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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 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Night and day…

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.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

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

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

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Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

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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We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️
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Lifestyle · June 6, 2020

Weekend Reads #108

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When we moved into our current home back in 2000, a husband, wife, and their tween daughter lived next door. Our homes are in a planned community that was part of Roosevelt’s New Deal plan. Some of the houses were made of brick, some of cinderblock, and a few, like ours, were deemed temporary housing for the soldiers coming home from war and only made of wood.

The houses remain still with their wood frames, 80 years later. I think they’re still sturdier than many homes built today, but the walls are thin. Like I can see the light of my neighbor’s bathroom through the back of my medicine cabinet thin. And I remember over the years after we moved in, hearing conversations between the mom and daughter in that bathroom. I could tell it was usually when the daughter was taking a bath, the mom, likely sitting on the closed toilet seat. The conversations continued until the daughter moved out for college. I couldn’t hear what the subject of their discussions, but I could hear the tone. I heard far more heart to hearts than arguments. I remember thinking, I want that with my kid someday.

My daughter is 11 and I still put her to bed, “do the bedtime routine.” I have always been the one to do this, unless I was out in the evening. I’d be at work all day, it was a way for my husband, the stay at home parent to have a break, it was always a way for my daughter and I to have some time alone to connect. It used to be me brushing her teeth, changing her into her pajamas, reading her a book, and lying with her for a bit after we read to just be quiet together. Now, she changes with the door closed. Now I am the one sitting on the closed toilet seat as she washes her face and brushes her teeth listening to her ramble about anything and everything. And I still get in bed next to her and for a few minutes (okay, sometimes it’s way longer than that) with the lights out we just lie there, or sometimes we talk more.

I have been so grateful the past couple of months to have this every single night. I learn more about her virtual schooling in those minutes in the dark than all the questions I ask all day long. And while she’s not going to sleepovers and playdates and drama club she’s still interacting with her friends. They FaceTime, sometimes with the screens facing their ceiling fans instead of one another and they ramble for hours, while watching TV, while playing video games, while just staring at that ceiling fan. They do TikToks for each other, as duets, synchronized through FaceTimed choreography. They gossip and share crushes and tips on scoring points in games and choreograph dances. And they talk about what is going on in the world.

They see it in TikToks, they share what they learned from parents or saw on the news. They hear it discussed in YouTube videos and hear stories from their older siblings. And what they’re learning is not always accurate. Honestly, they’re going to believe their friends and their favorite influencer before they’re going to believe their parents. But honestly, we could learn a thing or two from them. 

This week, the discussions in the dark have been about PrideFall (yep had no idea what that was until I Googled it, shared that what I learned was completely different from what my daughter and her friends feared it was), about white and blue and all lives matter, the difference between transvestite and transsexual, about cops filmed teargassing and hitting young people, about how some of the people she’s seen on TikTok are using the protests as photo ops and why that is terrible, about what we as a family are doing and can do, and so very much more. Google was used many times, as was Urban Dictionary.

I’m glad to have this time to learn from her, and to still have her learn from me. To know there is more beyond what I see on Twitter or the TV and more than what she sees on TikTok and hears from her friends. How together, we can help one another be more informed, more helpful, and can challenge one another to see things in a different way. We’re all practicing piano, and sometimes trying a different method of learning can help us learn better or retain the knowledge.

How to Help

I wrote the intro to this Weekend Reads on Thursday, and by Friday I was no longer feeling it.  After taking a shower, I came to my computer to write what you see above instead, and in the process accidentally deleted my How to Help section.  Because I use WPEngine as my site host, I do not have the ability to pull up revisions of posts and lost all I wrote.  But this week I was discussing the #8CantWait project from Campaign Zero.  This project used data to show that if police enact the eight changes they suggest, it could reduce police killings by 72%.  8 Can't Wait has its critics, but I appreciate the idea and donated to Campaign Zero this week. 

