Reader Caroline asks: Hi Wardrobe Oxygen,I have a large bust (36DD) and am a size 8. I can never find shirts or jackets that look right on me. How does a curvy lady look feminine but not like she’s putting the girls out on display? What types of shirts and dresses should I be looking… Continue Reading Reader Question – How to Dress a Curvy Frame
Black matte jersey wrap dress from Old Navy, black synthetic cami from H&M, leopard peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, gold necklace from Express, gold twig bracelets and simple hoops from Ann Taylor. Hair washed and conditioned, bit of Jonathan Silky Dirt and dried with paddle brush. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match concealer in W1-3, philosophy The… Continue Reading Wednesday
Reader Jamie writes in: I’m in law school and need to find a suit for my first upcoming ‘practice’ oral argument. The problem is I’m tall (5’10”) and am a 14-16. I would like to find something of good quality but not outrageously expensive. Any suggestions on where to start? Hey there Jamie: I really… Continue Reading Reader Request – Suits for Tall Women
I’ll be honest, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) wasn’t a disease I understood, or even thought about a decade ago. I lumped it with all those “random” illnesses with initials that some lesser-known celebrity was diagnosed with, or that was a cause adopted by a bigger-name celebrity. I didn’t know anyone with MS, so it didn’t affect… Continue Reading Support the Fight Against MS
Black scoop neck empire-waist short sleeved sweater from Old Navy, black nubby crepe trousers from Ann Taylor, black flats form Naturalizer. Silver necklaces from H&M, silver hoops and cuff. Hair is second day, large sections twirled around the curling iron for a short period of time just for some wave, slight bit of Jonathan Silky… Continue Reading Tuesday
One of the greatest things about my new job is taking public transportation. I know you must think I am crazy to say that, but I love the People Watching (a sport that deserve to be capitalized), and I love the interaction. For years I have lived in my car, alone on my rush hour… Continue Reading The Commuter Curse
So I forgot to wear green today… my alarm for some reason did not go off either… think the hubby accidently changed mine to his wake up time so I woke up 10 minutes before I was to leave. Dark red merino shift from Banana Republic, plum tights from Target, brown suede boots from Silhouettes,… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday was ShamrockFest in DC – an all day music festival hosted by a local radio station. We went with about a dozen of our friends. Luckily the weather was on our side. Green crewneck tee from Old Navy, green silk scarf from Banana Republic, denim skirt from Gap, tan “Bern” boots from Duo, my… Continue Reading This Weekend
Philosophy’s The Present Clear Makeup: Wow, I thought I knew primers until I tried this stuff out! Most primers seem to do very little on my skin – make the foundation last a bit longer, give a more even finish to the skin, reduce the look of pores. Nice, but nothing shocking. Often I find… Continue Reading Product Reviews – Benefit and Philosophy