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My therapist recommended I walk outside more as I grieve the recent loss of my mom.

When it was time to pay for my mom’s funeral, the credit card I had in my wallet was my @bananarepublic Mastercard. I’ve had this card for decades because over the years, most of our family have worn some Gap brand. From onesies to tuxedos, we’ve updated our wardrobes with points.

And I got a serious chunk of points for charging my mom’s funeral expenses on my Banana card.

I decided to use them to buy clothes for winter outdoor walking. Nothing motivates me more than a chance to put together a cute outfit. This cute look is from @athleta, one of the few activewear brands that fits both my size and my style.

My Athleta purchase arrived on my doorstep and that day, a neighbor reached out, inviting me to join a group of women in our community who were supporting, not competing, to move 100k. I immediately said yes and signed up. 

This past week I hit 100k. And this past week week it has been two months she has been gone. I’m still going 💪 

Wearing XL. For reference I’m 5’3” and usually wear a size 14.

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Normalizing the normal everyday outfit…

It was a day of running errands, running to the office, and then running into friends. It rained off and on so I wanted shoes for potential puddles and a coat that wouldn’t soak through but also keep me warm.

The sweater is @universalstandard; I bought it thinking it was a bold purple but the color was off on the site and I got plum. But I think I like this better. I’m wearing a S. This is my second of this cardigan, it is super soft, dense, and holds up to washing. My other one I got a year ago and still wear all the time.

The jeans are @oldnavy and while they’re not perfect and stretch out throughout the day they were around $18 and I like the wash and weight of the denim. I’m wearing a 14 Short.

The boots are old Docs, the coat I got at @talbotsofficial last winter, and the bag is @maxwellscottuk and I’ve had for almost a decade. Earrings are @_jennybird, necklace is @gorjana. 

Disclosure: the coat was gifted last year but remains a favorite. The necklace was also gifted about a year ago but I keep wearing because I like it and it has held up quality-wise. The rest I bought. 

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Counteract the gray days with cozy colorful clothes! 🌈 This cashmere sweater set is the prettiest teal and I loved how it looked with this candy pink Chesterfield coat. All are from @anntaylor one of my favorite places to shop because Ann has petites over a size 12. Also all of these items are on sale!

While I did receive these clothes as a gift from Ann Taylor I am under no obligation to share with you. This is what I wore to work and when I saw these colors against the green of my building door I had to prop up my phone and capture the color combo!

This sweater is a classic and with the skirt is created a dress effect you can style with tall boots, ankle boots and tights, or dress down with sneakers. I linked to other pieces in this color that would also look dreamy with this skirt, as well as other gorgeous colorful coats.

For reference I am wearing the coat in XL petite and the sweater set in L. I am 5’3” and usually wear a 14/16

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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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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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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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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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Lifestyle · December 7, 2011

Inside Our Home: Our Hallway

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Our house was built in the 1940s; three years ago we decided to stay put and build an addition instead of moving to a larger home. The original home was a bit over 700 square feet – the size of a basic two-bedroom apartment but on two floors. After the remodel we are now around 1,400 square feet. One of the best parts of the remodel was the opening of the hallway. Originally where the banister is, we had a solid wall. That wall housed our entertainment center for the living room – now it opens to our dining room.

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While this remodel was taking place, I was on bedrest for my pregnancy. Paint colors were chosen by my husband collecting a few paint swatches from Home Depot and asking me to pick which one I liked best. One color that I liked better in the swatch than in real life was the color for the hallway. I thought this color would be darker, but over time it has grown on me. If the bathroom and Emerson's room doors are closed, the hallway can be quite dark; the light color opens it up.

Before the remodel we were so frustrated with the stair risers. When we moved in, they were dingy white and covered with globs of glue from having stained carpet removed. We tried painting them white but they still looked dreadful. I then tried to be creative and painted them French blue, which was just as horrible. I then painted them over with red, which was fun, but still not right. One of the best parts of the remodel was that they sanded them down, properly painted the risers, and refinished the oak stairs. I would like a runner, but don't want basic beige Berber or an Oriental look and most runners I see are either out of my price range or not our style. Until I find the right thing, they stay bare.

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As soon as we had the hallway redone, I knew I wanted to do a collage of frames along the wall. My husband's dad died during the remodel and I wanted to display some great pictures of him, along with other great pictures of our family.

 

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My cousin Arielle took this picture one summer and I just loved it so much I had it blown up and framed.  She totally captured the chubby cheeks and arms of that age, and how curious and newly mobile she was (she was examining a Slip N Slide at the time of the photo).

 

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Me and my sister as kids, my husband as a baby, me and my husband with the groomsmen from our wedding making silly faces, a member of Kings of Leon (no not really, it's my father-in-law but I think he would fit in the band perfectly!).

 

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My husband and his dad, me throwing a temper tantrum as a toddler, my husband's maternal grandfather (picture taken by my father-in-law).

 

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We don't have many wedding photos up, just the two in this hallway.  This is right after we were declared husband and wife, one of the only pics of the event where we were together.  Funny how a wedding is about the union of two people, but you get so busy greeting family and friends you often don't see one another except at the ceremony, first dance, toast, and cake cutting!  I guess that's what the honeymoon is for…

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As you can see, I never finished this hallway project. In our home office I have a stack of black frames – ones I buy on clearance at Marshalls and Target or pick up when I stop by IKEA. I just haven't had the time to pick the photos and put them up in the right place. Maybe this post will inspire me to finish!

