Capaule wardrobes, outfits, and information about the apparel brand cabi by Alison Gary, a previous cabi model and size 14/16 over-40 working mom and fashion blogger.
My friend Carletta shared this very jacket on Twitter the other week, annoyed that the only real leather jacket ASOS offered in plus sizes was covered in embroidered flowers. I didn’t realize when I bought this jacket back in March that it was the only plus size leather offering, I was just in awe of… Continue Reading What I Wore: Embellishment
If you attend cabi’s The Scoop conference, they have a huge room dedicated to shopping previous seasons of their clothing. The prices are amazing and you can find some real gems you may have missed out when they were in stock. I saw this sweater and HAD to have it. I loved the subtle camo… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Warrior
This post is sponsored by cabi and all cabi fall 2017 clothing in the post was gifted by the brand. Vigilante Coffee is in Hyattsville, Maryland and a favorite place for me to go with Karl or friends for coffee and chatting, a yummy pastry, or even to telework away from the home. With Emerson… Continue Reading What I Wore: Penny Lane Lovely
Nothing in this outfit is for sale. Nothing is currently available in stores, and most pieces are over two years old. Not only that, this is the end of summer and stores and full of booties and sweaters, not sundresses and sandals. So finding “similar” pieces is near impossible. But I’m sharing this outfit because… Continue Reading What I Wore: Not for Sale
Many have written me asking for a casual weekend look for fall. More polish than jeans and a tee shirt, more refined than leggings and a tunic. This capsule wardrobe is for you – weekend style refined. This capsule wardrobe is all about layering, so it can work now in late summer when it’s a… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Fall Weekend Style
I think the rule of no white after labor day is so dated and this outfit shows how you can take your white jeans and make them work during this transitional season. By pairing with a darker color top and shoes, it doesn’t scream middle of summer. I think white jeans look fantastic with a… Continue Reading What I Wore: White After Labor Day
When I get an idea in my head I get a bit obsessed. To speak on a panel at the TCFStyle Expo, I decided I wanted to wear a fabulous maxi skirt. Something with a cool print, something not too stiff, something with pockets, and something that would fit my short curvy body. I immediately… Continue Reading What I Wore: Got it at Etsy
dress | belt | bag | shoes | earrings Dress: Julia Jordan via Gwynnie Bee (14W) | Belt: c/o cabi (sold out; similar) | Shoes: Naturalizer | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Earrings: Buzz Earrings c/o cabi | Lipstick: L’Oreal “Eva’s Red” Karl captured these photos before Emerson and I headed out for the day so… Continue Reading What I Wore: Hermès and Gingham
dress | bracelet | earrings | bag | shoes | lipstick Dress: City Chic via Gwynnie Bee (XS) (same dress with different print, same print but different dress) | Shoes: ASOS (similar) | Bag: Loeffler Randall | Cuff: Secret Garden Cuff c/o cabi | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Lipstick: L’Oreal ‘Eva’s Red’ Dresses like these… Continue Reading What I Wore: Cut It Out