I ached all over. Maybe it was my pillow. Maybe we needed a new mattress. I wasn’t sleeping well, and even if I did get more than five uninterrupted hours I still was exhausted the following day. I had quit my job, but my life hadn’t really changed. I still felt tired, stressed, and old.… Continue Reading My Workout Journey
This post is sponsored by cabi. I’m such a fan of cabi clothing; they do such a good job of making clothes that flatter a variety of figures and a variety of lifestyles. I was invited to try some pieces from cabi’s latest collection, Elegancia, and I found them perfect for vacation. Trench: Tanner Trench… Continue Reading What I Wore: cabi Elegancia Spring 2018
If you follow me on Instagram Stories you know last week my family and I had a short vacation at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. Only open a few months, this new hotel is gorgeous, luxe yet warm, and has everything for a perfect little getaway or if you’ve visiting the area for… Continue Reading Travel Style for Women Over 40
For years I shied from linen. I’m already a klutz who often has a dribble of coffee on her shirt, a smear of cream cheese on her cuff. To add wrinkles and creases to my look would just make me look like a slob. If you go through my archives, rarely will you see linen… Continue Reading What I Wore: Silk and Linen
I’ve mentioned my Dagne Dover Dakota backpack several times on Wardrobe Oxygen. I’ve featured it in capsule wardrobes and outfit posts, but I haven’t done a proper review of this bag. It’s crazy I haven’t as it’s the most used Dagne Dover bag in my collection! The Dagne Dover Dakota backpack is made of neoprene,… Continue Reading Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack Review
Sponsored by Macy’s and ShopStyle One of the most popular questions I get from readers is where to get well-fitting plus size jeans. One of you mentioned WILLIAM RAST jeans to me saying they’re great for curves, stretchy without stretching out, and available at Macy’s. When they reached out and asked if I’d like to… Continue Reading What I Wore: William Rast for Macy’s Jeans
Women, if you want a pair of overalls, get thee some overalls! So many of you email me and leave comments worrying about figure flattery in regard to overalls. Will you look like a toddler, a Weeble Wobble, a try-hard? Can you REALLY wear overalls? Let’s be honest for a second. Do you really think… Continue Reading What I Wore: Wear the Overalls!
Sunday was grey for the most part. Later in the afternoon the sun peeked out and the temps rose, but it again got gloomy. I tried to fight the grey with a bright pink floral dress for Easter brunch, but had a trench coat at the ready for the chill. Dress: Taylor Dresses via Gwynnie… Continue Reading What I Wore: Grey and Pink
I bought this striped dress on our weekend at National Harbor. I visited a boutique called The Pinkwell, which carries regular and plus sizes. I tried this dress on over jeans and thought it was a cool effect, but I have since also worn it with tights and, when the weather warmed, just tall boots.… Continue Reading Stripes and a Beret at the Greenbelt Cinema