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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️
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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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#throwbackthursday to what I wore 10 years ago in September…

A decade ago I was working full time in an office and was promoted to manage a good portion of my department. My blog was doing quite well, I was featured in local and national publications and websites. I was embracing what I felt to be a polished professional with an edgy vibe. Less color, more interesting accessories, and my first semi-designer bag (I still have that leopard print mini M.A.C. In the back of my closet). 

I have come to embrace color and have way less black in my closet now, but a lot of these looks are timeless and I would wear now… just likely with lower heels! 😂

Do you recall what you were wearing a decade ago? How similar is it to how you dress now?

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Beauty, Make Up · February 10, 2017

Over 40 Beauty Review: Foundation Primers

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over 40 beauty - foundation primer review by wardrobe oxygenI’ve really learned the value of makeup primers. When I was younger, I wanted them so my makeup wouldn’t melt away after a night dancing or day in the sun and humidity. While I still appreciate that aspect of primers, I find primers to be beneficial in multiple ways, especially with my over-40 skin.

Primers do not have to be partnered with foundation; as primers have improved over the years they have become stand-alone products that improve the look of skin without any added color. When used with a foundation or BB cream, primers help reduce those products from settling into fine lines and enlarged pores. And then the long-wearing feature – who doesn’t want their makeup to stay in place until they take it off?

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NARS Radiance Primer

I saw this primer by NARS that had an SPF of 50 and was psyched. An ex-tanaholic who got her first age spot at 29, I’m always happy to find products that have sunscreen. As someone who often goes sans foundation, it’s nice to find an all-over face product with SPF to layer over moisturizer for extra protection. However, this was sold out and I ended up selling myself on NARS’ Radiance Primer.

NARS Radiance Primer has an SPF of 35 but also, in the words of the Nordstrom site (where I bought but didn't link because it too is now out of stock) it contains, “Radiance Boosting Complex, which works instantly to revive dull, fatigued skin and help add long-term vitality to your complexion while prolonging the wear of makeup and enhancing its effect. Encapsulated sunscreen beads release on contact for luxuriously fresh broad-spectrum protection, while the plant extract evodia rutaecarpa promotes microcirculation for improved skin vitality.” It’s oil free, and made in the USA.

A little goes a long way, just a pea sized amount will cover your whole face and onto your neck. It has a subtle smell of sunscreen, which is to be expected. It blends easily, and disappears. No feeling of dryness, oiliness, or silicone. While many illuminating products make me look like a disco ball or if I coated myself in pig grease, this does not. It makes me skin just look a tad bit more refreshed, more glowy, but not shiny and no shimmer.

I’ve used it with just concealer, on its own, with a BB cream, and with a heavier foundation and it performs beautifully with all of them. While this is no Skindinavia that will pretty much glue your makeup to your face, it does make my foundation last enough that I can head out to dinner after work and not have to redo my face. Come spring when this tube runs out, I’ll likely switch it for the SPF 50 one because I’d want the extra SPF and thanks to the sun, I won’t need quite as much radiance.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

This is the OG of foundation primers, and one I swore by for YEARS. It’s silicone based – goes on silky, dries to a powder finish. Completely clear. Especially with heavier foundations, this stuff is amazing for creating a smooth canvas where makeup is applied evenly, and sticks around a bit longer.

It claims to make skin look great even without foundation, but I haven’t had such an experience. As I got older, I found Photo Finish to make my skin look drier, less luminous, and more needing of product. In fact, Photo Finish is what had me stop using foundation for a while, thinking it was making my skin look older. I switched to a BB Cream and no primer and was thrilled with the results. When winter came, I wanted something a bit heavier to cover my vampire pallor and tried some without Photo Finish and liked it. Tried with Photo Finish and suddenly the foundation looked obvious and my skin looked older.

This is not a bad product, it’s the OG for good reason. However, if you’ve been using it for a decade without trying alternatives because you think it’s so great, consider trying a different version. You may like the results.  (FYI, some say this Monistat anti-chafing gel works just as well for far less).

bareMinerals Prime Time Original Foundation Primer

I can’t really tell the difference between this primer and Smashbox. I think this one is a hair more liquidy, but the pump stopped working after two weeks and I had to apply it by unscrewing the cap and tapping it on my face with the tube for the pump. Then when that no longer got the job done, I had to shake it into my hand which wasted so much product. All that, and this stuff wasn’t revolutionary. However, this is paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, synthetic fragrance-free synthetic dye-free, petrochemical-free, and made in the USA which is quite appealing. And while Smashbox is cruelty-free, it doesn’t claim it’s free of all these other nasty ingredients.

Laura Geller Beauty Spackle Under Make-Up Primer

Every time I can pick three samples with an online beauty purchase, this primer seems to be one of the options. So I decided to choose it a few times and some friends gave me their testers so I could try a few times without having to purchase.

I do not like this stuff. It’s thick and sticky and heavy. I’ve read many who use it like spackle to fill in holes from pock marks, scars, and such to create a more even canvas; I can see how it would work for that. But as a base layer for foundation or just to improve skin’s appearance I didn’t like it because I could feel it on my skin.

MILK Makeup Blur Stick

Like Glossier, MILK is a trendy new cosmetics brand getting a lot of hype. And like Glossier, I bought into that hype. MILK’s Blur Stick supposedly minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines on every skintone for an invisible, smooth, matte finish. Unlike many primers, Blur Stick free of silicone. It is also vegan, cruelty-free, free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dimethicone, oil, and gluten.

I was underwhelmed by MILK Blur Stick. It comes in beautiful packaging, the product is a peachy-beige color that is a bit iridescent. You twist up the product like a deodorant or giant lip balm. It’s a very hard product, doesn’t glide on the skin, and like deodorant leaves a couple flakes in its wake. To apply, you rub on your face like a stick of deodorant, then blend with fingers. Better have warm fingers and well-hydrated skin, because this stuff doesn’t easily blend. Once blended and covering my face… I saw no improvement. I applied more to my nose which was shiny and had visible pores and… nothing. I put my makeup on over it, and you could see that I missed a few spots with my rubbing/blending because my skin looked uneven – some places had good coverage but looked dry, other places looked normal. When I used more on skin just moisturized and with warm hands, it covered better but it still didn’t do much to hide pores, blur fine lines, or keep my foundation in place during the day.

Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer

I haven’t used the POREfessional by Benefit, but I am considering it after my friend texted me a photo of her face with only this on it. She’s only a few months younger than I, has battled adult acne though now has it at bay, and has skin sensitivity. She loved how it looked on its own – just improving skin tone, evening the skin, minimizing pores and such. It looked so good in the photo it’s on my wishlist to try in the future. Have any of you tried it?

If you have a primer you love that isn’t mentioned, please share in the comments! We all have different skin colors, textures, issues, and needs and I know I and many other readers benefit from your suggestions!

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  1. Jennifer Savage says

    March 17, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Does anyone else feel like you have to switch up your primers after a while b/c your skin acts like a virus & builds up a tolerance to their blurring properties?

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    • Alison Gary says

      March 17, 2018 at 8:17 am

      I haven’t never stuck with the same primer long enough, which says something about me not the primers! :). Since writing this I use Dr. Jart’s Cicapair as a primer or on its own and I am almost at the bottom of a large jar. First time I’ve ever gotten that far with a single product!

      Reply
  2. Eleanorjane says

    February 13, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Another vote for Clinique’s super primer. I got it as a ‘gift with purchase’ but I’d repurchase ‘cos it goes on easily, has a nice light texture and smooths out my skin. I particularly like it for lightening under eye circles and keeping my nose matt with less obvious pores. You have the Body Shop in the US, right? The Body Shop’s Instablur primer is cheap and works brilliantly. An odd thick texture, but it smooths out on the skin.

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  3. LisaN says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Love Love Porefessional. I use it with powder on days I don’t feel like foundation (which is most of the time) I have been trying to get through my tube of Lancome 1 minute blur so I can get another tube of the Benefit. I think I’ll try the tip to add some That Gal, since my skin is getting dull between the winter, and getting older.

    Oh, and I had tried Spackle in the matte finish, but ended up tossing after using less then a third of it when it separated 🙁

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  4. Katie R says

    February 13, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I feel like I have been using primer wrong! I wear it periodically under my BB cream (Dr. Jart black label) and I feel like it makes no difference. I’ve tried Porefessional, Smashbox Photo Finish, Dr Brandt Pores no More, and a few Makeup Forever primers. Argh!

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  5. Cassie says

    February 13, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Porefessional is my primer of choice (38, acne scars, skin is both oily and dry at the same time (WTF MY SKIN)), and while I rarely wear it alone, I find it does wonders with even the lightest coverage.

