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Counteract the gray days with cozy colorful clothes! 🌈 This cashmere sweater set is the prettiest teal and I loved how it looked with this candy pink Chesterfield coat. All are from @anntaylor one of my favorite places to shop because Ann has petites over a size 12. Also all of these items are on sale!

While I did receive these clothes as a gift from Ann Taylor I am under no obligation to share with you. This is what I wore to work and when I saw these colors against the green of my building door I had to prop up my phone and capture the color combo!

This sweater is a classic and with the skirt is created a dress effect you can style with tall boots, ankle boots and tights, or dress down with sneakers. I linked to other pieces in this color that would also look dreamy with this skirt, as well as other gorgeous colorful coats.

For reference I am wearing the coat in XL petite and the sweater set in L. I am 5’3” and usually wear a 14/16

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Just got back from a 4-night getaway with my sister @debbiefaye78 at @curacaomarriottbeachresort. It was a last-minute planned trip that ended up being perfect. We weren’t ready to celebrate Thanksgiving without our mom and this escape what just what our hearts needed. 

I’ll be sharing more once I finally unpack my suitcase and organize my photos and thoughts; but I couldn’t not share this picture from yesterday morning. Debbie and I got up early to enjoy some of the day at the resort before flying home to DC. We had the infinity pool to ourselves, finished our books, and relaxed before a long day of travel. 🌴
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It’s hard when you’re petite and most models aren’t; you have no idea how clothes, especially jeans will fit. To promote @universalstandard’s Denim Drive sale, the company sent me two pairs of jeans of my choice. And I chose to make this video to show how they fit on my 5’3” body. I am usually a 14/32 in jeans but at Universal Standard I wear a 12 because they’re super stretchy and generously sized. 

With jeans as low as $35 in sizes 00-40, this is a sale not to be missed. And use code INFS-BFALISON10 for an additional 10% off sitewide!

The Farrah Flare is a favorite because at my height, most flare jeans will lose what makes them special once hemmed. At a 30” inseam these are great with low heels or lug soles.

The Etta is a straight jean with a vintage fit. If in doubt size down. They’re also super stretchy and the 28” inseam (they also come in 31”) works with my boots and sneakers.

While I was provided the apparel in this Reel for free, I was not paid or contracted to create this content. Consider it a PSA for my fellow shorties shopping this fab denim sale!

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Thanks to @talbotsofficial I’m ready for the holidays! #AD

I love Talbots for holiday fashion and this season’s new arrivals do not disappoint. And for Black Friday the entire site is 40% off with free shipping on orders $150+. Until noon, you also receive 50% off 1 regular price item!

I ordered pieces from the Talbots Holiday Collection and found great quality, great style, and great versatility. How cute is the Breton stripe bateau neck with the removable feather cuffs? The metallic plaid patio skirt is so fun, and these two dresses can glam up or dress down with a change of footwear and bag. For reference, I am wearing everything in either XL or 16 petite.

The ivory cords are also Talbots; the black trousers are from last year’s Talbots Holiday Collection showing how Talbots has lasting style. I’ve linked to exact or very similar in my LTK shop. Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.ltk app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! https://liketk.it/4oDJF

#mytalbots modernclassicstyle #wondersoftheseason #ltkover40 #ltkplussize #ltkmidsize #blackfridaysale
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@somaintimates makes it easy to shop for a range of personas this holiday season! #AD With gift guides for a range of personality types, you can easily find great gifts for your loved ones. I was drawn to the creative one, loving the rich colorful florals, luxe satin, lace trim, and of course Soma’s iconic Cool Nights sleepwear! Visit Soma’s gift guide for tips on finding the perfect present this holiday season. #SomaGiftGuide #SomaStartsWithMe
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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

I wish more communities would offer rental offices like @thegranitebuilding. With reasonably affordable monthly rates, it doesn’t have to just be business owners who get office spaces. It can be a place to work on a hobby or craft, a place to WFH that’s not home, or a place to just read and write and nap undisturbed. A literal room of one’s own. Because sometimes a person needs time to be a me and not a we. 💚
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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

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It’s Cozy Season, and @tjmaxx is here to update our wardrobes with stylish accessories and apparel from the best brands for less. #AD

I recently visited tjmaxx.com and was so impressed with the array of elevated designer labels, on-trend looks, and the best prices. This pearl-encrusted beanie is from a woman designer I have admired for years; tjmaxx.com has the matching gloves and other pieces from this label to make a great set for yourself or to gift another. These earrings I’ve seen from the same designer at department stores; in fact I own other earrings from this label and paid much more for them. I should have checked T.J.Maxx first! And this cozy poncho is the perfect layer for late fall in the DC area.

