Style is what brought a lot of us here. Life is what keeps us coming back.
Wardrobe Oxygen has always been about more than clothes. Since 2005, this space has been where I share what’s on my mind: the things I’m reading, thinking about, and navigating as a woman in midlife. That means perimenopause, aging parents, kids becoming adults, civic life, cultural moments worth paying attention to, and the occasional strong opinion about something that has nothing to do with fashion (though really, fashion is political…).
Every weekend you’ll find my Weekend Reads roundup: a curated mix of articles, essays, and links worth your time. And scattered throughout you’ll find longer personal essays when something is worth saying at length.
This is the less-polished corner of the site. It’s where I write like myself, think out loud, and trust that the women reading this are navigating a lot of the same terrain. Pull up a chair, I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m home from Rehoboth Beach, and even though I slathered on SPF 30 and 50, I’m a sun worshipper and I came back brown. I know it’s not healthy, and it’s not cool with my fellow Gen Xers to be tan these days, but gosh I love it. I rarely drink, I don’t smoke, my…
Each summer, I spend at least one extra-long weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with the women in my family. We started this tradition almost two decades ago with me, my sister, and our mom. When my daughter was born, she joined us. And since our mom passed in the fall of 2023, we have continued…
Weekend Reads for The First Weekend of August Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men. (CNBC) The real reason we tip and why it needs to change. (Vox) Main character syndrome is ruining public spaces. (Just Vibes via Substack) Ralph Lauren pays homage to generations of Black Martha’s…
Next month I am cruising to the Riviera Maya… want to join me? I will be a mentor for the Influencers of Midlife Masterclass taking place on the Virgin Cruises ship Valiant Lady from August 24-29. I, along with several other content creators, bloggers, and influencers who are over 40 will be sharing what we…
Grown women don’t buy junk. As we replace, we choose quality that lasts. My research for the best beach towels of all types.
Art, music, reading, streaming, articles, sales, and more!
Music, art, a rant about internet providers, interesting articles, and more!
Weekend Reads for the Long Holiday Weekend The wellness influencer universe is resonating with people who might not otherwise be drawn to politics. (New York Times – gift link) How I learned to love my body—especially in the summer. (Time) Lululemon sues Costco over selling alleged dupes. (NBC News) We’re offloading mental tasks to AI….
A rant about current fashion trends for young women, along with a collection of good reads, good art, good music, good books and TV, and some really good sales.