Thank you to @jamiebgolden for the original script and motivating so many of us to call our senators daily. We can’t back down, we can’t have another massacre brushed aside.

For my fellow Marylanders, @senatorcardin’s office is (202) 224-4524 and @chrisvanhollen’s office is (202) 224-4654.

Senators will be on Memorial Day break; visit their websites for forms to send them emails over the weekend. And return to calling after next week.

The @marchforourlives is returning June 11th to DC and organizing marches and protests across our country. Visit their bio/website for more details and pass it on.

Scenes from a girls’ weekend getaway to @visitrehoboth 🏖

My three besties and I just got back from staying in the most charming house steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and it was so lovely! We rested, we enjoyed the sun and sand, we dined, we laughed, we enjoyed one another’s company and being away from work and the real world. I wish we could have stayed longer! We planned this trip back at the beginning of March and lucked out with pretty perfect weather. 🌞

Image 1: me and my friend had the same idea with our @landsend rash guards! No one is surprised mine is striped 😂

Image 2: Our home away from home for the long weekend

Image 3: Saturday morning I got up early enough to see the sunrise! 😍

Image 4: Leaving the beach after sunrise, still in awe. My sweatshirt says, “the good kind of weird” and is from @banyanbridges

Image 5: Breakfast Al fresco in the backyard wearing @printfresh PJ’s and robe. Love their organic cotton sleepwear and fun prints; use WARDROBE_OXYGEN at checkout and save 15%!

Image 6: Headed into town wearing a @christopherjohnrogers for @target dress I got last year with a matching @dagnedover phone sleeve

Image 7: crabs feast with friends at Claws, a Rehoboth staple!

Image 8: The house front porch where we enjoyed morning coffee, afternoon lunch, and many a long talk

Image 9: Heading to dinner in a @prinkshop 1973 tee with @talbotsofficial linen pants and the same @dagnedover Mara phone sling.

Image 10: One last photo before we go; me and my sister on the front steps of the house packed up and ready to return to Maryland!

Have you been to #RehobothBeach? I’d love to hear your stories. I’ve been going almost every summer at least once for almost 20 years, it’s one of my favorite places! 🏖

Dined at @oysteroysterdc with my friend @peaceluvnicole last night and now I understand the hype around this restaurant! So delicious and inventive!

But this is a fashion account so let’s talk about the outfit! Not a jumpsuit but joggers and a top of washable silk from @mmlafleur. I took the front of the top, twisted it before I tucked in a half/French tuck which emphasized the direction of the print on both pieces.

I wanted to look festive so I added gold accessories: @margauxny heels (super comfy and come in widths), @baublebar hoops and the @lovechicos link necklace I’ve been wearing on repeat. The bag is my vintage @balenciaga city bag.

This look was comfortable but elevated; perfect for a night out. And stay tuned you’ll be seeing me mix and match these pieces from @mmlafleur quite a lot this season!

#whatireallywore #mmlafleur #size14 #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40fashion #over40blogger

If you get the chance to see @hairsprayontour at @broadwaynatdc take it!

My first broadway show was at @broadwaynatdc when I was in 4th grade; a family friend came to visit from NYC and took us all to see La Cage aux Folles. I was hooked and a fan of love theater and musicals ever since.

Many years for birthdays and other special occasions, my family and I have gone to the theater. We’re so lucky to live right outside DC with access to amazing shows and tours at places like @broadwaynatdc.

So when @broadwaynatdc invited me to see @hairsprayontour I jumped at the chance and knew exactly who I’d take: my mom, sister and daughter for three generations of musical lovers! And we had a blast! What a great cast, what a fun show, and a great evening for all of us!

To see what amazing shows are at @broadwaynatdc or heading there soon, visit broadwayatthenational.com

#HairsprayOnTour #DCTheaterScene #TheNationalTheatreDC #BroadwayNatDC

Two #GenX women on the same wavelength… 💪💪

I hadn’t seen my friend @chelseah_writes since before lockdown and we met today for lunch… and we were on the same wavelength when it came to our shirts! It wasn’t planned, we just both felt we need to state our feelings across our chests. Polls show the majority of the country agrees abortion should remain legal; I feel wearing such shirts is a 🖕to those wanting to take away people’s rights to control their own bodies and also a wave to those with similar beliefs to possibly empower them to speak up.

