I wrote a post many moons ago, before Emerson was a twinkle in my eye, where I gave advice to new moms on what to wear. I got mega flack from it. Angry mothers emailed me, left comments, even stopped…
Ask Allie: Issues with the SAHM Capsule Wardrobes
I have had many mothers contact me regarding my SAHM capsule posts (winter capsule, summer capsule). Some are appreciative, some find my suggestions ridiculous, and some desire more information and assistance. I’d like to answer most of your questions here:…
Our RennFest Weekend
Every year we try to attend the Maryland Renaissance Festival at least once, however once we had a baby it has been harder to find the time. This was the last weekend of the season and last minute we decided…
Ask Allie: Raising a Daughter When You’re Not a Girly Girl
I recently found out that I am going to have a baby girl. I was never a tomboy, but I was also never girly… pink makes me gag, and there was no lace on my wedding dress! I nearly never…
Personal Style – How to Make Time
Over the past couple of years, my life has changed drastically. New job, new work responsibilities, new baby, new addition doubling the square footage (and amount of bathrooms) to clean in my home. With these changes, it has been hard…
My Little Rock Star
Emerson patiently waiting for her adult meal and “cocktail” Dear Emerson, You are a rock star. A total awesome rock star. Saturday after playing at the beach, we went to have lunch. You were sandy and tired and had a…
Ask Allie: Fashion Advice for a Petite SAHM
Dear Allie, I am currently rocking the awful “mom” look aka yoga pants and huge t-shirts and I am so over it! Could you direct me to a few classic pieces to start my wardrobe? I am a stay at…
Postpartum Fashion
There are women who get their pre-pregnancy body back in six weeks. Others who get it back in six months. There are women who realize their shape will never be the same, but still come to terms with their new…
If You’re Not Going to Listen to Me…
I often get emails and comments about how I don’t know how it is to be a stay at home parent, what it is like to be the parent of multiples. That my posts about fashion, style, and quality wardrobe…
Like Mommy…
The cheap Mardi Gras beads aren’t good enough for my Emerson – she needs to raid my jewelry armoire. Sorry I have been MIA – got back from Bonnaroo very late last Monday and since then I was sick, then…
She Takes After Her Mom…
She understands that a woman can be a feminist… And still love beauty and fashion! Feminist tee shirt available at CafePress
How to be a Stylish Mom
Before I became a parent, I wrote about ways to make it easier to be stylish and be a mom. I usually got attacked by current moms saying I was unrealistic and didn’t know how it was. Well now I…
