Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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What are the best outerwear buys from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
I know I said I’d have a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale outerwear post soon after my first Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping guide but this week I have been dealing with the devil that is Xfinity and switching to a lesser-evil Verizon Fios. I went to my office to work off the WiFi there, and can you…
How To Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Like a Pro
How To Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Like a Pro Shopping online is literally my job as a professional style content creator. I spend hours a month just perusing the Nordstrom website and have learned how to find what I'm looking for quickly, accurately, and without having to filter through what I don't want or…
How to Wear White After Labor Day and Look Stylish
One of the questions I receive the most is if one can wear white after Labor Day. This is one of those archaic style rules that seems to stick around even though fashion has moved forward. We no longer live in a time of specific clothing for specific situations, and fabrics have come a long…
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Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has offered real-life personal style advice for grown women. Capsule wardrobes, travel guides, inclusive fashion, and the personal style and outfits of Alison Gary, a 40-something working mom and style consultant.
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This is a safe space for grown-ass women who still give a sh*t but have fewer f*cks to give. Wardrobe Oxygen is here to translate the trends and help you know which ones to care about and which to ignore. Regular capsule wardrobes to assist you in having big style with a small closet. Honest reviews of fashion and labels to know which ones deserve your hard-earned money. And how to be stylish on your terms within your available time and lifestyle. I'm so glad to have you here!
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