Fashion – Alli Santmyer

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I’m a Business Owner!

August 16, 2019

Hey hey hey gals… guess what! As you can tell from the title, I started my own business – and it’s a clothing shop. I’m so, so excited! I’ve always wanted to own my own business so a few months ago, I decided to just go for it.

For a few fast facts about my clothing shop… 1. It’s a pop-up shop so I’ll be traveling around the Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania area to fairs and festivals, displaying my merchandise. 2. The name is Thrive Collective and you can follow us on Instagram here. 3. All the clothing I’m selling is made in the USA and is between $10 and $35. Heck yeah!

The first place I’ll be displaying at is the Middletown, DE Peach Festival this Saturday (August 17th). Come visit us – I can’t wait to see you all looking beautiful in the clothing! We take cash and card and all sales are final. Keep scrolling for some of my favorite pieces that are currently in stock!

Thrive Collective Pink Button-Down Tie Top

The first piece I’ve been wearing non-stop is this light pink button-down top. I love, love, love this one – it might be my favorite of all! It has a cute tie in the front which makes it a bit cropped and the material is such good quality. This is a shirt you can wear anywhere – it’s so versatile! I’ve been loving to pair it with high waisted jeans as pictured above.

The next piece I want to share is this leopard maxi dress. It has thin, spaghetti strap sleeves and is perfect for the summer/early Fall! It pairs perfectly with a jean jacket and sandals for a easy and effortless look. I have to say, it was so hot while we were shooting in this greenhouse and the dress did a great job of keeping me cool!

Thrive Collective Knit Tank and Flowy Pants

The next two items are some of the most gorgeous, warm-toned colors ever! The knit tank is such a unique piece but can easily transition from the beach to the workplace. The neutral color goes so well with everything! I’m also absolutely obsessed with these burnt orange pants. They’re so cute and flattering on a lot of different body types and I can’t wait to pair them with a cozy sweater when it gets a bit cooler!

Thrive Collective Light Purple Maxi Dress

The last item I’ll share today is this light purple maxi dress. It is seriously the most comfortable dress I’ve ever owned! The straps tie so they’re adjustable and I’ve been wearing it all the time. Somehow it’s a dress you’ll want to wear on the beach, while you’re cleaning the house, and to work. It’s so good!

Those are all the pieces I’m going to share today but I’m thinking of doing these kind of posts periodically to keep you up to date on what I’m carrying in the store. I’ll also be posting on my Instagram and the Thrive Collective Instagram when we get new pieces in stock. Follow me in both places! Thank you for reading and have a great week!

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Fall Fashion Lookbook

November 13, 2018

Hey hey hey beauties, welcome to my Fall fashion lookbook! I did one of these about two years ago (click here), and it was so much fun so I had to do it again this time around. Keep scrolling to see some of my favorite looks for this chilly season.

Outfit 1: Starting off with this cozy look, I’m wearing a cute pink overall dress with a super, super comfy white sweater and camel colored slides. My overalls, sweater, and slides are all from Forever 21. Click here to check out the overalls, click here to check out a similar sweater, and click here to check out my slides! If you’re going to order the slides, definitely size up. I’m typically a 6 1/2 and I had to get a 7 1/2 in these!

Outfit 2: This next outfit is one of my favorites for a casual weekend day. Whether you’re running errands, heading to brunch with friends, or lounging around the house, you’ll be stylish and comfy! My striped sweater is from Free People, my boyfriend jeans are from American Eagle, and I’m wearing the same slides as I was in Outfit 1. Click here for my sweater and click here for similar jeans! This sweater is sooo cute and is perfect to throw on anytime! You can wear it normally or pull it down off one shoulder if you’re looking to spice things up a bit. I’m definitely going to be wearing this outfit a ton throughout this season!

Outfit 3: This next outfit is perfect for a Fall date night! My olive green jumpsuit is from a local boutique and the brand is BluHeaven. My denim jacket is actually my uncle’s from when he was a teenager and my black booties are Steve Madden. Click here for similar boots! A jumpsuit is always my go-to when I’m looking to be dressed up but still wanting to be comfortable throughout the night. This outfit is one of my favorites!

Outfit 4: This last outfit is one that took me out of my comfort zone a little bit… and I loved it! I don’t typically wear super bright colors like this but this dress is so perfect for a chilly Fall day. It’s lightweight so you won’t be sweating but you can easily layer a sweater or jacket or boots with it to warm up, if needed. I picked this orange dress up at Forever 21 and my boots are from American Eagle many many years ago. Click here for a similar sweater dress and click here for similar boots!

