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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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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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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 
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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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Beauty, Make Up, Skincare · March 18, 2013

Recent Beauty Buys

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I like to do some beauty splurges on my birthday – a good way to start the new year off on the right step. A lot of my purchases I make based off you – reviews on your blogs (I may not always comment but I do lurk!), your comments here, Tweets about new purchases. I trust you more than an ad in a magazine or a sponsored post, and I like to share my reviews for the same reason. And so, my recent beauty buys:

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
A couple years ago, I decided to try the Oil Cleansing Method after hearing rave reviews. I found it time consuming, complicated, messy, and then my little bottle of castor oil slipped out of my hands and smashed in my sink and I saw that as a sign to just give it up. But a friend kept raving about DHC’s oil cleanser saying it was a revolutionary experience and not complicated, I decided to give it a try.

Big fan. Two pumps on dry hands and then massaged onto my dry face. I can really feel it sucking gunk out of my pores and it dissolves all makeup, even waterproof mascara. It also rinses quite easily by splashing water on your face, or using a cotton pad/washcloth (or used with another product, see next review). Since switching to this cleanser, my fave seems softer, less dry (I deal with dry and irritated patches under my nose and between my brows in the winter), and more plump/hydrated. Also a little goes a long way – I have been using for almost two months straight and have only used half an inch of product in the bottle.

Avene Thermal Spring Water
Karl said I was insane for buying “fancy water,” but when reader April recommended it, I couldn’t resist. See, April has never steered me wrong when it comes to beauty products. So yeah, it’s water put into an aerosol can for a pretty penny with a bunch of hefty claims… and well, it’s pretty awesome.

When I started using the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, I was wiping it off with Avene Thermal Spring Water and cotton pads. That combo was perfection – my skin felt AMAZING, it was so soft and happy. I did it for two weeks, and was amazed with the change. Then I started worrying about the cost of Avene – I can’t justify a bottle every month of fancy water, so I switched to regular water. And that worked… though not a nicely. For a week, I used tap water instead and after two days got a zit. After four days, I started getting redness and sensitivity under my nose. While the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is pretty awesome, it is even more awesome with Avene Thermal Spring Water. I can’t afford to use it every evening, but I am using it every third day to keep my skin happy through the winter season.

So is it an overpriced bottle of fancy water? Technically yes, but it is also a pretty magical product. Really great for those with sensitive skin or live somewhere with hard water. It seems to hydrate and soothe skin unlike regular water. And the bottle is well designed, giving a fine controlled mist.

Kevyn Aucoin Lash Curler
One I switched from my old Revlon curler right after college to Shu Eumura I never looked back. Shu Eumura gave a more natural curl, didn’t pinch, and was worth every penny. However, they don’t sell Shu Eumura curlers in the US any more. I looked around for a worthy alternative and saw Kevyn Aucoin’s received positive reviews. And after using, they are well deserved. It’s not as curved as Shu Eumura, and I actually like that. I never pinch with it, can get an even more natural curl than with Shu Eumura, and it feels better in my hand. Fan.

Tarte emphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener
I have been dealing with insomnia for a couple months off and on, and it has gotten so my eyes look tired and haggard. Wearing glasses draws more attention to my eyes, and any bags or darkness from lack of sleep. Reader Claudia said she swore by this pencil and I should try it as well.  I figured it couldn’t hurt to try this stuff – I used white liner back in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s to try to make eyes look more open and it just looked as though I lined my eyes with chalk, this being a peach color I figured would look more natural.

And it does. Used with a light hand, emphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener can open your eyes and make you look less tired. It’s pretty natural looking and stays on for a couple of hours. Thing is, the product is VERY creamy, so it moves and slides. If you try to put it in the inner corners of your eyes it may creep onto the skin and make you look like you have eye boogies. It fades after a couple of hours and if you recently switched to contacts for astigmatism you may find that it smears all over your contacts after wearing about 45 minutes so you’re yanking your contacts out at a stop light and digging in your purse for your glasses. Completely hypothetical, just an example, not like I have done this on an early morning while driving down Rhode Island Avenue or anything…

Point is, I really like this product but will only be wearing it when I wear glasses!

L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipcolor in Coral
I wanted orange lips like Jessica Alba and took a chance with this. I wanted a long-wearing formula that wouldn’t leave me looking as though I had nude lips and orange liner. This did the job. The color lasted for about three hours before needing to be reapplied, and as it faded it did so evenly, leaving a nice coral-colored stain. When I reapplied, it didn’t feel cakey or gross. And the color is a pretty red-orange that stands out, but doesn’t look crazy. It’s a bit more orange and a bit lighter than NARS Heat Wave, and will be a super fun lipstick for spring and summer.

CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Rose Twist
I trust The Glossarie – Lara has mastered being a successful blogger and providing helpful honest beauty reviews. She mentioned she's been wearing this product so I figured I’d give it a try. I like the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and was happy to try an alternative in a more neutral shade.

While I will always love and trust The Glossarie, I don’t like this product. It has a more powdery feel than Revlon’s similar crayon, and the color is far too matte, gray, and pale for me. Lara and I do have different coloring and I didn’t take that into consideration, but I’ll just have to admit I’m a Revlon fan when it comes to the drugstore brands of chubby gloss crayons!

L'Oreal Voluminous Power Volume 24h Mascara, Black Smoke
Lara didn’t steer me wrong when it came to mascara! I ran out of Mary Kay, I had a tester size of Bare Escentuals that wasn’t impressing me, and I couldn’t justify the cost of another bottle of DiorShow. I then saw Lara’s review of L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume on The Glossarie and decided to try it out.