If you wish for fashion to do the same I rounded up stylish t-shirts and accessories to show your support of Roe vs. Wade on Wardrobe Oxygen. All items donate at least a portion to orgs fighting for reproductive freedom and many directly support abortion funds. Visit my bio or stories for more.

As for my shirt it’s from @prinkshop #protectroevswade

Linen on linen… my version of Coastal Grandmother. I may be in the DC suburbs but this outfit gives me standing on my deck overlooking the ocean vibes!

Linen tunic: @universalstandard (XS)
Pants: @talbotsofficial (14P)
Shoes: @hoka recovery slides
Earrings: @_jennybird (no longer available)

I’ll have an updated Universal Standard linen review on Wardrobe Oxygen early next week. They were kind enough to send me some pieces and I will compare them to the pieces from last year that I own.

As for these pants from Talbots, they’re the best fitting linen pants I’ve experience in a while. Sailor style buttons but a side zip. Slouchy but tailored, I know I’ll be wearing these all summer long!

And these platform slides from HOKA I got last summer and adore. They look cool but my feet feel fantastic in them, especially after a day on my feet and/or in heels!

Visit my Stories for more details and links!

Obligatory #infinitymirrors selfie at the Yaoyi Kusama exhibit at @hirshhorn 🪩

Last week my daughter and I took a field trip to the @hirshhorn to see the #yaoyikusama exhibit but also caught the awe-inspiring @laurieandersonofficial exhibit as well as the top floor focusing on Marcel Duchamp. What a fantastic experience that we both loved and discussed the entire Metro trip home!

As for what I’m wearing, it’s a zip-front flight suit from @oseiduro. I own two of these and they’re my go-to for busy days on the go. Fun, comfortable, cool, and deep pockets, I like to tuck them into the top of combat boots for even more of a flight suit effect. In the warmer months I’ll push up the sleeves, cuff the legs and pair with Birkenstocks. I’m wearing XL; this sustainable line of clothes made in Ghana are available in sizes XS-3X.

Simple is often the most effective…

This chino blazer from @jcrew has been such a good buy this spring and such an easy way to turn closet staples into a proper outfit.

Here I paired it with one of @lovechicos microfiber tanks (they’re so good I own several, a polished alternative to knit tanks and thin-strapped camis) and @universalstandard Joni jeans.

Wanting to be comfortable for a day running around town I added some Adidas Superstars, a style of sneaker I’ve worn since high school. My vintage @balenciaga and some gold hoops (also from @lovechicos) and I’m ready for wherever the day takes me!

Size reference: I’m 5’3” and wearing the Alfie blazer in 16, the tank in size 2, and the jeans in 12.

#usinthewild #jcrew #jcrewstyle #lovechicos #over40style #over40blogger #genx #genxstyle #size14

As promised, I published my review of the @mmlafleur OrigamiTech collection and their washable silk; it’s on Wardrobe Oxygen. Spoiler alert: I love this fabric, I think it can go casual or professional and is brilliant for travel. Head over there to see more photos and details about fit, fabric, and sizing.

For reference, I’m 5’3”, wearing the pants in 14, silk tee in XL; the blazer-style jacket is a 16, the bomber jacket an XL. #mmlafleur

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May 27

Thank you to @jamiebgolden for the original script and motivating so many of us to call our senators daily. We can’t back down, we can’t have another massacre brushed aside.

For my fellow Marylanders, @senatorcardin’s office is (202) 224-4524 and @chrisvanhollen’s office is (202) 224-4654.

Senators will be on Memorial Day break; visit their websites for forms to send them emails over the weekend. And return to calling after next week.

The @marchforourlives is returning June 11th to DC and organizing marches and protests across our country. Visit their bio/website for more details and pass it on.

