Up until this past summer, I didn’t really advertise that I was a blogger, especially a fashion blogger. Yes, most of my friends and family knew about the blog, but I didn’t really show it off. I feared the repercussions – folks finding me superficial, jobs finding me unprofessional, acquaintances feeling uncomfortable around me if… Continue Reading I am a Feminist Fashion Blogger
Saturday night my sister and I had a date night. For Christmas she got us tickets to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the 9:30 Club in DC so I had been looking forward to Saturday night for quite a while. Grace wasn’t to get on stage until 10:30 so I was able to… Continue Reading Concert Review: Grace Potter
Black cotton shirtdress – Lauren Ralph Lauren (no longer available)Black belt – Lauren Ralph LaurenLeopard pony hair pumps – Nine West “Madeup”Scarf – Belonged to my fatherSilver cuff I think this is one of those outfits that looks better in person. Got many compliments from coworkers and even strangers on the ensemble. It’s funny, I… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Ikat Print Cotton Sateen Sheath Dress – Maggy LondonBlack Cardigan – Only Mine via Nordstrom (no longer available – similar)Black Belt – Ralph by Ralph LaurenBlack Leather Pumps – Nine West “Madeup” (currently on sale!)Gold and Crystal Bracelet – Anthropologie via eBay Today I got dressed and my husband said, “Looks as though you are… Continue Reading March Style: Casual Friday
Black and ivory striped tee – Ann TaylorBlack pencil skirt – Calvin KleinTights – NordstromBooties – Cole Haan “Air Talia”Dark red leather belt and purse – Hobo International (no longer available)Raspberry coat – Ann Taylor LOFT (no longer available)Gold bracelet – J. Crew via eBayUmbrella – Lands’ End Not the best day so far. Somehow… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Dear Allie, I just bought the Lands’ End SunShower coat you mentioned on your blog, but in black. Any ideas on springing it up? – Phyllis Lands’ End SunShower coat (left) and trench (right) What a great purchase! I hope you love the coat, I think it’s a classic style and Lands’ End is always… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Adding Spring to a Black Coat
Dear Allie, Within the past six months or so, I’ve lost over twenty pounds. My weight and size are now stable, but I went from a size 12 to a size 6. Most of my closet staples no longer even remotely fit, and doing a clean-out of my closet this weekend made me realize… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Starting from Scratch
Pewter v-neck sweater – Gap “Shimmer Dolman Sweater”Gray Trousers – Gap “Perfect Trouser Pants”Black leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia Bootie”Silver necklace and cuff Guess who’s pants are too big even though she just bought them a month ago. You guessed it, moi! This morning when taking my picture my husband called me “Skinny… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Feminism is the radical notion that women are people. – Cheris Kramarae and Paula Treichler I am a feminist. When I tell people this, I get many reactions. People roll their eyes, state that feminism is passé, tell me I can’t be a feminist because I care about what I look like and that I… Continue Reading International Women’s Day (AKA Why I am a Feminist)