This past Sunday I had the pleasure of seeing Jack White live at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. I’ve been a huge fan of his for a long time; while I never got a chance to see the Racounteurs, I did see the White Stripes (Bonnaroo 2007, festie recap here), the Dead Weather (Bonnaroo… Continue Reading Out and About: Jack White at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Poncho: Ann Taylor | Tee: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Boots: c/o DUO Boots | Bag: c/o Fossil (similar) | Bracelet: CC Skye (similar) It’s starting to feel like fall, so I HAD to whip out this poncho from Ann Taylor and my tall boots! While I’ll miss summer, I do enjoy… Continue Reading What I Wore: Mom Style
I love the idea of capsule wardrobes and minimalism but I can’t seem to make it work. I buy basics but they don’t work with each other so I end up buying more and more. I like neutrals (camel, cream, grey with jeans and brown shoes) and I like a polished and professional but feminine… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Feminine Capsule Wardrobe of Neutrals
Mesh top: c/o Karen by Karen Kane (similar) | Tank: c/o J.Jill | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Nine West (similar) | Bag: Rough & Tumble | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Lipstick: MaryKay ‘Mystic Plum’ If you follow me on Instagram you know I wore this look to work Friday. Karen Kane… Continue Reading What I Wore: Air Flow
What shoes and boots do you consider wardrobe basics. I’d like to update shoes and boots for this fall. Basics will vary for each person dependent on her lifestyle and personal style. While I do share a few footwear choices in my list of wardrobe staples, I know that many find such shoes impractical for… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fall Shoe Must-Haves
I’m trying to be extremely careful with what I purchase this fall; this year has taught me I can live on less and there’s some pretty spectacular items already in my closet. But I do see some holes, and I’m trying to purchase higher quality and more timeless pieces to fit those wardrobe gaps. Some… Continue Reading My Recent Purchases (and some fab weekend sales)
I just bought the Banana Republic Rorie wedge in gray suede…love the shoes but am having such a hard time styling them for work…know that you’ll have great ideas…thanks for any help you can give me!! Wedges are great because they’re so comfortable and wearable for long periods of time. Gray suede is so beautiful,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style Wedge Shoes
One of the best parts of blogging is getting to know brands on a different level. Not just a label in a boutique or department store, you learn the story behind the name, their purpose, their history, and sometimes, they become friends. I heard of Karen Kane before I started blogging, it was a brand… Continue Reading Style with Substance: Karen Kane
Blouse: c/o Dobbin Clothing (on sale!) | Pants: LOFT | Shoes: Nine West ‘Flax’ | Watch: Citizen | Bracelets: Nordstrom, Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Bag: Waverley Barrel Satchel c/o Handbag Heaven | Lipstick: MaryKay in Mystic Plum While it may be September and the fall fashions are in the stores, it’s still hot as heck… Continue Reading What I Wore: Faking Fall