Author: Alison Gary

Since 2005, Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing real-life style advice to grown women. With a focus on capsule wardrobes and size-inclusive fashion, Wardrobe Oxygen encourages women to achieve big style with a small closet. Alison Gary has over a decade of experience in apparel, visual merchandising, and styling women of every age, size, shape, and budget. She has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Redbook, and WhoWhatWear.
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    Friday

    Attire: Banana Republic – Teal merino sweater Gap – Low-slung pants in black David Tate – Black leather city boots Same jewelery as yesterday Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology Volumizing Redken – Satinwear 02 Dried upside down with paddle brush, then used round brush to smooth Jonathan Product – Silky Dirt Beauty: Body Shop…

  • Thursday

    Attire:Talbots – Black jersey wrap dressSofft – Black suede Mary JanesAnn Taylor – Silver and crystal necklaceSilver necklaces, cuff and hoops Hair:Next dayStraightened with round brush and dryer on dry hair Beauty:Body Shop – Vitamin E Face Mist to prep/hydrate the skinL’Oreal – True Match foundation in C3Stila – Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (the two mixed…

  • Tuesday

    Attire: Ann Taylor Loft – Dark blackberry dolam sleeve tunic sweater Gap – Black low rise flare trousers David Tate – Black leather city boots Express – Purple beaded necklace Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Next day, just brushed Beauty: Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer in Sand Stila – Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (the two mixed…

  • Thursday

    Attire: Old Navy – Black ponte trousers, gray sweater tee David Tate – Black leather city boots Ann Taylor – Silver and crystal necklace Various other silver necklaces, silver cuff Nordstrom – Silver dangly earrings Hair: Next day Brushed, curling iron on big sections Beauty: Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer in Sand Philosophy – The…

  • Wednesday

    Attire:Ann Taylor – Blue print matte jersey wrap dressSofft – Black suede Mary Janes (and bruised-looking ankles… no other shoes quite yet)Silver hoops, cuff and necklaces Hair:Washed and conditionedMatrix Curl.Life Contouring MilkLet air dry 90%, dried rest with dryerCurling iron to smooth bangs and frizz Beauty:Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer in SandStila – Illuminating Tinted…

  • Tuesday

    Attire: Lands End – Orange scoop fine gauge cotton sweater Old Navy – Black ponte trousers David Tate – Black city boots Ann Taylor – Black and silver necklace Silver cuff Hair: Next day Straightened while dry with round brush and dryer Beauty: Laura Mercier – Tinted moisturizer in Sand Stila – Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer…

  • Monday Mar 30, 2009

    Attire:Talbots – Blue print jersey knit wrap dressSofft – Brown suede Mary Janes (not the best shoe for this dress but all I have at this moment)Silver necklaces, hoops and cuff Hair:Washed and conditioned with Pureology VolumizingMatrix Curl.Life Contouring MilkScrunched and let air dryHit with dryer and scrunched while dry to remove crunchiness, used round…