We all have that friend or relative who doesn’t NEED anything and finds most traditional gifts frivolous. While she may be perfectly happy with a gift card to Target, it’s nice to buy actual gifts for people to unwrap and…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Guys
Karl is one of the hardest people to shop for. He’s not into sports, he doesn’t care about fashion, and usually when he wants something he just saves up and gets it. So when the holidays come I use the…
A Very Un-Pinterest Christmas
Karl hates Christmas. I don’t know if it’s because his mom passed away soon after the holiday and it reminds him of it, because he despises the consumerism, or because he gets sick every Christmas Eve. Seriously, every Christmas Karl…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Music Fan
Some people are easy to shop for at the holidays, and some… notsomuch. I had a couple of you contact me asking for gift suggestions so I’ve decided to do some mini gift guides for different types of hard-to-please folk,…
What I Wore: Festive
Dress: c/o Gwynnie Bee | Belt: c/o gift card from Nordstrom Rack (similar) | Tights: DKNY | Shoes: VC Signature (similar) | Bracelet: J. Crew (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Matte in Real Red One great thing about holidays is the…
Ask Allie: How to Style a Sequined Pencil Skirt
I just bought a black sequined pencil skirt and I’m wondering what to wear with it. Several years ago I saw Belinda Carlisle wearing one, and I’ve wanted one ever since. Do you know how many pieces of clothing I…
Holiday Weekend Fun: Covet Fashion
I mentioned the Covet Fashion app before, but wanted to share again as they have asked me to be a Style Ambassador. This weekend I am hosting an Event on Covet Fashion and I will be picking the winners and…
Happy Thanksgiving
This quote from Emerson is the grace that we recite before digging into our classic New England meal of turkey, stuffing, boiled pearl onions, mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade gravy, and rolls. After the…
Ask Allie: Holiday Gift Advice
Dear Allie, I was wondering if you could help me, my best friend is really fashionable and I have no clue what to get her as a present. I was thinking you may be able to help me and suggest…
Ask Allie: Versatile Holiday LBDs
Could you recommend some LBDs or cocktail dresses. Need something for one of husbands work parties, a bit fancy. My style is pretty conservative, and I really want to look great for this event. I was wondering what suggestions you…
Dressing for the Holiday Party Season
Dress: c/o Dress Empire Tights: Nordstrom Booties: Miss Sixty (similar) Thanks to Dress Empire, I am totally ready for the holidays, no need now to shop for New Years Eve dresses! I took this Shail K dress to Key West…
Christmas 2011 in Photos
Christmas Eve we go to my sister’s house for dinner. It’s just immediate family – my mom and her boyfriend, my sister, and the three of us. Each year she makes a fabulous meal and this year was no exception….
