Styling a Levi’s Denim Jumpsuit
A fan of coveralls and denim jumpsuits, I tried out a short-sleeved Levi’s denim jumpsuit for late spring.
Vacation Vibes with White Linen from J.Jill
J.Jill reached out and asked if I’d like to try their linen collection. Since adding more linen to my wardrobe as seen in this blog post, I was game. I also know that many of you love J.Jill and recommend it regularly in comments on this blog and in the Wardrobe Oxygen Community. I appreciate…
Weekend Reads #114
This week I dreamt I was in my white Zara pantsuit at an event at a restaurant or a bar. It was one of those places that is narrow and long, opens up to a large space, and then more nooks and hallways to best use the minimal space available in a city with a…
Updating the At Home Capsule Wardrobe
Back in May (which feels like a lifetime ago) I created an at home capsule wardrobe featuring the pieces that were on constant rotation in my closet as I worked and lived at home. Along with knit t-shirts and joggers, I had what I call a Zoom Blouse, a top that is perfect for Zoom…
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
I can’t think of anything better to wear to stay cool in the summer heat than linen and mesh. However, such fabrics can look sloppy, and are also known for being transparent. This look I wore for an outdoor socially distant event. It was a hot evening in July and I was comfortable the whole…
Weekend Reads #113
My Morning Jacket is my favorite band, and the favorite band of my husband and my sister, and now it’s a family band and my daughter also loves them. They haven’t had a new album since 2015. This week they released The Waterfall II, a collection of B-sides that didn’t make it onto The Waterfall,…
Ori Plus-Size Jumpsuit Review
Every time I scroll through social media it seems I see influencers wearing Ori, ads for Ori, women in Facebook groups discussing Ori. What is Ori? It’s a line of plus-size soft, comfy, and versatile wardrobe essentials. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and made in small batches and some are made in Los Angeles, where…
Supporting Blackout Day 2020
Today is Blackout Day 2020, which is being discussed and promoted on social media with the hashtag #BlackoutDay2020. This article from Complex breaks down Blackout Day and how we can support Blackout Day 2020. Supporting Blackout Day 2020 To show the buying power of Black people, as well as other minorities and their allies, they…
A Sunday in July, The Summer of 2020
Yesterday, my daughter and I walked the few blocks to my mom’s house to visit. It was in the 90s and steamy, one of those summer days when you didn’t have to look at the news or an app to know that the blue skies would change later afternoon into a shower. I put on…