IONA: Weekend Wear

Today's the day, look 3 of 3! I love this look for any day time 

weekend occasion such as the farmers market or the movies.

This Timo Weiland hoodie is super comfortable with awesome
knit and embroidered detail! I paired it here with the Xirena
Bobby Tee in white, Mother The Looker jean and the Bob
Jéróme Dreyfuss cross body bag in Bordeaux. 

Like I mentioned in yesterday's post, IONA is having an epic

denim sale just this month! Get 20% your favorite pair of 

Mother's or NSF hand dyed denim OR take a pair of both home 

with 30% off both pairs! 

While you're in, make sure to check out all the pieces from this 
weekend's posts plus all of the other amazing fall pieces. 
You're sure to find at least one that you'll want to take home!

A huge thanks to the team at Iona for this fall fashion feature
and my new jeans! It was a pleasure working with you fab 
ladies!

   hoodie timo weiland  • t shirt xirena  •  jeans mother •  bag jéróme dreyfuss (ALL FROM IONA) 

• booties acne

Find all IONA items in the store or simply call or email for inquiries 

608.467.9489 & hello@ishopiona.com

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

IONA: Casual Fridays

Day 2 means look 2 from one of my favorite stores in

Madison, Iona! This monochrome look is perfect for

almost any occasion. Pair it with pumps for casual 

Friday, or dinner at your fave restaurant. Or, throw on 

your best pair of beaten up sneakers for a day of errands.

One thing that's a must for me is comfort. If I'm not 

going to feel comfortable in it, I don't want to wear it.

(there are very few exceptions to this rule) No problem 
here. I'm wearing the softest, best fitting Bobby Top by 
Xirena. I loved it so much that it is now hanging in my 
closet. It comes in 3 colors, so don't worry, there's one 
for you too!

This ALC CL Jacket is to die for. Not only does it have

a hint of stretch that makes this light fabric lay perfectly

but it has leather detail... You understand now, right?

The mix of leather, pony hair and suede in this stunning 

Jéróme Dreyfuss cross body bag gives this monochrome 

outfit (or any outfit for that matter) a great little kick! 

I love turning your outfit up with cool accessories and 

this bag hits the nail on the head.

As long as we were on the topic of comfort, let me talk 

about this pair of Mothers. The perfect rise, the right

amount of stretch, simple butt pockets, and the perfect

shade of grey. Jeans that I love aren't easy for me to find,

but I love The Looker Jean in Rebels and Lovers. Thanks 

to the lovelies at Iona, they are now a part of my wardrobe

and I think I've worn them every day since I brought them

home. Shhhh... don't tell.

Last but certainly not least, this super cozy Helmut Lang 

Lux Jersey Hat goes with practically everything and warms 

up this outfit perfectly. I'm a sucker for warm beanies... my 

collection is much too large. If you're in need of a(nother) 

winter beanie, look no further. I say it's justifiable when 

you live in Wisconsin.

   bomber ALC  • t shirt xirena  •  jeans mother • beanie helmut lang • bag jéróme dreyfuss (ALL FROM IONA) 
• pumps topshop 

Find all IONA items in the store or simply call or email for inquiries 

608.467.9489 & hello@ishopiona.com

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

IONA: Working Girl

This week(end) I am featuring 3 looks in 3 days from a store 

I love: Iona! They were sweet enough to let me pull my 3
favorite looks from their current inventory to feature here on 
Those White Walls! It was a tough task to say the least, as I 
could have pulled the entire store.

Although you may not think of Madison, Wisconsin 

as your typical town to find great fashion, it is here and Iona is 

one of the places to find it. Located at 807 E. Johnson in Madison, 

Iona has something for everyone.  Really... my Bubby was the first
one in my family to make a great purchase from the gem that is 
Iona (and the purchases sure did continue) and my mom and I
both love the store as well. There literally is something for
everyone and that is the proof!

I love this first look. It's the perfect transition from a day at work

to a night out. Not only is this Timo Weiland  Chevron Fringe 
Tunic sweater dress comfortable and chic but it's formal enough 
for work and the fringe makes it fun for a night out too! Pair it 
with tights and tall boots like I did here or leather pants and a wool 
jacket once it starts to cool down a bit. This sweater dress gives 
you comfort and style so effortlessly. 

With countless ways to wear 
it, you've got yourself a new go to piece if you're off to the office 
or a night on the town. 

 sweater dress timo weiland from IONA • 
bag proenza schouler  •  boots rachel comey

Find all IONA items in the store or simply call or email for inquiries 

608.467.9489 & hello@ishopiona.com

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

do as the bloggers do.

When Gabby and I first met, we got on the topic of blogging 
(because what else do bloggers talk about when they're 
together? Just kidding... Kind of) we've both been long time fashion 
blog readers, semi recently turned fashion bloggers. We seemed 
to agree on quite a few things. One of those being the simple fact that, 
blogging is weird. 

If you've ever so much as glanced at a fashion blog or browsed
through a blogger's Instagram you may know what we're talking 
about... These fab fashion girls who ever so flawlessly look 
natural while doing what feels so perfectly unnatural to me.

Let me give you some examples.

So.... How are there always two hands in photos holding your
 phone, or in photos of your manicure? Is there constantly 
someone following you just to take these unnatural/natural 
photos of both of your hands? Maybe? I guess there is.

You're not actually spending time with your fabulous friends 
who work for WWD or some other huge publication unless it's on 
social media, correct? I guess we better spend our time together 
on Instagram so everyone knows we're spending time together... 
On Instagram.

Those walking photos... How many times do you have to walk 
back and forth to look so effortlessly cool?! Because we took plenty 
of steps back and forth and still couldn't get a good (fake) 
walking picture...

Does it not feel awkward and embarrassing taking selfies 
everywhere? Or maybe we just have to get over that feeling 
of awkwardness because honestly, what's not awkward about 
what bloggers do?

And lastly, how are you possibly creating all those odd body 
positions and looking so cool doing it? For me it's always 
that go to pose, then I'm stuck. Teach me your ways?

Don't get me wrong, I love fashion blogs... Leandra, Nicole, 
Danielle and their effortlessly cool style. Who else can wear 
overalls and a bikini and look awesome? As weird as 
blogging may be, I keep reading and loving them.

  tee vintage • jeans citizens of humanity • boots maison martin margiela • bag chanel (hand me down from bubby)• hat anthropologie

xxAli

collab with Look Sharp Sconnie
photos: Sarah Rose Smiley