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May 23

Scenes from a girls’ weekend getaway to @visitrehoboth 🏖

My three besties and I just got back from staying in the most charming house steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and it was so lovely! We rested, we enjoyed the sun and sand, we dined, we laughed, we enjoyed one another’s company and being away from work and the real world. I wish we could have stayed longer! We planned this trip back at the beginning of March and lucked out with pretty perfect weather. 🌞

Image 1: me and my friend had the same idea with our @landsend rash guards! No one is surprised mine is striped 😂

Image 2: Our home away from home for the long weekend

Image 3: Saturday morning I got up early enough to see the sunrise! 😍

Image 4: Leaving the beach after sunrise, still in awe. My sweatshirt says, “the good kind of weird” and is from @banyanbridges

Image 5: Breakfast Al fresco in the backyard wearing @printfresh PJ’s and robe. Love their organic cotton sleepwear and fun prints; use WARDROBE_OXYGEN at checkout and save 15%!

Image 6: Headed into town wearing a @christopherjohnrogers for @target dress I got last year with a matching @dagnedover phone sleeve

Image 7: crabs feast with friends at Claws, a Rehoboth staple!

Image 8: The house front porch where we enjoyed morning coffee, afternoon lunch, and many a long talk

Image 9: Heading to dinner in a @prinkshop 1973 tee with @talbotsofficial linen pants and the same @dagnedover Mara phone sling.

Image 10: One last photo before we go; me and my sister on the front steps of the house packed up and ready to return to Maryland!

Have you been to #RehobothBeach? I’d love to hear your stories. I’ve been going almost every summer at least once for almost 20 years, it’s one of my favorite places! 🏖

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May 18

Dined at @oysteroysterdc with my friend @peaceluvnicole last night and now I understand the hype around this restaurant! So delicious and inventive!

But this is a fashion account so let’s talk about the outfit! Not a jumpsuit but joggers and a top of washable silk from @mmlafleur. I took the front of the top, twisted it before I tucked in a half/French tuck which emphasized the direction of the print on both pieces.

I wanted to look festive so I added gold accessories: @margauxny heels (super comfy and come in widths), @baublebar hoops and the @lovechicos link necklace I’ve been wearing on repeat. The bag is my vintage @balenciaga city bag.

This look was comfortable but elevated; perfect for a night out. And stay tuned you’ll be seeing me mix and match these pieces from @mmlafleur quite a lot this season!

#whatireallywore #mmlafleur #size14 #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40fashion #over40blogger

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May 14

If you get the chance to see @hairsprayontour at @broadwaynatdc take it!

My first broadway show was at @broadwaynatdc when I was in 4th grade; a family friend came to visit from NYC and took us all to see La Cage aux Folles. I was hooked and a fan of love theater and musicals ever since.

Many years for birthdays and other special occasions, my family and I have gone to the theater. We’re so lucky to live right outside DC with access to amazing shows and tours at places like @broadwaynatdc.

So when @broadwaynatdc invited me to see @hairsprayontour I jumped at the chance and knew exactly who I’d take: my mom, sister and daughter for three generations of musical lovers! And we had a blast! What a great cast, what a fun show, and a great evening for all of us!

To see what amazing shows are at @broadwaynatdc or heading there soon, visit broadwayatthenational.com

#HairsprayOnTour #DCTheaterScene #TheNationalTheatreDC #BroadwayNatDC

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May 5

Two #GenX women on the same wavelength… 💪💪

I hadn’t seen my friend @chelseah_writes since before lockdown and we met today for lunch… and we were on the same wavelength when it came to our shirts! It wasn’t planned, we just both felt we need to state our feelings across our chests. Polls show the majority of the country agrees abortion should remain legal; I feel wearing such shirts is a 🖕to those wanting to take away people’s rights to control their own bodies and also a wave to those with similar beliefs to possibly empower them to speak up.

If you wish for fashion to do the same I rounded up stylish t-shirts and accessories to show your support of Roe vs. Wade on Wardrobe Oxygen. All items donate at least a portion to orgs fighting for reproductive freedom and many directly support abortion funds. Visit my bio or stories for more.