I love how the winter white pieces elevate my existing closet. And pearls can be worn for day or glam up for evening. I can see many ways I’ll be styling these designer accessories from #tjmaxx all season long!

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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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Fashion Advice · September 18, 2020

The Friday Shop

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Retail News

Inside YouTube star Mindy McKnight's haircare line with Walmart, which is on track for $30 million in sales in its first year. (Business Insider)

A ‘rocky' fall season lies ahead for retailers. (Retail Dive)

Kerby Jean-Raymond announced a new platform called “Your Friends in New York” that is “designed to empower the next generation of innovators.” (The Cut)

Telfar Clemens announces a collaboration with UGG. (Vogue)

Universal Standard launched a trade-in program. Customers can send in clothes from any brand for up to $100 worth of credit to shop with Universal Standard ($25 for every piece recycled). Customers purchase a pre-labeled recycling bag for $4.50, which will be sent to Marimole for recycling. Once you order your bag and send it in, you’ll receive a unique code in your inbox within 10 days for up to $100 to shop with Universal Standard.  Note, that you can only use $25 of this code with each purchase, meaning if you get up to $100 in credit, you will need to make four different purchases to use it. For full details, visit this link.

NARS's Global Director of Artistry on being a Black woman in leadership for 20 years. (Essence) 

Rent the Runway drops Unlimited rental. (Retail Dive)

Cuyuna, a sustainable fashion brand, has come out with jewelry. The collection is created by female artisans and handmade in NYC.  Click here to see the collection.

Fashion’s cotton supply caught in crossfire of US-China trade war. (Vogue Business)

Sale Alert

Through noon today, if you've been wanting to try Hair Biology, shop this link and use ALISONHB20 at checkout and you'll get 20% off one item! 

J. Crew has up to 50% off work-ready styles. While first glance this appears to just be suiting, it's not and worth a look.  We're talking my beloved Breton tee on sale for $20, these chic smoking slippers, their iconic denim jacket, this cute leopard cardi for less than $50, and this iconic barn jacket available in petites and talls.

Lands' End has up to 50% off with promo code PARTNER. This is Lands' End season, they have great cold weather necessities and great sweaters.  Don't be surprised if you see me rocking this one in the next few months with a band tee and jeans or joggers.

Pendleton has their Friends & Family with 25% off apparel (excluding wool shirts) and accessories with promo code FAMILY.

Soma is having a weekend sale with $29 wireless bras, $39 bras, and $29 fragrance bundles.  Some exclusions apply, visit Soma.com for details.

Talbots has a BOGO event, buy one and get the second 50% off. I type this while wearing my green Talbots Audrey sweater that I got this year (for reference I got it in XL because I didn't want it completely fitted and I like the result) and my high-rise flare jeans that right now are the only jeans I'll wear because they're not restricting (14 petite was perfect for me with flat shoes). 

What I Got and What I Thought

I made a decision earlier on in all this to use up all the beauty products in my house.  And with my job, that is a lot.  Because I used to travel for work so often and have a job where I need to look on point for those trips, I had two toiletries bags always packed with minis of all my beauty essentials. I've had one too many times when I was across the country ready to go to a dinner with a brand where I knew photos and video would be taken and I forgot my deodorant or eyebrow pencil so I had doubles and extra so I could add or remove depending on the length and purpose of the trip. I used all of them up and rinsed out the containers to put back for when I resume business travel. I then moved on to never- and half-used products brands sent me over the past year. And it made me realize that this job has made me a product snob.  Because some of those products I've been using recently… they're just not as good for my skin.  Not to say they aren't great, it's just that I have in some aspects of my skincare, body care, haircare, and makeup have found what really really works.  So I donated any of the product that was in such a condition, did a few giveaways in the WO2 Community, and went out to buy what I ran out of and missed. 

apothekari deodorant review

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate 12.5% Vitamin C

When I ran out of my Kiehl's Vitamin C, the stuff that made that sunspot I got at age 29 virtually disappear in less than a year, I decided to stray. Sure I loved this stuff, but maybe I could find something different that was cheaper, more effective, aligned with some of my values. I tried three that were highly rated from multiple sites, not just their online store.  And they were good.  Okay, one, the budget-friendly one, I absolutely hated the consistency and couldn't continue it but the other two were nice, but not what I wanted out of this step of my skincare routine. I want to see results without redness or graininess or irritation.  I want it to play nice with creams, not needing to sit for a long time before I apply something over it. I don't want it to smell very strong, and I don't want it to rub onto my pillow and then onto my eye in the middle of the night and wake me up with my eye on fire. Simple requests. And Kiehl's has given that to me for about two years now.  So I recently bought another bottle.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

