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• Nordstrom Men’s Watches: Best Picks for the Best Gift [Sponsored]

  

  In 2001, Karl and I took a trip to Jamaica. We stayed at a hotel that was far more impressive in the brochures than in real life, Karl got food poisoning the... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• How to Shop for Clothing and Define Your Personal Style

  

  "Ok Allie, I have a question, how do you shop? I typically only shop when I need an item for work or an event. Wish I had a closet of items I could dress up or... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: Cause for Celebration

  

  Dress: Melissa Masse via MYHABIT (no longer available, more from the brand) | Shoes: SoftSpots ( similar) | Bracelet: Had Forever ( similar) What do you wear... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Fashion Undressed: Executive Style

  

  I never consider my age in my wardrobe. I sit squarely in the "if you love it, work it" camp. For heaven's sake, I own and wear a peach crop top with a crochete... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: Long Day’s Journey

  

  Top: LOFT | Skirt: LOFT | Bag: Latico | Shoes: Nine West | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Some days are longer than others and it's nice when your outfit lasts as long as... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: Cabin Fever

  

  Dress: Etsy ( similar) | Shoes: Vince Camuto 'Effel' (out of stock, similar) | Bracelets: Had Forever ( similar), c/o Lifetherapy | Bag: Latico Tuesday we woke... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Blogging Behind the Scenes: Why Do Bloggers Do That to Their Site?

  

  It's easy as a blogger to think the majority of your audience is either in your field of work (PR, social media, blogging), or very familiar with the business o... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: Pretty in Pink

  

  Blazer: Vince Camuto ( same color, same style) | Tee: Old Navy | Jeans: Paley Bootcut c/o Jag Jeans | Shoes: Aerosoles c/o Shoebuy | Bracelet: c/o RocksBox |... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• The Ever-changing Landscape of Retail

  

  In 1997 I left my job as assistant manager of a local boutique to work for the apparel company Express. This was back when Express stores had a French theme... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Allie Update

  I've become quite skilled at typing with one hand. It is a skill I'd gladly trade for never breaking my arm in the first place, but it does give me a bit of a... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: The Not-so Little Black Dress [Sponsored]

  

  Dress: c/o Christopher Banks | Hat: J. Crew Factory ( similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: c/o RocksBox, Coin Collection, c/o Lifetherapy | Bag: c/o... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Friday Favorite: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

  

  Years ago, there was a big difference between drugstore beauty products and that of department and specialty stores. Consistency, longevity, ingredient list...... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Ask Allie: Boho Chic with a Bust

  

  I would love to add a more boho vibe to my closet but I'm feeling so stumped where to shop- especially given that I'm carrying some additional weight am big... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• A Life, Replotted: Finding the Edge

  

  "I'm not bound by time" I used to say in my 20s when asked why I didn't wear a watch. Now in my 40s, I still don't wear a timepiece, but to say I'm not connecte... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• What I Wore: Snow Leopard in Spring

  

  Dress: LOFT | Necklace: c/o Sweet Spark | Shoes: Nine West | Bracelet: Had forever ( similar) I recently found this dress on clearance for about $35 and if yo... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• A Weighty Topic

  

  Most of my childhood I was an average size. I was neither thin nor fat, but around 8th grade I realized I wasn't as slim as most of the popular girls. I also... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Digging on Denim: My Favorite Summer Fashion Trend and How to Wear It

  

  Fashion magazines always show trends before they hit the stores. I can recall freezing in my house; the heat was on but the cold was so intense outside I was... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Wicked Beauty: Simple Micellar Cleansing Water Review

  

  Most facial cleansing products promise to make quick work of make-up removal. I usually just grab one from a department store beauty counter or drugstore, and... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• Recent Fashion Purchases: Hits and Misses

  

  A few things I have recently purchased or tried, and whether they are winners or losers for my closet: I owned this same blazer in neon yellow when the neon... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING

• The Best Summer Flat Shoes From Nordstrom [Sponsored]

  

  Many of you have emailed me asking for advice on summer flats; Nordstrom recently reached out to me asking if I could write about their extensive collection of... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING