surfin' safari: everything you need to know about going on a safari
surfin' safari: everything you need to know about going on a safari

happy monday everyone!

i am so excited to finally be able to sit down and share all of the details of my trip to africa back in december! while this wasn’t my first time in africa (or going on a safari), it was my first time going as a photographer and/or blogger or even being slightly prepared for what was to come. the last time i went to africa was when i was in high school when my parents and i went to malawi for a mission trip and then onto a nearby safari with an ending in zambia. we went during august so the weather was tolerable but still hot during the day. and don’t even let me get started on my atrocious packing job! back in 2010, pinterest just started but it wasn’t really a “thing” yet, so i really didn’t have any resources to figure out what to wear. as a result, i basically packed nike shorts and t-shirts and felt so out of place. this time around, it was my chance to redo it all, and redo it right!

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TravelAllie Provostsafari, africa, african safari, botswana, okavango delta, travel
pink-ies up
pink-ies up

is it too late to say happy new year? haha!

after taking nearly one month off (with the exception of yesterday’s post), i’m finally back and ready for action! the end of 2018 was quite the whirlwind by closing out the year with a trip to africa and 2019 has already been jam packed with so many exciting things! i promise i will be posting all about my trip to africa soon but i seriously needed to post this sequin cape because the christmas trees behind me already date these photos…oopsies!

cape: lela rose
dress: kate spade (old, last seen here)
shoes: aquazzura
clutch: zara (similar here)
earrings: simone rocha (similar here)
bracelets: dior, cartier
bow: jennifer behr
sunglasses: max mara (in gold here)

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FashionAllie Provostcape, sequins, pink, pink coat, velvet, park avenue, christmas, holiday, clutch, bow, upper east side, new york city
a spade is a spade: my thoughts on the new direction of kate spade new york
a spade is a spade: my thoughts on the new direction of kate spade new york

today is the day!

today is the first day of the official redesign of one of my favorite (if not my most favorite) brands! early last year it was announced that nicola glass would be replacing deborah lloyd as creative director of kate spade. while i know anyone who follows me knows i am a kate spade fanatic (and former employee) and that i’ve have always loved the brand, i knew nicola was going to take the brand into the next stage of its life. when nicola’s first collection first hit the runway last fashion week, i will be honest, there were pieces that i loved…and some, not so much. was this redesign too drastic for the kate spade customer? was it going to stray too far from the whimsical brand i once knew? i had to wait and see it for myself in person.

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FashionAllie Provostkate spade, brand, rebranding, live colorfully, store, madison avenue, jeans, colorful, new york city
2018 going on 2019
2018 going on 2019

i cannot believe it’s almost 2019 and it’s crazy to think how this year just flew by! looking back on 2018, i was thankful to be a part of some amazing trips, opportunities, and overall experiences that helped make this year one of the best yet! i wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of my favorite moments (and posts) from each month this year and of course, we start at the beginning!

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FashionAllie Provostnew year's eve, end of year
rockin' around the christmas tree
rockin' around the christmas tree

as i briefly mentioned here, the days leading up to christmas, i was surprised with the news that the camp we were staying at in africa did not have wifi (like i was initially told). but i’m clearly not still bitter about it….nooooooo haha!

this was the one post i was extra excited to post this year because it is my annual lotte palace hotel christmas tree shoot! this is by far my (and every other blogger in new york’s) favorite christmas tree in the city. one reason why i love this the most is that the crowds are manageable and you are able to go right up to the tree - no barricades! oh, and of course i always have fake wrapped christmas gifts…duh!

so in any case, merry christmas! i hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday with your families!

dress: kate spade
turtleneck: theory
shoes: gucci (love the flats too)
earrings: chanel
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: linda farrow

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FashionAllie Provostpalace hotel, holiday, christmas, sequins, black and red, layers, turtleneck
beret of hope
beret of hope

well first, oopsies! i know it’s the 26th and you’re all wondering, “why the heck is she posting this holiday content now!?” that’s a great question readers, haha! for the last week i have been on an adventure in africa and because i was told there would be wifi, i did not plan out my pre-christmas posts. unfortunately, upon arrival to my safari, i was in for a rude wake-up call when there was not only no wifi, but not even cell service!

dress: zara
coat: michael kors (old, last seen here)
beret: halogen
bag: saint laurent
shoes: halogen x atlantic-pacific
earrings: chanel
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: dolce & gabbana

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FashionAllie Provostholiday, christmas, plaid, beret, red, ralph lauren, upper east side, new york city, midi, navy
golden girl
golden girl

one of my favorite things about the holidays are the opportunities to dress up! even if you’re overdressed for the dinner party, people just get it during this time of year! while i won’t officially be wearing this dress until an event back in michigan in january, this dress initially caught my eye for the annual met holiday party. i ended up re-wearing this dress from over the summer with a turtleneck underneath just because i wasn’t able to get the dress hemmed in time (but i obviously wanted to keep it long for these photos because #drama).

dress: jenny packham
shoes: jimmy choo
bag: saint laurent
earrings: vintage chanel
necklace: cartier
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: givenchy

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FashionAllie Provostsequins, gold, gown, black tie, met, upper east side, new york city, wrap dress, formal, holiday, christmas
tis the tweed
tis the tweed

11 days until christmas and holy crap i can’t wait!

honestly, that’s all i really wanted to say and show this outfit because i’m obsessed with this dress! haha it’s seriously so comfy (no pockets though but yolo) and i’ve already worn it to a few holiday occasions this month! oh yeah, and it has a slight stretch so go crazy and eat all the foods haha

dress: halogen x atlantic-pacific
belt: j.crew
blazer: zara (old)
shoes: manolo blahnik
earrings: chanel
bracelets: cartier
bag: shrimps
sunglasses: givenchy

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FashionAllie Provostlace, midi, navy, tweed, plaza, upper east side, new york city, cocktail, bow
crossing into winter
crossing into winter

with the beginning of the holidays, this means that fall is officially at an end. it has been fun, fall, and i will truly miss you deeply. thankfully i did save one more outfit that i shot here in nyc when the fall foliage was at its peek! this skirt has already made the rounds a few times in my real life wardrobe and loved pairing it with this oversized cozy sweater to show here on the blog! now let the christmas festivities begin and i can’t wait to show you all the holiday outfits for this year!

until next year, fall!

coat: j.crew
sweater: and other stories
skirt: halogen x atlantic-pacific
shoes: madewell (old, similar here)
gloves: halogen x atlantic-pacific
bag: tara zadeh
earrings: chanel
necklaces: cartier, sashi
sunglasses: chloe

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FashionAllie Provostfall, floral, sweater, yellow, central park, gapstow bridge, crop top, oxfords, new york city
walk the dot
walk the dot

suits, recently, have been my favorite things to throw on (see here) so when i saw blair eadie’s collection had no shortage of matching suits, i couldn’t help myself but to buy one! …yeah yeah yeah okay two! and the best part about blair’s collection in collaboration with halogen, was the versatility and interchangeableness (is that even a word?) with one another so i felt so comfortable pairing this polka dotted blouse with the printed suit to complete the look!

suit: halgoen x atlantic-pacific (jacket and pants)
top: halgoen x atlantic-pacific
shoes: sam edelman
bag: m2malletier
earrings: chanel
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: illesteva

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FashionAllie Provostsuit, matching, mixing prints, polkadots, houndstooth, fall, workwear, pants, printed pants, prints, upper east side, new york city, blair eadie, halogen
fall tweed
fall tweed

while dana, andrea, and i were in vermont, we tried to take advantage of as much of the fall foliage as we could! while we ended up being just a week late for the peak of the colors, we couldn’t help but just drive around and get lost in the streets of stowe. honestly it seemed that every block was prettier than the next and we would immediately hop out and take some photos…and maybe play in the leaves a bit.

coat: pam and gela (old, similar here)
dress: sacai
shoes: & other stories
bag: saint laurent
ring: chloe (old)
earrings: chanel
sunglasses: illesteva

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FashionAllie Provostfall, stowe, vermont, pinstripe, stripes, tweed, shirt dress
falling for vermont
falling for vermont

after dana and i checked out of our hotel, we met up with andrea and made the switch over to the cutest airbnb just a few minutes from the downtown area. and holy crap was it the cutest! while it’s inside was decent, the reason we ended up choosing this location was because it was on a farm! like a real farm!! haha okay this city girl is going to calm down now! while i was behind the camera for a lot of the farm shots for dana and andrea, they were truly some of my favorites! loved this one i took for andrea and this one for dana!

