weekend advice: up and out

Hi there, friends! Sorry about this weather situation right now. Yesterday was such a beautiful tease, and now it's chilly and rainy out. This weekend I've got an exciting shoot on the books, and I plan to share a quick peek on Instagram and Snapchat (yes, I'm totally obsessed - my username is allisonboc if you want to follow along)! Raven has more midterms next week so I've promised to be a good spouse and let him get some studying done. With that being said, this weekend's advice? Get out of the house. 

With the temps slowly rising, Raven and I are craving being outside more. Charlie loves hikes we've done in the past, so we may try to squeeze one in this weekend. For sure, though, we're heading out of the city for an afternoon with friends on Sunday, and I'm looking forward to some fresh air! Whatever it is you've got planned, I hope it's amazing! Below are my favorite links of the week:

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of this dress for all those events I have coming up!

To make you smile (thanks Jess!).

This burger is unbelievable!

How New York artist couples share space.

Clothing for women who hate to shop. Thoughts on this? I'm very intrigued.

I still want to hear your tried and true fashion routine! Comment below or email me!

Love the idea behind this Instagram account.

Just ordered this shampoo to try - have you heard of it / tried it? 

And lastly, don't forget I'm giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Toasted! Comment below and I'll select 2 random winners next Friday!

And that's all I've got for you today.

xoxo,

aok

a couple of announcements + 10 pretty things

Good morning, you! I'm excited about today because the sun is shining really beautifully through my window, and we have some things to discuss.

First things first, I'm going to be setting up a booth at Toasted Wedding Event on

Sunday, April 10th! 

pic courtesy of Toasted.

Yup! I'm bringing my portfolio and some stylish tips and I'm looking forward to meeting you lovely brides-to-be face to face!

Where:  The Warsaw in Brooklyn

When:  Sunday April 10th from 12-4pm

How much: Tickets are $12 (or $25 for VIP), here.

This is my first time doing a wedding fair for AOK and I'm really, really excited! So excited that I'm giving away 2 pairs of tickets! Mmm hmm, just leave a comment below and I'll pick 2 random winners a week from tomorrow, Friday the 8th.

Next up, I'm returning to The Brass Owl this April 21st to talk Spring trends and defining your personal style. I cannot wait! I'm an Astoria native (been here almost 10 years!) and Nicole is doing wonderful things for this little corner of NYC! I cannot wait to meet you all and do some shopping! 

Where: The Brass Owl, Astoria

When: Thursday, April 21st, 8-10pm (ahem, wine and cheese!)

How much: FREE!

Okay! That's out of the way, here are 10 pretty things I'm thinking about lately:

1. Pretty underwear. Just got these and am enjoying looking at myself in the mirror in them.
2. A party dress. I've got work events, bridal showers, bachelorettes, and weddings coming out of the woodwork. This might have to come home with me.
3. Sleek brows. Glossier boy brow gel has changed my brow life.
4. A cute suit. I know it's barely Spring but I've got my eye on this Norma Komali bathing suit.
5. Yummy tea. Green Earl Grey. Need I say more?
6. The perfect tee (as opposed to tea). Is this it? I'm always searching.
7. Shades on sale. Thierry Lasry. Ultra covetable.
8. Kissable lips. Been dying to try this brand forever!
9. Some sweet sneaks. It might be time for a new pair of the best sneakers (so flattering!).
10. Peaceful sleep. Love this duvet from this eco-friendly brand.

And that's all I've got for you today!

xoxo,

aok

aok on instagram!

Good morning, friends! New York is a rainy mess right now. Not exactly helping Monday's case but, here we are. 

This weekend I spent a ton of quality alone time and it was awesome. Raven is studying for midterms so it was the perfect time for me to cross some stuff off my to-do list. Highlights included - working from a local coffee shop, seeing a friend's play, and running errands. All in all a productive one! And Raven and I managed to sneak in brunch at our favorite local spot and take Charlie to the park yesterday. 

With the new change on Instagram (whyyy) I wanted to make sure you could all find me. Give my feed the once over, click follow, and turn on post notifications if you feel so moved. I'm sharing our wedding film from Native Wedding Films today (you have no idea how GOOD it is!), but you have to make your way over to Instagram to check it out! 

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xoxo,

aok

weekend advice: enjoy being alone

Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I am tentatively planning on heading up to CT tomorrow night for an Easter morning egg hunt and brunch with my niece and nephews. I love any excuse to visit home and get some fresh air, and the prospect of spending time with family is even better.

Since Raven has work and lots of studying to do, I'll be making the trip alone (with my trusty co-pilot Charlie). I would always rather have Raven with me, but my advice this weekend is to enjoy being alone. Confession - I am terrible at being alone. Maybe it's a product of being the youngest of 3 kids, but I just like to be with people. Last night at the bar with my two good friends, there was a girl seated next to us enjoying a glass of wine and dinner. Alone. We were all kind of marveling at her, and both of my friends expressed joy for doing solitary acts like this. I kind of sank into my chair because I am so uncomfortable doing things by myself. So, my goal for the weekend is to try being alone and taking in all that's wonderful about it. I plan to report back :). Hope you have a great weekend, below are my favorite links of the week!

J. Crew?? This shirt is covetable and looks way more expensive than it is.

Digital Interior design.

To make you smile (or, you know, weep tears of joy).

Kind of obsessed with this space and these ladies. 

Still loving the new glossier lip stain / stick / balm I got this week. Get 20% off here.

This dress by a new-to-me brand would be perfect for work or summer soirees.

I'm working on sourcing pieces for a shoot next week. Here's a sneak peak!

A couple of announcements! Don't forget to email me for your FREE denim diagnosis. And what's your tried and true fashion staple? Drop me a line at allie@allisonkoehler.com.

xoxo,

aok

your tried and true fashion routine

Friends! Happy Wednesday!

I'm working on a post kind of like this one about style, but this time all about a fashion staple of yours. 

What routine, item of clothing, way of getting dressed, or beauty regimen have you always adhered to?

Here's mine: I've been wearing bronzer and Dior Addict perfume since highschool. I don't see this routine changing, it's just part of who I am. I feel better with a layer of bronzer on my face, and I feel nostalgic whenever I smell my perfume.

So, I'm wondering, what's your tried and true fashion routine? Purple socks? Sleeping with wet hair? Rings on every finger? Chapstick?

Let me know in the comments or by emailing allie@allisonkoehler.com. I'm going to compile the answers for a post next week - and I cannot wait to read what you have to say!

xoxo,

aok