The Starting Style from Scratch series is for women in midlife who are ready to make a major change in their closet. Change in body, change in life, change in mindset, change in spending habits… whatever it is, we’re here to build a strong foundation for the woman you are right now. Today we’re talking… Continue Reading Starting Style from Scratch: Closet Basics for Women in Midlife
Happy New Year! I took off a couple of weeks to decompress, collect my thoughts, and find inspiration. During those weeks, I spent time with friends, family, and a few new-to-me folks who learned that I am a content creator focusing on fashion and style for grown-ass women. And so many of them asked for… Continue Reading Starting Style From Scratch… A Style Series for 2025
This is the time of year when I assess my style over the past year, think about what I enjoyed wearing, what collected dust, and what I need to get an even harder working, long-lasting, yet comfortable and joyful wardrobe. And thinking about what really leveled up my style this year was earrings. Let’s Talk… Continue Reading Let’s Talk about Earrings for Grown-Ass Women
This post was originally published in January 2019 and updated many times since. I have tried more natural deodorants and wanted to add my honest, unbiased reviews to this list. I have previously reviewed natural deodorants; this is an update on my experience transitioning to natural deodorant, with more information about what worked and what… Continue Reading Natural Deodorants Review (Including one for Lume)
Sometimes it feels like an apparel brand is EVERYWHERE. Out of nowhere, every online magazine, every influencer, and every social media ad is promoting it. It’s hard to tell if the stuff is actually good or just crap, even if it’s looking gorgeous on your favorite Instagrammer. For me the past year, I feel as… Continue Reading Quince Clothing Review by an Over 40 Size 14/16 Woman
If you’re like me, your curves aren’t just on your torso. I’m short and solid, and so are my fingers, and I struggle to find stylish rings for larger fingers. I figured I’d share with you what I have found when searching for stylish and quality rings to fit my fingers, which are larger than… Continue Reading Stylish Rings for Larger Fingers: Size-Inclusive Jewelry Brands with Rings Larger than Size 9
A member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out asking me how to clean a white leather bag. They had purchased a winter white leather purse and they loved it, but noticed it was looking a bit dingy. She wanted to know the best way to clean a white or light-colored leather bag, how to… Continue Reading How to Clean a White Leather Bag (or any Light-Colored Leather Accessory)
Previously, I shared a work-friendly capsule wardrobe for the creative minimalist. It is a collection of three bottoms, two jackets, four tops, two pairs of shoes, two bags, a belt, and glasses that can make a month’s worth of looks not just for the office but everyday. green blazer | green trousers | ivory jacket… Continue Reading Work-friendly Creative Minimalism Capsule Wardrobe: How I Made It and How to Expand It
Any creative puts their personality into their work. A signature falsetto, the use of a certain color, or media, or flower. I consider making capsule wardrobes a creative act, and my capsule wardrobes are known for color, use of makeup, and jewelry for additional versatility, and almost always contain a Breton stripe top. But not… Continue Reading Work Friendly Capsule Wardrobe for the Creative Minimalist