Colorful Printed Breathable Dresses for Grown Women A lot of time when you are searching for breathable dresses in fabrics like linen, cotton, and tencel, they are n neutral colors that are versatile, but can sometimes be more basic than…
What Cardigans Are In Style For 2023?
When I shared my post discussing how to navigate 2023 style trends, I received several emails, comments, and DMs asking me my thought on cardigans. I mentioned the waterfall cardigan felt dated with skinny jeans, but what is an alternative?…
Weekend Reads #235
Weekend Reads How (and why) to stop holding a grudge. (Vox) Pickleball’s latest court? The prison yard. (Washington Post – gift article) In praise of lived-in homes. (Gloria) 5th person confirmed to be cured of HIV. (ABC News) Poor, busy…
My Simplified Yet Effective Skincare Routine
As I got older, my skincare routine got more complex. I looked for products to reverse the damage I did from years of tanning beds, no sunscreen, and going to bed with my face still coated in the day’s makeup…
How to Style Skinny Jeans in 2023
In my recent post about 2023 fashion trends, I explained why skinny jeans are no longer popular. However, I do not think you need to start a bonfire in a field and toss into it all your jeggings and Universal…
The 2023 Fashion Trends Guide for Grown Women
Let’s talk about style, trends, and what is considered a classic. If like me, you’re checking out the new arrivals at retailers and seeing what is on runways and street style icons you may be trying to figure out how…
Weekend Reads #234
Weekend Reads How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks. (The Conversation) College Board scrubs website to cover up deceptions about AP African American Studies course. (Popular) The bizarre Americanness of prescription drug commercials. (Vox)…
Universal Standard Mystery Box 2023: What You Need to Know
For the fifth February in a row, the Universal Standard Mystery Box promotion is back! Through February 22, visit Universal Standard and try one (or more!) of their Mystery Boxes to get an amazing deal on their quality size-inclusive fashion. Starting at…
My Experience at a Universal Standard Trunk Show
Universal Standard is one of my favorite apparel brands. Offering their entire selection in sizes 00-40, Universal Standard is one of the few apparel retailers that is truly size-inclusive. Their clothing is in general, excellent quality and classic enough of…
Weekend Reads #233
Weekend Reads How to help Turkey and Syria earthquake victims: 11 things you can do right now. (Fast Company; Wardrobe Oxygen has donated to The Syrian American Medical Society and The IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation) Lucky girl syndrome and the…
The Highs and Lows of Being a Nordy Girl
During and after college, I worked retail and managed or merchandised a store or trained a future store manager in almost every mall in the DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia). I could easily be at a mall from open (which depending…
What I Wore Recently
These are a few of the looks I’ve worn recently. I’ve tried counteracting Deep Winter with bright cheery clothing and taking advantage of any sunny day we experience. I received some items gifted from Talbots and give them an honest…
