Maybe it’s years of prepping for Bonnaroo, living with a mother who was always prepared for anything, my husband’s eight years in the Navy, or dealing with a few previous blizzards and hurricanes, but Karl and I have a pretty clear plan for events like Sandy. To some it may seem extreme, and we’re lucky… Continue Reading Not Fashion Related: Preparing for a Natural Disaster
I have wavy hair like yours and I was wondering if you could tell me how you styled it and the products you used. I wash and condition with either L’Oreal Vive Pro or Pureology Hydrate. Pureology is far better than L’Oreal – thicker, richer, kinder to the hair and keeps color far longer but… Continue Reading Ask Allie: My Beauty Routine
Hey folks, just checking in from the suburbs of DC where we are faring quite well. While the lights flickered a few times yesterday evening, we kept power through the whole storm and my closet is still intact! However with the super saturated ground, a wind advisory, and our home surrounded by big old trees… Continue Reading Storms and Sartorial Decisions
I sometimes check my blog analytics to see what Internet searches bring people here, and I can see that many people have the same questions. It seems some have been answered by posts I already have… but some I have yet to address… until now. Are Black Suede Sandals Appropriate in Winter? Well it depends.… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Keyword Analysis
Tank: c/o Gwynnie Bee Tux Jacket: Ann Taylor (similar) Bracelets: Ann Taylor (here and here) Jeans: Gap Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors I was so excited to get my latest Gwynnie Bee box – so much sparkle and fun for fall! This tank was one of the pieces and it’s reason # 4,521 why Gwynnie Bee… Continue Reading Friday: Daytime Sequins
The difference between you wearing clothes and clothes wearing you is attitude, and Desiree from the blog Pull Your Socks Up! wears her clothes with brazen confidence. She is the epitome of a True Fashionista. Desiree’s blog is a breath of fresh air. She wears what she wants, not what society deems as appropriate. She’s… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Desiree from the blog Pull Your Socks Up!
Oh shoes… one of my favorite subjects! Flats are a puzzle to me. It seems ballet flats are “the” flat shoe if you want to look fashionable, but I rarely find a pair I think look nice on me. I’m needing a flat shoe that’s versatile, comfy, and looks good. What should I be… Continue Reading Ask Allie: All About Shoes
I really promote having a closet of wardrobe classics here at Wardrobe Oxygen, but I think it’s also important to add zest to your sartorial staples with seasonal trends that catch your fancy. This fall, there are so many trends that are extremely wearable and can really add interest to your wardrobe classics. Here’s a… Continue Reading How to Wear Wardrobe Classics with This Fall’s Trends
I don’t try to discuss politics on this blog. I have very strong views, but I keep them to my Twitter account or in real life conversations. However I saw this gif this week regarding The Motion Picture Association of America and had to share: No matter your political views, there’s some serious issues going… Continue Reading Instead of an Outfit…