Focusing on beauty products and techniques for women over 40, Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen reviews skincare and cosmetics brands, shares tips for caring for skin and applying makeup, and writes about current beauty trends and how to translate them for the everyday.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clairol Nice ’n Easy. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the best things about partnering with Clairol for my at-home hair color experience (read about it here) was getting expert advice from Clairol Color Director James Corbett on color and technique. Many of… Continue Reading Home Hair Color Tips from Clairol Color Director James Corbett
A few months ago, L’Oreal sent me a box with three shades of the True Match Lumi Cushion foundation. Two were far too dark for my skintone, but the third, N3.5 Classic Buff I decided to try. One of the popular cosmetic trends from South Korea is cushion foundations and BB creams, and L’Oreal jumped… Continue Reading Over 40 Beauty: L’Oreal Lumi Cushion Foundation Review
In this blog post I mentioned how I was looking for a “my lip color only better” lipstick and how I almost found it in NARS ‘Tolede’. Almost, but not quite. In the comments, reader Michele shared, And that very day I purchased NARS ‘Pigalle’ and I have been wearing it almost every day since.… Continue Reading Friday Favorite: NARS Pigalle Lipstick
Foundation: L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion n3.5 (c/o) | Concealer: Clinique Line Smoothing in Moderately Fair | Highlighter: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal | Blush: NARS Sex Appeal | Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous Superstar (c/o) | Shadow: L’Oreal La Palette Nude | Liner: Lancome Drama Liqui-Pencil in Côte D’azur (c/o) | Brow Colors: Tarte Amazonian… Continue Reading Hair Did
Every January, I get uber melancholy. I feel fat, I feel old, I feel tired, I feel stuck and stagant. There’s something wrong with me, I need CHANGE! A tattoo! A haircut! Skydiving! A trip to a different country! But it’s Emerson’s birthday, then my mom’s birthday, then my sister’s. And this January had work… Continue Reading Recent Beauty Purchases – Hits and Misses
This post is inspired by the Refinery 29 piece I recently shared on Wardrobe Oxygen’s Facebook page. I must say I was surprised to hear Revlon is not doing well; while their recent Love is On campaign doesn’t appeal to me, their actual product does. And unlike Refinery 29, I find Revlon’s packaging to be… Continue Reading An Ode to Revlon
Ever wish you could walk into a drug store and select the perfect shade of berry, pink, nude or red lipstick – no guesswork? I know, it sounds like something from an episode of the sci-fi classic cartoon, The Jetsons. However, thanks to Almay and their Smart Shade Butter Kiss™ Lipstick, the future is now.… Continue Reading Product Review: Almay’s Smart Shade Butter Kiss™ Lipstick
For the holidays, I gotta say I love receiving beauty gifts. It’s something I usually won’t spend money on, it’s something I can use almost daily to pamper myself, it’s that lovely mix of practical and decadent that makes a gift people will love. That being said, no one wants that cello-wrapped package of holiday… Continue Reading Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Edition
By Leyla Balimtas Last Friday, Nov. 6, I had the opportunity of representing Wardrobe Oxygen at the grand opening of Birchbox in the Rent the Runway store in Georgetown. The event started at 9 a.m., so naturally, I got there way too early (8 a.m. in fact…), but fortunately, M Street has a great selection… Continue Reading Birchbox x Rent the Runway Georgetown Launch Event Recap