coat: kate spade (old)
top: madewell
skirt: adam lippes
shoes: fendi
bag: mansur gavriel
earrings: chanel
necklace: chloe
sunglasses: gucci

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FashionAllie Provostvermont, stowe, stripes, sweater, midi skirt, trench coat, slides, fall, drone
stowe away
stowe away

last month, dana and i decided we needed a heavy dose of fall foliage so we packed up the car and made the five and a half hour drive to the land of foliage: vermont! while i am no stranger to vermont, as i’ve been a few times and most recently to woodstock with andrea last winter, this was my first time to stowe. dana and i had the honor of staying at field guide for a night, which was one of the cutest hotels in the area!

sweater: miu miu (currently 50% off!)
skirt: dvf
boots: etro
rings: alex and ani, gorjana, chloe
earrings: simone rocha
bag: mansur gavriel
sunglasses: illesteva

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TravelAllie Provostvermont, fall, midi skirt, polkadots, mixing prints, sweater, oversize, boots, fringe, drone
in the black
in the black

happy friday everyone! and more importantly, a happy black friday! i hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving yesterday but now the fun really begins: the countdown to chirstmas! while everyone is very excited to take advantage of holiday deals and deep discounts, i will spread the same message that i do every year. it’s a reminder to those who are choosing to do their shopping today in the stores, remember to be extra, extra, extra nice and patient to the sales associates and staff members. they have to work incredibly long and stressful hours today and who knows what time they had to get up this morning to get to work. and typically, the time retail workers get to spend with their families is cut short so just be aware of that before you think someone is moving a little slower than you would like (*cough looking at you new yorkers cough*).

coat: zara (old, similar here and here)
dress: asos (old, similar here and here)
boots: tory burch
bag: kate spade (old)
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: linda farrow

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FashionAllie Provostblack friday, holiday, polkadots, black, otk, fall, coat, black and white
apples to apples
apples to apples

a few weeks ago, dana, elle, and i made the easy one-hour drive from nyc to fishkill farms to partake in my favorite basic-girl fall activity: apple picking! but to be honest, as much as i love myself a good orchard, i was really there for the cider and doughnuts. i have no shame. so we made sure to pick up a box before adventuring into their massive orchards so we could snack on them along the way. that was probably our best decision of the day!

dress: zara (also love this and this)
sweater: j.crew (old)
shoes: chanel (similar here)
belt: gucci
bag: manu atelier (also love this color)
earrings: chanel
bracelets: cartier
sunglasses: illesteva

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FashionAllie Provostfall, apple, apple picking, orchard, fishkill farms, plaid, sweater, mixing prints
denim is the new black
denim is the new black

happy wednesday everyone!

with my photography program in full swing and my shooting schedule being so busy, i have basically been living in jeans for the past 3 months with my hair almost always in a bun. although i will say i was in the darkroom last week in this tulle skirt and i had no complaints…but i made sure to wear the largest apron i could find haha it was truly a sight to see! aside from that exception though, comfort has been key for me these days. you will always find me now in comfy slides and oversized shirts!

but don’t worry too much though! with the holidays fast approaching, the cocktail dresses and midi skirts will be back before you know it!

coat: golden goose deluxe brand
top: kate spade (also love the navy)
jeans: madewell
shoes: fendi
bag: fendi
rings: gorjana (#1 and #2), alex and ani
bracelets: carier
necklaces: cariter, shashi
earrings: chanel
sunglasses: illesteva

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FashionAllie Provostfall, trench coat, coat, plaid, eyelit, jeans, casual, slides, fendi, rings, jewelry
blush hour
blush hour

without a doubt this is my favorite time of year: when you have the possibility of wearing a super cute coat or just the fuzziest, most oversized sweater and call it a day! and one of my go-to pairings this season has been a cropped sweater with some kind of skirt (see here from my trip to vermont!). so when i saw this sweater, i knew i wanted to pair it with another pastel hue so this skirt was just what i needed!

sweater: 3.1 phillip lim
skirt: max mara (also love this option)
shoes: kate spade (old)
bag: louis vuitton (similar here and here)
earrings: vintage chanel
bracelets: cartier
ring: gorjana
sunglasses: max mara

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FashionAllie Provostpink, sweater, pastel, new york, new york city, new york public library, louis vuitton, pink louis vuitton, pearls