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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

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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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️
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Fashion Advice · May 21, 2021

The Friday Shop

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Sale Alert

ELEMIS sent me a bunch of products to review and I will have that coming up soon (I find some of the products similar in goals/purpose/style to Colleen Rothschild and will likely do a comparison review since I already use CR) but they also offered a promo code. Use promo code LoveElemis20 through the end of October to get 20% off everything except ultrasmart, collections, gift cards, travel, and PCRESULTS.

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Some items from Boden that caught my eye (all are available in other prints/colors):
rainbow stripe jersey | colorful printed linen shirt | colorful cotton maxi dress
beautiful bikini | yellow frill sleeve floral maxi | white floral belted cotton maxi
printed jumpsuit | red stretch cotton shift dress | blue and white shirtdress

Boden is offering 15% off full-priced items today, which is cool if you missed the last Boden sale I shared. Boden recently released new arrivals for summer and most are breathable fabrics and phenomenal fabrics; totally worth checking out! For reference, Boden is available in sizes 2-22 with petites up to 10, jumpsuits in a “tall” fit, and some styles of pants in long length.

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Hanging out on my Zoe Schlacter “Peaks and Valleys” blanket

Zoe Schlacter is an artist I have admired since 2013 (read my feature of Zoe on Wardrobe Oxygen!). Zoe Schlacter is a textile artist and we own one of the blankets Zoe designed and love it. Zoe is offering 20% off everything in their shop through monday with promo code SPRING2021.

What I Bought and What I Thought

Tropical Leaf Short Sleeve Shirtdress ALEXIS for Target OrangeBlue

I know I am not the only one who was excited to buy from the Target designer collab this weekend. While some of my friends set alarms to shop at 3am when it launched, I waited until mid-day. While I was on the site I saw items out of stock get back in stock, and I know people are doing returns already of items that didn't work out so if you didn't have luck finding anything, check back you may be pleasantly surprised.

So while writing this post, the last portion of my order arrived so I will do a full recap post next week. But from the three items I got (one Christopher John Rogers, one ALEXIS, one RIXIO), only one was a hit which is this one from ALEXIS for Target. That's okay, I knew I didn't need all the dresses and the hit is quite a good hit.

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This is size Large. It is snug at the ribcage/upper torso, but fits everywhere else. The ribcage is so snug I considered returning it, but instead, I stuck a safety pin between two buttons and wore it to stretch it out a bit. Because come on, this dress is pretty fantastic and it's only $55 yet if I saw it at Nordstrom for $250 I wouldn't blink an eye. The print, the details like the sleeves and the pockets, I feel very '50s housewife with a '21 modern spin. I'll give a more detailed review next week along with more photos! BTW, this same dress comes in a solid blue.

wash lab denim jumper review

So I ordered this overalls/dress thing and I put it on with just my bra and was like… this is so cute! I slipped on my Birkenstocks, I was loving it. And then I tried it with a shirt, which is how I would actually wear it IRL. Not cute. Not cute with a white ribbed tank, a US Foundation tee in white or black or navy, nor a black and white striped tank. Tried a Breton tee, a US Foundation turtleneck, and a cut-up distressed band tee. Nope nope nope.

That being said, it is a stretch denim that doesn't look stretchy, the wash/color is cool, the hardware traditional, the styling and fabrication good.

This is cut very straight/juniors. The XL fit, but the added layer of a top caused it to hike up a bit and be a tad snug where the bib part meets the waist. And then the side view just looked weird. I would only recommend this if you have more of a straight figure, are at least 2″ taller so the hem hits at a cool length, and would recommend you size up.

stuart weitzman wide width espadrilles review

While I bought these clogs which I featured in this article about stylish wide width shoes for summer, I wanted something more feminine and streamlined that also offered a bit of lift. I saw these wedge espadrilles from Stuart Weitzman and liked that they came in wide (and they also come in black, white, and navy). While Stuart Weitzman isn't always wide enough for my feet, I was willing to take a chance.

These shoes have no support or cushioning or the perks you often get in your footwear by having wide feet. They fit, though my wider foot is a tough snug under the toe straps (though the fabric has already started giving to accommodate my tootsies after one wear inside on carpet).

I don't know about these, I am tempted to return because they are too expensive for my life and how I wear my shoes. But then, as a person with wide feet, I know how hard it is to find streamlined and feminine summer shoes that fit. So for now they are sitting in the box. If I don't have a place to wear them by mid-June they're going back.

laura mercier lip

Every May I dream of bronzed glowy skin with just brows, mascara, a natural flush, and a bold lip. Watermelon or a punchy hot coral or fuchsia. And each summer I buy some lipstick in such a color and never end up wearing it. But after a year of masks, maybe I will. I got this pencil from Laura Mercier in “Clique” which is a reddish-pink. Because it's a pencil, it stays in place even if you're sipping on lemonade (or are wearing that mask until you sit at that table to sip lemonade).

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  1. eileen says

    June 17, 2021 at 7:09 am

    I just bought this dress on sale at a local target. I am a different size, but found the same thing; tight in the ribcage but fits well everywhere else. I would size up, next size is out of stock. I briefly tried it on in store over my clothing and several people stopped to ask me about the dress. It is retro and snazzy! Also, this particular red works with many skin tones. I think the dress looks terrific on you!

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  2. phlbird says

    May 24, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    that lipshade looks incredible on you! so summery and fun! (i’m a sucker for a pinky red so it’s going right into my cart!)

    Reply
  3. Cynthia says

    May 22, 2021 at 9:12 am

    I love that makeup look on you! I have wanted to try it as well and now that my hair is silver I am definitely going for it! Thanks for the inspiration ❤️

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  4. Joy Anzalone says

    May 21, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    That denim overall dress is amazing! Based on your review, I know it won’t flatter my shape but I’m trying to decide who to tell about it!

    Reply
  5. Mimi says

    May 21, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Didn’t know Boden whet to 22. Thanks for that info. Also got that same Target dress and LOVE it.

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  6. Karen says

    May 21, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    I ordered that denim overall dress, its supposed to arrive this afternoon…now I’m really questioning it because I’m intending to wear it with a tee shirt…but it’s Nordies, so I guess the only thing I’m out if it doesn’t work is the time it takes to drive to the store and return it.

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  7. Katelin says

    May 21, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    I have admired your Zoe blanket and for a long time they were out of stock. I was so excited to see them back in stock and on sale. I love supporting artists, especially female artists. I just joined a local (to me) artist’s Patreon and get a small box of her work quarterly. Her name is Erika Rier, check her out! https://www.erikarier.com

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Scenes from a Friday night…

We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

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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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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