[…] re-learn my skills at my full-time job, and still felt that I had to be some sort of style expert here. The way I got through was by making my wardrobe so incredibly simplistic that it really became a uniform. When I found a silhouette, fabric, or brand that worked, I purchased multiples. I […]
Chartreuse is the color of 2026 and easier to wear than you think. Learn how to style it with neutrals, dark colors, pastels, and bold brights with outfit ideas for work, weekends, and everything in between.
Image via Return to Manliness who has a great post about how to shine shoes – works for mens or women’s shoes! 1. Polish your shoes. Be they from Payless or Prada, if they are scuffed, they will destroy your entire look. I inherited my dad’s shoe polishing kit – a couple tins of different…
From 1997 to 2001, I worked for the apparel company Express. When I started, the company was called Compagnie Internationale Express. By the time I left, it was changing from Express World Brand to a dual-gender store, merging with the men’s store formally known as Structure. Whatever the name was in those years, it […]
[…] color future changes to Wardrobe Oxygen. This site ain’t going anywhere, and I don’t plan to change the kind of content I offer. But I am inspired by giving Wardrobe Oxygen a glow-up, and seeing what impact it makes for you, and future readers of this site. I thank you for sticking through all […]
Black Knit Moto Jacket – Gap (no longer available online but you may find in their stores in black or gray)Black Ponte Dress with Exposed Back Zipper – LOFT (no longer available online which is a shame because I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!)Belt – Ann Taylor (bought a couple years ago)Black Patent Mary Janes…
[…] fitted tee and ankle booties. For a cocktail party, top with a trim velvet blazer and some platform pumps. The options are endless. Keep your bling refined by choosing a more muted hue. Colors like pewter, black, bronze, brushed gold will get you more miles than silver, bright red, or another eye-catching color. Also […]
[…] big about keeping my closet as organized as my old stores. Matching hangers (black plastic ones I got from work that do great with monkey-hanging), everything separated by style (all dresses together, all pants together, etc.), everything color coordinated, and everything finger spaced. Having a tidy and attractive closet calmed me, and made getting […]
