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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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Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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Lipstick: @glossier 
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Outfit Posts, Summer · August 6, 2012

Sunday: Weekend Warrior

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beaded necklace
dolman sleeve top
gold with distressed denim
softspots sandals
denim cutoffs fashion blogger

Top: Ann Taylor
Shorts: Target, self-distressed using this video (similar)
Sandals: Softspots
Necklace: eBay (similar)
Bracelets: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Lauren Ralph Lauren, c/o Soft Surroundings
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Yesterday we had friends over for “church.” We had brunch which extended into dinner which went into a post-dinner walk which ended up being a beer at our neighborhood cafe. I picked up this sweater at Ann Taylor last week during the Friends and Family event – I had admired it online in orange, but when I tried it on in the store it just looked a mess. I decided to try it in this color, and by accident picked up a Medium. Going down a size was exactly what this top needed! I can see myself wearing it with white jeans, and come fall with a pair of vintage denim, or with ivory trousers and pearls.

And for those who keep asking me to show my “natural” hair, here it is in all its glory. I showered the night prior, added some Frizz-Ease Sheer while wet and went to sleep. In the morning I gently brushed out the tangled ends and left as-is.  The more humid the day, the better it behaves au naturel. 

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  1. debiparna c says

    July 13, 2013 at 7:53 am

    i freaking love the shorts on you!

    Reply
  2. meadow68 says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    You have BEEYOUTIFUL hair.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 3, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you! It was a good hair day 🙂

      Reply
  3. Happinessatmidlife says

    August 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    What a great & simple weekend outfit. Thank you for sharing the video on distressing my jeans…I see a future DIY project up ahead.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      August 13, 2012 at 5:25 am

      LOL the razor tip was one I hadn’t seen before, I used a pocket knife to get the same results, really works!

      Reply
  4. Jo H. says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:57 am

    Your necklace is beautiful – and so is your hair!

    Reply
  5. Jo H. says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Your necklace is beautiful – and so is your hair!

    Reply
  6. danielle says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Love your freckles! And the gloss you are wearing is fabulous! I love having a natural wave to my hair. I appreciate the tips on the frizz eeze and detangler spray. I’ve been using this smoother from Aveda, but it’s super expensive!

    Reply
  7. Kristen P says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:20 am

    LOVE EVERY BIT of this outfit.
    I have never wanted to own cutoffs before, but you are making me re-think that.

    Reply
  8. Kristen P says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    LOVE EVERY BIT of this outfit.
    I have never wanted to own cutoffs before, but you are making me re-think that.

    Reply
  9. Peggy says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Hair looks fab! Do you host church services in your home for a small congregation?

    Reply
  10. Hayley says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Such a great casual look on you! And oh my gosh your curls are beautiful.

    Reply
  11. Hayley says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Such a great casual look on you! And oh my gosh your curls are beautiful.

    Reply
  12. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I mainly stayed inside – an occasional visit out to the covered part of the deck and didn’t go for a walk until almost sunset. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kathy Assenmacher says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Love the hair! Don’t know how you didn’t melt in that shirt this past weekend. It was torturous up here in Philly!

    Reply
  14. Elvis Eddie says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Love the hair! Don’t know how you didn’t melt in that shirt this past weekend. It was torturous up here in Philly!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      August 6, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      I mainly stayed inside – an occasional visit out to the covered part of the deck and didn’t go for a walk until almost sunset. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Alyson says

    August 6, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Love this style from head to toe!! need to check out that denim tutorial.

    Reply
  16. Alyson says

    August 6, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Love this style from head to toe!! need to check out that denim tutorial.

    Reply
  17. WendyB says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Love how the necklace elevates this outfit! Well done!

    Reply
  18. WendyB says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Love how the necklace elevates this outfit! Well done!

    Reply
  19. Sonia says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Love, love, love your hair au-naturale!  Regarding the Ann Taylor top, I bought several sweaters during the winter that were in that similar style–HUGE!  Plus, to add to the agony, they just barely came to my waist!  Luckily, they are good to wear with a cami or light t-shirt but, I have to admit, I am not a big fan of this style.

    Reply
  20. Sonia says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Love, love, love your hair au-naturale!  Regarding the Ann Taylor top, I bought several sweaters during the winter that were in that similar style–HUGE!  Plus, to add to the agony, they just barely came to my waist!  Luckily, they are good to wear with a cami or light t-shirt but, I have to admit, I am not a big fan of this style.

    Reply
  21. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Thank you! It makes me want to grow it longer so it can truly tumble!

    Reply
  22. Karen Bowers says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    You look really beautiful here. The whole wonderful thing of having your photographer be your husband really shines; you look relaxed and loved. Do you remember in stories when the woman is described as having long tumbling hair; well, your hair tumbles here with all that great body!

    Reply
  23. Karen Bowers says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:17 am

    You look really beautiful here. The whole wonderful thing of having your photographer be your husband really shines; you look relaxed and loved. Do you remember in stories when the woman is described as having long tumbling hair; well, your hair tumbles here with all that great body!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      August 6, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Thank you! It makes me want to grow it longer so it can truly tumble!

      Reply
  24. Katie says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love this look head to toe! You look weekend chic and oh so cool!

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I love this look head to toe! You look weekend chic and oh so cool!

    Reply
  26. NL says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Hair looks fabulous. 

    Reply
  27. NL says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Hair looks fabulous. 

    Reply

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