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Just got back from a 4-night getaway with my sister @debbiefaye78 at @curacaomarriottbeachresort. It was a last-minute planned trip that ended up being perfect. We weren’t ready to celebrate Thanksgiving without our mom and this escape what just what our hearts needed. 

I’ll be sharing more once I finally unpack my suitcase and organize my photos and thoughts; but I couldn’t not share this picture from yesterday morning. Debbie and I got up early to enjoy some of the day at the resort before flying home to DC. We had the infinity pool to ourselves, finished our books, and relaxed before a long day of travel. 🌴
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It’s hard when you’re petite and most models aren’t; you have no idea how clothes, especially jeans will fit. To promote @universalstandard’s Denim Drive sale, the company sent me two pairs of jeans of my choice. And I chose to make this video to show how they fit on my 5’3” body. I am usually a 14/32 in jeans but at Universal Standard I wear a 12 because they’re super stretchy and generously sized. 

With jeans as low as $35 in sizes 00-40, this is a sale not to be missed. And use code INFS-BFALISON10 for an additional 10% off sitewide!

The Farrah Flare is a favorite because at my height, most flare jeans will lose what makes them special once hemmed. At a 30” inseam these are great with low heels or lug soles.

The Etta is a straight jean with a vintage fit. If in doubt size down. They’re also super stretchy and the 28” inseam (they also come in 31”) works with my boots and sneakers.

While I was provided the apparel in this Reel for free, I was not paid or contracted to create this content. Consider it a PSA for my fellow shorties shopping this fab denim sale!

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Thanks to @talbotsofficial I’m ready for the holidays! #AD

I love Talbots for holiday fashion and this season’s new arrivals do not disappoint. And for Black Friday the entire site is 40% off with free shipping on orders $150+. Until noon, you also receive 50% off 1 regular price item!

I ordered pieces from the Talbots Holiday Collection and found great quality, great style, and great versatility. How cute is the Breton stripe bateau neck with the removable feather cuffs? The metallic plaid patio skirt is so fun, and these two dresses can glam up or dress down with a change of footwear and bag. For reference, I am wearing everything in either XL or 16 petite.

The ivory cords are also Talbots; the black trousers are from last year’s Talbots Holiday Collection showing how Talbots has lasting style. I’ve linked to exact or very similar in my LTK shop. Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.ltk app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! https://liketk.it/4oDJF

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@somaintimates makes it easy to shop for a range of personas this holiday season! #AD With gift guides for a range of personality types, you can easily find great gifts for your loved ones. I was drawn to the creative one, loving the rich colorful florals, luxe satin, lace trim, and of course Soma’s iconic Cool Nights sleepwear! Visit Soma’s gift guide for tips on finding the perfect present this holiday season. #SomaGiftGuide #SomaStartsWithMe
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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

I wish more communities would offer rental offices like @thegranitebuilding. With reasonably affordable monthly rates, it doesn’t have to just be business owners who get office spaces. It can be a place to work on a hobby or craft, a place to WFH that’s not home, or a place to just read and write and nap undisturbed. A literal room of one’s own. Because sometimes a person needs time to be a me and not a we. 💚
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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

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It’s Cozy Season, and @tjmaxx is here to update our wardrobes with stylish accessories and apparel from the best brands for less. #AD

I recently visited tjmaxx.com and was so impressed with the array of elevated designer labels, on-trend looks, and the best prices. This pearl-encrusted beanie is from a woman designer I have admired for years; tjmaxx.com has the matching gloves and other pieces from this label to make a great set for yourself or to gift another. These earrings I’ve seen from the same designer at department stores; in fact I own other earrings from this label and paid much more for them. I should have checked T.J.Maxx first! And this cozy poncho is the perfect layer for late fall in the DC area.

I love how the winter white pieces elevate my existing closet. And pearls can be worn for day or glam up for evening. I can see many ways I’ll be styling these designer accessories from #tjmaxx all season long!

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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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There was a page where I and other blogger/influencers were featured wearing bright-colored coats. It’s awesome to see how we have all grown and pivoted in the past decade! I tagged those who are on Instagram and allow tagging ❤️
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Fashion Advice · February 24, 2011

Color Me Impressed – Talbots

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Right after I had Emerson, I was having a devil of a time trying to fit this transitional body. A reader had suggested I check out Talbots, who had petites in plus sizes, and generous cuts. My mental image of Talbots was a shop full of clothes for elegant older women and ladies my age who liked embroidered palm trees on their capri pants. Not my scene. However there was a Talbots near my office so I took a gander.

