Not only did I write about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (twice!), but I took advantage of it purchasing a few items. I didn’t go overboard, I didn’t have need for a lot of items especially now that I work from home. But I couldn’t let the sale pass without taking advantage of some of the…
I haven’t done a recent StitchFix review because I haven’t had one recently. My last one was a complete bust – wrong style, even wrong size. I took a couple months off, provided a lot of feedback and decided to do another Fix for the summer because I am still lacking essentials on my warm-weather…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…