Dear Allie: I am getting back into the workforce after five years as a SAHM. I’m really excited, but am having a hard time finding nice work clothes. I am a size 18, 5’5” and an apple and all I seem to find are lowcut dresses and polyester pants. Do you know where I can…
Oxford – Lands’ End Canvas Skirt – Talbots via eBay (similar) Shoes – Born “Myndy” Bracelet – Anthropologie (similar) Bag – Belonged to my mom (similar) Yesterday and today there is no A/C in our office, and my job requires me to be here in person to use certain technology. While it would be tempting…
I spend my days in a pretty casual office, where even the managers wear jeans and t-shirts, so my minuscule capsule wardrobe has remained something I use only for date night and visits to relatives. My company is sending me to the corporate HQ and I need to dress professionally. I am blonde and my…
Dress – Lands’ End Scarf – H&M (similar) Shoes – Pikolinos c/o PlanetShoes.com Bag – Banana Republic (similar) Bracelets – c/o Soft Surroundings Sunglasses – Marc by Marc Jacobs This is a very busy week at work so outfits are a last-minute hasty decision while I am replying to an email on my iPhone while…
Gosh it has been a while since my last beauty review! I have been pretty busy the past few months, so in general I have been sticking to my makeup “uniform” (Almay Smart Shade foundation, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, NARS Orgasm blush, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad in Neutral Khakis, DiorShow mascara). However, I have tried…
I have a bit of a love affair with DUO, a boot company located in the UK. It started several years ago with my first pair of boots from them – the “Bern”, a pair of classic boots that are similar to the famous Frye “Harness” boot. I had always wanted a pair of Fryes,…
Dress – Vince CamutoBelt – Old Navy (similar)Heels – Jessica Simpson (similar)Bag – HOBO “Dove”Bracelets – JewelMint, Nordstrom (these and these), Lauren by Ralph LaurenSunglasses – Marc Marc Jacobs I swore I wouldn’t wear a “mullet skirt” and then I saw this dress and changed my mind. The skirt on this dress isn’t as extreme…
{via} While hearing the passing of MCA last week was heartbreaking, and finding out that Donna Summer died today was awful, for me the most painful recent passing of a musician is Chuck Brown. For those who are unfamiliar with Chuck Brown, he is known as The Godfather of Go-Go, a DC legend, an icon…
Shirt – Target (similar) Pants – Talbots Shoes – MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” Pump Bag – HOBO (similar) Sunglasses – Marc by Marc Jacobs Necklace and Ring – c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella & Dot I was so excited to receive this necklace from Kristin Biggs, my Stella & Dot stylist, and was thrilled to also…