Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.
Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.
Allie:Do you have any suggestions about working in a freezing office and looking professional? Right now I’m wearing a heavy hoodie on top of a cardigan…and unless I have to go to a meeting, that’s how it will be all day. I was thinking about a long sweater, but they vary widely…are they ever ok?… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Fighting That Office Chill
As I mentioned in a previous post, I would soon be providing you with a review of my newest boots from Duo – a company that specializes in all sizes of calf boots. I had purchased from them in the past and was highly impressed with the customer service and the quality of the product… Continue Reading Worth The Money – My Love Affair with Duo Boots
Attire: Old Navy: Black matte jersey wrap dress Callisto: tan heeled sandals Limited: Two beaded necklaces Cheeky Jewelry: Twig earrings Hair: Next day Some large pieces around curling iron, finger comb Beauty: Philosophy: the Supernatural foundation Nars: Blush in Orgasm Clinique: Longwearing Lipstick in Beauty Pop Beauty: Palette for Brown eyes – the khaki on… Continue Reading Wednesday
I am really craving a new hair color. I am not worried about dying my hair while pregnant – it’s been proven that this is now safe. What I am worried about is having my hormones cause a bad decision. The recent color (brown with caramel highlights) was done during morning sickness and I just… Continue Reading Random Notes…
Attire: New York & Company: Red jersey dress J. Crew: Gold necklace Lands End: Gold sandals Ann Taylor: Gold hoops Ralph Lauren: Gold bangles Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology Matrix Curl.Life Conditioning Milk Bangs dried with dryer, rest air dry Beauty: Laura Mercier: Flawless Face in Sand Nars: Blush in Orgasm Benefit: Her Glossiness… Continue Reading Tuesday
Sorry for the missing posts – work has gotten to be extremely hectic and I am trying to keep my home time to family time as much as possible. The appointment Friday went well – heartbeat good, my vitals are good, all progressing nicely with the little one! Friday night we had a friend over… Continue Reading Monday Sep 08, 2008
Attire: Kenar: Purple jersey top Liz Lange for Target: Black maternity trousers Limited: Silver and purple necklace Callisto: tan heeled sandals (down to very few comfy shoes… but I won’t crack and buy black sandals this late in the season) Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Washed and conditioned night before and air dried Straightened with… Continue Reading Thursday
So a bit late… sorry for the lack of postings for almost a whole week – baby’s not even here and life has been getting hectic! Thursday I took off because my mom had foot surgery and I was her chauffeur/nursemaid. She’s totally fine – hobbling around with one of those boots but not feeling… Continue Reading Tuesday and Wednesday… and Weekend Recap Sep 3, 2008
Reader Amber writes: What kin d of dresses/skirts are appropriate with knee boots? Are you limited to heavy sweater dresses like? this (see left), or is matte jerse y (such as you r previously posted LBD selections OK? Hi Amber: This is a great question, and I bet… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Fabrics that Compliment Knee High Boots