Hi Allie, I’ve just started an internship in the technology section of a large investment bank and have been wrestling with what to wear. Do you think that colourful clothes are acceptable in a business environment if the silhouette and material is formal? The dress code for my team is fairly business casual. However, we…
Shirt – Banana Republic Outlet (similar)Jeans – Kut from the KlothShoes – Sofft (no longer available – similar)Necklace – J. Crew via eBay (similar)Bracelet – J. Crew via eBay (similar) This is one of my outlet shopping scores from this weekend. I don’t have many work-appropriate sleeveless tops, and this one is fabulous because it’s…
Image via So Much to Smile About Last Thursday I attended the DC Sip and Swap, hosted by the lovely Amy & Melissa of The Swapaholics and Swap.com. For those who didn’t attend, you purchase a ticket (between $10 – $20 depending on when and where you got it), bring a bag full of gently used clothing,…
Every summer, my mom, sister and I enjoy a weekend at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. When Emerson came into the world, she joined us on this annual Girls Getaway. We had our Rehoboth Beach trip this past weekend. What I packed: Paisley halter 1-piece swimsuit (Lands End Canvas) Turquoise halter 1-piece swimsuit (via SwimSpot.com) Red stripe…
Maxi Dress – Suzi Chin for Maggy BoutiqueBelt – Another LineShoes – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”Earrings – Nordstrom (no longer available)Silver and green ring – Maryland Renaissance FestivalSilver cuff Come summer, I practically live in dresses. While my legs are strong, they aren’t my favorite part of my body and I don’t think they look as…
Oxford – Lands End Canvas Skirt – Calvin Klein (similar) Scarf (as cummerbund) – H&M (no longer available – similar) Shoes – Payless Bag – Banana Republic “Sandhurst Hobo” (no longer available – similar) Watch – Orient Thread bracelets – Treasure Tower Silver cuff Don’t you hate those folks who tell you on Thursday, “Today’s…
I believe a woman should be fitted for a bra every year. Our bodies are constantly changing with age, weight loss and gain, changes to our exercise routine, childbirth and nursing and so much more. Getting properly fitted for a bra does not mean heading to your local Victoria’s Secret to have a teenager who…
Cardigan – Ann Taylor (no longer online – similar)Striped tee – J. Crew (no longer available – similar)Pencil skirt – HalogenShoes – Sofft “Pavia”Necklace – J. Crew (no longer available) I mentioned last week I hit up the 50% off sale items at Ann Taylor. This is all I kept. Everything else was… meh. And…
Emerson patiently waiting for her adult meal and “cocktail” Dear Emerson, You are a rock star. A total awesome rock star. Saturday after playing at the beach, we went to have lunch. You were sandy and tired and had a soggy diaper but you were game for a new experience. We walked to the Back…