Fall is here… and my wardrobe is not ready. Most everything I wore this time last year no longer fits. Since working out on a regular basis I haven’t lost a ton of weight (less than 15 pounds) but building muscle has drastically changed the size and shape of my body. It’s not just my… Continue Reading Fall Trunk Club Review
Welcome to the latest edition of cute things from my closet that didn’t get the royal treatment from Photographer Husband! As a reminder, you can see most of these looks on Instagram and Instagram Stories, but for those who don’t use the ‘gram or want the deets on where to get these pieces, here you… Continue Reading What I Wore Off the Blog
This is what I wore yesterday when I was the guest speaker at a class on blogging and marketing at Howard University. When I got home, Karl snapped a few photos. I wanted to look accessible but not too try-hard, polished but not stuffy. My friend who is the professor of the class offered a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bonjour!
This post is sponsored by Soma. One of the most requested topics for Wardrobe Oxygen is advice on what to wear when working from home. Whether it’s as a telecommuter, a busy stay at home mom, or an active retiree, there are three aspects necessary for a great work from home wardrobe: comfort, washability, and… Continue Reading Building a Work from Home Wardrobe
If you’ve read just a few posts on Wardrobe Oxygen you know I am a fan of Universal Standard. And if you scan through my 13 years of blog posts you’ll see many many outfits featuring J. Crew. So you KNOW I was excited to hear that Universal Standard collaborated with J. Crew on a… Continue Reading Universal Standard for J. Crew Review
Thank you Chico’s for agreeing to be part of this project. While this post is sponsored by Chico’s, I had full creative and editorial control. Chico’s Travelers Collection is a cult favorite, copied by many but never as good as the original. Wrinkle-resistant fabric that moves with you, doesn’t cling, dresses up and down with… Continue Reading Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe: Chico’s Travelers Collection
This post was finished on Thursday because Friday morning I headed to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with my mom, sister, and daughter for our annual girls’ getaway weekend. While I’ll have my phone with me, it’s going to just be used as a camera. I’m ready for a bit of a technology break and the beach… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #11
Welcome to the latest edition of things that arrived in Allie’s mail and whether or not she liked them. For reference, I am 5’3″ and vary between regular and petite sizing. I wear a size 12, occasionally 14 and usually a Large. Below I will share what I ordered or was gifted to me by… Continue Reading Shopping Hits and Misses: Universal Standard, Nordstrom, Talbots, Banana Republic, and More
In the Wardrobe Oxygen Community, Diane mentioned Chico’s no-iron linen; she and Christine asked me to try it and do a Chico’s Wrinkle Free linen review. Your wish is my command! I reached out to Chico’s, and they sent me three of their No-Iron Linen shirts – one in stripes, one in white, and one… Continue Reading Reviewing Chico’s Wrinkle-Free Linen