I am not one to wear polish on my fingernails. I chew and pick (though working very hard to stop this habit), and I just don’t want to draw attention to my hands. However I do like a nicely pedicured food, especially come spring and summer. Since having Emerson I have neither the time nor… Continue Reading What I’m Loving – Zoya Nail Polish
This is a pretty casual outfit for me to wear to work. I bought this shirt at Target a couple of weeks ago without trying it on in the store. Got home and didn’t like it. I put it and the receipt on the dining table so I could go to Target that weekend and… Continue Reading Chambray and White Denim with a Green Glass Pendant
Black dress – Mossimo for Target (no longer available) Shoes – Sofft “Pavia” Shell necklace – Vintage Crocheted purse – Vintage I feel as though I need to wear my cold-weather pieces as often as I can before summer comes. If i keep with this weight loss, they may not fit next fall and I… Continue Reading Work Style for a Friday in May
Last night Popsugar had free screenings of the new movie Something Borrowed in six different cities in the US. DC was one of them, and I had the opportunity to attend. The last time I saw a movie in the theater, I was pregnant. I think it was the first Sex in the City movie.… Continue Reading Movie Review: Something Borrowed
Yellow merino cardigan – Ann Taylor (not available online – similar)Gray and white striped tee – J. Crew (no longer available)Denim trousers – Gap (no longer available – similar)Gray shoes – Miz MoozNecklace – New York & Company (no longer available)Silver cuff The past couple of weeks have been so hectic, I find I am… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Cotton tunic – J. Crew (no longer available)Black knit camisole – H&MJeans – Not Your Daughter’s JeansAnkle boots – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”Bracelet – Tarnish (no longer available)Silver hoops A rainy day here in the Nation’s Capital. I had a hard time getting up this morning and hit snooze far too many times. Getting dressed lately… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Hi Allie! I just bought this dress for an upcoming wedding reception (cocktail attire for women, black-tie welcomed for men). I would love to hear any ideas you have on how to accessorize it in order to glam it up. Thanks for any feedback! -Saundra Dress via Ann Taylor What a lovely dress, I love… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Wedding Guest Attire
How do I find inspiration? How do I know what to buy each season and how I know it will flatter not only my figure but my personality? Fashion is a form of art, just like painting and sculpture and music. When you look at it as a form of art, it’s easier to see… Continue Reading How to Shop: Inspiration
A few years ago, some of my friends from my retail days made the switch from their current companies to work for Talbots. Talbots was known as being good to their store management, understood there needed to be a balance between work and life, and had shops outside of malls (those who have worked retail… Continue Reading Talbots – My Recent Purchases May 02, 2011