I’m calling it now; after years of contouring, compression garments, lash extensions, hair extensions, fake tans, and fillers, after this pandemic, the pendulum will swing. We will have weeks and weeks of our roots growing out, our brows growing out, our nails growing off, our skin getting clear from being bare and cared for. We… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #97
This is a scary time for all of us. If your job allows, please stay home. That means home, home. Not going to the store unless absolutely necessary, not having small gatherings with friends, just being on your property with the people who live with you, if applicable. If you can, try to go outside… Continue Reading Staying Strong
I have been creating capsule wardrobes on Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005; not only is it one of the most popular content on this site, but it is the most fun to put together. I truly believe you can achieve big style with a small closet, and love proving that by creating collections of clothing that… Continue Reading Cabi Capsule Wardrobe for Spring 2020
I regularly get comments on my skin, how it looks so good. I don’t have Botox or any treatments or procedures, I only see a dermatologist for the occasional skin check, I don’t use any prescriptions. I do look my full 45 years, but my skin is in good shape, especially since I spent more… Continue Reading Work from Home Skin
We’re in scary times, and we all live different lives in different communities, affected in different ways by what is going on across the globe. I know many of us are affected financially by this, and I want to be sensitive to this fact. I know many are isolated and alone. Several are “at risk”… Continue Reading I Can’t Think of a Good Title
I’m not writing about the coronavirus because people shouldn’t be getting health advice from blogs. All I can say on it is that you don’t need more plastic bottles of water to ward it off or survive it, and please please PLEASE wash your hands. Even if you’re home all day, wash your hands. Your… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #96
When I went to New York City for NYFW, I had the pleasure of visiting the headquarters for Pari Passu, a luxury plus-size clothing brand. I was able to see where the clothes are made, see mood boards for their upcoming collection, and the brand’s famous dress forms created from the 3D body scans of… Continue Reading One Outfit, Two Different Occasions
I’ve been sharing more about my journey to reclaiming my curly hair from childhood on Instagram and wanted to jot down my current curly hair routine. Last May, I began transitioning to curly hair. I was born with curly hair but over the years the curl disappeared. Since turning 40, my hair has become harder… Continue Reading Curly Hair Routine for Thinning Hair Over 40
From salmon to powder to Millenial, soft pink shades have been on trend for several seasons. And while pale pink continues to be on trend, it is being seen alongside darker and brighter shades of pink, berry, and fuchsia. Light purples like lavender and lilac are also gaining traction with true purple, and a mix… Continue Reading Spring Forward in Pink, Fuchsia, Lilac, and Purple