10.03.13

how to clean makeup stains

Reader: Do you have any tricks for getting a foundation stain out of clothing? Angela: We always hesitate to answer cleaning questions because we are not dry cleaners and it is not our […]
10.03.13

look of the day: brunch with the in-laws

Hopefully you have a great relationship with your in-laws and don’t have to think twice about what you wear when you meet them for brunch. Not all of us are so lucky, and […]
10.02.13

look of the day: the shoe hive’s tenth anniversary party

In case you hadn’t heard, The Shoe Hive’s 10th Anniversary Party hosted along with Refinery29 is tomorrow evening, and of course you’re invited. Obviously, we have been discussing what to wear for weeks, […]
10.01.13

look of the day: art on the avenue

Many of you probably already know that Art on the Avenue is this Saturday. Del Ray’s annual music and arts festival always draws out the crowds–mostly locals. It’s a great opportunity to spend […]
09.30.13

look of the day: high school reunion

Depending on your high school experience, dressing for your reunion may or may not be a stressful experience. You want to look your best but not like you’re trying too hard. That can […]
09.30.13

weekend recap

“I HAD to go to Tyson’s Corner today to get some clothes for my son. Not my favorite place 🙁 If I got stopped once, I must have gotten stopped fifty times by […]
09.27.13

street style: pouneh

We are so grateful to Pouneh, one of our friends and fellow store owners, for letting us capture her street style yesterday! Pouneh is married and has two boys. She started 529 Kids […]
09.26.13

look of the day: fundraising event

Initially, we set out to create a look for a board meeting to share with you today. We all had different thoughts on what that looks like though and not all of us […]
09.25.13

look of the day: homecoming

Homecoming is an important day for most people as you reconnect with old friends and revisit old memories. The goal is to look put together and stylish while being prepared for anything the […]
09.24.13

look of the day: apple picking

Last week, we all sat down to come up with a list of topics for our new daily series: look of the day. Cocktails with the girls. Board meeting. Brunch with the in-laws. […]
09.24.13

a facial in a jar

Those of you who know me, know that I have a lot of skin care products.  Over the years I have come to rely on a few key items though. Skinceuticals serums and […]
09.23.13

how to curl hair with a straightening iron

Reader: How do you actually get a good curl with a straightening iron? Allison: Use second day dry hair rather than freshly washed so there is a bit of texture and hold. Separate […]
09.23.13

look of the day: back to school

Back to School may mean one thing to your kids, but it means another to you: a really long day. It means that after a long day at work or home you are […]
09.18.13

red to blonde

Reader: I recently went from a red head to a blonde, should I change up my makeup colors? Allison: Going from red to blonde means that warmer tones just won’t look the same anymore. […]
09.16.13

foundation 101

Reader: How do you pick a good foundation? Liquid over powder? Allison: When picking a good foundation, focus on how it’s going to fit into your lifestyle. If you are a low-key girl with […]


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