Professional Amateur Advice: Style Tips from Allie

In a recent episode of online shopping, I happened across an interesting garment. After much internal debate, it made its way hesitantly to my "Shopping Cart". I continued shopping. Once I felt the website was thoroughly scanned, I confidently clicked "Check Out". I arrived at the check out. As suggested, I reviewed my selected items. This one garment stood out like a sore thumb. You see, like most people, I purchase clothing for the way it looks. But comfort and practicality are right up there on my checklist as well. I was not convinced this item could meet my standards for either of these criteria. I dragged my cursor over the "remove" button, closed my eyes, and clicked. Continue checkout. Credit card info. Billing address. Is the shipping address the same as billing? Yes. Continue. Please review your billing and shipping information then click "Buy Now". Once you click this button, your purchase will have been made. Ugh. The pressure. THE POINT OF NO RETURN. Do you know what happened next?

Yes. I put an abrupt halt on the check out process and ran with arms wide open back to this one impractical garment. I did it. I bought it. Only a delivery would allow rest for my weary, empty-pocketed soul.

As it turns out, my soul may still yearn for cash, but one cannot put a price tag on the fulfillment and delight this mesh bodysuit has brought me.

It makes me feel badass. And it is surprisingly comfortable. And currently there is nothing I would rather layer with.

This is how I wore it today.

It adds a bit of grunge to the ensem, oui? Speaking of grunge, I've lately been living in these jeans. Black, skinny but not overly tight, torn. (Do not be fooled by my convincing acting/posing. This tear does not upset me. Just the opposite, in fact.)

Along with my mesh suit of wonder, I also received these beauties in my package. They too were part of my get-up today.

Allie, Allie! Can we please, pretty please get just one more insight into your current style experiments? My pleasure. One of these things is not like the other....

I've lately been allowing my pinkies to express themselves as individuals. After all, they're not just ANY finger. And just because they might be the least functional or necessary finger on the human hand, doesn't mean they cannot still make a statement. And be adorable while doing so, for that matter.

Power to the Pinkies!