How do I find inspiration? How do I know what to buy each season and how I know it will flatter not only my figure but my personality? Fashion is a form of art, just like painting and sculpture and music. When you look at it as a form of art, it’s easier to see… Continue Reading How to Shop: Inspiration
A few years ago, some of my friends from my retail days made the switch from their current companies to work for Talbots. Talbots was known as being good to their store management, understood there needed to be a balance between work and life, and had shops outside of malls (those who have worked retail… Continue Reading Talbots – My Recent Purchases May 02, 2011
Black and white tee (sleeves rolled up) – Gap (no longer available – Fall/Winter 2010)Orange-red shantung skirt – Banana Republic (no longer available, several years old – seen in 2006 here)Black patent peeptoe heels – Nine West “Masquerader” (no longer available – similar)Gold bangles – Ralph LaurenGold tassel bracelet – J. Crew (no longer available)Gold… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday and this Weekend May 02, 2011
White ruffle-front shirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available – similar)Pleated skirt – Talbots (no longer available online – similar)Leopard pumps – Nine West “Madeup” (no longer available – similar)Gold bracelet – J. Crew via eBayBlack woven belt – Old Navy (no longer available) Last night a box from Talbots arrived and I had no… Continue Reading What I Wore: an April Friday
Black ponte collarless jacket – Banana Republic (no longer available)Black scoop tee – Ann Taylor LOFTBlue ponte pencil skirt – HalogenPink patent skinny belt – Hobo International (no longer available – similar)Black leather pumps – Nine West “Madeup” (no longer available – similar)Silver cuff and hoops So I love my bangs, but my bangs… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Today my mom had to put her cat Alice down. Alice has been a member of the family for 17 years; she was a sweet, strong, fabulous little kitty woman and my mom’s dear roommate for years. Sunday, we went to my mom’s house for Easter. My sister set up an egg hunt for Emerson.… Continue Reading Alice’s Last Easter
When it’s Spring Break, it’s time for the tourists to swarm upon our Nation’s Capital. Though the Metro is pretty quiet during the morning commute, once it’s 9:30 out comes the families, the sight-seers, the day trippers. It can be annoying as a local yokel (hey folks, stand on the right side of the escalator,… Continue Reading How to Be a Stylish Tourist
I know how magazines work. Companies send them stuff, hoping it will get featured in their magazine. Sometimes the magazine editors really use the product and love it, sometimes they include it because it fits the concept of the page, sometimes there are other reasons why a product is featured. I don’t buy sometimes just… Continue Reading Succumbing to the Hype: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
I bought this. I really like it, and am anxious to wear it. The thing is, it is white. Really, really white. Do I have to wait until Memorial Day? Or can I add strategic accessories and do it earlier? I was thinking of adding a cardigan or a jacket and a red necklace to… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When to Wear White, Tucking in Shirts