Weekend Reads #313
Music, art, books, TV, the most interesting articles I read this week, and ways to best help those affected by the California fires.
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Starting Style from Scratch: Where to Shop for Closet Staples
the series is a bit out of order due to family issues; I decided to publish this one a bit early and will be tackling Q&A and what to wear when next week!
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Life, Intervening
Today is a break from the Starting Style from Scratch series due to life intervening. I share what I have been up to and what I plan to be publishing next on Wardrobe Oxygen.
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Starting Style from Scratch: Closet Basics for Women in Midlife
The Starting Style from Scratch series is for women in midlife who are ready to make a major change in their closet. Change in body, change in life, change in mindset, change in spending habits… whatever it is, we’re here to build a strong foundation for the woman you are right now. Today we’re talking…
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Starting Style From Scratch… A Style Series for 2025
Happy New Year! I took off a couple of weeks to decompress, collect my thoughts, and find inspiration. During those weeks, I spent time with friends, family, and a few new-to-me folks who learned that I am a content creator focusing on fashion and style for grown-ass women. And so many of them asked for…
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Let’s Talk about Earrings for Grown-Ass Women
This is the time of year when I assess my style over the past year, think about what I enjoyed wearing, what collected dust, and what I need to get an even harder working, long-lasting, yet comfortable and joyful wardrobe. And thinking about what really leveled up my style this year was earrings. Let’s Talk…
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Natural Deodorants Review (Including one for Lume)
This post was originally published in January 2019 and updated many times since. I have tried more natural deodorants and wanted to add my honest, unbiased reviews to this list. I have previously reviewed natural deodorants; this is an update on my experience transitioning to natural deodorant, with more information about what worked and what…
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Quince Clothing Review by an Over 40 Size 14/16 Woman
Sometimes it feels like an apparel brand is EVERYWHERE. Out of nowhere, every online magazine, every influencer, and every social media ad is promoting it. It’s hard to tell if the stuff is actually good or just crap, even if it’s looking gorgeous on your favorite Instagrammer. For me the past year, I feel as…
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Stylish Rings for Larger Fingers: Size-Inclusive Jewelry Brands with Rings Larger than Size 9
If you’re like me, your curves aren’t just on your torso. I’m short and solid, and so are my fingers, and I struggle to find stylish rings for larger fingers. I figured I’d share with you what I have found when searching for stylish and quality rings to fit my fingers, which are larger than…
