In the Wardrobe Oxygen Community on Facebook, someone asked when I shared this fall getaway capsule wardrobe what was my favorite luggage. I have shared bits and bobs over the years but decided to make a post sharing my favorite…
Styling My Brandon Blackwood Belt Bag for Fall
I got a new bag! After buying that stupidly overpriced Isabel Marant bag and returning it, I knew I wanted a more upscale belt bag for fall and winter. This is the Brandon Blackwood belt bag called the “Braulio.” It…
What I Wore: The Beginning
jacket | tee | striped shirt | fleece leggings | boots | bag | bandana | sunglasses | button
What I Wore: Test Drive
Jacket: Steve Madden (XL; plus size option) | Sweater: LL Bean (XL; plus size option) | Fleece Leggings: LL Bean (L; plus size option) | Socks: Lands’ End | Boots: Merrell | Hat: Halogen (old; this year’s version) | Sunglasses:…
Recent Fashion Purchases, Hits and Misses
It’s cold and I feel woefully unprepared. With a bit of weight gain, most of my cold-weather casual wear is snug and not as sassy. I also wanted more gear to be active outside in the winter, something I always…
Gift Guide for the Hard to Shop for Friend
It’s the holiday season… and that means it’s gift buying season. It may seem too early for a gift guide but think about it – this time next week is Black Friday. Might as well get started now! As a…
What I Wore: Town Festival
Sweater: c/o Foxcroft (Large) | Tee: Amazon (Large) | Jeans: NYDJ (12P) | Boots: L.L. Bean | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban A couple weekends ago I attended the Greenbelt Rhythm and Drum Festival in our town center. …
Fighting Closet Fatigue – Winter to Spring Wardrobe Transition
The holidays are over and it’s normal to be sick to death of your current closet. You’re dreaming of warmer temperatures though you’re still bundling up in sweaters. When shopping for your wardrobe at this time of year, it’s smart…
Recent Fashion Purchases – Hits and Misses
I’ve done a bit of shopping the past couple of months. My wardrobe was woefully unprepared for the cold; I don’t know what I was wearing up until February last year because this year I just laugh at my thin…
Winter Style Tips: Warm Fashion for Cold Weather
Many of you have written to me lately on how to handle very cold temperatures while maintaining your personal style. While it’s frigid right now by DC standards, I don’t deal with such cold temps on a regular basis and…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Practical Pal
We all have that friend or relative who doesn’t NEED anything and finds most traditional gifts frivolous. While she may be perfectly happy with a gift card to Target, it’s nice to buy actual gifts for people to unwrap and…
My Must-Have Shoes for Fall and Winter
In the warmer months I get creative with my shoes. Yellow wedge sandals? Why not? Silver Birkenstocks? An unexpected staple! But come fall and winter, my shoe collection gets far simpler and more utilitarian. This is my current cold weather…