I encourage you to click on the links for both 8 Can't Wait and Campaign Zero to learn more about them and share with your friends and family.  You may not agree, you may agree but have concerns or questions, and that's okay.  What's most important is having these discussions, expanding our outlook, and recognizing how institutions we have taken for granted may be based on inherent racism, and what we can do to change that.

What I also wrote about but am struggling to phrase like I did on Thursday is how we all have a platform, whether we're an influencer with 100,000 Instagram followers or 35 friends on Facebook. We have platforms in our NextDoor communities, our Facebook groups, our book clubs, our church listservs. 

It's not how many people see your message, it's having your message motivate others to do a bit of research, to seek out news sources different from their everyday, to question policies and how the government is handling things, and question their role in all of it.  Don't think you aren't “big” enough to make change, we all have the power. 

Weekend Reads

Speaking of stylish women who speak out: Jane Fonda’s History Of Activism From Civil Rights To Today. (Bust Magazine)

68 Black-owed fashion and beauty brands to support now and always. From this list I am now in love with Cushnie. (Vogue)

Did you know you can donate your Sephora points to charity? Head to the Sephora Rewards page and along with the ability to get free products, you can also use them to donate to the National Black Justice Coalition.  No need to make a purchase to donate your points! 

Desiring donuts? June 20th is a great day for them.  DC pastry chefs are putting on a national bake sale that day with proceeds from the virtual pop-ups going to organizations that support racial justice. (Washingtonian)

A Short Reading List for Radicalizing Your Parents. (GQ)

I have so many graphic tees I purged a few in my recent closet cleanout , but I am really crushing on this elegant rainbow graphic tee at Anthro.

5 Women Who Prove Activism Takes Many Forms. (The M Dash – MM LaFleur's blog)

Emotional inflammation and how it harms mental health. (The Plum)

My friend Dana who you may recognize from sharing her beauty routine here in 2018 wrote a piece that I think everyone needs to read. (Mason-Dixon Knitting)

How does a business that eschewed e-commerce survive during a pandemic? (The Strategist)

Wah, if they had this beautiful green color of the Tree Napper when I bought one I would have totally gotten it instead! Right now with the weather causing some nights to be chilly and some to be sultry, I am so glad I got this weighted knit blanket.  When it's hot, I cover myself just with it; it gives me the feeling of being snuggled under the covers without the heat.  With the cooler but not cold nights, I love it with just a sheet underneath.

A scheme to help Bangladeshi garment workers through the lockdown allows shoppers to buy high street clothes directly from manufacturers. (The Guardian)

‘Allostatic Load' is the Psychological Reason for Our Pandemic Brain Fog. (Vice)

Raising race-conscious children. (Cup of Jo)

I'm not sure how many of you are local-local to me, but here is a great list of Black-owned businesses along the Route 1 Corridor that you can support. (Hyattsville Wire)

We need less defensiveness, fewer token fists raised at a rally, fewer blank squares on Instagram. (The Lily)

Einstein's two mistakes. (The Conversation)

Arissa Hall, the National Bail Out director on finding her political identity, freeing Black mamas, and helping those who help. (Gossamer)

See/Hear/Read

I think most of us can relate to not having the focus right now to dig deep into a book, but I am trying.  Wednesday's post was partially based on my reading of How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and how it's hard to stop and focus on it when I don't feel as though I can leave Twitter and the news.  But I am forcing myself and I am on Chapter 4. If you too are reading it, we can motivate one another to keep the focus and share what we have gleaned from it.

After finishing many of our series, K and I were looking for a new show that would be fun and began watching The Great on Hulu.  Woah, this was NOT what I thought it would be but we LOVE it.  It is based on the story of Catherine the Great, but it's like if it was done by the creators of Gossip Girl or maybe the CW's Riverdale.  It's pretty and witty and ridiculous and not at all historically accurate and then suddenly there is gruesome violence and a poignant message and next thing there is humor again.  Each episode is a wild ride, I don't necessarily like every actor (Orlo drives me bonkers and Leo is too much like a Russian version of Dan Humphrey) but I so enjoy it and think Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult are fantastic playing Catherine and Peter.  We finished episode 6 at the time of writing this and can't wait to see what happens next.

