Orange sweater jacket from J. Crew (’07), white ribbed tank from Old Navy (’07), denim pencil skirt from Newport News (free, ’07), magenta and orange peeptoe wedges from J. Crew (sale, ’07), gold necklaces from Express (’05) and a beach boutique (’07), gold bangles from Ralph Lauren (’07). Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit…
Pumpkin merino scoopneck sweater from Marshall’s (’07)(do not recall the brand), dark denim skirt from Gap (’06), tan Bern boots from Duo (’07), silver cuff (’97) and hoops (’07). Though not pictured, most of the day I also wore my avocado pashmina around my neck. Hair was second day, I brushed it out, put some…
Saturday after yoga my husband and I hosted our annual Festival of Steel. Sounds crazy, but a ton of fun – we have a pretty big yard that backs up to and is next to woods. We set up a wooden target at the end of the yard and people throw knives and little axes…
Reader Catherine contacted me with a fashion concern that I and probably many of you readers can relate to: “Allie, where does a plus-sized woman find stylish yoga and gym attire? I can ever seem to find something that is flattering to my curves, supportive of my bust and isn’t shapeless knits in hum drum…
What a gorgeous day! Very cold, but the sky is blue, the trees are shades of red and orange and the grass is so green from the many days of rain. Purple Dream sweater from J. Crew (07), ivory and black zebra-print cord pencil skirt from Isaac Mizrahi for Target (05), black round-toe pumps from…
Teal jersey dress from Proenza Schouler for Target (bow untied and tucked under belt), leather belt from… not sure if thrifted or inherited from my Mom, tan leather “Bern” boots from Duo, gold chain from Express, gold bangles from Ralph Lauren, gold hoops from Claire’s. Makeup is L’Oreal True match concealer in W4-5, philosophy’s The…
Very warm day here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States! Opened the window last night. Still raining, but I am not complaining considering how very dar it has been here and further south the past couple of months. Today I woke up on time, didn’t spend forever fiddling on the computer and had…
So, to let the cat out of the bag… I am starting a new job the week after Thanksgiving. It’s a different field, but similar job description and duties. I have been at my current company for almost three years and while it is a very good company full of very nice people (who do…
Dresses rock for many reasons: One-stop Dressing. No need to worry about your top matching your bottom, if your heel height goes with your hemline, and if you need a belt. Throw on a dress and you are good to go. Comfort. Depending on the style, it’s easier to sit on one foot in your…