Weekend Reads is a series by Wardrobe Oxygen that is published every Saturday. Art, music, interesting articles, sale alerts, and reviews of TV, movies, books, theater, and art exhibits by Alison Gary, and over-40 working mom in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Every summer, my mom, sister and I enjoy a weekend at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. When Emerson came into the world, she joined us on this annual Girls Getaway. We had our Rehoboth Beach trip this past weekend. What I packed: Paisley halter 1-piece swimsuit (Lands End Canvas) Turquoise halter 1-piece swimsuit (via SwimSpot.com) Red stripe…
The last pic was me saying, “I’m going to get you!” when he wouldn’t stop shooting and got pics of me yawning, fixing my hair, flicking away a mosquito… Crocheted sweater – Ann Taylor Tank – Calson (no longer available – similar) Cutoffs – Old Navy Tan sandals (not pictured) – Lands End Canvas My…
When reader Grace mentioned in my last post’s comments that I usually dress up on this blog I asked my husband to snap a couple pics this weekend of my casual look. I am one to dress up whenever possible (yep, I’m the chick in the heels and dress at every shower, party, and family…
Saturday there was a festival in town – music, food, booths, fun. My husband went early to take pictures, I came with Emerson after her nap. No pics of my outfit, but here’s one of me and Emerson: Navy scoop tee– Banana Republic (no longer available)Leaf print skirt – Talbots “Garden Print Full Skirt”Brown flip…
Black and white tee (sleeves rolled up) – Gap (no longer available – Fall/Winter 2010)Orange-red shantung skirt – Banana Republic (no longer available, several years old – seen in 2006 here)Black patent peeptoe heels – Nine West “Masquerader” (no longer available – similar)Gold bangles – Ralph LaurenGold tassel bracelet – J. Crew (no longer available)Gold…
After my husband and Emerson picked me up at the Metro after work, we stopped by our neighborhood cafe for a quick drink and snack. We bumped into some friends and watched the band that was playing later set up on the stage. Emerson was enthralled – she loved the guitars hanging on the wall…
I don’t often post about my weekend because it’s often pretty boring. If you follow me on Twitter you’ll see I sometimes Tweet what I am wearing, and it often includes “vintage jeans” (worn-out Gap Essential Jeans that got too short so I took a seam ripper to the hem) and striped tees (not shocking…
Saturday my family and I went to an open house for the neighborhood nursery school. The open house began at 10:00 but we didn’t arrive until after 12:00 because my husband teaches yoga Saturday mornings. While he was in his class, I got dressed for the event. We were walking to the open house, so…
Saturday morning, my mom and I headed to Annapolis, Maryland for the Hobo International sample sale. I love Hobo bags, and was excited that this event was relatively near to where I live. We had a great time (and will show you my haul in the next post). What I wore: Black and white striped…