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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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#throwbackthursday to what I wore 10 years ago in September…

A decade ago I was working full time in an office and was promoted to manage a good portion of my department. My blog was doing quite well, I was featured in local and national publications and websites. I was embracing what I felt to be a polished professional with an edgy vibe. Less color, more interesting accessories, and my first semi-designer bag (I still have that leopard print mini M.A.C. In the back of my closet). 

I have come to embrace color and have way less black in my closet now, but a lot of these looks are timeless and I would wear now… just likely with lower heels! 😂

Do you recall what you were wearing a decade ago? How similar is it to how you dress now?

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Beauty, Make Up · January 27, 2017

Over 40 Beauty Review: Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup Line

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Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup Review - Wardrobe OxygenThe older I get, the less obvious I want my makeup. Sure I’ll rock a bold lip, but I find a heavily-made face emphasizes the negative and hides the positive. So when I heard about Perricone MD’s No Makeup Makeup line I was intrigued. Products that will make you look polished without looking too done? Items that let your natural glow without your veins, ruddiness, and dark circles? When I read the positive reviews all over the web, I placed an order choosing the highest-rated items that seemed a best fit for my beauty wants and needs.

Perricone No Mascara Mascara

I love big, thick, and long lashes. If I can get the false lash look without the false lashes, I’m a happy gal. I considered not ordering this because if there’s one thing I want to look like makeup, it’s my mascara. However, it got rave reviews so I figure I’d try it.

I love it. This stuff is awesome.

Perricone MD No Mascara Mascara review - Wardrobe OxygenYou know how your lashes look after crying or swimming? All wet and glossy and dark looking? This mascara gives that same effect without the red eyes. There’s a hint more volume, but it’s super natural. The primary effect is glossy dark lashes that aren’t clumpy. It’s the perfect weekend mascara if you’re a mascara addict like me, or a great everyday mascara if you think mascara often looks fake or clumpy on you.  Left side with the mascara, right side bare.

This isn’t waterproof, and it won’t survive a cryfest, but it has held up nicely to my regular use of eye drops after getting LASIK. No raccoon eyes at the end of the day, and even when I did wear contacts I didn’t have issue with it flaking into my eyes or irritating. All this, and the container is pretty and closes nicely and the brush has a variety of styles on it to give you a custom look without clumping. Win.

Perricone MD No Eyeshadow Eyeshadow

I’ve been using MAC’s Paint Pot in Camel Coat as a primer or product to make my lids look less veiny/red/undone but the color was a bit too taupe and light for my skin. I don’t love wearing eyeshadow all the time, but I like my lids to look as smooth and even-toned as the rest of my face. This product claimed to provide that, no matter your skintone.

It’s a small jar with a sponge applicator similar to a lip gloss. One swipe on the lower lid, one on the upper, and use your ring finger to blend. And it really does make your lids look better without looking like you’re wearing makeup. The formula is thinner and more dry than concealer; it doesn’t crease and it holds up for several hours. If you wish to wear shadow, it works as a primer to smooth the lids and keep the shadow in place longer.

Perricone MD No Eyeshadow Eyeshadow review - Wardrobe OxygenThis is a must for me, and while I haven’t used it even a month I’m considering it a Holy Grail product. It’s better than any other eyeshadow primer I’ve used and is the only product I’ve found to not make me look like I’m wearing something on my lids yet it covers up all the issues lids get with age. Left side of the photo is with the product, right side is bare.  Big time win.

Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick

I like the look of lipstick, but this product intrigued me. Maybe this would be a great choice for the weekend or days when I want a smoky eye.

Again, impressed with the packaging. The same hematite look as the mascara, and the cap screws on so there’s no way to lose it in your bag. The product itself is a peachy-pink with a faint hint of shimmer. You can see it in one of the shots for my Neutrogena post.

Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick review - Wardrobe OxygenIt feels amazing on the lips, like a balm and it stays and keeps hydrating and protecting. Long lasting, hydrating, great package… too bad on the lips it looks pretty much the same as a lip balm. On my lips, there’s no color, no shimmer, just a hint of shine I can get from a rosebud salve. I do find I put it on quite often, but it’s like I do thinking I’ll get a hint of color like NARS Pigalle but I only end up with a lip balm effect. This was a disappointment.

Perricone MD No Lipgloss Lipgloss

I love the look of a lipgloss, but I hate the goopy feel. I often add a gloss over my lipsticks to change up the look and thought this could work for that, but also just add shine for weekends when I don’t want a bold lip.

Again, great packaging. Frosted tube with a hematite handle. Closes nicely, lovely luxe brush. The formula feels great, it’s more liquidy than goopy and feels hydrating. However, the liquid formula disappears in less than an hour and the “color” is essentially clear. Again, you can get the same effect with something far cheaper like Vaseline Rosy Lips.  I didn't get a picture because I returned it before these photos.

Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation

There’s only two colors of this foundation – Light to Medium, and Medium to Dark. The Medium to Dark is sold out everywhere all the time, but I finally got a bottle at Sephora. I bought both. This comes in a glass bottle with a separate pump you replace the cap with. The Light to Medium is too light for me, and the Medium to Dark is too dark. I found both to look chalky, not blend nicely, and just in general be a disappointment. I’m happier with a BB cream with getting a hint of color and even skin without feeling too made up. Garnier’s BB Cream is much better, and far cheaper.  I didn't get a picture of this either because after one try I returned it.

wardrobe oxygenThis face is Glossier Stretch Concealer in Medium, L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur foundation in Nude Beige, NARS blush in Sex Appeal, Glossier Boy Brow in Brown, and then Perricone MD's mascara, eyeshadow, and lipstick. Stay tuned, Glossier review coming!

There’s also a bronzer, a blush, a concealer, and a highlighter but none of those were products I felt I needed or had high enough reviews to warrant buying. However, if you have tried any of these I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Have you tried any of Perricone’s No Makeup Makeup line?

 

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  1. Heather Harris says

    July 6, 2017 at 7:46 am

    You may want to try the foundation serum. I really have found it to be holy grail. One color, but very forgiving unless pale or very dark. I also use the bronzer, blush, eyeshadow, and highlighter. Your review is spot on with the eyeshadow….love it.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      July 6, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  2. DonnieMGirl says

    January 31, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Alison I just tried the No Eyeshadow Eyeshadow and No Mascara Mascara based on your review and so far I LOVE them both. The Eyeshadow camouflages my purpley eye lids and the mascara enhances my own lashes without making me look like I’m wearing mascara.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      January 31, 2017 at 11:59 am

      Oh awesome I’m so glad they worked out for you too!

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Earrings: Amazon
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Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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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. ❤️

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