That’s all for today’s post, I hope you got some killer outfit inspiration from it! Which look was your favorite? I think mine was number 1. I’ll be back next Tuesday AND Thursday with the start of my holiday posts… are you excited? Holiday gift guides for Her and Him will both be going up so don’t miss them. Have a great week!

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Fall is Here ft. Fossil

October 2, 2018

Hey everyone, welcome to my first Fall-themed post of the year! Fall is my absolute favorite season and I’m so, so excited we’re finally into October. As you might know from previous posts or if you follow along on my Instagram account, Fossil sends me a few goodies every so often and today, I’m going to share this season’s favorites with you. Let’s get started!

Beginning with my bag, isn’t it one of the most practical and beautiful bags you’ve ever seen!? I love love love the smaller size and the color is a rich, mahogany brown that goes perfectly with the new season. It’s called the Campbell Crossbody (click here) and it’s my new go-to.

Fossil was super sweet and also sent a stunning watch to go along with the bag. I’ve been super into watches lately, especially now that I’m working in a corporate office full-time. This one, called the Tailor Three-Hand Winter White Leather Watch (click here), is adorable and the neutral color is so great because you can wear it with almost anything! I was even able to pull off pairing it with a white sweater!

That’s all for this week’s post, thank you so much for reading! What’s your favorite Fall accessory? Let me know in the comments below. Have a great week and be sure to come back next week for another festive post!

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End-of-Summer OOTD

September 4, 2018

Hi babes, welcome back to the Allison in Wonderland blog! Can you believe it’s already September? I know I can’t. Luckily, it’s still pretty warm outside on the east coast but I know our warmer days are numbered so I wanted to get this end-of-summer OOTD posted for you guys before it’s too late. Scroll down to see one of my favorite outfits for this time of the year!

Starting off with my orange, two-piece set, it’s from Luca and Grae (click here)! It’s the first purchase I’ve ever made from the online boutique and I was so impressed. The order shipped out the same day I placed it and it arrived in only a few days even though it was shipping all the way across the country! The set fits perfectly and I couldn’t be happier with it. The top is so fun and flattering and the pants are adjustable so you have some leniency if you aren’t quite sure what your size will be. I’ve also been able to wear these pants to work! I just pair them with a tucked in, long-sleeve white tee and a pair of slides and it’s perfectly work-appropriate. So nice!

I also paired one of my absolute favorite necklaces from Amanda Deer Jewelry (click here) with the outfit and it totally brought it all together! I’ve never really been one to wear choker necklaces but this one caught my eye. I love wearing gold jewelry and I felt like this outfit called for something more trendy so this necklace totally fit the bill. It’s adjustable in length (so you won’t feel like you’re actually choking) and it’s a perfect complement to a statement outfit like this one!

Moving on to my bag, it’s from Urban Outfitters (click here)! It’s one of the cutest bags I’ve ever owned but I will say, it doesn’t hold a lot. I personally have some larger items I have to carry with me all the time, like my Epi-Pen and Benadryl, and those take up a lot of room but if you’re only taking your wallet and phone with you, it would be perfect!

That’s all for this OOTD. Would you like to see an OOTD for Fall as we move into the cooler months? Let me know in the comments below. Have a great week and I’ll see you next Tuesday!

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A Week of Corporate Job Outfits

July 31, 2018

Hey hey hey cuties, happy Tuesday! Welcome back to another summer post on the Allison in Wonderland blog. I started my first corporate marketing job about six months ago so I thought it would be fun to share some of my go-to outfits for those of you who are starting your first corporate job soon! Let’s get started.

The first outfit I have to share is perfect for a Monday! Mondays in my office are always hectic so it’s nice to start the week off strong with a fun look. I’m wearing a white, light-weight tee from Madewell (click here) with a powder blue midi skirt from H&M. My white sandal heels are from Old Navy (click here) and are absolutely perfect for the summer!

The next outfit is a black, patterned Target jumpsuit that I like to wear pretty often because it’s comfortable and keeps you cool while still being professional. I paired it with some of my favorite nude heels from Kohl’s (click here) and the look is complete! I think jumpsuits are so fun to wear, especially in the summertime!

My next outfit is a good one for the middle of the week because it’s still dressy but with a little bit of a fun, casual twist. My black and white striped, strapless jumpsuit is from Urban Outfitters and is so light and airy for the hot weather months! Since it’s strapless, I paired it with a light-wash jean jacket from American Eagle (click here) and a cute pair of black heels from Kohl’s. This outfit is one of my favorites no matter the season!

My Thursday outfit idea is a classic in my book. I’ve worn outfits like this ever since I was an intern in college because it’s so easy to throw together a skirt and a button down shirt! Both my giraffe-printed, button down tank and blue, button down skirt are from Express. Express has easily become one of my favorite places to shop for work-appropriate clothing!

