Since I was in 8th grade I have been on the hunt for the perfect leather moto jacket. Soft buttery leather, something that works with not against my shape, not too cropped but not too long, a style that can zip up when it’s cold but also looks great as a topper over lightweight dresses. …
Weekend Reads #259 Did clean beauty go too far? (Allure) Friendship, digital connection, and death. (Shondaland) ‘What am I supposed to do?’: Suggested program cuts leave students lost. (the DA) An ode to telephone directories. (Oldster) Novelist Leila Mottley on Becoming a Literary Star at the Age of 21. (Bazaar) How You Should Change Your…
So even the President of the United States is encouraging us to head back to the office. After a while working from home, did you forget how to dress for work? Wondering how to look polished and professional when it’s hot out? Here are some great summer work dresses I’ve found lately I just HAD…
I have now attended Dîner en Blanc on two separate occasions. This is an event that requires some preparation, supplies, and strategy to have a great time and I want to share what we’ve learned and what has worked to help others enjoy Dîner en Blanc. I hope these tips for Dîner en Blanc will…
I first went to see a Broadway musical when I was in 4th grade. My dad’s friend came to visit from NYC and took us to see La Cage aux Folles at the National Theatre in DC. I was hooked, and looked forward to any time in any city to see a musical. So when…
As you read this, I will be at Rehoboth Beach for the annual girls getaway (me, my sister, my mom, and my daughter). We’ve been doing this trip since before my daughter was on the scene. I get back, and then get back on the road for a family road trip that may be one…
This transitional capsule wardrobe post was originally written in 2023. Revisiting it a couple years later, some items are no longer in stock and popular colors then may not be as popular now. (Not that this should stop you from wearing them—you know how I feel!). I don’t want to entirely recreate this post as…
I don’t think anyone who reads Wardrobe Oxygen is surprised I went to see The Barbie Movie as soon as it came out. I am a feminist, a mom, and a child who grew up playing with Barbies. I was expert in creating the most magnificent gowns for my Barbies with Kleenex and Scotch tape,…
Weekend Reads #257 Sending love and strength to my friend Susan at Une Femme, a blog I know many of you also love. (une femme d’un certain age) I was honored to be invited on The Things We Know podcast! You can check out the interview here on Spotify or here on Apple Podcasts. The…