It’s not DiorShow, but it’s the best drugstore mascara I have used in a long while. It’s a matte black finish that I like because it doesn’t look as spidery. It holds curl, it elongates, it makes the lashes really soft and thick and glamorous looking without appearing false. The brush is the type I like that reminds me of a fat fuzzy caterpillar. The only issue I have had is it occasionally flakes a bit into my contacts, but not so much I have to stop using it. I like it enough that I would buy it again.


Have you had any great new beauty buys?  I'd love to hear about them in the comments and may take your suggestion and buy it in the future!

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  1. Heidi/FranticButFab says

    April 11, 2013 at 11:29 am

    FYI, you can get Shu Uemura eyelash curlers online. That’s how I got mine. http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/product/EYELASH-CURLER,default,pd.html#start=1&cgid=new-best-sellers

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  2. laura says

    March 21, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I have to recommend Burts Bees lip products, not only do they have natural healing ingredients for dry lips they have so many fun colors I probably have them all! and they dont taste gross like regular lipsticks do. And for the money they are a lot less expensive than lipsticks!

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  3. Cynthia Washburn says

    March 19, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I wonder if having a water purifier would negate the need for fancy water? I have a reverse osmosis unit under my sink and that water doesn’t have any gunk in it. I think that I also have some samples of the DHC – I think that I need to run an experiment.

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  4. Kalli McQueen says

    March 19, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I’ve been loving Maybelline’s new line of Vivids lipsticks, lots of bright, super pigmented colors, that are moisturizing and have pretty good staying power. I’ve bought four already and I want more! They are really pretty perfect for summer.
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  5. Martha says

    March 19, 2013 at 7:44 am

    this is awesome, thanks! I’m feeling inspired to try the oil cleansing method with these product recommendations. I’m not so good at the DIY approach….to anything. 🙂
    One non-product tip: if you are really struggling with insomnia, have you ever considered checking out acupuncture? I just started it last month at a community acupuncture practice – way cheaper than private sessions, and I feel like a whole new energized woman. I don’t necessarily get a lot more sleep (not what I was going for) but I can tell I’m more rested. I’m such an evangelist about it that my sister just started going for anxiety and stress and is finding it amazingly helpful. Feel free to email me if you want details!

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  6. MJ says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I am terrified to use the oil cleanse method! I have a friend who swears by it, and then I read reviews from bloggers whose judgment I trust…but it seems so wrong! I have combo skin, but it was very oily when I was a teenager, so it just seems crazy to me to add oil. I get it, but I can’t make myself “get it”. Ha! I love when you share your beauty buys, you often share brands I haven’t even heard of before.

    I use the regular L’Oreal Voluminous over the lash extension mascara, so when this tube expires I will “upgrade” to the 24 hour version.

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  7. Halo says

    March 18, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Thanks for this post! I’m a sucker for high-end beauty products, but realize I don’t have a high-end income and am trying to shift back to drugstore products. DiorShow is tied with Le Metier for fave mascara, so I’ll have to try out that L’Oreal mascara when my current tube runs out.

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  8. crtfly says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Allie,

    I keep getting DHC samples in the mail. I haven’t tried any of them yet but now I am encouraged to. I just received another sample today, so your review is very timely. Have you tried any of the other DHC products? If so, what do you think? I see that some other posters use and recommend the DHC oil cleanser. Have you ladies tried the other DHC products?

    Thanks all!

    Chris

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      March 18, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      I haven’t tried anything else from DHC, but have had friends rave about other products from the line!

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  9. Kimberlee VDW says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    LOVE DHC! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  10. Lisa says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    I’ve been using the DHC oil cleanser for two or three years now. My skin is normal to oily – even a bit acne prone during the height of summer heat & humidity. I almost didn’t try it because I couldn’t wrap my head around using oil to clean my slightly oily skin but it’s fantastic! As you mentioned, my skin is soft & well hydrated & it completely removes all traces of makeup. My skin has never looked better & I’d encourage even those without dry skin to try it. Glad to hear you like it!

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  11. R says

    March 18, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Try using the Voluminous mascara that is not waterproof. It never flakes into contacts. My eyes water a lot, but as long as I don’t rub my eyes and dab with a tissue, it doesn’t smear.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      March 18, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Are you saying to use the one that IS waterproof or the one that is not? I used the one that is not, I don’t usually wear waterproof because it can really do some damage to lashes when used frequently. I do need to stop rubbing my eyes, I have gotten better but catch it from time to time! 🙂

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      • R says

        March 18, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        I meant the one that is NOT waterproof.

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        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          March 18, 2013 at 3:53 pm

          Ah, thanks for coming back and clarifying, you rock!

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  12. alice says

    March 18, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I ordered the DHC oil right after reading your review (30 seconds ago). Can’t wait to try it!

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  13. DWJ says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I actually started making my own oil cleanser in January because my skin was DRY and nothing would hydrate it – I’m a complete convert. I keep meaning to write a post about it. My recent beauty buys that I’ve loved are Bite beauty lipsticks (insanely pigmented and great colors) and Milani liquid liners. I love colorful liner for summer when you’re afraid your makeup might melt and these liners LAST something crazy.

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  14. Kara Manos says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I’m loving your honest reviews. I love anything Kevyn Aucoin and now I’m curious to try that lash curler, although my Shiseido curler has been pretty stellar.
    http://politicsofpretty.com

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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