After my post about MORE Magazine I started thinking about the inspiration I find on the Internet. While I don’t think blogs are a worthy replacement to a quality magazine, I find my regular style inspiration comes from my peers….
The End of More Magazine – What Went Wrong?
Last week, MORE Magazine shuttered after almost two decades. Claiming the 2008 recession and advertising challenges in the luxury marketplace, Meredith Corp. ended this publication, laying off around 30 individuals. Over the years, More has changed its demographic to appeal…
Capsule Wardrobe: Feminine Menswear
I’m 62. I’m slim and small of bust. I run, bike, and do yoga and still work full-time. I like clothing, but I never seem to buy the right thing. I shop and shop, I’m ashamed to admit I have…
Ask Allie: Personal Style with a Health Condition
I have multiple health conditions which make dressing nicely difficult. The two hardest are that 1. I can’t wear pants (or tights!) of any type and 2. I can only wear a few “comfort” shoes. Mainly Algeria Palomas. I can…
Ask Allie: Starch-Free Corporate Capsule Wardrobe
Hi Alison – I love your blog and visit daily! Your capsule wardrobes are what really drew me in. The ability to mix-and-match separates to create versatile outfits is such a plus, and something I’d like to ask about. You…
Ask Allie: An Active Casual Capsule Wardrobe
A reader contacted me asking how to build herself an active casual capsule wardrobe for her new life as a retiree. I am so thrilled for her new adventure and thrilled she is looking for a way to make getting…
Ask Allie: Casual Capsule Wardrobe for a Woman over 40
Can you help a fashion impaired over-40 woman? Do you have any suggestions for a black and navy wardrobe in a very casual work place setting (think: jeans are the norm)? I also like to accent with chartreuse and maybe…
Ask Allie: Are Pantyhose Stylish?
Since I’m in my 60’s now, I am uncomfortable in dresses without hosiery. Is it ok to wear them now? Or is bare legged still the trend? Three cheers for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge who brought nude hose back en…
Capsule Wardrobe: No Fashion Victim, No Frump for Women Over 40
Dear Allie, I’m having a hard time shopping. I may be old, but I’m not dead! I’m 55, in pretty good shape though my midsection does show age and giving birth to three wonderful sons and I don’t feel confident…
True Fashionista: Judith
When I think of a True Fashionista, one of the first women who comes to mind is Judith of the blog Style Crone. I have enjoyed her blog and amazing personal style for years and was thrilled when I saw…
Closet Clean-out – The Woman Over 50
I may not yet be this age, but I am surrounded by coworkers, friends and family that are in this category. I have done many closet cleanouts and wardrobe consultations for women of this age and often times see the…
Age is But a Number
Age is but a number. Really people, it is. It’s not a euphemism that allows adults to wear Care Bear shirts and skip across the parking lot to Starbucks, but it isn’t a steadfast bar where you have to adjust…
