This weekend was our 17th wedding anniversary and to celebrate we did a little two-night getaway to DC. Our home in Maryland is only a few miles from the DC border, but this weekend away felt like a world away…
The Best Extended-Size Joggers for Grown-Ass Women: 8 Brands Reviewed
I believe any woman, of any age, can wear whatever makes her happy. That being said, as a woman in her 40s I know that some silhouettes and fabrics that made me happy in the 20s don’t make me as…
What I Wore Off the Blog
I realized I haven’t done one of these posts recently. Since my summer road trip, I haven’t been as click-happy with my phone and haven’t captured as many looks but I’ll try to be better about that. I love when…
What I Wore: The Perfect Summer Dress
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect summer dress. That dress that doesn’t require special undergarments, will cover my bra, will hide sweat stains, isn’t too tight but isn’t a muumuu, not too long but I can pick something…
Shopping Hits and Misses: Madewell, Boden, Ellos, J. Crew, Amazon
I told you there’d be a lot of these hits and misses! I haven’t even lost 20 pounds since I started working out at the beginning of December, but with the increase in muscle most of my clothes are fitting…
Fashion Shopping Hits and Misses: Banana Republic, Boden, ELOQUII, J. Crew, Nordstrom
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another edition of items I tried to add to my closet and whether they were keeps or returns! This is an especially interesting one because my body has changed a lot since last…
What I Wore: Sightseeing
It’s dangerous writing capsule wardrobes. I spend so much time researching pieces I see the benefits, I have the time to envision them in my wardrobe… and sometimes I buy them. And that’s what happened with this Boden Ponte blazer…
Capsule Wardrobe: Fall Weekend Style
Many have written me asking for a casual weekend look for fall. More polish than jeans and a tee shirt, more refined than leggings and a tunic. This capsule wardrobe is for you – weekend style refined. This capsule wardrobe…
Ask Allie: Ankle Pants for Curvy Cusp Sized Women
I love the Kady pant from ELOQUII, but I’m losing weight. The things I like about the Kady pant include the perfect ankle length, the variety of colors that keep being introduced, the versatility of the pant (work appropriate and…
What I Wore: Graphic
dress | bag | shoes | lipstick Dress: Boden (14 R) | Bag: Hobo (old; similar) | Sandals: Bella Vita | Earrings: Argento Vivo | Bracelet: Gorjana | Ring: Etsy (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon in Hot Coral Continuing with showing…
What I Wore: Date Night
top | jeans | bag | sunglasses | shoes Top: Boden (14) | Jeans: Gap (32 Short) | Shoes: Aerosoles c/o Shoebuy | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bag: Shop in Rehoboth Beach (similar) | Necklace: Belleza Mia via Etsy | Bracelets:…
Recent Fashion Purchases: Boden Edition
Oh Boden, how I love you. You go up past a size 12 and some of your items come in petite and tall. You have stellar customer service – seriously if you’re not sure what size to buy call them,…