Tee: Armour*lux (gift from reader – similar)Skirt: Banana Republic (similar)Shoes: Mossimo Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar)Bag (seen below): Nordstrom (similar) Yesterday Sonia asked in the comments how many pairs of leopard- and cheetah-print shoes I owned and I realized I haven’t given these cuties from Target much attention. While they are comfortable to stand in and… Continue Reading Tuesday: More Leopard!
Top: Ann Taylor Cropped Jeans: c/o Lisa Holt, CAbi consultant Bracelets: Nordstrom, c/o Soft Surroundings, Lauren Ralph Lauren Leopard Pumps: Ivanka Trump Leather Clutch: HOBO (similar) I just got this top Friday and can see myself wearing it in so many ways. It’s matte jersey with a double-layer front and was on sale at Ann… Continue Reading Monday: SuperBright Jul 30, 2012
Dress: Maggy LondonCardigan: Only Mine (similar)Belt: Lauren Ralph Lauren Shoes: Nine West (similar)Bag: LOFT (similar) I don’t usually wear the same exact outfit twice on this blog, but I wore this same look last year. Today I had a few meetings and wanted to have a professional yet still personable look and felt this fit… Continue Reading Thursday: An Old Favorite
Mixing of unexpected patterns has become a popular fashion trend, and one I embrace fully. It’s a great way to show your personality, and give a new life to some pieces collecting dust in your wardrobe. But how does one create a great mix of prints without looking as though she dressed in the dark?… Continue Reading Pattern Mixing: a Guide
Is there an age when older women should NOT wear sleeveless/short sleeves?? I am almost 60 and I feel when I wear sleeveless tops, people see my jiggley arms and sagginess. Doesn’t that detract from the rest of me? It’s hard to find elbow length tops/tees/dresses that are stylish. I don’t want to look like… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Wearing Sleeves
Tee: Ann Taylor (similar, last seen here)Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar, last seen here)Shoes: Nine West (similar)Bracelets: Nordstrom, c/o Soft SurroundingsLipstick: Revlon Lip Butter in Cherry Tart I guess it pays to shop a lot at the same retailer! This outfit came together by chance – my husband did laundry and hung this tee up instead… Continue Reading Wednesday: Coral on Coral
These days it can be confusing when trying to dress for the office. With retailers showing “secretary” dresses that hardly cover one’s behind, painted-on pants paired with blazers, and cleavage-baring blouses with suits, you wonder what actually is acceptable these days. Add to this a sweltering hot summer, and one could easily stray in the… Continue Reading Summer Sartorial Rules for Corporate America
Jacket: PaytonPants: c/o Lisette LTee: LOFTShoes: Jessica Simpson (similar) My hair has jet lag. A week in South Carolina, a week home, a long weekend in Kentucky and back to the DC are and it doesn’t know whether to be curly or straight, frizzy or flat. If you can believe it, today is better than… Continue Reading Friday: Black and White and Teal All Over
Oh Nordstrom, I just can’t quit you! Great selection, phenomenal customer service, and awesome deals such as your Anniversary Sale! I have a Nordstrom Card so I had early access to the sale but restrained myself, only getting a few more pairs of Hanky Panky Retro High-Waist Thongs and this skirt, but here’s some items… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What I’m Loving