I have been a fan of Lands’ End outerwear for decades. I still own a Lands’ End Squall Parka that I purchased in my 20’s and have reviewed Lands’ End outerwear in the past but haven’t bought a coat from…
The One Swimsuit You Need This Summer (and IMO the best swimsuit for women over 40)
We may have back to school being shoved down our throats, but there are still a few weeks before Labor Day, and anyone near a lake or beach will have weeks after that where they’re enjoying the warm weather and…
The Best Skorts for Grown-ass Women: Over 10 Styles Reviewed with Photos!
Let’s talk about skorts. Practical, comfortable, but if you’re like me you may have decided you’d never have one in your closet. But maybe after this past year you’re considering skorts again and are wondering what are the best skorts…
Swimsuits for Large Busts: 2019 Reviews
If you’re like many women, myself included, summer seems to have suddenly arrived and you’re not prepared. Oh gosh, the pool is open, the beach trip is scheduled and you need a swimsuit! Well, I have you covered with a…
What I Wore Off the Blog: Casual Looks Edition
The self-timer on my iPhone and this handy (and nicely priced) Bluetooth phone remote have helped me capture more of what I’ve worn off the blog. These are all casual looks as my nicer ensembles got captured and shared as…
Lands’ End Friends & Family Sale: My Picks
If there’s ever been a best time to shop Lands’ End it’s right now. They excel in spring and summer fashion and gear. Even better, their Friends & Family sale started with 40% off full price purchases with promo code…
The Best Swimsuits: Hits and Misses
Last week we discussed the difficulty in finding a great pair of white jeans. This week, another difficult item to shop for, swimsuits. The worst! If they fit on the bottom they don’t on the top, they ride, they sag,…
What I Wore: My Favorite Swimsuit
Okay, I am totally writing this while a winter storm warning is coming for my area but this is about my favorite swimsuit. I love fun swimsuits, sexy swimsuits, statement swimsuits, and suits that suck in and lift up. But…
The Family That Plaids Together Stays Together
Spoiler alert for friends and family, as this is the photo we used this year for our holiday cards… and our cards haven’t been mailed out yet! In fact, they haven’t yet arrived. Thursday, I spent the day at my mom’s,…
Alison’s Favorite Things of 2018
Inspired by Oprah’s Favorite Things, below is a list of things I absolutely love and have made my wardrobe, skin, or life in general better. While this is a blog that focuses on style, I think that extends past the…
What I Wore: Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans
Just call me a hypocrite, or maybe a convert. Just a few short months ago I told a reader to get rid of a pair of high-waisted cropped wide-leg jeans and now here I am wearing a pair. These aren’t…
Lands’ End Friends & Family 40% Off: My Picks
Lands’ End is my secret for summer style. Sure, they have some of the best bathing suits, but they also have pretty amazing fashion especially for the warmer months. Find me at the farmer’s market, a backyard barbecue, or running…
