiring, you think of it often, and though you don’t wish to replicate her style, it affects how you shop, and how you think about clothing. That’s how I feel about Stephanie… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Stephanie Hoff Clayton