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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

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Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

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And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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Outfit Posts · September 7, 2010

My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday, and a Weekend Recap

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Today my husband had a photo shoot and was out the door by 5am. My mom is awesome and came to my house at 7am – Emerson was still asleep so she hung out until she woke, then took her to her own house to watch her for the day. She captured this picture as I was heading out the door.  Kind of a strange angle, but I appreciate her helping out with the blog!

This dress is from Merona for Target.  This weekend I went to Target to see if I could find some sort of storage container for Emerson's toys that would look nice in the living room.  I didn't find anything that was quite right, but I did find this and many more dresses that were quite lovely!  This dress is only $39.99, fully lined, a nice fabric that will transition into fall nicely.  I got a size 14 which fits well (even with the two hot dogs, pizza and carrot cake I consumed yesterday – ACK!).  When I bought it, I envisioned wearing it with a belt from my collection, but found I liked it better without.  I paired it with very simple Tortoise Shell earrings and a single gold bangle from Ralph Lauren.  Sandals by Sofft.

Haven't gotten a haircut or color touchup yet, been a slacker.  This morning I washed, conditioned, added some Bumble & Bumble cream and dried it semi-straight.  This means I flipped my head over, used a paddle brush while reading the latest issue of Bazaar magazine.  Makeup is Max Factor Pan-Stik, Laura Mercier bronzer and Secret Camouflage, Nars blush in Orgasm, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad in Neutral Khakis (the ivory in inner eyes and on brown bone) & Super Lustrous lip gloss in Nude Lustre, Lorac shadow in Serenity, DiorShow mascara, Tarte's Indelible Wink liner in black.

This weekend was nice – nothing insane.  Started the day with a trip to the playground with Emerson.  Met up with my sister who came home with us.  While Emerson napped, we had a nice lunch.  When Emerson woke, we had a quick visit to our town's Labor Day festival.  Not super long – long enough to see the sights and get some funnel cake.  Plan was to return later in the weekend so Emerson could ride the carousel.  That night we had our friends M & S over for dinner.  Sunday was their one-year wedding anniversary, I was the Matron of Honor in their wedding, and it was nice to celebrate with them.  We had a bottle of bubbly, some of the beer they brewed themselves for their wedding, and my husband grilled shrimp and rockfish.

Sunday I hit up Tarjay and got today's dress, as well as new curtains for Emerson's room.  I have been searching for simple white sailcloth panels for her room that aren't sheer, aren't textured, aren't tab top.  I found some at Pottery barn Kids but they were like $39 per panel.  Well Target now has these curtains, and they are $17.99 for a pair!  Hooray!  Now I just need rods – hope to have these up this weekend.  At Tarjay I tried on a bunch of dresses and would have probably purchased more if they had more sizes (and some if they had petites).  I loved this dress, almost bought it but then remembered my mantra of “I don't Go to Cocktail Parties.”  I also tried it in simple gray, but liked the print better.  This dress was utterly adorable, but the largest they had was a 12 and after trying on the other dresses, I knew a 12 would be too tight.  This dress looked far more expensive than its retail price, but I would have needed it in a petite – way too long in the torso and it would have needed to be hemmed.

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I also got a few frames – my cousin's daughter took this picture of Emerson and I had it made into an 11×14 print.  Our hallway is slowly being filled with various photos of the family, a real mix of frames but all are black with white matting.  I thought this would be a nice addition, and loved that my cousin took the picture.

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Photo Courtesy Ork Posters

I also got a frame for this print from Ork Posters, and it's now hanging in my office here in DC.  Just a simple black frame, no matting.  I thought it was a cool print, and coworkers have already stopped by to check it out and examine the detail.  You should check out Ork Poster's site, they have many different cities to choose from and a variety of colors and sizes of prints.  Shipping was quick, and it looks as cool in person as it does on their Web site!

Sunday early evening, our friends had a party.  The house is great for parties – big deck, gorgeous inground pool, large patio.  They set up a tiki bar, have grilling, etc.  We took Emerson but she wasn't feeling it.  I think she was tired, and she kept bumping into things and falling down.  After less than an hour I decided to take her home and let my husband stay at the party.  We decided to stop by my sister's house on the way home and that was a nice visit.  Emerson had a great time and wore herself out exploring the back yard.  That night I had a nice night of watching St. Elmo's Fire and eating a salad and baked potato and some leftover grilled shrimp.

Yesterday was  our town's Labor Day parade and I went with my sister, my mom, her boyfriend and a blog reader and her family!  I met Martha through this blog, she and I were pregnant at the same time and we met once to trade hand-me-down maternity jeans – she gave me the petites she received, I gave her pairs that were too long for me.  We became friends on Facebook and she was asking about activities for the Labor Day weekend and I mentioned the events in my town.  Well she took me up on it and it was pretty great to spend the event with her and her awesome fam!  After the parade, my husband grilled hotdogs for lunch – Martha had to head home (and put her little one down for a nap), but my family stuck around.  After that, my husband and I decided to imitate Emerson and take a nap.  When she woke we considered heading down to the festival, but I wanted to get some stuff done around the house.  So my husband and Emerson went down to see the sights, and I spent the time organizing Emerson's room.  I packed up clothes that no longer fit but I want to keep, made a pile of clothes to sell or donate, organized her big clothes into stuff for fall/winter, and stuff that is for Summer 2011 and beyond.  Finally hung a framed poster version of her baby announcement and started painting her nursery rocker glossy white (has been a flat weird white color since she was born).

So nothing super awesome, but a really nice long weekend full of family and friends!

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  1. FashionAddict says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Great dress, and man you are looking fantastic! I really love the Merona line from Target. I have a few Merona dresses that are actually really good quality, esp for the price.
    Also, that’s such a precious pic of Emerson!

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  2. jen says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    I am also loving the dresses at Target. Have you checked out the Fit Solutions Merona dresses? They absolutely ROCK. They have slimming stuff inside the dress, the fit of the dresses is very flattering, and they have some varied styles and colors. I’ve been buyin’ ’em up like mad.

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  3. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    Love the brown dress! You look great!
    Kathy F.

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  4. Allie says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    My husband started craving it after seven years. I had it from time to time already, but he never had even a bite. He decided it was because his body needed it, something was lacking. So we tried it. Emerson didn’t react to it in my milk, my husband felt better and so we have it from time to time in the diet. I eat mainly seafood and not a ton of the rest, but my husband went full throttle back into meat. Emerson doesn’t like it, she will occasionally eat shellfish but refuses the rest, even chicken nuggets!

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  5. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    I’ve noticed your family is eating meat again – what happened? Just curious, no judgment (I’m a meat eater as well).

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  6. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Allie,
    I have the purple dress you linked to and it really does look more expensive in real life HOWEVER, it is kind of a pain with sizing. I can fit the 6 in my hips and shoulders perfectly but I’m scared to exhale. I put on an 8 and it looks way too big on my hips. So, I think it is a great dress but readers need to beware of the sizing. And, I’d have to have it hemmed too – it runs long!

    You always find great stuff and have great taste – love the brown dress too!

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

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Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

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While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

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