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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️
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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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Lifestyle, The Business of Blogging · June 7, 2020

My 15-year Blog Anniversary Gifts

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It's Wardrobe Oxygen's 15th Anniversary!

This month marks 15 years that I have been blogging at Wardrobe Oxygen.  That's a long time for any business, especially one that has changed so drastically over this time.  Wardrobe Oxygen's URL, name, content, voice, and direction has changed so many times.  It grew from a random hobby blog to one of the top 50 fashion blogs in America.  It gave me the opportunity to speak at conferences, be on the Today Show, be the face of brands, travel all over this country, and even become my full-time job, supporting my family.  I have learned so much over these past 15 years and I can't think of any better way to celebrate this anniversary than to share my knowledge.

I've updated this post with Google Forms in place of Gleam giveaways to better maintain privacy.  Please know any information shared with me will not be used in any way other than for me to contact and will be trashed afterward.  I am not planning to highlighting those who win unless they would like me to.  This isn't about me or my business, this isn't a giveaway per se, it is my hope to just share what I have had access to with my privilege full stop. 

Anniversary Gift #1: Work with Me

Each month through June 2021, I will offer two one-hour calls to a Black blogger looking to improve their blog (12 bloggers in total).  They can be on the phone, FaceTime, Google Hangout, Skype, Zoom, whatever is easiest for you.  I am no expert, but I have learned a lot and will use this time to understand your goals and provide what I know to help you achieve them.  The first call we'll discuss your brand, your goals, the problems you are facing.  I will have researched your site and brand ahead of time so I will be ready with helpful feedback so you can take immediate action.  I will offer some homework, ways you can make quick updates and tips for longterm growth.  We will then meet again a couple of weeks later on your time after you've have time to try some of the methods, learn more, and we'll discuss future action.  And I will always make myself available for follow-up questions.  I do not consider myself an expert, but if I can help others with what I know I can't not do this.  I look forward to connecting with new-to-me creatives and deepening relationships with bloggers I already am familiar with.  

How to Enter:

If you are interested, email me at alison@wardrobeoxygen.com and have the subject “Blog Chat”. In the email let me know your blog and goals, or if you haven't started a blog yet, what you're thinking of.  I am not selecting based on what you write, I just want to be sure I can offer the kind of assistance you need.  I may not be able to help everyone who contacts me, but I will reply to every email and try to offer some sort of support or direction. If you know someone who may benefit from this and does not read my blog, feel free to forward this information; you do not have to be a Wardrobe Oxygen reader or social media follower. 

Anniversary Gift #2: Work with Brittany Hennessey

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Brittany Hennessey, author, speaker, and influencer coach

If you are looking for blogging and influencer advice from a TRUE expert in the field, I cannot recommend Brittany Hennessey enough.  I read her book, Influencer, and it really changed my outlook on being a professional monetized blogger.  Last year, I attended one of her workshops when she came to DC and what she taught me during it revolutionized the way I run my business.  I learned more in that afternoon workshop than any conference or on-demand course costing hundreds I have attended. Her site Carbon August has plenty of resources for bloggers and influencers, and she offers a variety of support and consulting services. 

How to Enter:

I will pay for one Black creative to attend Brittany Hennessey's Influencer Business Plan 2020.  This is a 100-day course that begins July 6th.  This is an in-depth course that will help you strategize and build your brand and is perfect for those who aren't sure of the next step or how to take what feels like a stagnant brand and take it to the next level.  It's a course I have been wanting to take, click here to read all the details about it.  Please use the giveaway form to enter; this giveaway is time-sensitive and ends June 12th, 2020.

Update: The person who was randomly chosen has been notified.  Thank you all who entered.

Anniversary Gift #3: Work with ChloéDigital

Chloé Watts founder and CEO of ChloéDigital
Chloé Watts founder and CEO of ChloéDigital

If you are looking for WordPress support along with tips on how to improve your reach, site appearance and usefulness, and more I have been a member of ChloéDigital for several years and it is by far the best money I have EVER spent on Wardrobe Oxygen.  I started with the Premium program at $99/month.  ChloéDigital did an assessment of my site and suggested several doable no-cost changes that I could do or they would do for me to immediately improve my site.  CD was there for me when my site crashed, when it slowed to a crawl due to bots, offered advice when my site became too big for my hosting server, and showed me how to make my site more secure and easy to navigate for all of you.  They also helped me through my site redesign a couple of years ago.  I decided to upgrade to their VIP program… I think two years ago.  I still have all the support from before but now I have a dedicated Consultant I work with to strategize to make my site and brand better specifically for my unique goals and audience.  Chloé Watts, the founder and CEO of ChloéDigital taught herself to code back in the MySpace era and has created a world-famous company that supports some of the biggest names in the influencer sphere yet makes all of us members feel as though we are important.  

How to Enter:

I will pay for one Black creative to have one year of the Premium program offered from ChloéDigital.  This is a great choice for the WordPress blogger who isn't sure how to manage their site, has blog issues, is worried about security, and wants to know how to get their site to rank higher in Google and be more user-friendly for those who come by to visit.  Please use the giveaway form below to enter;  the giveaway will end at the end of June 2020. 

UPDATE: ChloéDigital has offered the individual who receives the Premium membership to also receive a strategy kickoff with a one-hour call with a CD consultant and six-month analytics to help them get on the right path.  This is an additional value of over $500.  Thank you to Chloé Watts, the founder and CEO of ChloéDigital for this additional resource opportunity. 

The influencer community has never been fair. Black influencers on average make 20% less than white and white-passing influencers, and that is often on the SAME CAMPAIGN.  Brands continue to tokenize, feeling they've ticked off the diversity boxes by including one person of color in their campaigns and marketing.  Many tools on the market to help content creators grow are created by white people and geared towards appealing to a white audience and brands that favor white influencers.  We've seen how social media algorithms and even search engine optimization are inherently racist.  I hope offering these tools while continuing to use my voice to promote Black creatives and demand the brands I work with to hire Black influencers and have truly diverse campaigns.   

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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    June 11, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks Dawn!

      Reply
  2. Zoe says

    June 10, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    You are awesome!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Aww, thanks Zoe

      Reply
  3. Paula Spizziri says

    June 10, 2020 at 7:45 am

    Brava!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      <3

      Reply
  4. Jax says

    June 9, 2020 at 2:13 am

    Congratulations on your 15 years!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks Jax!

      Reply
  5. Karin says

    June 8, 2020 at 10:02 pm

    What a wonderful way to celebrate your anniversary, support black women and support the blogging community. Congratulations on your 15 years.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks Karin!

      Reply
  6. Mary Beth says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Thanks for 15 years of amazing content. I’m looking forward to next year with you.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks Mary Beth!

      Reply
  7. Teri Speight says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    Thank you for reaching back, lifting up and not tearing down!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      <3

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline Ricotta says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I wish you all the best and love the blog! Please let me know when I can come to the DC area (I am in Philly) and can take you to lunch as a thanks for all the years of great content and honesty. I mean it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 9, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Aww thank you Jacqueline! I can’t wait until this world opens back up, I’d love to meet you!

      Reply
  9. Christine says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Congratulations on your anniversary, and kudos for sharing your power rather than pulling the ladder up behind you.

    Reply
    • Tara says

      June 9, 2020 at 2:44 am

      Exactly this–what a lovely way to celebrate and empower other women. Thanks, Allison, and congratulations on your blogversary!

      Reply
      • Alison Gary says

        June 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        Thank you Tara

        Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Christine

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Congrats !!!!! Look at you…what a way to celebrate. Looking forward to the next 15.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Lisa

      Reply
  11. Roberta says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Great ideas! Love that you walk the walk…

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Roberta

      Reply
  12. Donna J Gerold says

    June 7, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Congratulations on 15 years! I found you about 2 years ago and you contiue to be my number one go to and I open almost all of your posts and/or emails.
    WOW! WOW! WOW! about what you are doing for your 15th Anniversary, KUDOS ! I am a bit older than you and learned how important it is to support other women. Now you are helping us SEE black women and move to supporting them also.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you Donna!

      Reply
  13. Katarina says

    June 7, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    Brilliant, thank you!!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      <3

      Reply
  14. Paula says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Congratulations Alison, you are amazing! ❤️

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you Paula <3

      Reply
  15. Kate says

    June 7, 2020 at 11:28 am

    What a wonderful way to celebrate your anniversary! I can’t wait to learn more about the creators who will win.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 9, 2020 at 10:48 am

      Thanks Kate! I will only feature these creators if they wish me to. If they would like it to remain anonymous, I am respecting that. But I will continue to share Black creators I admire both here and on Instagram!

      Reply
  16. Lee says

    June 7, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Happy Blog Anniversary & congratulations on growing & thriving! Love today’s post & all these “giveaways!”

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Lee!

      Reply
  17. Amelia says

    June 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Thank you for doing this, and doing it in this way.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 12, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      <3

      Reply
  18. Ruth says

    June 7, 2020 at 10:14 am

    ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
  19. Karmen says

    June 7, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Congrats Ali on your WO2 anniversary! I love your gifts, way to uplift women and put words into action!

    Reply
  20. Krista says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:50 am

    Yay to 15 years of WO2! Congratulations!

    Reply
  21. Leslie says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Congratulations on 15 years! Love what you are doing for your Anniversary.

    Reply
  22. Leu2500 says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Happy Blog anniversary!

    What a generous gift you are making.

    Reply
  23. Jenny says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Hi Allie. How can readers donate to support this campaign? Or do you suggest we make donations elsewhere?

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      June 7, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you for offering, Jenny! This is something my family and I have decided to pay for but I highly recommend you seek out a Black creative whose work you love and support them directly. Buy their art, share them with your friends, see if they have a Patreon, or Buy Me a Coffee, or PayPal, or Venmo and donate. If unsure, check their Twitter, there have been many threads on Twitter sharing Black creatives and how to donate to them directly. And I’ll share resources on this topic in future posts!

      Reply
  24. Anamarie says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:02 am

    These are incredible gifts, Allie! Way to walk the talk and support the Black influencer/blogging community.

    Reply

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Aug 29

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Aug 28

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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Aug 27

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The family that wears @printfresh together stays together 🥰

Use code wardrobe_oxygen for 15% off your order of size-inclusive organic cotton sleepwear, dresses, bags & more https://glnk.io/qk04/wardrobe-oxygen

I’ve been raving about my Printfresh pajamas for years, my family also wanted to try them. Thank you Printfresh for gifting these for our annual three generation girls’ getaway to Rehoboth Beach, DE. We had a great time and being all matchy matchy in our pajamas was a fun addition! 🐅🍃🥰

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