I used Bobbi Brown, then Laura Mercier, then Benefit, then Tarte, then I think Maybelline or whichever one has the foam ball tip, then Glossier, and then CoverFX. In the Maybelline to Glossier time of concealers, I was not liking my eye area. I got Botox and my next plan if I had liked Botox was to get fillers under my eyes, where I had been plagued by dark bags stretched out from years of rubbing my allergy eyes and concealer just seemed to get into all those nooks and crannies and make them more obvious. I mastered a decent effect by tapping it with a brush, but I still felt it looked a bit cakey.  Then my friend who works for NARS offered to send me a few products. I had NARS lipsticks and blush, but I hadn't tried NARS foundations or concealers since before my kid was born (she turned 11 this year). So I tried their Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and really liked it. So much so, instead of asking my friend for more free goods, I went to Sephora and bought their Radiant Creamy Concealer in Madeline. And just this week I got in the mail my second tube of this concealer. I swipe on the inside and just below of each eye, and then take this brush or my ring finger and tap tap tap until it spreads and settles in. I do a dot on the outer corner of each eye, under each nostril, and on the outer edges of the lips and with my ring finger tap tap tap until it blends in. I like this concealer so much I wear it on occasion without the tinted moisturizer (which feels like nothing but makes my skin look like I got at least 8 hours of sleep, I put it on the back of my hand and tap this brush in it, tap it all over my face and then buff in with the brush). That is something I never did before with any other concealer because it looked so obvious. 

Aveda Hand Relief

Sorrynotsorry, I love this stuff. I love the dry yet creamy feel it leaves, I adore the smell, I love the shape of the tube even. I love getting in bed after doing my skincare routine and I put on lip balm and then I rub in this hand cream, with the extra going on my elbows and knees.  It has been part of my bedtime routine for over a decade and the smell itself makes my eyelids heavy. I have used up all my other hand creams, and so I rewarded myself by purchasing not one but two tubes of this stuff so I am ready for winter.

Apothekari Deodorant

I shared recently that I reviewed more natural deodorants. I'm honestly happy with Apothekari, I just thought it would be cool if I could find a product that is zero-plastic and works as well.  And I tried and nope, didn't work. And right now I want to buy less stuff and make less waste so I am taking a break from trying anything new in the deodorant category and sticking to Apothekari. Full disclosure, they sent me another bottle for free without me asking for it, and I am happily using it and only it.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Cheeky

For Christmas, my sister gave me a gift set of mini Fenty Beauty lip glosses in a metal tin, I think there were five? Well out of them, there were three I loved – the original Fenty Glow, a hot pink, and an orange-red. I liked using them over lipsticks to make them glossy and slightly change the tint.  The orange-red I also liked on its own, it was so pretty and wore well. It ran out.  And then I saw on Twitter that Fenty was having a sale and I immediately went to the site and found the red-orange lipgloss and ordered a full-sized one (along with some other goodies).  Just letting you know, any time you've seen me wearing lipcolor this year, it has been either a red, mauve, or pinky nude lipstick with Cheeky over it. And many days I wear it with just brows and mascara because it just looks so pretty. 

Colleen Rothschild Radiant Cleansing Balm

I used my tub, then I used the two travel-sized tubs. And then I started dipping into my stash. And I regretted it.  The skin next to my nostrils got sensitive while the tip of my nose became an oil slick. It reminded me that before I started using the Cleansing Balm, I dealt with dry and irritated skin in some parts of my face and oily spots elsewhere and it was something I just accepted for years. If you deal with combination skin and haven't tried some sort of oil-based cleanser I recommend it.  It won't make your skin oilier, and it works differently to break down makeup, dirt, and impurities.  I've tried a few different oil cleansers and my skin likes Colleen Rothschild's the best and was thrilled when they sent me a new tub when I did a recent campaign with them.

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions

I know, some of you LOVE this mascara, and some of you DESPISE it. It's like cilantro, and every time I mention it there are equal comments singing its praises that are cursing the fact they ever spent a single dime on it.  Well, I am in the singing its praises camp.  I don't like it the first week I get it.  It's wet, it doesn't really do anything or else it clumps.  But then air gets in the tube from using it and it thickens just a bit to make it what the ads say it is. It lengthens and thickens and makes the lashes glossy and black. It takes sad stubby lashes and makes them visible from far away but not looking like spiders when you get close. And then after a few weeks, it gets too much air in it and it gets clumpy and feels heavy on the lashes and that's just when the next tube from the autoship program arrives. For me, those six weeks of fab lashes make up for the week of meh and a couple of days of eh experienced with this mascara. 

Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil

This stuff has been as much of a gamechanger in my skincare as the Colleen Rothschild cleansing balm. Before this, I chose body wash based on scent. In the winter I'd get a creamy body wash, in the summer more of a gel. I liked Molton Brown when I was feeling fancy, did whatever smelled good at Target the rest of the time. I'm not sure what made me try Atoderm, likely a recommendation on some website like Into the Gloss (gosh that site was awesome in its heyday). I liked the bottle, the pump was sturdy and reliable, the scent wasn't overpowering or cloying, it foamed up nicely (it's called an oil but looks and acts like a lower-sudsing shower gel) and rinsed well.  All that and it made me realize I didn't have as dry and sensitive of skin as I thought I had. Shaving wasn't as irritating and I didn't need as thick of lotions with oils over them to be comfortable in the winter. I buy this stuff in bulk when websites like Dermstore have a sale, we used our last bottle last month (the whole family uses it and my husband uses it to wash his face and hair, it's gentle enough to be used on infants and is made for face and body) and I bought two more.

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  1. Toni Strother says

    September 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I ordered a long-sleeved dark red tunic top from Eileen Fisher Renew. Good purchase. I’m trying to polish my look a little. This top is a big step up from tee shirts.

    Reply
  2. Toni Strother says

    September 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    You have me upgrading my tee shirt and knit cotton slacks uniform, at least for when I get out of the house. I have a new white long-sleeve shirt, which seems like too much white, but with navy slacks and a Land’s End navy cardigan, it won’t. Also ordered a sand colored mock turtleneck to go with the sweater and slacks.

    Reply
  3. Jessica Valadie says

    September 18, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    I am now hooked on the Colleen Rothschild cleansing balm and just ordered both a jumbo size and a smaller size for travel – as well as the age renewal serum! I’ve gone through 2 large bottles of the Kiehl’s concentrate, use the Thrive mascara faithfully with only occasonally dalliances with Cover Girl Exhibitionist….and I also had that Fenty gift set and that red-orange shade was my FAVORITE. All of this to say your recommendations are right up my alley 9 times out of 10!

    Unrelated to this post I now also own those Evryday Jane pants that look mildly crazy in the very best way…..and I looooove them.

    Reply
    • Jessica Valadie says

      September 18, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      and now of course I see the typo. Occasional. Ugh. Too late on a Friday night to be commenting, apparently.

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    September 18, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    I really, really loved the Thrive mascara. The no smudging and easy removal are fantastic. I discovered though that this was what was drying out my eyes and making them itch. 🙁 Of course I haven’t worn mascara in months and am loving it.

    Reply
  5. Sandra says

    September 18, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    I love the Thrive Causemetics mascara. It is the only one I’ve found to not smudge. I got it after you first recommended it, and I do not regret it. I considered getting eyelash extensions for quite some time until I found this mascara.

    Reply
  6. hmbalison says

    September 18, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Ordered the Kiehl’s Vitamin C because would love to eliminate the sunspot on my face. Totally trust your recs. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    September 18, 2020 at 10:07 am

    I am a huge US fan so I hopped on the textile recycling bag as soon as I finished reading your post. My code arrived already!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      September 18, 2020 at 10:15 am

      That’s awesome!

      Reply
  8. Tamara says

    September 18, 2020 at 10:03 am

    I tried the Humankind deodorant after your initial post. I really like it. I think I may have found “the one.”

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      September 18, 2020 at 10:14 am

      Yay I am so glad! I’d say it’s my second-favorite natural deodorant and the container is awesome.

      Reply
  9. JMod says

    September 18, 2020 at 9:26 am

    I’m trying the Bioderm cleanser and hoping my husband’s sensitive skin likes it.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      September 18, 2020 at 10:14 am

      Good luck, my whole family is now a fan and I’ve heard from several other readers it has been a gamechanger for them!

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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!
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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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Nov 6

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Another day of early voting for our city election, another outfit I wore as an election judge! 🗳️

I got this sweater set from @mmlafleur last spring and it continues to be a favorite. The color and popcorn stitch makes it wearable three seasons of the year. I’ve styled it with gold heels and dramatic gold earrings, with sneakers and a crossbody belt bag, and more than once with knee-high boots and a scarf at my throat. The color works with brown and black boots, the skirt silhouette and length with heels and flats. These brown riding boots are from @duoboots and almost a decade old. The scarf belonged to my dad; I have a feeling it was styled with a leisure suit back in the day!

