Had a few coupons and goodies for Ann Taylor and ordered some nice stuff. Unfortunately very little worked – a dress was a tad small, pants too big, top not my style (but the style and size for my mom so I am going to pass it on – originally $148 and on sale for… Continue Reading Thursday
Okay, so you guys have seen I have been doing some shopping on eBay. I have had some luck, a few not-so-good purchases, but all in all it has been successful. I had done minimal eBay shopping in the past – bought my Banana Republic purse there last year, got some tools back when I… Continue Reading Allie & eBay
Tan, brown and red print faux wrap dress from Maggy London via eBay (same style as my black and turquoise and green one, but a 12 instead of a 14P). Brown suede rouched boots from Silhouettes, long gold necklace from Express, gold bangle from Ralph Lauren. Hair was washed and conditioned the night prior, a… Continue Reading Wednesday
Felt that a little bit of color was in order… Orchid silk blend v-neck sweater from Banana Republic, French vanilla wool blend trousers from Ann Taylor, black flats from Naturalizer, ivory necklace in the shape of camels from my mom’s jewelry box. Hair is second day; brushed and that’s it. Makeup is Revlon ColorStay under… Continue Reading Tuesday
I love the 80s; some of the most fun in music and even in fashion. I am one who does not flush with embarrassment when I see a picture of me decked out in mall bangs, puffy socks and shoulder pads. I thought at the time, the look was fun and colorful; fashion took risks.… Continue Reading Updating Your Wardrobe for Spring 2008
Many of you over the years have asked me about a maternity wardrobe. As that I have yet to be pregnant or a mother, I really didn’t feel qualified to properly answer this question. Luckily fellow reader Leta Boylan has taken on the task. Thank you so much Leta! “Dear Allie: Using your original list,… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples for the Mom-to-Be
Look familiar? Yeah, I pretty much took off last night’s outfit, folded it on my bureau and put it back on today. It didn’t get dirty and well… I didn’t do all my laundry this weekend! Hair was washed, a small amount of Jonathan Silky Dirt and blown straight with a paddle brush. Makeup is… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday began with yoga, as usual. After stopped by the local cafe for lunch with my mom. Jade green scoop tee from Gap, black exercise pants from ProSpirit, white socks, black “Chucks.” Hair was second day, just brushed. Makeup is Afterglow Mineral foundation in Bisque, their Organic Glow bronzer in Medium and Natural Lip Gloss… Continue Reading This Weekend
Hi all, healthy Allie reporting for duty! I am SO glad this cold didn’t last very long. I’d like to thank Emergen-C, plenty of sleep and Zicam for this feat. So I am wearing this dress for National Wear Red Day. I was planning on wearing my red Maggy London frock, but there was freezing… Continue Reading Friday: Feb 01, 2008