Finally, my Friday outfit! Luckily, the office I work in isn’t super strict with how the employees dress but some businesses will only allow you to wear jeans on Fridays. Whenever I do wear jeans, I always pair it with a button down shirt or a blazer. This week, I chose a light pink blazer! This one in particular is from Kohl’s (click here), but I’ve found it fairly easy to find well-made, cute blazers at a lot of different stores. I paired it with a v-neck white tee and my favorite pair of jeans from American Eagle (click here)!

That’s all for my week’s worth of corporate job outfit ideas! I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the pieces I wear to work. Which outfit was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below. See ya next week!

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Packing Your Bag for Your First Job

May 15, 2018

Hi babes, happy Tuesday! Welcome back to my blog! Today’s post is going to be all about items you’ll want to have in your bag for your first corporate job. Let’s get started!

Starting off with my bag itself, the one I’m carrying is from Fossil. It’s called the Camilla Convertible Backpack (click here) and it’s so nice for work! You can carry this bag as a regular purse with the two smaller handles or use it as a backpack or you can detach one of the backpack straps and make it a shoulder bag – it’s so versatile. My favorite way to carry it is as a backpack but it’s nice to have the other options available! It’s also super roomy so you won’t run out of space if you have to fit a lot inside.

The top personal items I always keep handy at work are my planner, headphones, hand-sanitizer and hand lotion. Your planner is nice to keep with you, especially if you have a job where you may need to travel. You can easily jot down when you need to be somewhere and it makes it so you don’t have to keep so much information in your head. Headphones are also nice to have with you for business calls. I have a desk phone at work but sometimes I need to take calls from the road so it’s helpful to have your headphones within reach. Hand sanitizer and hand lotion are also perfect in a pinch! My office is dog-friendly and, unfortunately, I’m allergic to dogs so if one comes up to me, I always like to quickly clean off my hands if I can’t wash them right away.

That’s all for this post, I hope you enjoyed it! Do you have anything fun planned during the next week? If you’re a Bachelor fan, the Bachelorette comes on on Monday. I’m so excited! See ya next Tuesday for another post!

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Purses + Plants

April 17, 2018

Hey hey plant-loving beauties! How are you? I’m back this week with a very Spring-themed post and I couldn’t be more excited to get some greenery into my blog. The weather has (finally) been warming up here in Maryland so let’s hope it stays that way. Keep reading for some cute accessories for this season!

Starting off with my bag, isn’t it the cutest thing you’ve ever seen!? I typically carry neutral-colored bags but this one really caught my eye. The green pairs so well with the oranges and yellows that are frequenting my wardrobe lately so it worked out perfectly! This bag is from Fossil and it’s called the Ryder Satchel (click here). It comes in five colors and could not be more perfect!

My watch is also from Fossil! This one is called the Q Neely watch (click here) and, in my opinion, it’s the perfect watch for any skin tone. At first, I was wondering if it would look strange because it’s so close to the color of my skin but I think it looks great! It’s perfect for looking cute and professional but doesn’t draw too much attention.

That’s all for this week’s post! I’m so glad everyone has been loving all the fashion posts I’ve been putting out lately. It was one of my goals for this year to dive into home and fashion more and I’m doing it! Speaking of home, make sure to come back next Tuesday for another ROOM REVEAL! Woohoo! Have a great week!

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Spring Fashion Picks ft. Old Navy

April 10, 2018

Disclosure: Old Navy provided this clothing for me to review. However, all opinions stated here are my own.

Hi beauties and happy Tuesday! Today, I’m celebrating the warmer weather of spring by sharing a few of my favorite picks from Old Navy. Springtime is one of my favorite seasons to add new staples to my wardrobe because of all the color that’s being sold in stores. Keep reading to see two of the outfits I put together – an everyday outfit and an outfit for working out!

I think this first outfit is one of the comfiest outfits I could’ve put together! Starting off with my tank (click here), it’s so soft! This is actually a tank that I think would be good for normal wear and active wear. The shade of green is a perfect accent color for the light blue of my denim shirt and I think it was a great buy! Moving on to my chambray shirt (click here), I love love love mixing denim with denim. Pairing different washes together is so fun and adds a lot of dimension to your outfit! Next up are my jeans (click here). They’re one of my favorite things about this outfit! Not only is the denim super flexible but the floral detail spices up the look in such a spring-appropriate way by matching the outdoors. I love how this look has so many aspects but it all ties together perfectly!

