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My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

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- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

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Earrings: Amazon
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Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Outfit Posts · June 12, 2009

Week in Review

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Hey guys, long time no talk!!

So as you know, Monday I went to work and looked relatively put together. Hooray!

Tuesday I worked from home, and no one wants to see me in my yoga pants, so no picture was taken.

my wardrobe todaymy wardrobe todayHowever that night I went to a concert (Nine Inch Nails/Jane's Addiction – utterly amazing BTW) and did clean up a bit. A BIT. The rain was insanity, though it completely stopped a bit before the show started and stayed clear the rest of the evening.

My hair was dirty, but it was behaving nicely and I knew once I got outside it would jsut become a curly/frizzy mess. Surprisingly it got curly/frizzy in a cool beachy way and not in a headbanger way.

I wore a black nursing tank from Gap, my Gap Essential jeans and *gasp* Crocs. You KNOW I despise Crocs, but it was a necessity as that we had lawn seats and the place was utter muckety-muck. I would have busted my arse in flip flops or destroyed a perfectly good pair of proper footwear. So Crocs it was. My sister and I HAD to get a picture of a ticket with the Crocs because it was so ridiculous.

061109 033Times like this I wish I still owned a pair of Doc Martens…

Well the Crocs help, I still slipped down a hill when heading to the bathroom. However it was already dark and later in the evening so I wasn't TOO embarassed. However I may have been one of the only sober folks who fell in such a manner. My friends HAD to get a picture of my muddy back as I was dancing to Jane's Addiction…

The show was awesome, we went with a whole group of friends and we all had a grand time. My husband's cousin watched E so we could get away. If it were a differnet show and different weather, I think we would have brought E so she would get used to live music. We already have a pair of baby headphones ready for the next concert!

Tuesday I felt a bit icky, and that night E and I both weren't feeling our best. Wednesday I took off work to take E to the pediatrician and get myself some needed sleep. She and I are now fine, just a little stomach bug going around.

Thursday I went back to work, though not feeling my complete Allie self. I wore a tangerine colored puff-sleeve tee from Old Navy, my blue-gray low-slung pants from Gap, some orange leather thongs from Born, coral cut glass bead necklaces from a shop in Rehoboth Beach and second-day hair. No picture because my husband also worked and the only picture I would be able to capture would be dark.

061209 005So now we are on to today – Friday. Feeling good, so though it's Casual Friday I decided to clean up a bit. Hair looks a bit strange because it was still wet (only dried the bangs, the rest dried by time I got to the Metro).

Black matte jersey wrap dress from Ann Taylor, red patent leather heels from Sofft, Silver hoops.

Makeup is really basic – just a bit of L'Oreal True Match foundation where needed, Nars blush in Orgasm, Benefit lipstick in Bouquet Dive and Cover Girl LashBlast mascara in Rich Black.

This weekend looks as though it's going to be pretty insane. Tomorrow we have a 2-year old's birthday party and a photo shoot immediately following. Sunday I may go house hunting with my sister, and I will surely be stopping by the farmer's market for produce for the week.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I will “see” you on Monday!

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  1. Allie says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:42 am

    I own Crocs because I went to the Bonnaroo music festival two years in a row and they are the only shoes that make sense there. Flip flops get caught in the mud, full shoes get destroyed and are hot, wellies are hot too. These purple babies haven’t been worn in over a year. If I was my pre-pregnancy foot size I would have had other footwear options, but I find it pretty stupid to purchase a brand new pair of shoes to get muddy for one event. 🙂

    In all honesty, I hate Wellies too, unless they are for a specific situation or climate. I see these women in DC running around in their Wellies as soon as there is a 10% chance of showers and they look like idiots. Cute on kids, tacky on professional women. Great for festivals, great for marshy areas, great for going outside during torrential downpours, just as unfashionable as Crocs for any other situation.

    I will check out the shorter Wellies but they may also be a problem for me. I walked on my toes all my life which caused not jsut wide calves, but thick muscles down to the actual foot (very sturdy cankles). This is why you hardly ever see me in ankle-strapped shoes, short boots, tall boots, etc.

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  2. Madeleine says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:01 am

    Have you checked out the shorter length wellies? I saw some the other day that I am planning on getting because they are shorter than calflength…

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  3. Pavlina says

    June 16, 2009 at 1:07 am

    Okay, I have to ask. If you hate crocs so much, why do you own a pair? That is all.

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  4. Anonymous says

    June 15, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    I saw NIN for the first time in the fall when they were in Charlottesville, and it was a great show, glad to hear you had fun!

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  5. Allie says

    June 15, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    My college roomate… when we heard “Closer” playing in her room we knew it was time for her to spend with her boyfriend and us to head out to the bar 😉

    I would love a pair of Wellies, but I have yet to find a pair that will get over my calves. If it were light out or we had pavillion seats I would have worn something else for I LOATHE the crocs! 🙂

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  6. Madeleine says

    June 15, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Laughing VERY hard about the Crocs! Can I suggest that you take a leaf out UK festival-goers’ books (we are, after all, all too used to outdoor concerts in the rain) and get yourself some cool Wellies? The printed ones here may be too over-the-top for your taste, but I am certainly going to invest in some shorter boots in a bright colour for summer al fresco festivities!
    http://www.welligogs.com/Wellington_Wellies/Wellies_Ladies_-_Printed.html

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  7. Deanna says

    June 13, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Tera: I can top that. My husband refers to NIN’s song “Closer” as *our song*. Our young adult children prefer not to hear that.

    Reply
  8. Deanna says

    June 13, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    We saw NIN and Jane’s Addiction in Kansas City. Amazing! This was our third time to see NIN in the past year. Too bad this is their final tour.

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  9. Anonymous says

    June 13, 2009 at 7:52 am

    OMGosh, I absolutely adore Jane’s Addiction! I’m so jealous! My husband and I call “Jane Says” our song b/c it always reminds us of the summer we met. I guess it’s not your typical love song, LOL.
    Tera

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  10. Randa says

    June 13, 2009 at 3:44 am

    You’re looking so good! It’s hard to believe you had a baby just a little while back!

    The concert looked like fun, crocs and all!

    :0]

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  11. Sal says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Crocs at a NIN concert? Oh, lady …

    😉

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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

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With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

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Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

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