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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

#mytalbots modernclassicstyle #wondersoftheseason #ltkover40 #ltkplussize #ltkmidsize #blackfridaysale
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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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Cleaning out my mom’s house my sister and I have found some true gems. She had a whole portion of her file cabinet dedicated to my blogging career which included two copies of @redbookmag from ten years ago this month. 

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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The Business of Blogging, House and Home · November 19, 2017

Life After Quitting: Week 2

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This week I worked on being kinder to myself and more realistic. It’s still hard. When you’ve dreamed of doing something for years and have so many ideas in your head AND you’ve spent the past two decades working your ass off always more than 40 hours a week… well, it’s an hourly struggle to rein it in.

This week I spent time with people. Wednesday, my mom has a shed put in her backyard and I came over to keep her company and to see it being installed. Friday morning, I went to breakfast with my mom and sister. Friday night, my best friend and I attended a cabi party and afterward went out for a bite and some time to chat and catch up. Wednesday, Emerson had her belt test for karate. Previous belt tests I’ve dashed home from work as fast as I can, battling traffic and getting angry and pretty much come home, drop my laptop bag and get in the car and race over, not having any time to get out of work mode. This time, I could help her get ready, we could go over forms and chat about nerves and focus. I didn’t feel the need to scroll through my phone to make sure there weren’t any fires to put out at the day job, I could just focus on the event.

Wednesday, Karl also set up my standing desk. This isn’t a true standing desk, it’s a counter from CB2 but it gets rave reviews for being great as a standing desk especially for shorter people. I even have a friend who owns it and recommended it. The price is nice (standing desks can be so pricey), the style sleek, I loved how it was on wheels so I could possibly move it out of the way for photo shoots or craft projects. Thing is, it’s like an inch too short to be healthy for my wrists and I find myself in a wide stance or hunching. So yeah, it’s super cute and chic but seriously you need to be 5’2” or shorter for it to be ergonomically correct. I think just sitting my keyboard on my Macbook box is doing the trick.  I got this mat to stand on which I think helps a lot.  When I'm not standing I use a bar-height stool.  We had these orange stools out on the deck along our bar/edge and they faded over the years.  We just replaced them at the end of the summer with new blue ones. Karl has this crafty idea on how to give the orange stools a new life as a bench in the yard; I snagged one for my home office and have dreams painting it some snowy afternoon this winter.

Speaking of which, my new laptop arrived. I’m loving it so far… but I find working in my office on my desktop to be more productive for day to day blogging. This space feels like MY space, it’s quiet, it’s colorful, and for some reason, while it’s in the middle of the house it’s not as warm and for a person who runs hot all the time, I like it. Karl gets bothered by smells so I don’t usually burn candles but in my office, I can because no one else is in here for long spans of time (current fave is the Colleen Rothschild Haight-Ashbury which smells like a rich elegant hippie in winter if that makes any sense).

On the business front, a few things went down this week. I recently pitched to two brands I feature regularly and both came back and agreed to collaborations. I had a conference call with my ShopStyle Collective rep regarding my business and ways to increase affiliate revenue without selling my soul or making my blog obnoxious. I had an in-person meeting with my friend Rosana about a project we’re doing next month and another video conference call with her and the other parties to get plans together. Had phone calls with two different blogger friends I trust to discuss ideas, issues, and get some moral support, and had a call with a brand I love and wear often about an event together (stay tuned!).

I tinkered a bit with the look of the weekly newsletter, and am working on having a subscribe widget on the blog to encourage more people to subscribe. Facebook and Instagram are fun, Pinterest is one of the biggest ways people find my blog, but none of those I own or have any control over. All I “own” is my email list and my blog so my focus is on both of those. I want to do one thing a week, even if it’s tiny, to improve the blog’s appearance or functionality.

Speaking of the blog, it’s having some serious growing pains. It’s running slow and things under the hood are getting super weird and come to find out the current hosting situation can’t accommodate all the traffic or the 12 years of content. It feels like my blog is possessed and I was about to throw my Mac out the office window Thursday night just trying to add images into Friday’s gift guide and it’s why there was no post yesterday. Another example of the fridge conking out as soon as the house is bought, I have to upgrade my hosting which means upgrading my monthly costs. But gosh if there’s any place where I can see value in spending money it’s on the blog itself.