I ended up finding many dresses that flattered my new curves, and hid the ones that weren’t so lovely. I also was able to find elegant work-appropriate trousers in a 16 petite. Soon after I started finding love for Talbots, they closed the shop near me. Being a busy woman, I never had the time to find another location and sort of forgot about Talbots.

Today I received a Talbots catalog in the mail, and color me impressed! I started circling items I wanted to check out online or in person; next thing I knew I had circled more than a dozen items! I haven’t done this with a catalog in forever! I remember when the J. Crew catalog used to get me so hyped up for the upcoming season, but in the past few seasons I have found the line to be inappropriate for my age, figure, or personal style. Companies like Boden and Ann Taylor always provide me with apparel I like, but not an entire collection that gets me excited, makes me feel as though it was made for me.

Talbots’ Spring 2011 makes me feel as though it was made for me. Here’s some items from the line I can’t wait to check out and add to my wardrobe:

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Patch-Pocket Cardi

Cotton/Viscose nylon blend means it will have a nice finish, keep its shape, and really be machine washable without stretching out or fading. The shaping makes it a beautiful hybrid between a classic cardigan and soft-structured jacket. It would look great on a lot of different body types. I can imagine it with a simple tee or tank and jeans, over a tailored shirt and pencil skirt, or a topper to a structured sheath dress. The color selection is fantastic – my favorites for spring are Daffodil Yellow, Chartreuse, and Geranium, though it is the style that would make it worthwhile to also invest in a classic Black or the lovely neutral Legion Green.

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Ponte Knit Boatneck Dress

By now I think we all know about my love affair with the fabric Ponte de Roma – it a poly/rayon/spandex blend that is a heavyweight refined knit that feels as comfy as a tee shirt, but can dress up for work or even a day wedding. This dress has ¾ sleeves which I find to be very flattering (and comfortable on warmer spring days), a boatneck which adds interest, and a simple pull-on style that can be worn as a loose shift, or jazzed up with a belt. I of course love it in Black, but imagine the Haricot Vert with a yellow or tangerine belt, maybe with a navy and white striped scarf looped at the throat, or simple with some nude colored suede peeptoes and a strand of pearls.

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Tear Drop Ladder Necklace

Just last week I was thinking how I really want a longer statement necklace – something that will hit mid-torso, but have a soft look and not be too extreme for work. Something that can really glam up a simple solid dress, but also could be worn with a tee or tank and jeans and leather sandals. I felt turquoise was too cliché, clear crystals too glam, black too harsh. Then I opened the Talbots catalog and saw this necklace and it was perfection. On page 17 of the catalog they have it paired with a breezy white shirt and geranium-colored cropped pants and the look is so effortless yet oh so chic.

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Bardot Dress

I am loving all the denim and chambray this spring, and especially love it when it’s used in a really feminine, girly silhouette. Page 5 of the catalog has the always-lovely Julianne Moore wearing this dress, a sweet ponytail, and bow-front kitten heels. So demure, so adorable, yet striking with the denim-looking linen fabric. Online, Talbots toughens up this dress with a wide black leather belt and pointy pumps. I can also imagine it with a wide beige leather belt, or worn sans belt with the funkiest, most unique printed heels in your closet. I also think this silhouette would look cute if a classic white shirt was worn over it, tied at the waist, collar popped, sleeves rolled.

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Libbie City Sandal

It's hard to find a summer shoe that can be as versatile as a pair of black booties (like my Cole Haan Air Talia booties). Something that looks great with a suit, with a sundress, with cropped as well as full-length trousers, jeans, and most everything else in the closet. These shoes from Talbots are a great choice. Sweet Almond will disappear into many women's skintone, elongating the leg while looking great with every color in your closet. Olive is an unexpected neutral that will compliment the bright as well as softer hues of spring. However I am really digging Golden Haze – a pair of yellow shoes always brings a smile to my face and it's color that looks amazing with navy, black, brown, tan, denim, and all shades of purple and green.

There are many more pieces I covet, but I’ll start sounding as though I was paid by Talbots to write this post. Nope, Talbots doesn’t even know about this – I was just so inspired I had to write, even on my day off work! Check out the new line from Talbots and let me know – are you as inspired as I?
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  1. Allison says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Talbots has really stepped up lately. I am loving their full skirt and cropped trousers this spring.

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  2. RoseAG says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I made a visit to Talbot’s and the Bardot dress isn’t going to make it to any sale rack because it was moving, right before my eyes!

    Three dresses were behind the counter on hold for people who’d called from other stores. As I browsed through them on the rack the saleswoman swishes over and takes another one out to put on hold.

