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.
When I worked retail, I would often work a 16-20 hour shift, race home for two hours of sleep and head back to the store. Working such crazy hours and being required to look damn good while doing it had me and my coworkers get super creative with our beauty routines. I loved the smoky… Continue Reading My Quest for Great Dry Shampoo
For those who have little ones who watch Sprout, you may have their version of the birthday song become your home’s standard song for special days. When we sing, “Happy Birthday to You” Emerson is meh, but if we sing, “Happy happy birthday to you, to you, to you!” she gets all excited and dances… Continue Reading Happy Happy Birthday…
Beauty products are fun. It’s always exciting to tear open your bag from CVS, Ulta, or that box from Sephora and play with your new stash of goodies. I have a drawer in my dressing table, and each morning when I open it, I feel as though I am looking at a toy chest. Will… Continue Reading Beauty Products Worthy of a Second Buy
A few questions I have recently received from readers: Deborah asks, “You and I have similar hair and back in 2006 you were loving the Suave Professional Curly line (which I think is gone). I’m wondering what are you loving now? What’s working for your hair when worn curly and what’s working for your hair… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Hats, Scarves, Boots and more!
One thing with being pregnant and then being on bed rest… your laptop becomes your dearest friend. Yes, it is great to IM with friends, visit Facebook and see what is up with old classmates, chat on message boards and check email… but the shopping it totally heavenly. I started Christmas shopping in July because… Continue Reading Online Addictions
Every woman’s pregnancy and body is different. however as I near the end of my own pregnancy, I thought I would offer to you a few items that made this life experience that more pleasant. Feel free to comment and provide your own pregnancy must-haves! 1. NARS Blush in Orgasm. I know, I have worn… Continue Reading Pregnancy Must-Haves
I know the headshot is a bit funny, it was taken by my sister and we were being goofy and I was holding two bottles of wine and we didn’t want me to look like a bad mom-to-be or a lush. 🙂 I did have a sip of Zinfandel (yummmmmm!) but stuck to water the… Continue Reading Thanksgiving Maternity Style
Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit – I bought this kit completely on a whim. I had used the Laura Mercier tinted foundation a couple of years ago and didn’t like it. I found it to be a bit greasy and not really do much to change my skintone or complexion. The thing is, for years… Continue Reading Product Review – Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit
Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Dolly: I know that glosses are on their way out and the new (old?) thing is lipsticks and stains. Call me old fashioned or dated, but I feel my face was MADE for smoky eyes and a glossy lip. So though the world is purchasing sticks of products, I am… Continue Reading Lip Gloss Review – Bare Escentual Buxom Lips, L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail