Winter fashion featured on Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen. For reference, Alison is 5’3″ and usually wears an XL, 14/16, or 14W.
Did you know where the term care package came from? CARE.org created the original care package in 1945 with rations from World War II to help those in Europe devastated by it. Since then, CARE has grown to become a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside poor girls… Continue Reading What I Wore: CARE at the Embassy of Finland
When you match the decor, you just HAVE to take some photos! Karl and I checked out Burton’s Grill & Bar, a restaurant chain along the Eastern Seaboard. With locations from Massachusetts to North Carolina, this is the first one in Maryland. Not only does it have beautiful decor that beautifully matched with my navy… Continue Reading What I Wore: Shades of Blue
Going through the pictures on my phone, I realize there’s a lot of recent looks I’ve worn that haven’t made the blog. Some of my outfits from the past few weeks: Boilersuit: ASOS Curve (14) | Wing Patches (on back): Etsy | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Bracelet: Had forever (budget-friendly option) | Shoes: BCBG (old;… Continue Reading What I Wore off the Blog
Who would have thought a bold pink pantsuit would be one of the hardest working pieces in my wardrobe? I bought this suit a year ago without a purpose or a place but just because I loved the color and I love how Banana Republic suiting fits me. I wore it to the rewardStyle conference,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bold
I love striped shirts. I think that’s clear if you scroll through my outfit posts, my capsule wardrobes, and my sale picks. I think striped shirts are classic, work with so many personal styles, and are way more fun than a solid. I’m not ashamed to admit I had an entire dresser drawer filled with… Continue Reading What I Wore: Ode to My Favorite Striped Shirt (plus a giveaway!)
I’ve been blogging for 13 years (gasp!) and for most of this time I’ve been recommending Talbots. At age 29 and a size 10, age 42 and a size 16, and everything in between, I’ve relied on Talbots to offer quality, consistent sizing, and modern classic style that transcends each season’s trends. I’ve always appreciated… Continue Reading What I Wore: Talbots Spring 2018 (and a giveaway!)
I love supporting women-owned businesses and local businesses so when Ruth Barzel reached out offering a giveaway of some pieces from her jewelry line I couldn’t resist. Ruth Barzel is a Northern Virginia-based jewelry designer who crafts pieces that are unique, but so very wearable. Fashioned with semiprecious stones, pearls, fine wire, and a variety… Continue Reading What I Wore: Ruth Barzel Jewelry (and a giveaway!)
Once I was interviewed by a venture capitalist looking to invest in a company I’ve parntered with on the blog. He wanted to know an honest, unbiased view of the brand and to hear from a long-time customer. I admitted I loved the company, but wish they would switch up their marketing to not only… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard (plus a giveaway!)
It’s no secret that I have a crush on ELOQUII. For so many years, plus size fashion was devoid of fun. After a short stint as part of The Limited, ELOQUII came back on their own with a mission to make fun and fashionable plus size apparel. And boy do they deliver! Gorgeous color, cutting… Continue Reading What I Wore: An ELOQUII Valentine (and a giveaway!)