    Gone, gone, gone..

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  3. RoseAG says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I made a visit to Talbot’s and the Bardot dress isn’t going to make it to any sale rack because it was moving, right before my eyes!

    Three dresses were behind the counter on hold for people who’d called from other stores. As I browsed through them on the rack the saleswoman swishes over and takes another one out to put on hold.

    Gone, gone, gone..

    Reply
  4. Cynthia says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    The Bardot dress and the Tuileries swing jacket & skirt……drooling. And trying their jeans is on my to-do list as well – I’ve heard such good things about them.

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  5. RoseAG says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I read another blogger on the Bardot dress and they mentioned it’s small through the bust. Since I’m small through the bust I’m thinking that’s a good omen — I’m going to put it on my watch list to see if it hits the sale racks.

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  6. Allison says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Talbots has really stepped up lately. I am loving their full skirt and cropped trousers this spring.

    Reply
  7. grace says

    February 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Woah. I’ve never even considered Talbot’s, but that boatneck ponte dress needs to be mine.

    Reply
  8. Allie (Wardrobe Oxygen) says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Yes, and their models aren’t all under 25 years of age! They have Dayle Haddon in there – love that woman!

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  9. Kathy says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I’ve been getting their catalog for a couple of years now and I keep it beside my bed at night and flip through it and imagine myself in all of their beautiful clothes. I think they’ve really outdone themselves this spring. I SO wish I could afford to just go in and buy whatever I want. Since I don’t, I’ve made sure to sign up to receive their emails. I have gotten some amazing deals through the online outlet. That Ponte Knit you speak so highly of? I scored a black sleeveless dress last December in that material for $35. It is the most amazing material ever, and I’ve worn the dress to death!

    Yup, Talbots definitely has a fan in me. Oh, and did you notice that one of the models actually has an hourglass figure? Score one more for Talbots.

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  10. Kat says

    February 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Both that cardi and the Bardot dress are on my spring wish list too!

    Kat
    gingerandthegeek.com/kitty-corner

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  11. Becka says

    February 25, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Great finds! I can’t wait for the catalog to show up in my mailbox now. I have found some great pieces there over the last 6 months. Talbots is really stepping up its game. Try on their jeans – they are amazing! Fit great, wash well and aren’t insanely expensive. Good luck!

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  12. Molly says

    February 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    That necklace? The Bardot dress? Those sandals? I had a similar impression of Talbots until your post! Thanks for opening my eyes (and possibly my wallet…eeek!) to a new store. 🙂

    I appreciate the “follow” love and am excited you found me so that I could discover your lovely blog!

    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  13. Monkey says

    February 25, 2011 at 7:08 am

    wow i’m really surprised, i had the same impression of talbots as you. love the bardot dress.

    Reply
  14. Natalie says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:23 am

    I have definitely found some lovely items at Talbots!

    Reply
  15. Grace says

    February 25, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Okay what! I wasn’t that impressed until I saw that necklace – wow – so not Talbots! I’m excited to see them step out of the box a bit.

    Reply
  16. A-C says

    February 25, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I went in to Talbots today for the first time in MONTHS—the clothes are really and truly beautiful. Its all such nice quality and the cuts just plain rock.

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  17. DWJ says

    February 25, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I was JUST looking at the Bardot dress online. Talbots really is getting better. I love the knit dress too and that color is my favorite to wear in the spring summer.

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Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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Our mom passed before she could attend the event; we asked our like a sister best friend @shellymingram to join us in her place and we had a great time, dancing all night as our mom would have, connecting with neighbors, and supporting a local business we all love so much.

As for the outfit, the dress is @ronnykobo the bag is @ganni and I borrowed both from @renttherunway The shoes I’ve had for years and the gold metal mask I found on Amazon and liked how it could mold to my face and not put pressure on my still-healing eye.

And I know y’all will ask because I received so many DMs this weekend when I shared this event in my Stories… my sister’s dress is from @eshakti she bought it a few years ago and it’s even more gorgeous in person!

#newdealcafe #greenbeltisgreat #onlyingreenbelt #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40style #greenbeltmd

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The biggest fashion trend this fall is a return to classics. For decades I have turned to @talbotsofficial for quality classics with style.  This season, Talbots has a fantastic range of pants to update the wardrobe. 

I love how these @talbotsofficial ivory stretch corduroy straight leg pants elevate closet classics! Available in Misses, Petite, Plus, Plus Petite, Curvy, and in 10 colors, these cords are a chic alternative to jeans and just as easy care! I can run errands and have a bit of quiet time with an ebook and a coffee with comfort and style. 

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