[…] at the Today Show asking me! I don’t have a manager or an agent, I didn’t pitch myself, they found me. I’ve always said the best way to succeed is to work hard. I’ve worked hard on this blog, I focus on my audience because if it wasn’t for you none of this would […]
A reader recently reached out asking about finding suiting in size 18/20. She has an event coming up where she would like to wear a black suit but hasn’t found one that she likes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Her email (personal details removed): “Hi Alison! I love your site. Thank […]
An honest review of Fashivly, a virtual styling program.
Tips on how to manage your online shopping to save money and prevent retail regret.
Time flies when you’re busy AF! And that is how June was. Our daughter graduated from 8th grade and is heading to high school next year. We had dances, ceremonies, celebrations, and all sorts of other events. It was our 19th wedding anniversary at the beginning of the month, and after all the celebrations, […]
I’m a jumpsuit fan. I’ve been rocking jumpsuits for almost two decades and now every retail seems to carry one every season. Every time I feature a jumpsuit on the blog or Instagram I always have at least one person say they never thought a soft curvy person or a petite person could carry […]
I am trying to buy less this year. I brought down my summer clothes from the attic and I have enough of everything (except maybe an interesting summer top per my staples for grown women). But with this job, I am always looking to see trends, themes, and inspiration and there are so many […]
[…] get 40% off full-price items, below I share my picks for women’s apparel, swim, bags, and a bit of home goods that are part of this sale. To save 40% at Lands’ End through the 15th, use the promo code JOY and PIN 5135. Dresses Lands’ End dresses are awesome. I have some that are a […]
Looking through my phone, this is the only recent photo I can find with absolutely no makeup, just sunscreen. I think it’s also helpful to see that skin can look differently in different light and with different angles. I have been receiving a lot of comments and emails the past months at home asking […]