I hardly ever watch a television show the day it airs. I fought tooth and nail against the expense of a DVR, I found it to be unnecessary but my husband won the battle. And now, I am more addicted…
Dressing for Your Date With Destiny
I am tired. Dog tired. This week is kicking my tail, and it’s only Wednesday. Today I had to get to work pretty early. I knew I had no meetings today, will pretty much be holed up in my office….
Just Call Me Grandma
I don’t mind my age, in fact I really enjoy it. It is far easier to be 36 than it was to be 26 – I love myself more, I care less what others think, and my life seems to…
Dress to Impress
Why do you wear what you wear each day? Where did those items in your closet come from? Why did you choose them? We all have choices on what we want to wear, how we wish to be perceived, how…
Ask Allie: When to Wear White, Tucking in Shirts
I bought this. I really like it, and am anxious to wear it. The thing is, it is white. Really, really white. Do I have to wait until Memorial Day? Or can I add strategic accessories and do it earlier?…
Breaking Fashion Rules: Patent Leather and Suede
Dear Allie, I see you wearing your black patent leather Mary Janes all winter long – I was told that patent leather is a material that should only be worn in warmer months. I am from New England, maybe the…
Some Rules are Meant to be Broken
I know, I bet you didn’t expect to hear this from me. Allie, the woman who will STILL not condone wearing white after Labor Day, can’t get behind socks with dress shoes, believes bras should always be under wraps. The…
Using the Web to Help Find your You
Have you had a chance to check out Google’s new baby, Boutiques.com? If you are a fan of sites like ShopStyle, you may like Boutiques.com. You have the ability to search for certain styles, designers, and check out the boutiques…
Showing Respect
Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something. – James Laver Dress codes don’t exist to force everyone to look alike. They aren’t around to remove all creativity from your wardrobe. They are there to help people dress properly…
White After Labor Day – Breaking it Down
Every year, as soon as September hits, every blog writes about wearing white after Labor Day. And every blog seems to say it’s okay NOW. Then they post pictures of ivory wool coats, ecru shearling boots, snowy angora sweaters and…
My Personal Shopping Rules
When shopping for clothing, it is so easy to get off track. Maybe you need a new pair of trousers, but by time you leave the mall you have several bags and none of them contain a pair of pants….
Ask Allie – Peeptoe Shoes and Legwear?
Hi Allie, What do you think about pantyhose or opaque tights with peep toe heels? Are both absolute no-no’s? I can’t stand Sarah Palin, but thanks to her I’ve now discovered the world of Naughty Monkey shoes. I live in…
