Welcome to the latest installment of outfits Alison wore in real life but didn’t photograph for the blog. A lot of pieces you’ve seen before, some remixed in different ways, some pieces have yet to make it to the blog but are IRL favorites. I title this series of photos, “The Woman in the Straw… Continue Reading What I Wore Off the Blog
Well, my skincare elimination diet worked, I have found the culprit for my allergic reaction and it’s a serum I have been using for two months. The rest of the products from the line are just fine, it’s just an ingredient in this serum. So glad to know so I can move forward! Last year,… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #13
While it’s fun to read about the beauty habits of celebrities, I find it most helpful to learn about the beauty habits of women who have lifestyles, ages, or budgets similar to mine. In this series, I’ve asked amazing women I know to share their beauty routines. These are women from across the country, different… Continue Reading My Beauty Routine: Lexa
Gosh I used to hate when Karl would take photos of me in direct sunlight. You could see every roll, and often the seams of my Spanx. Karl took this while I was waiting for my Uber to take me to the Washington Post to see Robin Givhan interview Derek Lam. I tried a few… Continue Reading In Direct Sunlight
Thank you Chico’s for agreeing to be part of this project. While this post is sponsored by Chico’s, I had full creative and editorial control. Chico’s Travelers Collection is a cult favorite, copied by many but never as good as the original. Wrinkle-resistant fabric that moves with you, doesn’t cling, dresses up and down with… Continue Reading Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe: Chico’s Travelers Collection
When I wrote my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks post last Thursday I wrote it that day, early in the morning, and it seems during a time when the site was having a ton of glitches. I thought I did a good search but seems I missed a ton of really good items in the sale.… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018: A Second Look
Last weekend I was in Rehoboth Beach and got a rash on my neck. I thought it was the hotel’s feather pillow and got a non-feather one but it didn’t go away. In fact, it got worse and today (Friday) It’s from my bust up to my chin, on my cheeks, around my ears, and… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #12
While it’s fun to read about the beauty habits of celebrities, I find it most helpful to learn about the beauty habits of women who have lifestyles, ages, or budgets similar to mine. In this series, I’ve asked amazing women I know to share their beauty routines. These are women from across the country, different… Continue Reading My Beauty Routine: Rosana
If you follow more than one blog you’re likely aware that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here. Nordstrom cardholders get to shop early starting today, the rest of the public can shop starting July 20th. This is a much-hyped sale; unlike many sales that just have old merchandise they’re trying to get rid of to… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018: What’s Worth Buying?