I don’t own fancy shoes. Not until the past couple of years did I even consider a pair of shoes over $75, and you’ll never see me in boots over $250 or other shoes over $125. Even if I won the lottery, I wouldn’t wear Loubies. A few other DC bloggers (Rosa Loves, High Fashion…
I have a silly question to ask you, how do you deal with ironing your clothes? my closet is full of garments that need ironing but as I have little space in it, every time I iron and put the clothes back in the closet, by the time I want to wear it, they’re all…
Blazer – HalogenTee – Ann Taylor (similar)Pants – Tahari “Hazel”Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Belt – HOBO Original (similar)Bag – HOBO Original (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Lipstick – Mary Kay “Fuchsia” On my wish list for this spring and summer was a lightweight white blazer. I had one from Caslon a few years ago that I wore to…
Hi Allie: I need some advice about my spring and summer wardrobe. I am a curvy, petite 41-year-old and look best in tailored clothes. For work, I tend to wear classic pieces with a vintage twist and black is my neutral. Casual has always been harder for me, and therein lies my problem: while I…
Blouse – Old Navy Skirt – Halogen (this year’s version) Necklace – eBay (similar) Pumps – Nine West (similar) Bag – Thrifted (similar) I haven’t had much luck with Old Navy as of late. A lot of their dresses are strangely high waisted (not empire, and they aren’t petites yet they are up near my…
I believe it is important to care for our planet, and am always on the lookout for ways to live a greener life while maintaining a quality of life and of course, style. I haven’t written a Going Green post in a while, and realized I have been enjoying some wonderful eco-friendly products lately without…
Hi Allie, I’m wondering if you have good resources for bigger undergarments? Thank you. Thank you for asking this. I don’t think many lingerie companies realize that when you are plus sized you can’t just rock the same thong or bikini in a larger size. Flattering and comfortable undergarments for women with curves are…
I said it before, but it bears repeating… It’s not worth it to “make it work.” The other day I wore this skirt. While it looked cute in the photos, and even in my full-length mirror, it wasn’t a good choice for me. A tad shorter than I feel comfortable wearing, and a very…
It sounds strange, but one of my favorite rooms in our home is the half bath on the main floor. Before the remodel, we only had one bathroom; I begged to have a half bath on the main floor so we could keep our personal bathroom private, and have one for guests to use. I…