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)

feeling feminine.

Although practically my entire wardrobe is black and grey 

and a bit towards the edgy side, I do like to dress a bit girly 

here and there... a bit, kind of... barely. I loved the way this

 top fit when I found it at BOP, but it had those goofy off the 

shoulder sleeves. They made me look like I had wings. 

Although I'd love to fly, it was just too weird. But there 

must be a solution to every problem, right? I cut the sleeves 

off and WA-LA!  A fun, girly, easy to wear tube top. 

Looks like we're in for a treat with some warm weather 

the end of this week, so pull out your favorite girly tops and 

soak up the warm sun while it's still here!

   top re: named • jeans citizens of humanity  •  clutch gucci (hand me down from bubby) • shoes michael michel kors • necklace just the 2 of us • watch michele 

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

top gun.

Olive green is a fall favorite of mine. Add on some gold 

hardware and I'm sold, literally. When this vest went on 

final markdown from shopbop I couldn't help but add another 

piece of dark green outerwear to my wardrobe. 

I must admit, I kept thinking about Top Gun with my army 

green vest and big aviators. (but was less bad ass, of course) 

Jazz those up a bit with two fall favorites, patchwork denim 

and a pair of mules and you've got yourself a great transition 

outfit. Easy enough to throw on a sweater or hoodie under 

the vest once the temperature starts to drop. 

   vest NLST  • tank wilfred  •  jeans j crew • shoes zara • clutch reclaimed vintage• watch michele • sunglasses phillip lim

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

fall must haves. part I

As fall quickly approaches, it's time for us to approach our 

closets and assess our wardrobes. For me, fall is the best 

season for fashion. You can layer up your iconic pieces and 

do some serious accessorizing. 

Let's start with this short checklist of things you need this 

fall... Don't worry, it's only the beginning.  

A cool cardigan: Choose something out of the ordinary... 
Oversized, beaten up, or colorful, make it a little different!
This specific cardigan is from Iona, one of my favorite 
stores in Madison.

Distressed boyfriend jeans: This trend is nothing new but 
isn't going anywhere! Throw on your most comfortable pair 
of boyfriend jeans for a go to look for fall.

High booties: These are key for rocking those baggy jeans, 
they give you the little oomf you need for this totally cool, 
comfy outfit. This is one of my favorite pairs from shopbop.

Cozy beanie: This is my favorite part about cold weather. 
A beanie adds a great touch to any outfit and is the perfect 
accessory to keep you warm on those chilly mornings come 
fall. 

   sweater raquel allegra  • tank wilfred  •  jeans levi • shoes vince • bag alexander wang• hat wilfred • sunglasses ray ban • bag alexander wang

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

easy. breezy. barefoot.

One perk to living on the lake and being out of the city is that it's acceptable to 
(almost) always be barefoot. No shoes can match up to a dress like this anyways! 
If I did need shoes I would only slip on a pair of flip flops! Maxi dresses are an
awesome, easy way to create a head to toe look without much effort. Let your maxi 
speak for itself and keep your choice of footwear toned down.... Need I say more?

  dress blue life

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)

simple.style.

I have discussed my difficulty getting dressed in the summer (and all 

the time) with you before.... There's one thing that can help make this 

pretty darned easy. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Trends can be overdone before 

you even know it, so never worry about wearing a simple outfit. It looks 

sophisticated and put together in five simple style steps. 

1. Shirt 

2. Shorts 

3. Shoes 

4. Bag 

5. much too oversized sunglasses

Another tip, black and white will always be in style. Use this to your 

advantage! There's no harm in keeping it simple, you never want 

to over do it! 

  top tibi • shorts j brand • boots loeffler randall • clutch rebecca minkoff• sunglasses in god we trust nyc

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)