Jury duty. Good times. Meant I had to get up at 4:30 in the morning. Didn’t get home until close to 6pm and got to sit on a jury. Black silk/tencel/rayon tee from Banana Republic, ivory trousers from Ann Taylor, leopard print peep toe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff bracelet. Hair got a bit damp…
So I did it. I can’t believe I did, and if you know me you will be shocked as well. I have rules that I live by, and doing this broke one of the cardinal rules in the world of Allie.Thou Shalt Not Wear Ugly Footwear. Uggs came out, and that is the sound I…
I think this is the first time I have done this in a decade… I went to work with wet hair. I couldn’t help it; I got up late because I went to bed late and my hair is just so in need of a cut that when it’s straight it parts int he middle…
Black knit dress from Velvet Torch, black synthetic cami from Express, silver cuff, red stone necklace from a vintage store, black round toe pumps from Jessica Simpson. Hair was washed the night before and allowed to air dry. Brushed out, small amount of BioSilk to ends. Makeup is L’Oreal True match foundation in C3, concealer…
Nothing exciting, doing stuff around the house, walked to a community meeting in the evening. Gray CBGB tee shirt, camo Bermuda shorts from Old Navy, wore my Reef flip flops when I stepped out of the house. Hair is second day, brushed out. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation in C3, some Nars blush in…
Weird in-between weather and I am seeing that I am doing okay for bottoms but am a bit lacking for tops for work. My drawer seems to be full of tanks and peasant tops that are fine for a weekend but a tad too casual for Monday through Thursday. Black cotton tank and tissue-weight merino…
Royal blue scoop tee from American Apparel, black and ivory print knit skirt from Rachel Palley, black round toe heels from Jessica Simpson, silver cuff bracelet. Hair is second day, straightened with straightening iron. Bit of BioSilk on ends to smooth. Makeup is L’Oreal Bare Naturale foundation in true Beige, Body Shop bronzing powder in…
Doctor’s appointment (yes ladies, the fun annual one), and then work. Black tape-yarn sweater with scoop neck, empire waist and short sleeves from old Navy, suiting trousers in Palomino from Ann Taylor, round toe pumps from Jessica Simpson, black coral necklace from Mexico, silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed but not conditioned because I ran…
Each season I try to give you a few pieces that can be added to your wardrobe to give it a fresh look. Many seasons it’s pretty cut and dry – a chunky heel, a metallic sandal, a white sundress. This spring is not so specific. There are a few trends that seem big for…