Today’s True Fashionista is Catie Nienaber – blogger, writer, business owner, and lover of vintage fashion. When I thought of the True Fashionista series, I knew I had to include her. I have seen her personal style develop over the years, and knew others would find it as inspiring as I do. Catie is another… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Catie Nienaber
Blouse: Bellatrix Camisole: H&M (similar) Denim Leggings: c/o Karen Kane Boots: DUO (similar) Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar) Bracelet: c/o IN PINK The past couple of days have been HOT. What happened to the days of pashminas, tall boots, and breathing in a hot mug of tea? Today it’s supposed to go up to 82, but… Continue Reading Friday: Wishful Thinking
What are the best accessories to choose for this fall to update your essentials? I am working with a pretty basic wardrobe for a conservative office, but I would love to know what trends can help me look a little more fashionable too. Thanks!! While I did discuss my favorite fashion trends for Fall 2012… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fashionable Accessories for Fall 2012
Hi Allie, your suggestions for the orange pants were spot-on and I was hoping you could assist me with a similar situation. This weekend I purchased this blazer from Talbots (in orange) and while I love it I realize I am not sure how to style it. I wish to wear it for work as… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style the Talbots Shetland Check Jacket
Dress: Gap Cardigan: LOFT (similar) Boots: Fitzwell Necklace: Gift Bag: Sabina (similar) I was tempted to title this post DONT CURR; today is that kind of day. Instead the theme to The Facts of Life played in my head – you take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you… Continue Reading Tuesday: Fact of Life
Blouse: Coldwater Creek c/o Gwynnie Bee Tank: Banana Republic (similar) Pants: Tahari Shoes: Nine West (similar) Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar) While I love bright colors, sometimes I enjoy an outfit of more subtle shades. While this gray would look amazing with ivory, purple, and berry I decided to keep it simple with black and silver… Continue Reading Monday: Shades of Gray
Shirt: c/o FoxcroftSkirt: The Limited (similar)Shoes: Ivanka TrumpNecklace: c/o Lydell NYCBracelet: NordstromBag: Hobo (similar) This ensemble is a classic ending to this week. I didn’t post a ton of outfits since I worked early shifts and was sick, but I pretty much wore a black skirt every day. I didn’t realize this until I was… Continue Reading Friday: Classic Ending
Sometimes you meet someone through blogging and wish you lived closer to them. You know that if miles didn’t separate the two of you, you’d be spending a lot of time together – maybe some shopping, maybe some drinking, and probably a lot of laughing. That’s how I feel about Erin from the blog Work… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Erin Dyan Johnson
Blogging gets me down pretty often. Sometimes I wonder why I still do it. And then I realize that The people who make it suck are the minority. People are far more likely to bitch than to compliment – this was true in retail, and it sure as fuck is true with blogs. The bigger… Continue Reading Blogging Gets Alison Down, News at 11