Here on Wardrobe Oxygen, I often share real-life style advice for grown-ass women. What is a grown-ass woman? I often get this question and wanted to explain what the term means and why I choose to use it for Wardrobe Oxygen. What is Wardrobe Oxygen? I have been sharing real-life style advice on Wardrobe Oxygen…
The stores are launching their spring collections, fashion weeks for fall 2024 are taking place, and it’s the perfect time to begin eyeing 2024 fashion trends and which ones to consider embracing. I love fashion, but I don’t add trends and new items to my closet willy nilly. I want to share the the most…
Faux leather leggings have been a fashion trend for several years (seriously, I was discussing the style merits of faux leather leggings way back in 2016), and they don’t seem to be going away any time soon. In fact, I originally wrote this post in 2018 but updated it as faux leather leggings are still stylish….
I launched a private Facebook group for the Wardrobe Oxygen community. While I have managed many Facebook pages, I have never built or administrated a group before. The information provided to an admin when requesting membership to a Facebook group floored me… but then I realized the information I am provided isn’t much different from…
Weekend Reads Thank you to Marsha in the Middle for a mention on her blog! (Marsha in the Middle) You may recognize Marsha from my Miami Fitwear swim review! Women may get a bigger longevity boost from exercise than men. (Washington Post – gift article) Why we’re more exhausted than ever. (Time) How caregivers are…
I promise I go places other than restaurants, but when dining out, it’s a chance to dress up and have someone take my photo! So when my husband and I had a date night at the recently reopened L’Avant-Garde DC restaurant in Georgetown, I used the opportunity to wear one of the pieces I ordered…
Fashion Is a Form of Gardening The other day, I went for a walk in town with my neighbor and good friend. She was seeking inspiration for landscaping her yard. We wandered the sidewalks, admiring the work of neighbors and appreciating the variety. Some yards were carefully manicured, and some were charmingly haphazard. My friend…
The silver chrome, silver mirror, or silver shiny finish shoe became a thing at the end of 2023, and this trend is not ending any time soon. In fact, I see even more stylish silver chrome shoes and accessories in 2024. This is a really wearable trend, a versatile trend, and I believe a trend…
Weekend Reads How tattoos helped me love my body. (Jennifer Magazine) The consequences of (not so) casual sexual assault. (The Audacity) My mother got on a bike. It changed her life. (New York Times – gift article) How wearable should clothes in a fashion show be? (The Back Row) All pets go to heaven. She…