Over the past year, many amazing Black-owned fashion brands and Black designers and artists have come on the scene and have secured funding to expand their brands. Below, I share Black-owned fashion and beauty for Spring that caught my eye and incorporate trends popular this season: Elegant Neutrals Color and Cheer Bring on the Shine
Weekend Reads I’m so honored to have been interviewed by Rick Bernstein for his podcast, The Pod of DC. I delve into my 17 years as a blogger, how I took it from hobby to full-time job, and thoughts on being an influencer. (Anchor, which has links to listen on all the popular platforms) There…
Denim shorts are a summertime classic, but not all denim shorts are created equal and not all denim shorts are what grown-ass women are looking for. Don’t fret, I’ve gathered the best denim shorts for grown women for you to simplify your summer wardrobe shopping! What Makes Denim Shorts Great for Grown Women? I believe…
It has been a bit since I have shared what I wore recently on Wardrobe Oxygen. I do on a regular basis on Instagram, and pretty much daily in my Instagram Stories, but things have been hectic lately and I haven’t been able to gather them all here on the blog. Well here’s what I…
Weekend Reads New Ralph Lauren collection explores collegiate style on historically Black campuses. (NPR) The single, middle-aged women are fine and we don’t understand your overwhelming concern. (An Injustice!) This week on Instagram Stories I shared how I am an office supply fan. There’s something so fun about office supplies and I repurchased my favorite…
Several members of the Wardrobe Oxygen community have shared that they have found success at Gap this spring for jeans. The fit is better than it was in the past, the washes and cuts what they’re looking for. I decided to have my annual spring denim haul be Gap. My Gap denim haul was as…
Weekend Reads What if this is just the way things are now? (Culture Study) Mail is going missing at Boston University. One mother went searching for answers. (NBC News) The surprising thing about being an empty nester. (Cup of Jo) Quinta Brunson, the bright light. (Essence) My garden of absolutely no delight. (New York Times)…
I turned 47 earlier this year and have noticed for a bit that my body has been acting differently. My sleep has been erratic, as has been my mood. I can wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat, and especially if I am stressed can have a hot flash in the…
A few looks from the last two weeks… while our weather is all over the place, my mind is definitely in a springy place. We’ve had days where we drive with the car windows open and the next day experience a blizzard. Nights where the windows are open and we’re sweating under a single sheet…