What started with reader emails has become one of the most popular topics on Wardrobe Oxygen. “Ask Allie” is a feature on Wardrobe Oxygen where popular DC style blogger, Alison Gary, answers reader questions about fashion, styling, how to wear the latest trends, and more. Use the Contact page to submit your questions and you never know, it may be the subject of the next “Ask Allie”!
Retail News The enduring fan base that boosts Bath & Body Works. (Retail Dive) Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies and the 15 Percent Pledge is changing – and challenging – how we think about fashion. (Fashionista) Walmart is being very strategic with their recent focus on fashion. (CNN…
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It’s officially sweater weather in the majority of the United States and I’m excited. While I am not looking forward to the shorter days and the bitter cold to come after fall, right now I am enjoying the crisp air, the ability to open the windows, and the change to…
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Retail News Inside YouTube star Mindy McKnight’s haircare line with Walmart, which is on track for $30 million in sales in its first year. (Business Insider) A ‘rocky’ fall season lies ahead for retailers. (Retail Dive) Kerby Jean-Raymond announced a new platform called “Your Friends in New York” that is…
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Knee-high boots have been a popular fashion trend almost consistently for over a decade. Few fashion trends have such staying power. Why have tall boots remained popular for so long? For the same reason that many fashion trends last and occasionally overstay their welcome – it’s a trend that is…
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My family and I went on a quick getaway this week so The Friday Shop will be lighter than usual. I’ll get back to regularly-scheduled goodness next Friday! Retail News How the #WFH movement could reshape fashion. (Vogue) Why LVMH is calling off its $16 billion deal with Tiffany. (Business…
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It’s Labor Day weekend and if you didn’t realize that you’re not alone. It’s hard to celebrate the end of a summer we hardly realized happened! But some retailers are celebrating with great promotions this weekend… scroll down to the best sales I’ve found taking place! Because there are so…
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Retail News Sanctions on China’s top cotton supplier weave a tangled web for fashion brands. (Washington Post) Fashion’s reliance on dirty coal exposed. (Vogue Business) J. Crew is looking to exit bankruptcy. (Retail Dive) Have you ever made a Glossier order and received it in a pink bubble-wrap bag? Glossier…
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Through this weekend, Talbots has 25% off your regular-priced purchase and free shipping on orders of $175 and more (no promo code needed). On top of that, this weekend from the 28th – 30th Talbots is donating 10% of their net proceeds to Dress for Success, and for each top bought…
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