Allison Bornstein

2 weeks ago | allisonbornstein.substack.com | Allison Bornstein

With a statement piece (whether it's a fun print or a bright color), our instinct is to wear a super simple or quiet look and then add the statement piece. Specifically, we often go with an all-black outfit as a canvas, and then try to add a fun color, print, or texture as a pop.

3 weeks ago | allisonbornstein.substack.com | Allison Bornstein

I’ve said many times that a “capsule” wardrobe is a myth… The idea that there are prescribed pieces that work in every single wardrobe just isn’t realistic. Some of us swear by a pair of denim (me!), while others don’t own a single pair of jeans. It’s all about personal preference and the items you identify as the workhorses or “regulars” in your wardrobe. So, if I can’t tell you what the “must-have” pieces are to create a functional wardrobe, how are we meant to figure it out?

1 month ago | allisonbornstein.substack.com | Allison Bornstein

Giving you a peek behind the paywall this month and gifting the paid subscriber issue to all! I encourage you to upgrade to paid to get two newsletters a month and access to all of the archives! It is a treasure trove (if I do say so myself!). Enjoy!Last month, I did an ”ASK ALLISON” where I answered some of the most common questions that I was getting from clients. I prompted my subscribers to send me more style dilemmas and I feel like many of the questions were surrounding specific events.

1 month ago | allisonbornstein.substack.com | Allison Bornstein

A handbag is one of the most coveted and splurged-on items in my clients’ wardrobes, but I find that while many of them love the acquisition process, they don’t necessarily use them to their full potential once they own them. I would even go as far as to say that many of us are more "handbag collectors” than anything! We are swooning over the bags, buying the bags, and then we will wear them for a period until we are on to our next obsession.

2 months ago | allisonbornstein.substack.com | Allison Bornstein

If you like this Q&A format, submit questions here and we can answer more next month!Leave a commentWhat do I wear to my kid's graduation this spring? I had four sessions in a row where we were styling for graduation weekend, so I figured this was a relevant question. Even if you are not a mom and not going to graduation, these are great elevated spring looks that you …