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  1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    LOL!

    Reply
  2. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks Ginger, it really has turned out to be a good paint choice!

    Reply
  3. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Okay, we need to motivate one another to get our projects finished in the new year!

    Reply
  4. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    LOL!

    Reply
  6. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Thanks Disqus for letting me edit spam out of comments! 😉

    Reply
  7. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    That’s a great Christmas gift!

    Reply
  8. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Our house doesn’t have many places for photo montages, the hallway is a perfect place for it. I think that’s why there aren’t any wedding photos (I stand corrected, we have our signature frame with a photo of the ceremony hanging in our dining room!).

    Reply
  9. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I didn’t even see the resemblance until you all mentioned it.  Still have my coat (mom made it), may have to recreate the picture with her!

    Reply
  10. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    LOL she is truly a Mini Me, except with fairer hair!  Thanks sweetie!

    Reply
  11. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 10, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    My pleasure! I think it helps show my personal style a bit better. 🙂

    Reply
  12. DC Celine says

    December 9, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    This is just a lovely, lovely post. Thank you for sharing your home, Ally!

    Reply
  13. Vivi N says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    I thought that was a picture of Emerson! Let me find out it was you as a toddler. Wowza. Anywho, love the picture collage. Great way to preserve your memories. 

    Reply
  14. kathy says

    December 8, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    That picture of you throwing a fit is Emerson’s face! The resemblance is amazing. I love your home; it looks beautiful and you’ve got great taste. I also love the blue theme on your Christmas tree.

    Reply
  15. Sonia says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Love the photo montage, Allie!  Love the idea of black frames with mats for the photos up the staircase! My home has photo montages too, but they are set in designated little areas:  ones of hubby and me, ones of his family tree, ones of my family tree and another for our friends.  Our official wedding photo greets front door guests.  Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Christina Swanson says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    I love your hallway collage. I had something similar when it was just my son and me. I would like to do it again in our new home and our newly blended family (my husband and his two kids). I love the idea of using all black frames…different sizes, shapes, etc…but all black.

    It’s so funny because my brother and brother-in-law are doing this in their hallway…using all black frames. I am having a great time picking out unique black frames to give them for Christmas!

    Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  17. laundrygirl says

    December 8, 2011 at 4:37 am

    Dang! The photo of you as a child throwing a tantrum looks like your daughter!!!

    Reply
  18. STYLE'N says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:17 am

    Beautiful photo wall…I am a huge fan of photo walls in the home!

    Reply
  19. natylite78 says

    December 8, 2011 at 1:15 am

    I have been working on my photo wall by my stairs for a year now. I only have 4 pics up so far :/

    Reply
  20. GingerR says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:01 am

    It’s a nice color.  Not a bright white. A fine backdrop for your photos.

    Reply
  21. sarahrr123 says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    I was going to log on and say that I thought the picture of you was Emerson, but I see others beat me to it!

    Reply
  22. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I have seen that as well! I feel that something like that should take place after we have a toddler and three dogs. I know how gross the risers get now – glad for scrubbale gloss paint. But it’s lovely!

    Reply
  23. Catherine-Rose Wendt says

    December 7, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I haven’t had the opportunity to try it myself yet, but I have been keeping this wallpaper stair picture in my inspiration book for awhile now: http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/2-4-09stair1.jpg Perhaps it would work for you. 🙂

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  24. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    🙂

    Reply
  25. Aly says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    I see I’m not the only one who thought that picture of you was Emerson! Talk about a mini me…that’s so neat.

    Reply
  26. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    LOL, thank you!

    Reply
  27. Nanette says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Ditto others about thinking that pic was Emerson, not you! So cute! 

    Reply
  28. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    LOL! We have the same eyes… and maybe the same angry face! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Steph says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    I thought that picture of you was Emerson too! What a little mini-me!!! So cute!!

    Reply
  30. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    You should see how much she looks like my sister! And she has the same smile my husband did at her age!

    Reply
  31. Randa says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I seriously thought that picture of you as a child was Emerson!  Girl definitely takes after her mama.  :0]

    Reply
  32. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Thanks Alyson!

    Reply
  33. Alyson / TAGG says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    such a great hallway; love how personalized it is. and great color in my opinion! 🙂

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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.

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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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I love an excuse to dress up, especially if it’s for a good cause! This weekend was the @thenewdealcafe Masquer-AID fundraiser to support this independent cafe, art gallery, and live music venue in @cityofgreenbelt.

My family and I have loved going to The New Deal Cafe for all these years. Grabbing coffee with friends, having a meal, seeing an amazing band, participating in an open mic or one of their Reel and Meal events. So @debbiefaye78, our mom, and I got tickets and even chipped in for a plaque from us “Ashpes Girls.” 

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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Oct 11

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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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https://liketk.it/4kFNi #talbots #mytalbots #talbotspartner #ltkover40 #modernclassicstyle #liketkit #ltkover40

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