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  6. Anya says

    February 12, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    I used to use the Clinique superprimer a lot when i used regularly liquid makeup. No i mainly try to get by with concealer and some powder ( benefit – hellow flawless or a loose one from clinique) . It really is good for controlling oil but not making super dry. silky , water based . really nice for me . works alone also but more like a moisturizer 🙂

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  7. Emily says

    February 12, 2017 at 5:50 am

    I haven’t tried it, but a couple of my friends swear by the Bare Minerals primer!

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  8. Court says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:44 am

    I love poreprofessional. I wear it on its own and occasionally under foundation and have been very pleased with it. My (subjective) opinion is that my skin looks smoother, and yet not overly made-up.

    Reply
  9. Lilliasrose says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I really like Tarte’s BB Primer. I generally use it alone but it also works really well under other makeup.

    Reply
  10. Merideth says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    I recently tried Benefit Porefessional, and I love it. Much more staying power than the Lancome La Base I’d been using. I didn’t care for Laura Gellar Spackle either … that was the one product I threw out when it was still basically full.

    I also loved Hard Candy Undercover Agent “brightener” for looking glowy and well-rested on minimal-makeup days. I don’t think they make it anymore, so I’m going to try Soap & Glory Hocus Focus instead.

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  11. Kathryn Braun Fenner says

    February 10, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    My “primer” is Cotz for Faces in the natural tinted version. It’s matte, but I don’t find it overly aging, especially if I moisturize well underneath, it doesn’t irritate my supersensitive skin, has non-chemical SPF, is as close to sweatproof as I have found–I walk my dogs in the summer with it on–sweat beads over it, and can be dabbed off, without disturbing it. It blurs imperfections, and I can add a bit of coverage with the Colorstay Whipped Allie *used* to recommend….and it’s under $20 a tube on Amazon–I get it Subscribe and Save, or my Ulta carries it, in the sunscreen section.
    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0073P01RC/ref=sns_myd_detail_page

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  12. Kara says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    try DHC velvet skin coat 🙂 I’m 49.67 and it is my favorite!

    Reply
  13. Talia says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Great post! I’m surprised you didn’t add Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. I have very oily skin and this stuff seems to give me a much more matte look under my makeup. Plus, it really gives my foundation some staying power.

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  14. Morgan Rudder says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I have tried Poreffesional and wasn’t a fan. I liked the effect it gave ok but it made my sensitive-ish skin break out longer than the normal “I’m trying a new product” small time break outs on the chin/jaw line. Maybe it was just my skin, but I was pretty meh on it. I actually like Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer. And on the note of Laura Gellar Spackle…have you ever used the lip version? It is really the only thing I can use to not make red lipstick turn pink on me. I will say…it feels AWFUL when you first put it on, but then it warms to your body and actually feels ok, or at least not noticeable. And I can really tell a difference with it keeping your lipstick on. I’m a reluctant fan of the stuff.

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  15. Elizabeth Fitzsimmons says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    The Laura Mercier Radiance primer is the best – makes your makeup go on smoothly and last and gives that little something that has your friends and co-workers commenting how rested and refreshed you look. Highly recommend!

    Reply
  16. Ashleigh says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I LOVE Benefit Porefessional! One tip for the oily/large-pored ladies in the audience: if you don’t seem to be getting the smooth finish you’d like under your makeup, try applying it OVER your foundation/concealer. Pores magically disappear! I find that my makeup stays on whether I use it under or over makeup.

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  17. Cyndi Salbego says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:39 am

    The girls at benefit recommended ‘that girl’ mixed with poreproffessional. Mix in your hand and apply. It’s a smooth finish and I like it way better then just Pore alone.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Ooh great tip! I’ve used and liked That Girl, that combo makes sense!

      Reply
  18. cDs says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Good to know about MILK. Their packaging is always catching my eye.
    x0x0 Caroline http://thecarolove.com/

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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#usinthewild #bretonstripes #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #size14 #over40style

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Aug 27

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The family that wears @printfresh together stays together 🥰

Use code wardrobe_oxygen for 15% off your order of size-inclusive organic cotton sleepwear, dresses, bags & more https://glnk.io/qk04/wardrobe-oxygen

I’ve been raving about my Printfresh pajamas for years, my family also wanted to try them. Thank you Printfresh for gifting these for our annual three generation girls’ getaway to Rehoboth Beach, DE. We had a great time and being all matchy matchy in our pajamas was a fun addition! 🐅🍃🥰

#printfresh #printfreshpajamas #printfreshpartner

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Shuts laptop until Monday… #RehobothBeach

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