As for my shirt it’s from @prinkshop #protectroevswade

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Apr 28

Linen on linen… my version of Coastal Grandmother. I may be in the DC suburbs but this outfit gives me standing on my deck overlooking the ocean vibes!

Linen tunic: @universalstandard (XS)
Pants: @talbotsofficial (14P)
Shoes: @hoka recovery slides
Earrings: @_jennybird (no longer available)

I’ll have an updated Universal Standard linen review on Wardrobe Oxygen early next week. They were kind enough to send me some pieces and I will compare them to the pieces from last year that I own.

As for these pants from Talbots, they’re the best fitting linen pants I’ve experience in a while. Sailor style buttons but a side zip. Slouchy but tailored, I know I’ll be wearing these all summer long!

And these platform slides from HOKA I got last summer and adore. They look cool but my feet feel fantastic in them, especially after a day on my feet and/or in heels!

Visit my Stories for more details and links!

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Apr 25

Obligatory #infinitymirrors selfie at the Yaoyi Kusama exhibit at @hirshhorn 🪩

Last week my daughter and I took a field trip to the @hirshhorn to see the #yaoyikusama exhibit but also caught the awe-inspiring @laurieandersonofficial exhibit as well as the top floor focusing on Marcel Duchamp. What a fantastic experience that we both loved and discussed the entire Metro trip home!

As for what I’m wearing, it’s a zip-front flight suit from @oseiduro. I own two of these and they’re my go-to for busy days on the go. Fun, comfortable, cool, and deep pockets, I like to tuck them into the top of combat boots for even more of a flight suit effect. In the warmer months I’ll push up the sleeves, cuff the legs and pair with Birkenstocks. I’m wearing XL; this sustainable line of clothes made in Ghana are available in sizes XS-3X.

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Apr 21

Simple is often the most effective…

This chino blazer from @jcrew has been such a good buy this spring and such an easy way to turn closet staples into a proper outfit.

Here I paired it with one of @lovechicos microfiber tanks (they’re so good I own several, a polished alternative to knit tanks and thin-strapped camis) and @universalstandard Joni jeans.

Wanting to be comfortable for a day running around town I added some Adidas Superstars, a style of sneaker I’ve worn since high school. My vintage @balenciaga and some gold hoops (also from @lovechicos) and I’m ready for wherever the day takes me!

Size reference: I’m 5’3” and wearing the Alfie blazer in 16, the tank in size 2, and the jeans in 12.

#usinthewild #jcrew #jcrewstyle #lovechicos #over40style #over40blogger #genx #genxstyle #size14

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Apr 20

As promised, I published my review of the @mmlafleur OrigamiTech collection and their washable silk; it’s on Wardrobe Oxygen. Spoiler alert: I love this fabric, I think it can go casual or professional and is brilliant for travel. Head over there to see more photos and details about fit, fabric, and sizing.

For reference, I’m 5’3”, wearing the pants in 14, silk tee in XL; the blazer-style jacket is a 16, the bomber jacket an XL. #mmlafleur

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Apr 18

A beautiful spring day for a beautiful Easter celebration! We hosted Easter brunch and cousins from Virginia drove up to join us.

The night before, E spent the night at my mom’s and they colored eggs together.

@lesmil1 brought noodle kugel using her mom’s recipe, @debbiefaye78 made mini lemon cupcakes with coconut “grass” and little gummy carrots on top. She also deviled some of the colored eggs. Since our family is primarily #plantbased Karl made @justegg and @beyondmeat sausage and we had regular and nondairy cream cheese with bagels and plenty of fruit!

After dining, we enjoyed time in the sunshine while our daughter hunted for eggs I hid around the yard. My mom captured a photo of E finding one of the eggs on top of the light on the back deck.

I wore a @talbotsofficial shirt dress with @lissomofficial flats and pink and red earrings from last seasons’s Target designer collab.

The day was chilly but sunny and it was great to catch up with loved ones and celebrate the season!

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