Alexandria Blaelock

I was recently reading a book discussing the psychological effects of deprivation. Regardless of whether that’s cigarettes, cars, or a wardrobe diet.

The most common event outfit code today is Cocktail Dress; a semi-formal day/night transitional wear. It came about during the inter-war years when it was common to meet in the evening for a quick drink before dressing (black tie) for dinner.

Now and again there are times you need to be in public as yourself, only better.  When you’re being a public figure, you need a public appearance outfit that makes it clear you’re “someone”.

Now and again, it happens that you just don’t want to be bothered by other people. So today, we’re building an outfit for when you want to be left alone.

My local cinema was so dark I thought it had closed down until a bunch of people in gym gear walked out, so I decided it was time for a Movie Outfit.

I’ve been preoccupied with shoes lately, or more accurately, the adequacy of them. And what a shoe wardrobe might look like. And what it would take to look after my feet better.

Today I’m looking at a brunch outfit. In case you don’t know, brunch is a late breakfast you eat around lunchtime.

This one comes from Judy in Minnesota who sent me an email asking, among other things, about my research outfit. Recently I wore to the library for research.

As I mentioned in my Summer Update there have been some changes in my dressing requirements, so it’s time to plan out my 2018 Winter Wardrobe Plan.

Let me start by saying while there was no plan, I thought I’d do a 2017 Summer Wardrobe Update anyway because I learned a few useful things in the meantime.

With my recent surgical visit fresh in my mind, today I’m offering a hospital admission outfit. This outfit is for your first day at hospital, whether that’s for a day procedure, overnight, or a longer stay. Your hospital will tell you about any other items you should bring with you. Climate/Location/Activities The first thing to note…

I could win gold medals for procrastination, so it seems to me that I (and my friend Katy) need an Outfit to Inspire Action.

I’ve been asked a couple of times now, what would make a good Christmas Party Outfit. On the one hand, a perfectly reasonable request, and on the other, a complete nightmare given the different kinds of Christmas Party you could be attending.

Spring is here, the Racing Carnival is off and running, and it’s time to think about a Race Meeting Outfit.

Weather’s warming up, I’m starting to think about what to wear on hot days. But first, here’s my 2017 Winter Wardrobe Update.

All of us at one point or another will need a Headshot Outfit, even if it’s just for your passport or drivers licence. And these days, you will most likely get one for your work security card, and increasingly your employer’s website too!

Following my encouragement to visit the Hokusai exhibition, it seems only fair to build a Art Gallery Outfit.