Our house was built in the 1940s; three years ago, we decided to stay put and build an addition instead of moving to a larger home. The original home was a bit over 700 square feet – the size of a basic two-bedroom apartment but on two floors. After the remodel, we are now around… Continue Reading Inside Our Home: Our Hallway
I don’t do wish lists or gift guides on Wardrobe Oxygen. First reason, I am not skilled enough to make pretty ones. You can visit other bloggers like my friend from The Art of Accessories who makes a gorgeous one each winter. Second reason, I feel that it encourages spending. I only believe one should… Continue Reading All I Want for Christmas
Dress – Ann Taylor (similar)Belt – Lauren Ralph LaurenTights – DKNYShoes – Nine West (similar)Silver cuff It is so warm today, I feel uncomfortable in tights and my trench, however I just cannot do bare legs in December, and I know it will rain later. In fact, they are calling for SNOW tomorrow! I swear… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
This weekend was all about Christmas! Friday night we went to our town’s Festival of Lights. This was the first year we attended and I felt as though I was in Mayberry. They had free hot chocolate and cookies, the high school choir and the town’s marching band performed, the town pageant winners were up… Continue Reading My Weekend in Pictures Dec 05, 2011
Blouse – Ann Taylor (similar)Skirt – MICHAEL Michael KorsTights – NordstromBooties – Miss Sixty (similar) What do you do when you walk out of your house and break the heel of your pumps? Gran your trusty booties and keep going. I know they aren’t the best choice for this outfit, but I was short on… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Sweater – Ann Taylor (similar)Skirt – c/o Ann Taylor (no longer online)Tights – DKNYBooties – TalbotsBracelets – Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, clothing swap So I have found the most brilliant invention – plus petite tights from DKNY. I am 5’3″ but in the land of hosiery that means I should weigh less than… Continue Reading Dressing for Casual Friday at the Office
Shirt – Talbots Skirt – Gap (similar) Booties – Miss Sixty (similar) Bracelet – Twisted Silver Necklace – c/o Ann Taylor I was supposed to go to a blogger event this evening but I decided I needed to go to my Weight Watchers meeting for the first time in over a month. I don’t believe… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
Shirt – c/o CAbi Skirt – Ann Taylor Tights – Nordstrom Shoes – Vince Camuto Bracelets – swap event, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren Necklace – boutique in Rehoboth Beach I wrote this post before ever owning anything from Vince Camuto. When I saw these booties on sale I felt it was fate – since… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
It will be December in just a couple of days, yet yesterday in Washington DC it reached 75 degrees. This crazy warm spell has me feeling for you folks in warmer climates. You often email me asking how to dress appropriately for the season, even if the thermometer says it’s flip-flop weather. Here’s some suggestions… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Winter Fashion in Warmer Climates