Green silk shirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available – similar)Navy trousers – Ann Taylor (exact pants no longer available online – similar)Black leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia bootie”Pink patent skinny belt – Hobo International (no longer available – similar)Green and silver ring – Maryland Renaissance Festival I bought this shirt several… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
It was a very gray and rainy morning today in the Nation’s Capital. Doesn’t help that I have been battling a migraine AND we had a pwoer failure this morning. Hair air dried into some strange waves, makeup applied by candlelight, and it’s Casual Friday so I am rocking my dark NYDJ jeans, DUO boots,… Continue Reading February Friday: What I Wore
Dress -Ross (don’t know brand but do know it was only $14.99)Blue oxford – Lands End CanvasBoots – DUO “Bern”Silver cuff Yesterday I had the day off work. I started the day in a black merino turtle from Ann Taylor, dark narrow jeans from NYDJ, my DUO boots above, and a long brushed gold chain… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday Night
Right after I had Emerson, I was having a devil of a time trying to fit this transitional body. A reader had suggested I check out Talbots, who had petites in plus sizes, and generous cuts. My mental image of Talbots was a shop full of clothes for elegant older women and ladies my age who… Continue Reading Color Me Impressed – Talbots
Dear Allie, I am currently rocking the awful “mom” look aka yoga pants and huge t-shirts and I am so over it! Could you direct me to a few classic pieces to start my wardrobe? I am a stay at home mom with two under two, so I need a practical look. I live in… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fashion Advice for a Petite SAHM
Blue oxford shirt – Lands End CanvasBlack leather skirt – Ann Taylor LOFT via eBaySilk Scarf as cummerbund – H&M Gold bracelet – J. Crew via eBay I saw this leather skirt this past fall at LOFT and HAD to have it. They didn’t have my size so I ordered a 14 online. It was… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Black matte jersey dress with puff sleeves – Eliza J (no longer available – similar)Black tights – NordstromBlack leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootiesPearls – Nordstrom (these and these)Gold Necklaces – One from J. Crew, one from Ann Taylor, neither still available for purchase I am keeping this photo nice and small because… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Allie, I love trenches and have two, but I only wear them when it’s raining. My question is, is it okay to wear them as a coat when it’s overcast? And is it okay to wear them as a coat, period? Thanks, Katty Hi Katty,By all means, YES! Trenches are the perfect coat for when… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Trench Coats, Shoe Repair, and Leopard Skirts
Reader Elizabeth contacted me last month on Facebook, asking if I would do personal outfit and wardrobe critiques/commentary. She sent me a picture of her outfit, asking what I would do to it to change it up some. She said she had a lot of go to outfits that she felt were missing something and… Continue Reading Outfit Commentary: Elizabeth