Hi Allie: I need some advice about my spring and summer wardrobe. I am a curvy, petite 41-year-old and look best in tailored clothes. For work, I tend to wear classic pieces with a vintage twist and black is my neutral. Casual has always been harder for me, and therein lies my problem: while I…
Neon Blazer – Vince CamutoBreton Stripe Tee – Armour lux (gift from reader – similar)Jeans – Kut from Kloth (similar)Leopard Haircalf Pumps – Nine West (similar)Bracelet – JewelMint Bag – Brahmin (similar) When my husband saw my outfit this morning he said, “Boy you decided to wear every single hot trend together! Where’s the floral…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…