When I performed a closet cleanout earlier this spring, I realized how rarely I wear skirts. I ended up purging a half-dozen skirts from my closet, keeping only two. The process made me think a lot about skirts. I buy them because they look pretty… but I rarely find them something I reach for. That… Continue Reading The Perfect Summer Skirt
If you’re not excited about the November election, you’re not alone. I get it if your party’s candidate isn’t who you wanted. It was clear in these past four years that we didn’t elect just a president, but a whole administration/regime. Your vote isn’t just for a president, but an entire administration and we need… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #116
I worked retail for many years, for a variety of retailers in a variety of niches but they were essentially all run the same. There were two goals: increase sales and get the thieves out of the store. Theft, AKA shrink, was a major issue whether I worked in a mall, an airport, a tourist… Continue Reading Retail Cancel Culture
You’ve likely read on a blog, women’s site, or had it screamed to you in an Instagram ad that you should sleep on a silk pillowcase because it prevents creasing of your skin and hair. That it is a must for women with frizzy or curly hair, and it can prevent wrinkles. But does it… Continue Reading Why You Need a Silk Pillowcase
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post sharing the best breathable sundresses. For that post I researched brands I was not familiar with and through it found out about Banjanan. Sustainable, ethical, and some of the prettiest prints, I quickly fell in love with Banjanan but was disappointed to find it only goes up… Continue Reading Madewell X Banjanan Dress
How to Help This week is personal. This is my cousin Brett. He is in need of a kidney and his search has been made harder because of corona. (Long Island News 12) Learn more about Brett at this profile of him on the National Kidney Registry. You can also contact the Northshore Renal… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #115
A fan of coveralls and denim jumpsuits, I tried out a short-sleeved Levi’s denim jumpsuit for late spring. Continue Reading Styling a Levi’s Denim Jumpsuit
J.Jill reached out and asked if I’d like to try their linen collection. Since adding more linen to my wardrobe as seen in this blog post, I was game. I also know that many of you love J.Jill and recommend it regularly in comments on this blog and in the Wardrobe Oxygen Community. I appreciate… Continue Reading Vacation Vibes with White Linen from J.Jill
This week I dreamt I was in my white Zara pantsuit at an event at a restaurant or a bar. It was one of those places that is narrow and long, opens up to a large space, and then more nooks and hallways to best use the minimal space available in a city with a… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #114