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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! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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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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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. 

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I can see clearly now…

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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A decade ago I was working full time in an office and was promoted to manage a good portion of my department. My blog was doing quite well, I was featured in local and national publications and websites. I was embracing what I felt to be a polished professional with an edgy vibe. Less color, more interesting accessories, and my first semi-designer bag (I still have that leopard print mini M.A.C. In the back of my closet). 

I have come to embrace color and have way less black in my closet now, but a lot of these looks are timeless and I would wear now… just likely with lower heels! 😂

Do you recall what you were wearing a decade ago? How similar is it to how you dress now?

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Outfit Posts, Winter · March 9, 2018

What I Wore off the Blog

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Going through the pictures on my phone, I realize there's a lot of recent looks I've worn that haven't made the blog.  Some of my outfits from the past few weeks:

IMG 1670 IMG 1681Boilersuit: ASOS Curve (14) | Wing Patches (on back): Etsy | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Bracelet: Had forever (budget-friendly option) | Shoes: BCBG (old; similar) | Bag: ALLSAINTS

I went to an event hosted by DM202 Live called “Building Community On + Offline.”  It was a panel of community- building creatives in DC and afterwards there was a networking session. I knew I'd likely be the oldest person there (I was wrong, one of the panelists had his mom in the audience) and I wanted to feel like myself but also show that one can be a badass over 40. I chose to wear the look from this outfit post, but with my newest Jenny Bird earrings. I took my ALLSAINTS bag and since it has a detachable chain strap, I was able to easily turn it into a belt bag (wrapped around my waist, threaded through the loop, under the flap, then hooked to the other loop). The look worked, I wasn't too try-hard, got a ton of comments on my outfit, and met some really amazing people in the District!

newsbash what to wear pink pantsuit size 14Jacket: Banana Republic (16; more Banana blazers) | Camisole: J. Crew (XL) | Pants: Banana Republic (14P; more Ryan cut pants from Banana) | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Shoes: ASOS (similar) | Bag: ALLSAINTS

The dress code for NewsBash was pink and cocktail attire. I planned to wear the ELOQUII dress in this post but after wearing it that evening I realized I was a bit too short in the torso for it. I was glad I had this suit in my closet, and fresh from the cleaners. I ordered the cami after trying black, white, and silver and finding it too much contrast and looking too corporate. The cami was perfect. Since it was a cocktail event, I chose to wear a bag that had a shoulder strap so my hands were free for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The night was surprisingly warm, I didn't need an additional jacket and my feet didn't freeze (though they were sore at the end of the night!).

IMG 7905Crepe Camp Shirt: Ann Taylor (XL; this year's version) | Jeans: Universal Standard (12) | Necklace: Molly Jane Designs | Boots: L'Amour des Pieds (similar)

When we stayed at the Canopy by Hilton at the DC Wharf for my birthday, this is what I wore on the ride there and for the first day. The blouse is black, the jeans are a blackish grey. We had lunch at Hank's Oyster House and checked out the area since it was our first time to the Wharf. It was a cold day, so I paired it with my black Bernardo hooded parka and a lavender pashmina.

IMG 2065Glasses: the Bookclub | Cardigan: Barefoot Dreams (1X) | Tee: Chico's (3)

Since getting LASIK I don't need to wear glasses, but I picked these up to cancel out blue light as I am on my phone and laptop 24/7 and my eyes have been feeling tired and I've been getting headaches even with drops. So far they seem to be helping, though Emerson keeps stealing them from me and getting them all smudged!

IMG 1977Denim Jacket: J. Crew (XL) | Pashmina: Amazon | Jeans: NYDJ (14P) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bag: HOBO | Boots: L'Amour des Pieds (similar) | Sweater: L.L. Bean (XL)

Welcome to my everyday look. Stretchy jeans (or overalls), warm layers, and a pair of beat-up boots. I have two of these sweaters from L.L. Bean and love them because they can take a beating and still look great. These jeans from NYDJ are at least three years old, possibly older. This is my newest handbag; I was looking for a crossbody that was subtle yet not boring, no logos, could hold a paperback novel, and wasn't designed by a Scientologist. I've been a HOBO fan for years and this bag is really soft buttery leather and a nice price.

967A0071 967A0272Shirt: Ann Taylor (XL; this year's version) | Jeans: Warp + Weft c/o Dia & Co (16) | Scarf: Hermes (the one I had dyed) | Boots: L'Amour des Pieds (similar) | Coat: c/o Talbots (16P and on sale!) | Gloves: Simply Vera Vera Wang (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bag: ALLSAINTS

This is essentially the same look I wore to the DC Wharf. Same top, different jeans. It's my go-to when I need to look more pulled together. I wore this to meet an old colleague for lunch and then go to the doctor. The top is machine washable, the jeans are super soft and stretchy yet don't stretch out. The look is pretty ordinary, but the scarf as a belt gives it a bit of punch.  This coat is the same one from this blog post; it's an absolute fave and I wear it all the time. I had some extra store credit for my Kohl's holiday post and picked up these gloves, they make me feel very badass!

While all my outfits may not make it on the blog, I do feature more of them on Instagram (there's a highlight titled OOTD in my bio where you can see all outfits). And every so often I'll try to do recap posts like these!

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In: Outfit Posts, Winter · Tagged: ALLSAINTS, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barefoot Dreams, Hobo Bags, J. Crew, L.L.Bean, Ray-Ban, Universal Standard, Warp+Weft

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  1. Kim says

    March 10, 2018 at 11:03 am

    I like the Jenny Bird earrings you show case a lot but I’ve never been able to figure out if they’re very heavy or not. They look fantastic but the size gives me a bit of pause because I have trouble with heavier earrings.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      March 10, 2018 at 11:08 am

      They’re not super lightweight, but not crazy heavy. My left ear is sensitive and I can only wear these for about 3 hours. The Medium Edie hoops I can wear all day or night without issue, the large Edie and these are heavier.

      Reply
  2. Andi says

    March 10, 2018 at 8:25 am

    I’m disappointed that you don’t wear any of your gifted clothes off the blog. You say you love them and tell us to buy them and then you don’t wear them yourself. Disappointing.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      March 10, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Thank you for catching a typo for me, the Talbots red jacket featured was gifted by the brand and I didn’t write c/o. Off to fix it! Hope your day doesn’t continue to be so very disappointing.

      Reply
  3. Krista Alexander says

    March 9, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Well crap. I didn’t know Rebecca Minkoff is a Scientologist. Good news though, I’ve just saved a little money.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      March 10, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Yeah, it was a hard pill to swallow. So many bags and accessories I own are Rebecca Minkoff and every time I see her pieces I love them. But yeah, I’m just going to see it as a way to save money 🙁

      Reply
  4. Lindsay says

    March 9, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Okay, these are all fab but I LOVE the all black outfit with the Hermes scarf as a belt. I’m going to have to copy that soon!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      March 9, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Awesome, it’s so easy and makes basics look pulled together!

      Reply
  5. L H Carter says

    March 9, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Your everyday look with the jean jacket is totally wonderful. I love the “blue light” glasses. Dare I say they are specials? (Flashback: Kmart TV commercials)

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      March 9, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      LOL they are a blue light special!

      Reply

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Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
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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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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.

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