Style blogger says 'no boundaries' with fashion
Lifestyle blogger shares her take on fashion, accessories and why there are no boundaries when it comes to creating your personal style.
Name: Allison Lewis
Age: 33
Hometown: Louisville
Education: BA from University of Kentucky in Family and Consumer Sciences, a Master's in social work from University of Louisville
Career: Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at the University of Kentucky. Lifestyle Blogger at Absolutelyalli.com / Instagram: Absolutely_Alli
Describe your style in three words: Trendy, Stylish and Chic.
Style icons: Tracee Ellis Ross, Carrie Bradshaw (aka Sarah Jessica Parker) and Lauren Conrad.
Signature accessories: My Claire V. foldover leopard clutch, Kendra Scott earrings and a gold watch.
What are you buying this season to update your look: Ripped jeans, over the knee boots for fall.
Favorite Summer trend: Off-the-shoulder dresses, rompers and shirts.
Favorite places to shop: Nordstrom, Banana Republic and Target.
Favorite style tip: Lipstick, a statement necklace and a cute clutch or bag can dress up any outfit.
Item you’ll never part with: My Louis Vuitton bags or Claire V. Leopard Clutch.
Go-to outfit: Gray or white skinny jeans, heels or wedges and a cute blouse.
Must-have beauty products in your makeup bag: Red or pink lipstick, highlighter, good makeup brushes, a contour kit and mascara.
How often you shop for new clothes: Since I am lifestyle blogger, I get lots of clothes sent to me often to shoot for my blog. So, honestly, I do not shop for new clothes that often, maybe once every couple months. I wait for big sales like the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (which is my favorite).
Favorite colors this season: White honestly goes with everything.
Time it takes you to get dressed: Depends on where I am going. If it’s for a social function, typically an hour to an hour-and-a-half.
What are the building blocks of your style: Skinny jeans, maxi dresses, blazers, leopard heels or flats and earrings.
What's your style philosophy or motto: Leopard is a neutral. It goes with everything!
What's the biggest fashion or beauty risk you've ever taken: Pattern mixing, but it turned out really well.
Every woman should wear: Or try on a pair of Louboutin or Manolo Blahnik heels at least once in her life.
What's the biggest fashion faux pas a person can commit: Not taking a risk or not wearing the heels because your feet might hurt.
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