Allyson in Wonderland

Giveaway time ~ Birchbox goodies

allyson — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:43 +0000

I love a good freebie.

And what I love even more, is when I can give goodies away! Birchbox is literally the gift that keeps on giving. With your subscription you’ll receive a monthly delivery of high-end beauty and lifestyle samples. Also earn points that you can use in the Birchbox shop for any products you find that you can’t live without.

Here’s a peek at what you could win…

How about THREE MONTHS of Birchbox products? Looks pretty good doesn’t it?

To win:

Leave a comment saying, “I want to win” with your email address AND “like” Wonderland on Facebook. The winner will be announced on Facebook Friday the 25th.

Also make sure to check out Birchbox’s blog June 18th through the 22nd where I’ll be guest blogging.

Good luck!

studded flats make me rebellious

allyson — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:10:56 +0000

The stud trend is here to stay.

This is good, because studded items make me feel like a rock star. Even if I’m at my 8 to 5 and I have some on, I’m pure rock and roll. Conservative suit, hair in a bun, and add some studded heels and I feel like I’m a member of the Sex Pistols. However, I must mention that studs are not to be messed with, take it from me and my little “accident.”

Here are some fun and simple studded loafer that are on trend and don’t break the bank…

VECTRA3 studded slipper – $56

“go play a video game”

allyson — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:19 +0000

I admit it, I hopped on the Lana Del Ray bandwagon. This weekend the hubby and I were having a painting party (sounds like fun doesn’t it) and that’s what we listened to. After 3 days, I actually like her music and my ceiling and crown molding are a bright pretty white.

This is what I wore to brunch for Mommies Day. The skirt you might recognize from this post, and the shirt from this one. Looking at these old posts makes me realize how far my photographs have come…

Wearing in Wonderland – Zara top, J.Crew skirt, Clare Vivier clutch, Miu Miu high heels, Alexander McQueen flower skull ring and Tom Ford ‘Nico’ sunglasses

inspired by… neon lace

allyson — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:58:48 +0000

After seeing this street style picture of magazine editor Julia Sarr-Jamois, I’m feeling the need to rock neon lace.

Here are a couple pieces that caught my eye…

Topshop Neon Lace Flippy Dress, Anthropologie Sunblaze lace skirt (this is on my MUST HAVE list!), Nicholas Kirkwood Lace Round-Toe Platform pump, J.Crew Raindrop lace top

Will you be wearing this trend??

Mother’s Day

allyson — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:35:55 +0000

Checkout that fabulous ruffled top!

This is me saying, “I’m soooo going to steal that coat someday.” (here’s the proof)

From the beginning, my Mom and I were extremely close. Both being only children from a very small family also sealed our bond.

She can be the one to thank (or blame – haha) for my love of fashion. Even as an infant, she and my grandmother would take me on shopping trips. Every year we would go to Dallas or Houston before school started and over spring break. I remember them not just for the clothes but for the happy memories we made together. I have always loved and looked forward to our “girl” trips.

My mother taught me the history of fashion and how to appreciate the construction of a well-made garment. She is an amazing seamstress and has often helped me create any design I can dream of.

She also has a wonderful ear for music and was teaching me at a young age to love everything from classical to Led Zeppelin. She and I are very alike, in that we are both kind of random souls who appreciate a wide range of things. It might make us weird but we don’t care!

My mother has always dropped everything for me and made me her number one priority. I couldn’t ask for a better mommy. This post is in honor of her and all of the extraordinary mothers out there.

Happy Mother’s Day.

On our last girl trip, this past February to New York Fashion Week!