Weekend Reads Wait, everyone always implied. Wait till tenure, wait till menopause, then you will be free. I didn’t want to wait to be happy. (Catapult) Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer. (Retail Dive) In rural Mississippi,…
MAYA Fragrance Review: I Bought Into the Hype (and am glad I did)
I was in middle school when I started wearing perfume. All the cool kids were wearing Colors by Benetton. I was found a damaged box of the fragrance at TJ Maxx and was thrilled. I felt so mature, so elegant,…
Work-Friendly Capsule Wardrobe: 1 Month of Looks, 1 Pair of Shoes
Discussing work shoes in this previous blog post, I mentioned how it makes more sense to have one pair of work shoes in this new normal, carry them with you to the office as you wear commuting shoes (those who…
Where to Shop When You are Midsize (sizes 12-16) & a Grown-Ass Woman
There are plenty of fashion retailers that offer up to a size 10. A few that claim to offer a size or two more, but their size chart’s measurements show they run small and their largest is still no larger…
Let’s Talk Work Shoes for Women: Commuter Shoes, Office Shoes, and Fewer Office Days
Recently in the Wardrobe Oxygen Community on Facebook, a discussion took place regarding work shoes. What do we do for work shoes in this new normal? What work shoes for women can get us to our destination while still looking…
Weekend Reads
Weekend Reads As you clean out your closets for the new year, here’s how to do it right. (Washington Post – gift article) Drinkng whiskey from teacups. (Men Yell At Me) How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era…
5 Ways to Update Your Look and Not Spend a Fortune
Looking to update your look but don’t have a lot of money to do it? You’ll be surprised by what simple, free, and low-cost methods can do to elevate your existing wardrobe and transform your appearance. Below I share my…
The Most Stylish Buys from Target Right Now: Picks for Grown-Ass Women
Don’t sleep on Target, I recently went to a large Target in a neighboring city with a robust apparel department and was highly impressed by the fashion, the quality, and as always, the size range. Below I share what I…
A Cozy Chic Winter Capsule Wardrobe in Both Misses & Plus Sizes
Welcome to Deep Winter, the time of year after the holidays when the days are dreary, the temps are low, and many of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the “New Year New You” mentality of January and exhausted…
Weekend Reads
Weekend Reads Remembering Barbara Walters’s glamorous social life. (W) Your gas stove may be killing you. How much should you worry? (New York Times – gift article) Induction cooktops and ranges are so good you may not miss your gas…
Why I Don’t Recommend The Look for Less
I know many blogs, TV shows, and websites focus on getting the look for less, but Wardrobe Oxygen will never do that. Let me explain…
What I Wore Recently
I have been slow in sharing my outfits here on Wardrobe Oxygen; here are some of the looks I’ve worn in the past month. Holiday looks, office looks, and some casual outfits mixed in and lots of repeats showing you…