Friday night I met a woman who reads my blog. She told me she found my blog when she had two kids under two and had completely lost her sense of style. She remembered when she loved fashion, and my blog helped her find that love again and with it find herself. She was a gorgeous woman, wearing a great outfit that she felt comfortable in, she looked polished yet relaxed and it was a pretty surreal feeling to know that I had some part in that, though that was the first time we had ever met. Hearing her story made me feel even better about making the choice to do this blogging thing full time. My sister said the company she works at has a motto of doing well while doing good – to help others and make this world a better place while also making a good living. I really think I can do that with Wardrobe Oxygen and am excited to see how it goes!

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  1. TinaBowling says

    November 30, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    First of all, I need a candle that smells like a rich elegant hippie in winter!! Second, glad to read that you are already getting into the swing of things at week 2!

    Reply
  2. DC Style Factory says

    November 26, 2017 at 7:15 am

    Catching up on your posts and love hearing the actual steps of this life transition – both practical and in terms of your mindset.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 27, 2017 at 7:57 am

      <3

      Reply
  3. Little Black"domicile"! says

    November 23, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve worked at home for 35 years (egads! to even say that) and you are so much further along in two weeks than some get in years. You know what it takes to have a successful blog or you would not have growing pains. It can only get better with your new energy. I’ve always felt the balance of work and family is easier working from home. You work more hours yet learn a smarter pace.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 27, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Thank you so much Laurel!

      Reply
  4. LynninRI says

    November 21, 2017 at 7:23 am

    Allie – I want to make certain I support WO – if I click the link to Talbots from your sponsored post – even though I am not ordering what you wore will WO get the referral. Sorry, not too sophisticated with this but wanted to support you by ordering when I end up on a site because of you!!!

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Yes, thank you for asking and considering it. If you click on my Talbots link I will make a small amount just for the click. If you purchase anything from Talbots, that click rate will increase because of the “conversion” (turning a click into a sale). 🙂

      Reply
      • Lynn in RI says

        November 21, 2017 at 8:51 am

        perfect – I found out they have an awesome sale going on right now for cardholders…50% off one item and 40% off the rest…cardmembers get the discount before it opens to all on Black Ink Friday.

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        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          November 21, 2017 at 9:03 am

          Sweet! I have a second collar with Talbots that will drop at the beginning of next month and I’m excited because their current collection is soooo good! I got this coat and while it’s soon going to be too cold to wear it, I’m loving it now and each time I wear it I get a compliment. http://shopstyle.it/l/oeCY I got it in red and a plaid scarf also from Talbots and the combination makes me so happy!

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          • Lynn in RI says

            November 21, 2017 at 10:58 am

            Allie –
            I just spent $630 for 15 items – an amazing sale – thank you for the link – all of the things are part of the current collection….and this includes the amazing blue cashmere sweater…

  5. LoriM says

    November 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I always love the blogging behind the scenes posts. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      My pleasure!

      Reply
  6. Alex says

    November 20, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Congratulations! Your new office is beautiful.

    I’m one of your blog’s long-time readers. Your blog was one of the tools I used to drag myself out of post-partum depression — your kind, refreshing, no-nonsense approach to fashion and cool + sensible resources convinced me that it was OK and it was doable to decorate my body with clothes again, and treat it like my house, not like a nuisance–and showed me how to accomplish that. Thank you!

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing Alex. You’re making me tear up! <3

      Reply
  7. CathyLynchLawdanski says

    November 20, 2017 at 5:49 am

    So glad you are blogging full time. When I read your post announcing it, I thought you were going to announce the end of the blog. I read every post on Bloglovin’. Love your style and your writing. And thanks for sharing your journey on quitting your day job and going full time!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Aww thanks so much Cathy!

      Reply
  8. Nihongo Dame Desu says

    November 20, 2017 at 4:09 am

    For the desk, you should be able to add a wooden foot of some kind to the bottom. It would likely screw in where the wheels do now, and then a simply drilled hole in the bottom of the foot would reattach the wheels. That would easily add a couple inches. (Something like this, which is just the first one I found on Amazon, or whatever works with the shape of the legs. https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Furnishings-Square-Walnut-Finish/dp/B00JP2G8U0/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1511168930&sr=1-4&keywords=sleek+furniture+feet)

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Great idea!

      Reply
  9. Christine says

    November 19, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Your office is as beautiful. I’m not surprised that it reminds me of your best fashion posts. It’s cool to se that your unique sense of style extends to your home.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Christine!

      Reply
  10. chiceverywhere says

    November 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    This post reminded me of a question I have been wanting bloggers to answer. I noticed that many have switched to shopstyle and I would love to know if it is worth it. I understand that one is PPC vs affiliate commissions but where my blog is at I can’t see shopstyle paying any more to warrant the change. I would love to have some honest feedback if that was something you were considering tackling. Also not being based in the USA I am not sure that Shopstyle would be a great fit as there aren’t as many international retailers (or the canadian options anyways).

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 19, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      I switched because they came to me, we looked at my analytics and thought I may make more with it instead of rewardStyle. So I decided to try it out. The two programs are very different in communication, how they tackle sponsored posts, their tools, and more. Email me if you have specific questions, happy to help. But you’re right I’ve seen a bigger variety of international brands on rewardStyle instead of SSC (I use a combo right now).

      Reply
      • chiceverywhere says

        November 20, 2017 at 6:33 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  11. triciafitz2008 says

    November 19, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Ditto re: the newsletter, I just subscribed as well! Sounds like you are doing great with your transition.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 19, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Cynthia Peterson says

    November 19, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    I’m glad you mentioned the weekly newsletter, because I wasn’t subscribed to it! I think you should have a subscribe widget on the blog 🙂

    Reply
    • Cynthia Peterson says

      November 19, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      And I am now subscribed.

      Reply
      • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

        November 19, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        Awesome, and this is why I need the widget! I used to have a pop-up but it drove me crazy, then the newsletter was on hiatus and I never got around to making anything else for it!

        Reply
  13. Kate McIvor says

    November 19, 2017 at 11:36 am

    I think productivity is really hard during big transitions. You are doing great. And, yay, too much traffic!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      November 19, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks Kate!

      Reply

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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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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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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!

Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!
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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.

Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!
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I may have been more dressed up than other election judges but I think seeing democracy in action is a cause to celebrate! 🇺🇸

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I’ve been an election judge (AKA poll worker) for several years but this year I decided to take it a step further and join my city’s Board of Elections. I’m passionate about fair and accessible elections for all. The Board is acting as election judges for early voting so it’s great to use my previous experience on a city level!

I believe voting is a special occasion and I dressed the part. The puff sleeve sweater and pants are from @anntaylor; these pants are the same ones from the suit I wore earlier this week. I added a beloved @hermes scarf as a belt and silver hoops (they belonged to my mom) as a hint of shine.

If your area is having an election this coming week; I implore you to vote. Your voice deserves to be heard. And please ensure your neighbors know of the election and where to vote. 🇺🇸

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Always fun to see my name in lights! 💡 I was a panelist at the annual @jaofcentralmd Leading Ladies event that connects local high schoolers with women in business. My panel was on using social media for promoting one’s business or personal brand. Along with other social media experts, we guided students and adults on how to create compelling and engaging social content and together created content for the conference’s feed. It was fun and I loved being able to share my almost two decades of personal and professional experience!

The dress code for the conference was business professional and since the event’s theme color was pink, they encouraged us to wear the color. 

This @anntaylor suit has been a favorite since late summer. I’ve dressed it down with a white tank and sneakers and glammed it up with a silk cami and gold heeled sandals. I love how Ann Taylor has petite suiting up to size 16; I know I’m not the only short curvy girl who desires suits and professional attire!

For this event I chose a berry-colored microfiber tank from @lovechicos. I own several of these tanks; they wear like iron and the tight weave and subtle shine make them great shells under suits. 

The look fit the theme but was also comfortable. I was glad to share my expertise and encourage others to see how they can donate their time and knowledge to a local @juniorachievementusa #JALeadingLadies #JALeadingLadies2023 #JACMD #JuniorAchievment

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Oct 18

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Sharing this from my #iPadOS17 thanks to @apple! A bit belated with all that has been going on lately but I’m really enjoying using an iPad to improve how I work, stay organized, and find new ways to be creative. Can I just say that editing video on an iPad instead of a phone is a game changer!

Recently, I attended an event at the gorgeous Apple Carnegie Library hosted by @flourishplanner_ to learn ways to make the most of #iOS17 and it was awesome. I brought my new iPad and learned about the new wallpaper, stickers, and organizing tools.

As for my look, the dress is from @bananarepublic’s summer collection. Kept it comfy with a pair of Samba sneakers and held down the volume of the dress with my black recycled leather @ganni crossbody. Added an old @_jennybird link necklace and a silver cuff I’ve had since the ‘90s.

#todayatapple #genxstyle #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #size14 #over40style

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Oct 17

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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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