Last year, when it seemed there was a tragedy each week, I began the “How to Help” section in Weekend Reads. Showcasing charities and organizations striving to do good, and donating profits to it made me feel like I was doing something. Last year, Wardrobe Oxygen donated thousands to these organizations and I feel now…… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #148
In the past year, I have changed my relationship with Facebook again and again. At first, it was a way to connect with those I was unable to see in person due to the ‘demic. Then it became a place to unfollow and unfriend so many based on politics, ignoring the CDC, believing conspiracies, etc.… Continue Reading OK, I Get the Universal Standard Next-To-Naked Bodysuit Hype
I love Universal Standard for their elevated wardrobe essentials available in sizes 00-40, but I also love the brand’s mission to democratize fashion beyond their label. One of the ways Universal Standard does this is by collaborating with designer brands to push them beyond their limited size range. The most recent brand that Universal Standard… Continue Reading Erdem x Universal Standard Review of the Myrtle Denim Jumpsuit
Welcome back, after my first Weekend Reads off since starting this series back in 2018. Taking off for Spring Break last week with my kid wasn’t really a vacation, but it was so helpful in getting my mind straight. I was chatting with a fellow self-employed friend this week and we discussed how we have… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #147
I was scrolling through the New Arrivals of beauty at Nordstrom and see… hey I know that bottle of perfume. I know it very well, I wore the heck out of it… several decades ago. Estee Lauder’s ‘Pleasures’ was an Alison mainstay in the ’90s and early ’00s. Created in 1995, ‘Pleasures’ was a scent… Continue Reading The ’90s Are Back… Beauty Then and Now
Can one dress be the perfect thing for all your social occasions through fall? I show you how to create four drastically different looks. Continue Reading One Knit Dress Four Ways with a Fit and Flare from Talbots
I have a great recipe for all of you who live in a house with a bunch of other people and you feel like you never have a moment alone. This recipe can make you feel like you’re escaping the pandemic without leaving your home, like you’re at a resort not your apartment, that you’ve… Continue Reading Escape Reality with the Best Shower Ever
Last week I got the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine and I am so thrilled. My state (Maryland) and especially my county (Prince George’s) has struggled with the vaccine rollout; I was only qualified because of my BMI (which if you follow me on Instagram, you know I find BMI to be bullsh*t) but… Continue Reading What To Wear To Get the Vaccine
I have always loved a shirtdress; they fit my personal style aesthetic of being classic yet available in great prints, I’m able to adjust the neckline, and I love how they can dress up or down with a change of footwear and accessories. So when I was checking out Chico’s New Arrivals, I was immediately… Continue Reading Maxi Shirtdress for Spring