This next outfit is perfect for getting back into shape for the spring and summer seasons. My favorite thing about fun activewear is that it gets you in the mood to get healthy again! When I was in the store, I first came across these bright workout pants (click here). I scooped them up as fast as I could! I typically go for darker colors in terms of workout pants, like black and gray, so I was so excited to try something new. I paired the bright pants with a black sports bra (click here) and a fun, retro-inspired graphic (click here) and I called it a day!

Overall, I’m obsessed with the fun and bold denim and graphics Old Navy is featuring this spring. If you see something that would look amazing on you, you can check out this line in stores and online! Do you have any other trends you’ve been loving this season? Let me know in the comments below and I’ll see you back here next Tuesday!

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What’s In My Bag?

March 20, 2018

Hi cuties, welcome back to my blog! Today, I’m sharing the goodies I carry around with me everyday. I’m constantly switching back and forth from my work bag to a small purse to a large purse but there are a few essentials I make sure to grab no matter what bag I’m carrying. Keep reading to see what my favorites are!

The first thing I always make sure to have with me is my wallet. Sometimes though, especially with the warmer weather coming, I prefer to have a smaller wallet to stick in my pocket (or my boyfriend’s pocket). Lately, I’ve been loving this palm leaf card holder from Thread Wallets! It’s the perfect size for sticking your ID, credit card, and some cash in if you’re going for a fun bike ride or walking on the boardwalk. I love it!

I also always make sure to bring hand-sanitizer and hand lotion with me wherever I go. The last few months have been pretty rough with sicknesses going around and I want to make sure I stay healthy! For hand-sanitizer and hand lotion, Bath & Body Works is the way to go. I recently bought their new Guava hand cream and it smells like a dream! It’s such a light and airy scent and it’s perfect for the spring and summer seasons!

Another important item in my bag is my glasses. Thankfully, my vision is good enough where I don’t need to wear my glasses all the time but they’re good to have on hand for when I need to throw them on. The pair I’m wearing right now is this pair from Warby Parker. I’ve had them for a little over a year and I love them. It’s my favorite pair I’ve ever had!

The last item that I always make sure to have with me is my phone! I have the iPhone 7 Plus and I am absolutely obsessed with it. My phone case (only $7 from Nordstrom Rack!) is clear so you can see the gold color through it and that’s one of my favorite parts! Are you team Apple or team Android? I’m totally team Apple. Let me know which team you’re on in the comments below!

That’s all for my “What’s in my bag?” post! Make sure you follow me on my Instagram account to keep up with my day-to-day life in between blog posts. Have a great week and, as always, I’ll see you next Tuesday!

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My Spring Wardrobe ft. Old Navy

March 6, 2018

Disclosure: Old Navy provided this clothing for me to review. However, all opinions stated here are my own.

Hey everyone and welcome back to the Allison in Wonderland blog! Today, I’m wishing for warmer weather by jumping head first into my bold spring wardrobe. Where I live, the winter season has felt extremely long and cold so I’m more than ready to break out the bright colors and fun prints. Keep reading to see a few of my favorite pieces from Old Navy’s new, spring line!

The first outfit (pictured above) is an outfit I can see myself wearing a ton this season. The laid-back-but-still-trendy vibe is perfect for casual Friday at work, running errands, and date night on the weekend. Not many outfits can transition like that! Old Navy calls this jacket the Sueded-Knit Moto Jacket and I’m obsessed with it. Not only is it soft to the touch but it’s flattering as well. Most jackets this length tend to make me look boxy but this one just makes me feel empowered or, as Old Navy would say, #hipowered! I paired it with a striped yellow tee and white jeans and the look was complete. This outfit is all I need to take on the rest of this week!

This next outfit is my favorite! I’ll admit, I do wear a lot of denim in my day-to-day life but not usually denim on denim. When I saw this white denim jacket, I knew I had to have it! I decided to take a risk by pairing it with fun, striped AND flower printed jeans and I fell in love. I’ve never owned jeans like this before but I’ve been wanting to #sayhi to new experiences and new style boundaries so I went for it. I tied the look together with a navy, v-neck tee and super, super comfortable navy sneakers and called it a day. I love how it turned out!

This last look is for my lazy-Saturday crew. On the weekends, I love to relax and take it easy and that transitions into my outfits as well. This striped #oldnavystyle tee is perfect for that! It pairs perfectly with jeans and it’s so adorable that you don’t even need to add anything else to your outfit to make you stand out. I already can’t wait to wear it again!

That’s all for today’s fashion post, I hope you loved it! If you liked any of the pieces above, make sure you check out oldnavy.com and @OldNavy on Instagram for some great deals and steals. They always, always, always have a sale going on and their new spring line is incredible! Comment below what your favorite look was and I’ll see you back here next Tuesday. Have a great week!

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