Last spring, I purchased a navy and white stripe bateau-neck tee from J. Crew (you can see me wearing it here). I bought it on a whim; it was on sale with an additional percentage off. I needed another striped…
Making A Wardrobe Work For You
Emerson tugs on me. She tugs on my shirttails, the hems of my skirts, my crossbody bags. āEmerson, tug on my hand, not my clothes,ā I tell her. āIf you tug too hard you may break it.ā And sure enough,…
Talbots Fall 2015 Plus Size Collection and Style Guide
I know I just shared Talbots last week, but I was pretty psyched to see that they’re recognizing their plus size/Woman collection with its very own style guide.Ā Talbots invited the stylish Tanesha Awasthi from the blog Girl With Curves…
Recent Fashion Purchases: Hits and Misses
Change in weather, preparing for BlogHer and other vacations, and spending the majority of last summer in a bulky cast has caused me to do some clothing shopping! Hereās what Iāve tried and which things were fails and which were…
My Picks: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is here! This is my favorite time of year to shop because the deals are so good and you canāt usually find the same pieces come fall. I always use this sale to get leather goods,…
Summer Capsule Work Wardrobe – Business Casual with Color
Living in the hot and humid DC area, I understand the difficulty of appearing polished and professional when the temperatures rise. Though itās tempting to throw your hair in a quick ponytail and wear the skimpiest and lightest weight clothing…
The Capsule Wardrobe Crutch
Last year when I was feeling a bit lost, a reader suggested I check out BrenĆ© Brown and now I suggest the same for everyone else I meet who is going through a similar experience. While I have read (and…
How to Shop for Clothing and Define Your Personal Style
“Ok Allie, I have a question, how do you shop? I typically only shop when I need an item for work or an event. Wish I had a closet of items I could dress up or down as needed. I…
The Ever-changing Landscape of Retail
In 1997 I left my job as assistant manager of a local boutique to work for the apparel company Express. This was back when Express stores had a French theme and carried sweatshirts with big floral EXP letters sewn on…
Ask Allie: Boho Chic with a Bust
I would love to add a more boho vibe to my closet but I’m feeling so stumped where to shop- especially given that I’m carrying some additional weight & am big busted naturally. I admire Free People but I’m at…
Digging on Denim: My Favorite Summer Fashion Trend and How to Wear It
Fashion magazines always show trends before they hit the stores. I can recall freezing in my house; the heat was on but the cold was so intense outside I was still shivering though in a ski cap, wool socks in…
Recent Fashion Purchases: Hits and Misses
A few things I have recently purchased or tried, and whether they are winners or losers for my closet: 1. Vince Camuto One-button Blazer in Taffy Pink I owned this same blazer in neon yellow when the neon trend was…
