Hi Allie! I really trust your styling advice, so I’m wondering what your opinion is of casual flat chocolate brown boots in a wardrobe void of brown. Can they be worn as black boots with a black skirt and sheer or opaque tights if no other brown appears in the outfit? Does the rule of…
Velvet blazer – Ann Taylor (via eBay – similar)Faux fur collar – H&M (not online but currently in stores)Jeans – NYDJBooties – Cole Haan “Air Talia”Bracelet – Anthropologie (via eBay – similar) It is so quiet in the office! While I work for a government contractor, we don’t have off on Veteran’s Day. However, many…
If you have even read this blog once, you would know that one of my favorite retailers is Ann Taylor. I find their clothes appropriate to my life, whether it’s a day at the office or a night on the town. The prices are reasonable for the style and quality, and they offer apparel that…
Sweater – Only MineSkirt – Halogen (similar)Necklaces – NY&Co (similar)Pumps – MICHAEL Michael Kors Tuesday I went to the doctor regarding my shoulder and she investigated a lump behind my ear. Come to find out it’s an infected lymph node. I am on antibiotics to take care of it, and the doctor said things would…
Clothing is fun, clothing is pretty, but clothing also has history. When I think about this (or share my opinions on the importance of fashion to those who find it superficial) I always think of this scene from The Devil Wears Prada: If you love fashion, it is smart to know the story behind it….
Blouse – c/o Ann Taylor (no longer online but saw in stores this week)Skirt – Ann Taylor (similar)Necklace – Ann Taylor (similar)Tights – NordstromBooties – Miss Sixty (similar)Silver cuff Tonight Ann Taylor is having an event to celebrate the new concept store in DC, so another Ann outfit! Not too hard, since so much of…
Dress – Ann Taylor (not currently available online – similar)Tights – NordstromNecklace – Ann Taylor (similar) Shoes – Miss Sixty (similar)Bag – Brahmin (similar)Trench – DKNY Tonight I am going to an event to celebrate a new Ann Taylor concept shop opening in DC, so you know I HAD to wear my latest Ann Taylor…
Jacket – Caslon (similar) Tee – Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans – NYDJ Booties – Cole Haan “Air Tailia” Bracelets – Tarnish, UTAC, boutique in Rehoboth Beach Silver hoops I have been having neck and left shoulder pain that radiates down into the center of my left arm. I think it has to do with the…
Tee – LOFTSkirt – Gap (circa 2000 – similar)Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Bracelets – eBay, random boutique, UTAC, cuff I have owned since ’97 When I left the retail world, I gained weight slowly but steadily. To go from practically walking and climbing ladders for 50-70 hours a week to sitting on my butt for…