The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is here. There are almost 300 pages in the Women’s Sale; I’ve done the work for you, went through them and curated what I think are the best deals, the best looking items, and the pieces…
A Weekend in Palm Springs with Chico’s
This past weekend I went to Palm Springs, California with the clothing brand Chico’s. Along with four other over-40 influencers (Sheree of SheSheShow, Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should be Fun, Tonya of The Real Chic Life, and Jamie of More…
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,…
Recent Raves
I gotta admit, things have been hectic and I’m behind on blog content. So instead of a fab outfit or a carefully curated capsule wardrobe, here’s a list of things I’ve recently purchased that are worthy of a mention. I…
Shopping Hits and Misses: Universal Standard, Nordstrom, Talbots, Banana Republic, and More
Welcome to the latest edition of things that arrived in Allie’s mail and whether or not she liked them. For reference, I am 5’3″ and vary between regular and petite sizing. I wear a size 12, occasionally 14 and usually…
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…
Nordstrom Winter Sale: My Picks
The Nordstrom Winter Sale is taking place through February 25. I’m always cautious with sales like these – you don’t want to buy items you won’t need or wear next fall and winter. It’s easy to be dazzled by the…
Friday Favorite: Needham Lane
One of the coolest parts of blogging is learning about new brands. A great way to get your new product or service in front of a large audience is to connect with bloggers. For gifted product and/or a small fee,…
Fashion Purchases Hits and Misses: Soma Intimates Edition
Spoiler alert – there’s no misses really in this post. Also note some items were gifted to me from Soma, the rest were purchased with my money and my only discount was the code I got from one of their…
Do New Pajamas Count as Self Care?
With the new rug I don’t want to leave the bedroom, it really does pull the room together and inspires me to keep it clean. The weather has been perfect for opening all the windows and letting in the breeze…
My Favorite Loungewear and Sleepwear for Curves
When you’re soft and curvy, it’s harder to find flattering sleepwear and loungewear. Add kids or roommates into the equation, and you want some modesty with your comfort. These are my favorite loungewear and sleepwear pieces that let me be…
Ask Allie: Weekend Loungewear Alternatives
I am looking for your advice on some ultra-casual weekend looks. I want to look tidy enough to run to the grocery store or walk the dog in my neighborhood, but I want to be comfortable enough to do my…
