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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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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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Beauty · April 3, 2013

My Skincare Routine

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A few of you have asked about my skincare routine. I am by no means an expert, but I am pretty happy with my current routine.

morning skincare routine

In the morning, I wipe my face with Thayer’s Rose Witch Hazel. This gets off any sweat, non-absorbed night cream, and that little bit of mascara that ends up under your eyes even though you thought you got off all your makeup the night before.

Then I apply eye cream – I am currently using The Body Shop’s Vitamin E Eye Cream. I used to use it back when I worked for the company but switched to higher-end formulas and types with treatments for dark circles, puffiness, or aging. I got this as a free sample with a beauty purchase and I must say I am digging it again – it absorbs quickly, seems to reduce puffiness, and keep the eye area soft and hydrated.

I then take a scoop of Philosophy’s Vitamin C Turbo Booster and put it in the palm of my hand, and add two pumps of the L’Oreal Youth Code Serum. Mix together, and rub into skin until fully absorbed. I’ve been using the Philosophy powder for a little over a year and I think it has made my skin look better, and I think it also helps protect it from further damage. Once absorbed, I add my SPF moisturizer. Right now I am using Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair and like it – no irritation, not greasy, and SPF 30.

Evening Skincare Routine

In the evening, I add two pumps of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil to my hand and rub over my face. I give myself a bit of a face massage during this, massaging upwards to get in the pores and boost circulation. Then I use Avene Thermal Spring Water to remove it. I spray the water on my face and use a cotton round to remove it. It usually takes 2-3 sprays to get everything off. I then apply the same Body Shop eye cream.

For years I have used ROC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream off and on, and always wonder why I stray. Reasonable price, doesn’t irritate, and I think makes my skin look better. Lately I have been switching between ROC and Arcona’s The Solution because I got it as a free sample and like it. I rub it in until fully absorbed, and then apply night cream. Usually I use Olay Regenrist (or the CVS version), but I also got a free sample of Caudalie Premier Cru which is ah-may-zing but not in my budget so I pamper myself with it once a week or so.

GOING GREEN: While you can use cotton balls, rounds or even sturdy toilet paper to apply skincare products, I highly recommend reusable cotton rounds – they work just as well, save you money and reduce waste.  Just toss in your laundry, they get softer with time.  You can find some great ones on Etsy.

Though this is my standard daytime and evening regimen, I do play with other products:

  • Clarisonic Mia and CeraVe: This is the combo my husband and I use in the shower. If I am showering at night or before going out, I will use this combo to do a deep cleaning.
  • Mary Kay TimeWise Microdermabrasion Kit: I received this free a couple months ago and do it once or twice a month to give my skin a glow.
  • The Body Shop Vitamin E Mist: I keep this beside my bed to add some extra hydration, use it to set makeup or make my face a bit moist before applying foundation, and always carry it when flying to hydrate on the plane.
  • Vaseline: It is also beside my bed. I add to my lips before I go to sleep, and if I have dry patches on my face I’ve been known to slap it on them as well to heal as I sleep.
  • Toothpaste: I am allergic to salicylic acid, which is unfortunate because that stuff will clear up a zit like nobody’s business. Nothing else I have tried is anywhere as good… except old fashioned toothpaste. I’ll put a blob on before bed and wake up to a zit that is 90% gone.

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  1. Cheryl says

    April 21, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I love the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil! I use the DHC and wipe it off with Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution. The DHC Make Off Sheets are awesome as well.

    Reply
  2. Trillium says

    April 7, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Thanks for the idea for the reusable cotton rounds! Will definitely be getting some.

    Reply
  3. issyme says

    April 5, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I just recently found your site. You are an absolute favorite over at You Look Fab. So I decided to finally check it out. Your blog is 5 star. Coincidentally, I was looking for a more streamlined routine and you had this post around the time that I found your blog. I am switching to a serum that has Vitamin C, E, feurlic acid ( all antioxidants) and Matrixyl ( a non harsh substitute for retinol ) and hyaluronic acid ( for a water loving molecule ). I use all these these separately right now and the routine is exhausting me. LOL ! So I am hoping that all I need is this serum at night and then the serum in the morning with sunblock . If I need extra moisture in the winter, Oil of Olay or Nivea soft skin. Thank you for the witch hazel idea. I LOVE it !

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    • issyme says

      April 5, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      I should have mentioned that I use Cerave moisturizing facial cleaner and the Clarisonic. I am 49 and my skin can get pretty dry in the Winter. XXXXX

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    April 4, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks for the tip about the reusable cotton pads. Seems like a no brainer, but I never would have thought of it!

    Reply
  5. Kara Manos says

    April 4, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I’ve been talking about purchasing a Clarisonic Mia for some time now and your post just reminded me I need to buy it.

    http://politicsofpretty.com

    Reply
  6. Little Red says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Love the Thayer’s Rose Petal Witch Hazel. It’s so soothing in the morning to remove previous night’s moisturizer. I’ll look into the L’Oreal Youth Code Serum.

