I just wish that more dresses came with sleeves, any kind of sleeves. It’s annoying trying to find the perfect cardigan or jacket to wear on top. And fully bare arms are a no-no in my workplace. I hate my arms and it seems every summer dress is sleeveless. I need ideas for work dresses… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire with Sleeves
Sweater – Ann TaylorSkirt – Ann TaylorTee – Ann TaylorBracelet – JewelMintBag – Hobo “Dove”Shoes – Nine West (similar) I know I said I had a hard time with Ann Taylor’s current collection. Well I went to Ann Taylor to return some of the misses I ordered and ended up leaving with this outfit! I… Continue Reading Tuesday – Coral Monoblocking
Do you already have an article on work clothes for suffocating summers? Am already dreading summer in the South. I wrote about office-appropriate sandals here, and casual polished summer clothes here, but I have never addressed how to dress in a professional manner come summer. Not only is the heat difficult, but you also have… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire
Hi Allie, I love your blog! Have you ever thought of doing a link-up post every week? I’d love to know what you read online through the week I bet it’s very inspiring! I love your website! I am however, having a little difficulty doing searches in finding recommended clothing and accessories links. Have you… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Questions About Wardrobe Oxygen
Hi Allie, I’m looking for a comfortable matte black pump. Something with a heel that isn’t TOO high or TOO low (but just right, like Goldilocks, LOL). I might be in my 50s, but I don’t want a shoe that makes me look older, nor can I wear 3″ heels. Any suggestions? Ah shoe shopping… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Finding The Perfect Pump
Tee – LOFT Belt – Another Line (similar) Skirt – Ann Taylor Booties – Miss Sixty (similar) Bracelets – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, swap, JewelMint, eBay, Ann Taylor “Oooh Mommy you look like a princess!” is the first thing I heard from Emerson this morning. And for a pretty craptastic morning (I won’t go into… Continue Reading Friday – Princess Skirt
Dear Alison, I love reading your blog because you are a working woman in DC like me but you must work in a very relaxed office. My job is very conservative, the woman all wear skirts to their knees, closed toe shoes, hose, and dark colors. I don’t know how to fit in but still… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fashionable Conservative Office Attire
Blazer – The Limited (similar)Tee – Armour lux (similar)Skirt – Ann Taylor (similar)Bracelet – JewelMintBag – Brahmin (similar)Belt – Target (similar)Shoes – Jessica Simpson (similar) I wore a variation of this outfit before, and I really like mixing leopard with stripes. It’s a fun and unexpected combination. Last night I saw a concert and it… Continue Reading Thursday – Pattern Mixing
It was 2006, my husband’s good friend plays the guitar and his birthday was coming up. My husband decided to get him a concert DVD of a guitarist that is well-respected but one that he may not already know. Doing a bit of Googling, Karl found My Morning Jacket and purchased Okonokos. The night of… Continue Reading How My Morning Jacket Changed My Life