I may have been more dressed up than other election judges but I think seeing democracy in action is a cause to celebrate! 🇺🇸

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Nov 4

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Early voting poll worker style 🗳️

I’ve been an election judge (AKA poll worker) for several years but this year I decided to take it a step further and join my city’s Board of Elections. I’m passionate about fair and accessible elections for all. The Board is acting as election judges for early voting so it’s great to use my previous experience on a city level!

I believe voting is a special occasion and I dressed the part. The puff sleeve sweater and pants are from @anntaylor; these pants are the same ones from the suit I wore earlier this week. I added a beloved @hermes scarf as a belt and silver hoops (they belonged to my mom) as a hint of shine.

If your area is having an election this coming week; I implore you to vote. Your voice deserves to be heard. And please ensure your neighbors know of the election and where to vote. 🇺🇸

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Nov 2

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Always fun to see my name in lights! 💡 I was a panelist at the annual @jaofcentralmd Leading Ladies event that connects local high schoolers with women in business. My panel was on using social media for promoting one’s business or personal brand. Along with other social media experts, we guided students and adults on how to create compelling and engaging social content and together created content for the conference’s feed. It was fun and I loved being able to share my almost two decades of personal and professional experience!

The dress code for the conference was business professional and since the event’s theme color was pink, they encouraged us to wear the color. 

This @anntaylor suit has been a favorite since late summer. I’ve dressed it down with a white tank and sneakers and glammed it up with a silk cami and gold heeled sandals. I love how Ann Taylor has petite suiting up to size 16; I know I’m not the only short curvy girl who desires suits and professional attire!

For this event I chose a berry-colored microfiber tank from @lovechicos. I own several of these tanks; they wear like iron and the tight weave and subtle shine make them great shells under suits. 

The look fit the theme but was also comfortable. I was glad to share my expertise and encourage others to see how they can donate their time and knowledge to a local @juniorachievementusa #JALeadingLadies #JALeadingLadies2023 #JACMD #JuniorAchievment

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Oct 18

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Sharing this from my #iPadOS17 thanks to @apple! A bit belated with all that has been going on lately but I’m really enjoying using an iPad to improve how I work, stay organized, and find new ways to be creative. Can I just say that editing video on an iPad instead of a phone is a game changer!

Recently, I attended an event at the gorgeous Apple Carnegie Library hosted by @flourishplanner_ to learn ways to make the most of #iOS17 and it was awesome. I brought my new iPad and learned about the new wallpaper, stickers, and organizing tools.

As for my look, the dress is from @bananarepublic’s summer collection. Kept it comfy with a pair of Samba sneakers and held down the volume of the dress with my black recycled leather @ganni crossbody. Added an old @_jennybird link necklace and a silver cuff I’ve had since the ‘90s.

#todayatapple #genxstyle #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #size14 #over40style

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Oct 17

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I love an excuse to dress up, especially if it’s for a good cause! This weekend was the @thenewdealcafe Masquer-AID fundraiser to support this independent cafe, art gallery, and live music venue in @cityofgreenbelt.

My family and I have loved going to The New Deal Cafe for all these years. Grabbing coffee with friends, having a meal, seeing an amazing band, participating in an open mic or one of their Reel and Meal events. So @debbiefaye78, our mom, and I got tickets and even chipped in for a plaque from us “Ashpes Girls.” 

Our mom passed before she could attend the event; we asked our like a sister best friend @shellymingram to join us in her place and we had a great time, dancing all night as our mom would have, connecting with neighbors, and supporting a local business we all love so much.

As for the outfit, the dress is @ronnykobo the bag is @ganni and I borrowed both from @renttherunway The shoes I’ve had for years and the gold metal mask I found on Amazon and liked how it could mold to my face and not put pressure on my still-healing eye.

And I know y’all will ask because I received so many DMs this weekend when I shared this event in my Stories… my sister’s dress is from @eshakti she bought it a few years ago and it’s even more gorgeous in person!

#newdealcafe #greenbeltisgreat #onlyingreenbelt #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40style #greenbeltmd

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Oct 11

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The biggest fashion trend this fall is a return to classics. For decades I have turned to @talbotsofficial for quality classics with style.  This season, Talbots has a fantastic range of pants to update the wardrobe. 

I love how these @talbotsofficial ivory stretch corduroy straight leg pants elevate closet classics! Available in Misses, Petite, Plus, Plus Petite, Curvy, and in 10 colors, these cords are a chic alternative to jeans and just as easy care! I can run errands and have a bit of quiet time with an ebook and a coffee with comfort and style. 

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