The end of the school year is coming, which means lots of activities, permission slips, and scheduling for school and activities. Yesterday Emerson had some event at school where she was a dance captain; parents weren’t able to watch but from the moves she kept practicing to Beat It, it looked like a giant flash… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #5
Y’all know I love Nordstrom. Great selection of brands and price points, free shipping and returns at any price point, and amazing customer service. The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is going on now through June 3rd and it’s big. Like over 17,600 items just in the Women category big and awesome deals big. It can be… Continue Reading Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale: My Picks Under $100 for 2018
Another day, another ELOQUII dress! Seriously, they make some of the best dresses. They’re designed to flatter curves, and have such interesting prints and/or details it’s easy one-step dressing and you end up feeling polished. I’ve had this dress from ELOQUII for a couple months now; I’ve worn it to a baby shower, to brunch,… Continue Reading What I Wore: ELOQUII Blocked Sleeve Wrap Dress
When the temps rise, I’m all about easy dressing. Simple dresses and separates that are cool, comfortable, and versatile yet not boring. Talbots sent me their summer 2018 lookbook a few weeks ago and I loved how it was full of the kind of warm weather clothing I love. I asked them if I could pick… Continue Reading What I Wore: Talbots Summer 2018
A few weeks ago I started an anonymous survey to gather feedback on Wardrobe Oxygen. This data helps me understand what you, the dedicated readers of Wardrobe Oxygen like, dislike, and desire from this site. I do a survey like this almost every year and the responses really help me understand you and better tailor… Continue Reading 2018 Reader Survey Results
I’m writing this in advance because as this goes live I will be at a sleepover at the National Aquarium in Baltimore with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Yep, your girl Allie sleeps with the fishes! And I’m doing that instead of watching the Royal Wedding. While I’m not the type to be drinking tea in… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #4
A couple weeks ago, I shared my workout journey. At the beginning of December, I signed up with Elite Technique, a personal training gym in Beltsville, Maryland. I had come to love my body, all 200+ pounds on a 5’3” frame. Since having my daughter almost a decade ago, I had fluctuated with my weight… Continue Reading Before and After: Six Months with Elite Technique
In 1727 Benjamin Franklin created The Junto, also known as The Leather Apron Club. The members of the Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, and to help others. The goal of the club was mutual improvement. My… Continue Reading Be the Change: Diversity in Blogging and the Washingtonian I’m Not a Tourist Campaign
A few of you have contacted me asking for suggestions on what to pack for a week-long vacation and how to fit it all in a carry-on. Most of you are looking to visit places that aren’t terribly hot or cold, so I made this capsule wardrobe for spring-like conditions. Below is a vacation capsule… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Chic Week in a Carryon Suitcase