    Reply
  7. MJ says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    I have been known to rock the toothpaste to help shrink a zit! So bizarre that it works! I also use the Youth Code, that is part of my morning routine. And I use the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle as my night cream. I need to be better about my skin, so articles like this always help!

    Reply
  8. Cecelia says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I am also allergic to salicylic acid. I try to keep it natural with my skin, so I use Silk Naturals cleansing oil at night followed by serum from Garden of Wisdom, sealed in with cocoa butter (warmed on my heating pad.) For day I use Silk Natural’s Green T and Aloe serum, either Garden of Wisdom or 100% Pure eye cream in an attempt to shrink my eye bags, and DeVita Solar Body Block used as a face cream. I top it either with Missha BB cream or Suncat mineral makeup if I”m wearing makeup, then mist with rosewater. I do not wash my face with anything but water in the AM.

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  9. Karina says

    April 3, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I’ve never heard of reusable cotton rounds before. I bought a package of cheap wash cloths to use for removing makeup at night. They get stained, but I have nicer ones to put out for guests. Also, the cheaper ones are a little rougher than nice wash cloths, which helps exfoliate your face. You do have pretty skin, so it’s no wonder people want to know your skin care routine.

    Reply
  10. Eleanorjane says

    April 3, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    My best find is Clinique’s Turnaround concentrate – I find that it makes a visible difference in plumping my skin, smoothing lines and making it softer.

    Reply
  11. smith90 says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I’ve never tried the Philosophy Turbo Boost – but I have bought powdered Vitamin C from Trader Joe’s. I mix it in with toner or lotions like you do. But the TJs stuff is a fraction of the price! I think I paid around $12 for a 16oz jar. And you can use it for other things as well. I sometimes mix it in fruit smoothies for a vitamin C boost, and to keep the colors bright.

    Reply
    • smith90 says

      April 3, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      I should add – the TJs powder can be a bit “chunky”. I would guess the Philosophy stuff is more finely milled – but I just give it a bit longer to dissolve.

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  12. alice says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I’m really intrigued by the reusable cotton rounds. Do you have a sense of how well they hold up over time? Thanks very much!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      April 4, 2013 at 11:30 am

      I’ll be writing a post in detail about them in the near future (probably next week if I get around to finishing it this weekend!). But we did cotton wipes for Emerson (did cloth diapers) and they are made in the same manner. She’s four now and while a couple did fall apart at the seams, it’s like 6 of them to the 40 we had. The rest are still rocking, great for wiping runny noses and sticky fingers, we throw in the wash and dryer. Most of these types of cloth rounds are made by people who make cloth wipes for babies and they use the scrap material. They’re of cotton, flannel (my favorite), and velour, two pieces with serging or blanket stitching to hold them together quite securely.

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      • R says

        April 5, 2013 at 2:05 pm

        I am very interested in your review as well. I use 2-3 cotton balls to remove my eye makeup every evening. Can you test the cotton rounds with eye makeup and tell us how they launder?

        Reply
  13. elena says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Right now I’m using Murad’s redness reducing line; I splurged on the cleanser, serum, and daytime moisturizer with SPF. I supplement with dry brushing (not just my face but my whole body, really silkens the skin) and Philosophy’s Vitamin C 2 step peel, which is my desert island product! It’s expensive, but I found it on QVC with easy pay.

    Reply
  14. AK says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I’d never thought about reusable cotton rounds – what a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I love the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair creams! I use the nighttime version but just use a store-brand SPF during the day to save money. I truly could not believe the change it made in my skin’s texture and tone. I am almost 32 so I have a few wrinkles that don’t go away, and I have noticed a big improvement since I started using this! I quit it for a few months to save money but went back because my skin looked so haggard without it. I have super sensitive skin and Neutrogena is one of the few brands that won’t irritate my skin and make me break out. I have been using their Tinted Moisturizer for almost 10 years now; every so often I decide I want to mix it up, buy a different brand, break out horribly, and go back to my beloved Neutrogena.

    Since we’re talking skin care, I started using the oil cleansing method (olive oil, castor oil, and tee tree oil – my own blend) two months ago and again, huge change in my skin. I mean, I used to HATE my skin and I tried every product under the sun. No matter what I tried, including prescriptions, I ended up with nasty acne that would linger for weeks. I had pretty much given up on having decent skin, then I switched to this oil method. My mind was blown! I still break out but the pimples are significantly less severe, plus they go away much faster as well. My skin’s texture and tone are better AND I no longer have any dryness. I used to have an oil slick on my face by noon while certain areas of my face would still be dry and scaly. So gross! This method has solved that problem completely. I truly recommend it to anyone who struggles with their skin, such a vast improvement!

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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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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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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.

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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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