Styling a Black Poplin Shirtdress from Lauren Ralph Lauren
Styling a black poplin shirtdress from Lauren Ralph Lauren with teal suede pumps and a teal and pink paisley silk scarf.
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Friday Style: April 2011
Black tuxedo jacket – Ann Taylor (no longer available) Quarry Print Tank – Ann Taylor Jeans – Not Your Daughter’s Jeans “Marilyn” Black booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia Bootie” Gold and crystal necklace – Ann Taylor LOFT (no longer available) Gold and crystal bracelet – Anthropologie via eBay Sorry for the dark pictures, this…
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How I Spent my Thursday
I believe in standing for what you believe in. I believe in Planned Parenthood. It’s not about being pro-choice or pro-life; it’s about offering healthcare to women who cannot afford insurance, hospitals, and doctors. Giving women the ability to make sound decisions about their body, take care of their bodies on their terms. And so…
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How to Shop: An Introduction
Reader Lisa recently contacted me asking, “How do you shop? I mean literally, how do you find what you need? when is the best time to go? Do you trust yourself or the salesperson? How do you build a wardrobe from scratch with workable pieces? How do you decide how much money to budget?” When…
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My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Aqua silk shirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Black pencil skirt – Calvin KleinBlack belt – Lauren by Ralph LaurenLeopard pumps – Nine West (no longer available – similar)Statement necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available) This is the same shirt as my green one, purchased on the same day. I can remember stopping in…
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Ask Allie: Building a Professional Wardrobe Apr 05, 2011
Hi, I’m a Stay at Home Mom returning to work after 4+ years. I’d like to purchase a professional wardrobe however, I will be really honest with you I don’t have a clue where to start. What an exciting life change for you! It is quite a change to go from your home base to…
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Ask Allie: Work Appropriate Sandals for Spring
Hi Allie, I’m in desperate need of stocking up on new work-appropriate sandals for summer and am not having luck. Any suggestions? My office is business casual/jeans on Fridays. Typical D.C. area gov’t office. I like my feet to be comfortable but don’t want to look too fuddy-duddy (I’m 31). Stylish and comfortable and work-appropriate?…
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My Weekend
After my husband and Emerson picked me up at the Metro after work, we stopped by our neighborhood cafe for a quick drink and snack. We bumped into some friends and watched the band that was playing later set up on the stage. Emerson was enthralled – she loved the guitars hanging on the wall…
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Mini Me
I bought a knit biker jacket from Gap last fall; when I saw they had a similar version for kids, I just had to get one! She wanted to wear her helmet – but only without the foam interior… Not sure whether she should trust Daddy with Mommy’s camera… At this age, you have to…