Looking for just plain fun television? We love Most Expensivest on Viceland.  Hosted by 2 Chainz, this shows how the 1% spend their money.  Spoiler alert, a lot of it is really ridiculous.  But the show isn't a modern-day Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.  It may feature these expensive products, but what really makes the show is the combination of 2 Chainz off the cuff commentary and the hysterical video editing.

And I haven't watched it yet, but a new season of Queer Eye is out on Netflix!!

For Your Entertainment

Last night K and I rented The High Note, a new movie starring Tracee Ellis Ross as a superstar who has reached her 40s and is deciding her next step in her music career.  While K said it was cheesier than the state of Wisconsin, I loved it and he admitted he too enjoyed it.  It's no secret I am a fan of Tracee Ellis Ross, and she was fantastic in this movie.  But what really got me was this song, which ends the movie.  I think it's one that should be heard by all of us over 40.


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  1. N says

    June 7, 2020 at 12:25 am

    Thank you for sharing about donating Sephora points!

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  2. Grace says

    June 6, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Another lovely and well written post. Speaking of mother daughter , Really enjoyed re-watching ‘ lady Bird’ the other night. Laughter and tears

    On a total diff note I wanted to ask, do you still like your Saatva? We just got one and the darn foam is making me sleep hot ! We’ve only had it one night but I immediately note the diff between this and the old school strictly inner spring mattress
    Thank you !

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  3. Jax says

    June 6, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    I’m no expert on 8 Can’t Wait and just started seeing it all over IG like most people. I’m sure you’re aware of this criticism already since you noted that the proposal and Campaign Zero have their critics. I did see this very interesting Twitter thread debunking both — there is definitely some controversial opinion here but I think it’s still worth reading. Just the beginning of the research work we need to do:
    https://twitter.com/bishilarious/status/1268965777425657856?s=21

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    • Jax says

      June 6, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      There’s a growing group pushing for defunding police orgs (or maybe better termed re-prioritize funds) instead of just the 8 Can’t Wait, which many feel only begins to address the systematic racism in the police departments.
      Anyway, let’s continue to do the research and thought work.

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  4. Bette says

    June 6, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    I had to laugh at the Reading List for Radicalizing Your Parents, which seems to imply baby boomers know nothing of protest. Hey, we’re the original civil rights, anti-war, Woodstock generation. It’s hilarious and sad that younger folks don’t know this. And, FWIW, my mother, now in her 80s, worked for 50 years to ensure reproductive rights for all women through decades at Planned Parenthood.

    Activism did not suddenly arise in 2020. But perhaps we all need reminders and a wakeup call for action.

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  5. Jane says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:30 am

    My husband watches a lot of science and nature shows on PBS. I have noticed that more of the professionals interviewed are non white women. It may take a bit more effort but finding a black woman PhD in chemistry for example and giving her an opportunity to showcase her knowledge helps. It is easy to find a white male chemist but there are so many other people with the same qualifications out there and it helps to give them a voice.

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    • Heidi Corning says

      June 7, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      I’ve noticed the same and I feel like cheering every time.

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  6. RoseAG says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:29 am

    This whole shut-in is so unfair.
    For those of us who’re still working, and not impacted by the virus things are one way, for those who’re struggling another story.
    Our street has turned into a beach! Most back yards are woody so inflatable pools have surfaced in front yards, and they’re full of kids and even some parents. Heck, I’m old and I’m thinking about buying one so the dog can jump in.

    I’m not sure if I need to read, “in defense of looting” but I’ll give it a try. As a woman the phrase, “nice girls never get the corner office” resonates with me. When it comes down to it, for all the feel good bylines, our system of governance is about property. When the property owing class gets the message that Racism is Bad for Business, the conditions for change are set.

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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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Night and day…

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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Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

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. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

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!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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