Monthly Archives: August 2013

Currently Coveting: Fall 13 Ankle Boots

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Alyson

If there is one thing that gets me excited for fall {besides pumpkin infused everything, falling leaves, breaking scarves out of storage, and football season}, it is ankle boots. They are the perfect transitional shoe, seeing as they are kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Obsession of the Day, Shoes | Tagged 3.1 Phillip Lim, ankle boots, Arielly boot, Aubrey ankle boot, best of, booties, buckle wrap ankle boot, Derea cutout booties, Dream mixed media boot, Ecote, Fall 2013, Fendi, Freda Salvador, French Connection, Giuseppe Zanotti, Mae Bootie, Marsella boot, Messeca, Piper Boot, Polifonia ankle boot, Rachel Roy, Rebecca Minkoff, Shirley booties, Tibi, Tory Burch | Leave a comment

Style Notes: Casually Suave

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Alyson

I have recently discovered an affinity for the casual tee tucked into a skirt of the pencil variety. It’s relaxed, yet still serious enough to wear to work/a business meeting with heels, or casual enough with flats for weekend wear. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Celebrity, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look, Street Scene, Style Notes, Trend Report | Tagged ASOS, Bass, Corey lynn Calter, crystal rope necklace, Darby crossover pencil skirt, Dorothy Perkins, Faith Connexion, Geraldine Saglio, Hollis 1 Loafers, J Crew, Josh Goot, Leandra Medine, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Nocturne, Poppy Delevigne, Radarte, scale collar necklace, Schutz, Sincerely Jules, Stellir strap sandals, Steven, tee pencil skirt trend, Tee Trend, Topshop, Zero + Maria | Leave a comment

#MixedPrints

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Alyson

Can’t stop won’t stop can’t get enough of mixing prints. Just make sure to balance out with simple/solid shoe & bag. Get the look: Reiss Jamaica Leaf Print Short Sleeve Shirt + David Kahn Nikki Wild Floral Ankle Jean + … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look, Textile | Tagged ankle strap heel, Anne Michelle, Armor finger ring with chains, C. Wonder, Clara Large Satchel, David Kahn, Essie, Ever Eden, hashtag stud earrings, Hexagon bangle, Jamaica leaf print shirt, Karen Walker, Kelly Wearstler, Nikki wild floral ankle jean, Reiss, The Harvest Sunglasses, Tory Burch | Leave a comment

Daily Grind Redoux

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Alyson

Having a day job AND blogging during nights and weekends {although I know I have been slacking on the latter the past months…}, if there is one thing I have learned, it is that a viable work space is key. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Gift Ideas, Home, Obsession of the Day, Words | Tagged Anthropologie, Bel Air scoop vase, Capri Blue, Castle Peak Slate Mud, Dachshund letter holder, dots glass coaster, eCards, Fornasetti key hole book ends, Inspirational wall art, Jar Candle, Jonathan Adler, Kate Spade New York, Minimergency, Network desktop file, Note to Self notebook, Pinterest, Raw Pyrite Hook, Smythson | Leave a comment

Shoe Cult

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Alyson

I have a real respect for brands who define their image and run with it. Case in point: the uber-successful and expanding Nasty Gal. Yesterday they launched Shoe Cult, their first namesake shoe line, and it was everything I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Lookbook, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged Nasty Gal, Shoe Cult | Leave a comment

Date Night

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Alyson

Blush Lisbon Bra + J Brand Vera Mid Rise Skinny Jeans + Mural Tux Vest + Made Her Think Serpent Marquis Cuff + J.Crew Double-Tassel Necklace + Jean-Michel Cazabat Ella Pump + an emerald clutch for a pop of color