May 2019 – ALLIE NYC

on May 31, 2019May 21, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

DOEN Summer 2019 For Lookbook Friday

My regular readers know that I have been speaking as of late on the impact that our purchases have on the environment. For anyone who read Monday’s post knows that even buying high higher is fraught with ethical conflicts. It can seem over whelming and daunting

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on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

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Consumer Burnout, Exploitation and the Dark Side of That Glowing Complexion.

https://youtu.be/IeR-h9C2fgc Today’s post is not for the faint of heart. It seems we are living in a never ending cycle of bad news, corruption and exploitation. It can be easy and tempting to tune out. On the whole the U.S and the west in general ...

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on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

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Marni Pre-Fall 2019 For Lookbook Friday

Like a menagerie with a wild untamed allure and an underlying touch of darkness Marni’s collection for Pre-Fall 2019 is artfully unrestrained. Military influences can be seen but they are tempered by a free spirited sense of abandon and primordial beauty. Hemlines are long and ...

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on May 20, 2019April 13, 2024 by alimackin@gmail.com

Fashion My Style

A Pre-Loved OOTD Spring 2019

laid blazers are still trending so when I saw this one at a thrift store at a whopping $12.99 I snatched it up. I was shopping in an over-sized thrift store in the basement of a large flea market somewhere on Long Island.

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on May 17, 2019May 9, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

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Each X Other Resort 2019 For Lookbook Friday

Each x Other aims to combine art and fashion in to wearable garments that offer impeccable tailoring and beautiful fabrics with a street style aesthetic. And the resort collection for 2019 brings this mindset full circle while adding touches of classic romanticism. A bold palette ...

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on May 13, 2019May 8, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

Fashion

The Baugette Bag, a 90’s It Girl Piece We All Need To Own

Fanny packs and dad sneakers, two of the ugliest non-fashion statement making pieces became the go-to items the last couple seasons for any self-respecting fashionista who wanted up her chic factor. If anyone had told me five years ago said items would be walking the ...

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on May 10, 2019May 1, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

Fashion

Zimmerman Spring/Summer 2019 for Lookbook Friday

Zimmermann is a favorite of mine. I am on a mission to one day own a Zimmerman garment. The uber feminine aesthetic and impeccable craftsmanship with luxurious fabrics, and delicate detailing is just irresistible.

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on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

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NYFW Fall 2019 Street Style Part Six

Well here it is—my final installment of my street style snaps from this past Fashion Week. It is not yet June and not yet summer, though just under the wire. Of course these were outside the shows for Fall 2019 which took place in February ...

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on May 3, 2019April 27, 2019 by alimackin@gmail.com

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Sezanne The Spring Dress Collection For 2019

Today I am sharing with you one of my favorite Parisian labels—Sezanne. My regular readers know I am a big fan of the easy breezy no fuss approach that is typical of the French aesthetic.

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