Reunited and it feels so good
This past week, I got something back that I thought I’d never see again … (Image courtesy of NYC Recessionista) … my beloved Velvet Eyewear ‘Sofie’ cat eye frames that…
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What NYC Recessionista Wears: rainy Thursday
The weather in NYC has been straight up depressing lately. But even on the gloomiest of days, thinking about those that have it much worse than you — like those…
Review: Warby Parker at-home try-on
This past week, I participated in an at-home try-on of five pairs of Warby Parker glasses. This wasn’t some sort of perk afforded to me as a blogger, either; an…
I’m a Girl With Glasses
I am super excited today because I am featured on a blog created by two ladies I totally have girl crushes on — Summer Bellessa and Brooke White! Today I…
Warby Parker’s new flagship SoHo boutique
I recently paid a visit to the new Warby Parker flagship boutique at 121 Greene Street in SoHo. If you haven’t heard of this eyewear brand yet, then you need…
Warby Parker does Gatsby
Starting today, you can see the 1920s through your very own eyes … with Warby Parker, of course. Their new ‘1922’ collection comes out today, and it is so wonderfully…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: the Fashionista Mom
All this week, I’ll be sharing my picks for the best Mother’s Day gifts on a budget … each day will have a different theme, so you’ll have no trouble…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Saturday Night Wedding
The hubs and I got all dressed up and went to a friend’s wedding on Saturday night, and I’m not at all ashamed to say I pulled a Kate Middleton…
10 items under $100 at Anthropologie
I love collections like this … all of these items are under $100 at Anthropologie. I especially love the saltwater sandals — Source: anthropologie.com via NYC on Pinterest and these…
Spectacles
I am seriously in love with this sweater … I just love glasses! (Image courtesy of Madewell)
Addicted to glasses
“Hi, I’m Alison, and I’m addicted to eyeglasses.” “Hi, Alison.” “It all started in the 8th grade when I couldn’t see the blackboard, and was forced to get my eyes…
New eyeglasses
This weekend I ordered myself a new pair of eyeglasses — the ‘Wacks’ style from Oliver Peoples. I got them at my favorite NYC Optical, during their anniversary sale which…