Several members of the Wardrobe Oxygen community have shared that they have found success at Gap this spring for jeans. The fit is better than it was in the past, the washes and cuts what they’re looking for. I decided to have my annual spring denim haul be Gap. My Gap denim haul was as… Continue Reading Gap Denim Haul: Tried 10+ Pairs Size 14-16/32-33
Weekend Reads What if this is just the way things are now? (Culture Study) Mail is going missing at Boston University. One mother went searching for answers. (NBC News) The surprising thing about being an empty nester. (Cup of Jo) Quinta Brunson, the bright light. (Essence) My garden of absolutely no delight. (New York Times)… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #192
I turned 47 earlier this year and have noticed for a bit that my body has been acting differently. My sleep has been erratic, as has been my mood. I can wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat, and especially if I am stressed can have a hot flash in the… Continue Reading CBD for Perimenopause: What Works for Me
A few looks from the last two weeks… while our weather is all over the place, my mind is definitely in a springy place. We’ve had days where we drive with the car windows open and the next day experience a blizzard. Nights where the windows are open and we’re sweating under a single sheet… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently
The first time I saw a therapist was the summer after high school. My friend Maureen died in a car accident, and just weeks after, my friend PJ, who was also an on-again, off-again beau for a couple of years, also died in a car accident. My mom found me a psychologist and I found… Continue Reading Help Wanted
Weekend Reads Why isn’t Brittney Griner the biggest sports story in the country? (Intellegencer) Cookbook author and activist hopes #cookforukraine will bring attention to the pain of war. (Washington Post) Tennessee requires domestic violence training for cosmetologists. This hairdresser made it happen. (Washington Post) Have we been thinking about burnout all wrong? (Bustle) Entenmann’s, of… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #191
I haven’t shared what I wore recently in a while. It has been a tough few weeks. I had a major video project for a popular streaming service that finished up at the end of February. We’re in the last days of the Girl Scout cookie season and as Troop Cookie Manager for a troop… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently
Weekend Reads I’m so honored to have been mentioned as an over-40 Instagrammer to follow! (The Girlfriend) The new Golden Girls: Baby boomers are moving in together to save money. (Washington Post) How Humans of New York became a one-man philanthropy machine. (Intelligencer) When they come for our joy. (Romper) Who knew the world needed… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #190
Chico’s is a favorite denim destination for me. I find the quality stellar, they always have classic and on-trend options for washes, details, and cuts, and the fit really works with my curves. Many of you have shared with me over the years that you too love Chico’s denim. So when Chico’s launched their new… Continue Reading Chico’s DefineMe Denim Review: 3 Pairs Tried with Photos and Honest Thoughts