Weekend Reads is a series by Wardrobe Oxygen that is published every Saturday. Art, music, interesting articles, sale alerts, and reviews of TV, movies, books, theater, and art exhibits by Alison Gary, and over-40 working mom in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Friday I left work early so I could get home in time to take Emerson to the Festival of Lights. Her favorite part of Christmas is all the “shine bright” and I knew seeing a light festival would blow her mind. We had her rear-facing in her carseat all this time and she has just… Continue Reading My Weekend in Pictures Dec 19, 2011
This weekend was all about Christmas! Friday night we went to our town’s Festival of Lights. This was the first year we attended and I felt as though I was in Mayberry. They had free hot chocolate and cookies, the high school choir and the town’s marching band performed, the town pageant winners were up… Continue Reading My Weekend in Pictures Dec 05, 2011
Living with a photographer, I often forget I have my own camera. This weekend I made good use of my Panasonic Lumix; here’s some pics of my weekend: Came home from work Friday to my new hat! Thanks to a post on Kimberly’s blog Fab Finds Under $50 I learned about this hat from Target. … Continue Reading My Weekend in Photos Nov 14, 2011
Sweater – Banana Republic (similar) Skirt – Ann Taylor (similar) Tights – Nordstrom Shoes – Franco Sarto “Lotion” c/o Nordstrom Rack (similar) Necklace – Ann Taylor (similar) Bag – Sabina They don’t call them the Terrible Twos for nothing. However, I think the age is more terrible for the child than the parents. Emerson is… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday and this Weekend Oct 03, 2011
This was an awesome weekend. I had plenty of fun time, family time, friend time, relaxing time. The weekend began early – I worked from home the first half of the day and then took off the second half so I could get ready for the Neko Case/My Morning Jacket concert. My Morning Jacket is… Continue Reading Concert Review: My Morning Jacket
Every summer, my mom, sister and I enjoy a weekend at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. When Emerson came into the world, she joined us on this annual Girls Getaway. We had our Rehoboth Beach trip this past weekend. What I packed: Paisley halter 1-piece swimsuit (Lands End Canvas) Turquoise halter 1-piece swimsuit (via SwimSpot.com) Red stripe… Continue Reading My Rehoboth Beach Weekend 2011
The last pic was me saying, “I’m going to get you!” when he wouldn’t stop shooting and got pics of me yawning, fixing my hair, flicking away a mosquito… Crocheted sweater – Ann Taylor Tank – Calson (no longer available – similar) Cutoffs – Old Navy Tan sandals (not pictured) – Lands End Canvas My… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Saturday Night (and Concert Review)
When reader Grace mentioned in my last post’s comments that I usually dress up on this blog I asked my husband to snap a couple pics this weekend of my casual look. I am one to dress up whenever possible (yep, I’m the chick in the heels and dress at every shower, party, and family… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Weekend Wear May 31, 2011
Saturday there was a festival in town – music, food, booths, fun. My husband went early to take pictures, I came with Emerson after her nap. No pics of my outfit, but here’s one of me and Emerson: Navy scoop tee– Banana Republic (no longer available)Leaf print skirt – Talbots “Garden Print Full Skirt”Brown flip… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Mother’s Day Weekend