How do I know if one of my staples is no longer in style? I don’t follow all the trends but I do want to look contemporary. Some trends are go by in a year and some last for a longer period of time. I am not worried about the quick stuff but I don’t… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When are Wardrobe Classics No Longer Classic?
The other week I was watching American Idol with my sister and mentioned I wanted Randy Jackson’s shirt. “Why is it so hard to find a crisp white cotton sweater with navy or black stripes? I want the classic French sailor look, stripes starting at the arms and chest.” She told me L.L. Bean carried… Continue Reading Reviewing a Classic – L.L. Bean Summer Boatneck Pullover
This weekend I went to LOFT to return this: Great color, but not a good silhouette for me. I decided upon entering the store that I didn’t need anything, I wouldn’t try anything on, I wouldn’t even skim the displays, I would just return the skirt and leave. And then I saw this: Great print,… Continue Reading Learning from Sartorial Mistakes
If you follow fashion and beauty bloggers, I’m sure you have heard of JewelMint, StyleMint, and ShoeMint. These are celebrity-sponsored sites that offer a monthly “showroom” of pieces based upon your personal style. You start by filling out a survey of your personal style – are you more Zara or J. Crew? If you’re getting… Continue Reading A Minty Miss – My Experience with StyleMint and JewelMint
It will be December in just a couple of days, yet yesterday in Washington DC it reached 75 degrees. This crazy warm spell has me feeling for you folks in warmer climates. You often email me asking how to dress appropriately for the season, even if the thermometer says it’s flip-flop weather. Here’s some suggestions… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Winter Fashion in Warmer Climates
White wrap shirt – Ann Taylor (no longer available – similar)Skirt – Talbots (no longer available – similar concept)Belt – Anthropologie (recently bought in clearance department of store)Bracelets – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Necklace – Bought at a boutique in Rehoboth Beach Shoes – Sofft (no longer available – similar) It’s been a while since… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Orange sweater jacket – J. Crew (several years old)Striped tank – H&MDenim pencil skirt – HalogenOrange faux snakeskin belt – Target (not available online – similar)Beige heels – Sofft “Pavia”Gold bracelet – J. Crew (an eBay score, no longer available – similar) Sorry for no post on yesterday. If you follow me on Twitter you… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Dark denim-look jacket with white pinstripes – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Orange-red tank – Ann TaylorWhite jeans – Kut from the KlothBeige sandals – Sofft “Pavia”Blue bag – Brahmin “Melbourne Chelsea Selia” Silver cuff and chain with wedding band I bought this jacket a decade ago. I remember wearing it to a training seminar with… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
As many of you know, a very large percentage of bloggers have chosen to go silent today, participating in For Japan With Love, created by the owners of the blogs ever ours and Utterly Engaged. This is an amazing act by these two bloggers, and those who have participated – a selfless act that has… Continue Reading Why I Am Not Silent Today