Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
Brands are having some major sales and you have asked for my picks from my favorite retailers. I want you to keep in mind that what is going on in the world won’t be over in 30 days, no matter what some politicians are saying. Please shop while keeping that in mind. Please also continue… Continue Reading Friday Sale Alert: 4/3/20
I’m not sure if this will be a weekly post, but for now I want to keep the sales separate from Weekend Reads and there are so many good sales going down I don’t want you to miss out! Below are the best sales through the weekend – my picks from them, the promo codes,… Continue Reading Friday Sale Alert: 3/27/20
I don’t know about you, but a lot of times when I see websites and influencers promoting what they consider athleisure, it isn’t terribly… realistic for real life. Personally, I’m not going to wear a cropped hoodie and high-waist leggings to the grocery store, nor will I also wear a thin jersey off the shoulder… Continue Reading Real-Life Athleisure
Wednesday I shared my three day trip to NYC and mentioned we did a photoshoot – well here are the photos! We met with Kathleen from Laurel Creative at Pastis, a French restaurant in the Meatpacking District, for a breakfast shoot. I bought no new clothing for this trip and struggled with what to wear… Continue Reading Black Watch Plaid Pantsuit on a Rainy Day
I love fashion that looks good and does good at the same time. For the fifth year, Talbots partnered with O, the Oprah Magazine for a collection that donates proceeds to Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence. This year, the collection is called Cardis for a Cause and… Continue Reading A Cardi for a Cause
I am of the mindset that you wear whatever makes you feel good. Period. However, those of you who read this blog care about fashion and style and usually desire some advice. Recently in the Wardrobe Oxygen community, a member asked about this puffin sweater and if it was acceptable to wear as a grown-ass… Continue Reading Styling Novelty Pieces as a Grown-Ass Woman
This is a spoiler for anyone getting our holiday cards but I just couldn’t wait in sharing photos we’re using on them this year! The cards just arrived tomorrow and will be mailed out today! Last week, we put up the backdrop in our living/dining room to take a few photos for a brand campaign… Continue Reading Black Watch Plaid for the Family at the Holidays
I love having a dressy blazer in my closet. It’s a quick way to glam up a simple black shell and trousers, looks fun over a graphic tee, can turn a work blouse and pants into festive attire. In my holiday capsule wardrobe, I included a red velvet blazer from Talbots. While red velvet can… Continue Reading Outfit 4 from the Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
I think in 2019 suits really became my signature. If I had an occasion, nine times out of ten I reached for a suit. While I became sort of known for rocking a suit with just a bra this year; I really love how being all covered up can also be sexy. I rocked a… Continue Reading Cocktail Pantsuit: Outfit 3 from the Holiday Capsule Wardrobe