Dress: Gap Scarf: Ann Taylor (similar) Shoes: Halogen (similar) Bracelets: c/o Kristin Biggs Stella and Dot, c/o Soft Surroundings, JewelMint, Lauren Ralph Lauren Bag: Sabina (similar) Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Crush Begun Folks, it was downright chilly this morning. I almost wore a pair of boots with this ensemble but I just… Continue Reading Tuesday: Stripe and Dot
I think a big part of fashion that people don’t realize is that it rarely works straight off the rack. Those women who look so effortlessly chic, polished and put together actually do a lot of behind-the-scenes preparation to get to that point. I call MacGyver Fashion – while some is pretty standard, many are… Continue Reading MacGyver Fashion
February 2011, I attended my first blogger event. A few fashion and beauty bloggers in the DC area decided to get together for cocktails and brainstorming. Thanks to that happy hour, I got to know Katherine Martinez, blogger, business owner, designer, and True Fashionista. Katherine always amazes me when I see her – she will… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Katherine Martinez
Top: Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans: c/o Lisa Holt, CAbi (similar) Shoes: Vince Camuto Bracelets: cuff (similar), UTAC Hoops: Nordstrom (similar) Bag: HOBO (similar) Lipstick: NARS Heat Wave Labor Day has come and gone, my white jeans have been packed away (I’m old school and will wear ivory and winter white but not true white pants… Continue Reading Friday: End of Season
Shirt: Target (similar)Jeans: GapShoes: Ivanka TrumpBracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft Surroundings Earrings: Filene’s Basement (similar)Bag: Sabina (similar) My company moved offices a couple weeks ago and one of the many perks of our new location is a modern bathroom… with a full-length mirror! I had to be at work at 7am… Continue Reading Thursday: Going Old School Sep 06, 2012
Allie, can you help me with some “Day to Play” looks? You do this effortlessly, but I am clueless on how to make a dress work for the office and then for a date or after-work event. Help! Can you suggest some work to play looks on your blog? Thinking how to dress for the… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Day to Play Styling of a Dress
Top: c/o Gwynnie Bee Jeggings: Old Navy (similar) Booties: Miss Sixty (similar) Necklace: c/o Kristin Biggs, Stella and Dot Bracelet: c/o In Pink Some times outfits just look better in person. Today is one of them. Actually, right now my hair is in a messy updo, and I have had two strangers stop me on… Continue Reading Wednesday: Corporate Rock Star
I would appreciate some styling help with a few dresses I bought. Will you help me style them the way you do on your blog? That is you will talk about a garment you purchased. You will say what you will pair with it at work, for an evening out, for a more casual look.… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Dress Styling Assistance
Blouse: Bellatrix Camisole: H&M (similar) Pants: Tahari Scarf: c/o Karen Kane Bracelets: Lauren Ralph Lauren, Nordstrom Shoes: Miss Sixty (similar) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Earrings: Filene’s Basement (similar) Bag: Sabina (similar) Today I felt like letting my inner rock star out for a bit. Since I do have to be at work, I toned her down with… Continue Reading Monday: Inner Rock Star