What I Wore: William Rast for Macy’s Jeans

Though it may be snowing outside in the Nation’s Capital, I know it will be toasty warm in my office. I never understand why bad weather forces women to look like shlumps. The majority of people going to work in this country walk less than a block from their cars through freshly plowed and salted…

Black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor, ivory and black zebra-print corduroy skirt from Isaac Mizrahi for target, black tights from Target, black round-toe high heeled pumps from Jessica Simpson. Hair was washed and conditioned with ColorReflector products. Then it was blown straight with a round brush, no product. Makeup is L’oreal Ture Match foundation in…

Saturday was my sister’s annual holiday party. Always a lovely time! I was sooo tempted to buy something new and sparkly for the event, but remembered after my recent closet clean-out, I have pretty much anything I could need for any event in my closet. So I wore a favorite… Dress and belt – Ann…

White tailored shirt with stretch from Ann Taylor, black wool blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, leopard peep-toe heels from BCBGirls, silver hoops, silver cuff, silver necklace bought at a Renaissance Festival, looped around neck twice. Hair is on the second day, dryer and round brush used on dry hair to remove any bed-head….

What does Allie look like without brushes, styling tools, styling products, her shoes, and 90% of her cosmetics collection? Now you know! Purple “Dream” sweater from J. Crew, denim trousers from Gap, black lowrise “Chucks” from Converse, silver cuff, white gold and diamond studs and necklace from the hubby. Hair washed and conditioned, a bit…