Dear Allie, I see you wearing your black patent leather Mary Janes all winter long – I was told that patent leather is a material that should only be worn in warmer months. I am from New England, maybe the rule is different in the South? Hi Allie, I am seeing lots of suede sandals,…
Having this blog, I often get comments that I have a small and boring collection of clothing, or people comment on how much clothing I have and ask where the heck do I keep it all. I think both groups of folks are correct – I have a pretty simple collection of clothing, but I…
Black merino turtleneck – Ann TaylorBlack trousers – Gap Perfect Trousers PantsBlack leather booties – Fitzwell “Andrea”Necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available – Spring 2010)Bracelet – eBay The eBay seller stated this is a bracelet from Anthropologie – I don’t really know because there is no tags or stamps on it to show the…
Black matte jersey dress with peacock feather print – Muse (purchased in 2009) Black tights – Nordstrom Black leather booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden” Brushed gold necklace and bangle – Ann Taylor (purchased several years ago) Berry cable-knit scarf – Ann Taylor LOFT (last year – also have matching beanie) Black quilted coat – Lands…
Black shaker-knit dolman sweater tunic – Ann Taylor (purchased Spring 2010)Jeans – Not Your Daughter’s JeansBlack leather booties – Fitzwell “Andrea”Pumpkin leather purse – Hobo International “Libby”Silver cuffSilver and green stone ring Saturday night my sister had a party – very casual get together of good friends, good drink, good times. I wasn’t trying to…
Navy wool-blend cropped peacoat – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Navy and gray striped tee – Lands End Canvas (no longer available)Straight jeans – Not Your Daughter’s JeansGray Mary Janes – Miz Mooz “Soho”Silver necklace – Tags-n-StonesSilver and green stone ring – Vendor at the Maryland Renaissance Festival Silver Cuff I am astounded to have found…
Black shift dress – Mossimo for Target (no longer available) Black tights – Nordstrom Black booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden” Champagne pearls – Nordstrom (this size and this size) Gold necklace and bracelet – J. Crew (no longer available) Day 2 of homemade bangs – hair is second day, I took my flat iron to…
I am a rule-follower… usually. I can’t get behind socks with dress shoes, I won’t wear jeans to the theater, and I believe bras should be under wraps. Now that I know the history behind it, I am more comfortable with wearing white after Labor Day. But some style rules are meant to be broken….
Blue merino cowlneck – Ann Taylor (two years old – similar)Ivory and black wool pencil skirt – Ann TaylorBlack patent and stretch belt – Ann Taylor (several years old – similar) Black tights – NordstromBlack Mary Janes with red heels – Nine West (several years old – similar)Silver cuff Yes, it’s an Ann Taylor sort…