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… 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)
Black matte jersey dress with peacock feather pattern – Muse (no longer available) Black tights – Nordstrom Black booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” Silver and yellow necklace – New York & Company (no longer available, couple of years old) Silver cuff I had a completely different outfit planned out in my mind, one where… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Black sheath dress with pocket – Mossimo for Target (no longer available) Tan boots – DUO “Bern” Silver chain with square silver pendant and silver cuff Diaper Bag – Diaper Dude Saturday we went to my friend’s son’s third birthday. This is me and her with our daughters. We went to high school together but… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Saturday
Black felted wool military-inspired jacket – Ann Taylor (no longer available but may be able to find in-store on the clearance rack – also came in navy)Ramones tee shirt with neck cut open – No clue at this point, few years oldBlack leather skirt – Ann Taylor LOFT via eBay (no longer available at LOFT… Continue Reading What I Wore Today: March 2011
Navy tee shirt dress – Lands End Canvas (no longer available)Red leather belt and bag – Hobo International (no longer available – similar purse)Black leather pumps – Nine West “Madeup” (currently on sale!) Yesterday I worked from home for the first half of the day, the second half I had some appointments and errands… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Orange sweater jacket – J. Crew (no longer available – similar)Ivory and black striped tee – Ann TaylorBlack pencil skirt – Calvin KleinTights – NordstromBlack leather peeptoe booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”Gold bracelet – J. Crew via eBay Gorgeous day – that’s why my face looks yellow, the sun was shining right in my… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday