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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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Lifestyle · February 2, 2019

Weekend Reads #39

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Wardrobe Oxygen got a bit of a makeover, what do you think? If you're reading by email or an RSS tool like Feedly or The Old Reader I encourage you to click and visit. Websites and blogs work hard to have their sites best showcase their content. Like your closet, you'll maintain a general style aesthetic but the contents change with time. New trends happen, you may adopt a few that appeal to you. New gadgets to organize and store your clothes come on the scene and are exactly what you needed. After five years, it was time to give Wardrobe Oxygen an update.

I felt the old site was a jumble of fonts and colors, the sidebar distracting. I wanted something that was clean and open to let the content stay in the spotlight. While I loved my old logo, I wanted something that felt more vibrant and fun. I wanted to keep the site simple, easy to navigate, chronological order: modern but with classic functionality. A few of the changes:

  • A new logo and you'll find coordinating graphics in blog posts and social
  • No sidebar on the homepage to let content be king. However, the sidebar is on individual posts and pages where you can find links to social, popular posts, and the archives.
  • A widget on the homepage sharing my faves – this will update regularly with new purchases and longtime favorites in beauty, skincare, and fashion.
  • Fewer fonts, to keep it clean and easier to read. 
  • Threaded comments are more obvious, so you can see replies to comments. You can also subscribe to comments to see if people reply to you.

Stay tuned, as I am working on giving my newsletter a much-needed makeover to match the site.  There will also be a variety of newsletters for you to choose from so you can get the daily posts, a weekly digest, monthly special newsletter-only content or all three. 

As always, please let me know what you think. What you like, what you don't, what seems weird, what is awesome.  Wardrobe Oxygen is for you, and I want you to have the best experience when you visit!

This Weekend's Sales

There are some great sales this weekend. Retailers love any holiday to offer sales, and I guess in America the Superbowl is a holiday!  The best sales I've seen:

  • Through the 7th, Kohl's has 15% off the entire site with promo code TAKE15OFF. I'm a fan of the Simply Vera Vera Wang line and own a few pieces from it. I also love Kohl's for nicely priced activewear in a great range of sizes. This sale incudes great brands like Levi's, Dana Buchman, and their exclusive partnership with POPSUGAR.
  • Through the 3rd, Macy's is offering 25% off at the Super Weekend Sale with code YAY. Again this is off the site, not just fashion. Macy's is one of the retailers that carry petite plus size, and they always have Eileen Fisher on sale. They also carry Tommy Hilfiger, which I became a fan of after a partnership last year.  It's not all casual Americana, the brand has great workwear like this dress.
  • Through today, Gap is offering 30% off your order with promo code READY. I'm telling you, chartreuse is a color for 2019 and this merino pullover is a sophisticated way to pull off the color. It's gorgeous with navy, olive, denim, white, peach, and all shades of pink.  You KNOW I love stripes, this shirt looks pretty perfect and I love the cheery color combo in the multi stripe! And I'm really liking the look of high-rise wide leg jeans; wear these now with a gray or black or camel sweater, in spring with a denim jacket and striped tee, come summer with a simple linen v-neck or tank.
  • Through today, Ulta is offering 20% off any qualifying purchase with promo code 622213. Love that you can stock up on MAC, IT Cosmetics, NYX, and CeraVe in the same shopping cart!
  • Through the 4th, ASOS has 20% off full-priced items with promo code KICKOFF. ASOS is one of my go-to's for wide width shoes, fun, and festive clutches and purses at a nice price, and unique belts. Their clothes are a mixed bag of uber-trendy cheap fast fashion and gorgeous statement pieces from better brands but worth a visit as their shipping and return policies are very easy and they have a great size range.
  • Also through the 4th, Lands' End is offering 25% off full-priced items with promo code COZY and PIN 8924. Their New Arrivals are worth a look, Land's End is really finding ways to make current trends classic and wearable.  I mean check out this cute jumpsuit!  And these high-rise wide leg jeans and cropped stovepipes! As for classic versatile pieces, I'm digging this truly waterproof yet stretchy raincoat, and this matte jersey dress that will work for so many situations.

Weekend Reads

Sadly, 2/3 of the links I gathered through the week disappeared with the site redesign. I tried to gather what I could remember!

Last weekend I shared my thoughts on the government shutdown and mentioned how bad it is for contractors.  This piece from The Washington Post delves into this major problem and how it didn't go away with the feds going back to work this Monday.

“Subjecting ourselves to the gaze of others is what steals our beauty.” A great piece on being invisible by Garance Doré.

I find The Cut's new series, Judgements, quite fascinating.  It's an example of how people make sweeping judgments on you just based on what you wear and how those assessments are often wrong.

Looking for brands that offer rings larger than a size 9 I found these at Nordstrom. Badass messages and up to a size 9!

Meet fashion's next generation: Over 60s. And can I say how happy I am to see Lyn (AKA Accidental Icon) get all this press?  Smart, chic, and kind. She came to me many years ago asking for blogging advice and her metoric rise is so well deserved.  What a badass woman inside and out. (BoF)

I loved the fashion in this movie so I was psyched to read this Q&A with the costume designer for ‘Crazy Rich Asians.' (Cup of Jo)

This year I took my own advice and canceled most emails and newsletters.  But I kept it for Clare V. I just love the aesthetic of the brand even though I can't afford much of it (I have one clutch). Well, this week Clare V. sent me an email that said they picked the best items for me.  And darn it, Clare V. knows me and this ridiculous yet utterly awesome clutch was in there. I can't afford or even justify it right now but boy do I now want it!

Lately, I've been a bit frustrated by the offerings at Nordstrom.  They seem to be targeting a 20-something audience with their choices of brands and all the blogger collaborations.  Once my go-to for great clothes for me and for advice posts on the blog, now I've been heading to Bloomingdale's.  They too have free shipping and returns (on orders over $150 unless you sign up for their free Loyalist program which I did), 365 days to do a return, and like Nordstrom have a decent range of price points and good sales. I keep gravitating towards items from the brand Aqua at Bloomie's (if you're an XS or S buy this clearance cashmere sweater and let me live vicariously through you; if you look good in yellow get this one). As a blogger, I don't like how I can't pick which photo to show in the widgets like I have below (I usually can pick color or angle). Their sale prices don't show up (which is why I don't have the prices below-but most are on sale). They have more sophisticated yet fun options at good prices.  Below are my picks from the brand Aqua:

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This video is recommended by Emerson, who woke up early Friday morning and watched music videos with me before I headed to the gym. I love The 1975 and have shared them before in Weekend Reads, but they're worth another share especially with happy video.

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  1. LORENA says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I like it but have to say that for a moment i was lost and did not know it was your blog !

    Reply
  2. Stacie Scattergood says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    The WaPo article is absolutely heartbreaking. There are no words. I am a consultant here in Seattle for a large tech company–they probably utilize about 50% of the consulting resources in the county. If they ever do a massive swan down, they will bring absolute destruction with them, much like this.

    Agree with you on Nordstrom–I don’t even bother to go to the store (literally two blocks) from me anymore. I tried last week, looking for a simple XL belt. Not a single XL belt to be found–but plenty at the Nordstrom Rack across the street! It’s hard to give up my “local” loyalty, but their in store selection is just terrible.
    Though kudos to them on how they manage their customer privacy (they take it VERY seriously).

    Love the new site–clean and simple.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 3, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Stacie!

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  3. Nicole K says

    February 2, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    1. Love the new look and blog organization.
    2. The weekend roundup are some of my fave posts. You are such a great curator of the torrent of info out there.
    3. So much agree about Nordstrom. Don’t know what’s up over there, but have been very disappointed. I bought some Bloomie’s cashmere, the C Collection (I think?) and it’s awesome quality and value. Side note: Bloomingdales credits your returns back to your credit card much faster than Nordstrom does. I have a Nordstrom Visa and they take 8-10 weeks to get a credit back sometimes! Bloomingdale’s is 7-10 days max.
    5. Shout out to Emerson and her musical selection!

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 3, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Nice to know about Bloomingdale’s returns!

      Reply
  4. Trudy says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Love your new look! The old one was still better than a lot of sites I read, but this new look is fresh and bright and I like it!

    Here’s another article I came across during the week that made me think. You know how sometimes you read an article and think, ‘No, I’d never do that or be like that!’ Then you think about it a bit more, and think, ‘Well, maybe I do a little bit…’ only you were completely unaware of it. Or maybe it’s just me who does that! Anyway, this is the article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/attraction-evolved/201901/is-there-social-penalty-wearing-makeup

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 3, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      This is fascinating. I can’t help but think the media caused this. I think of how Samantha in Sex and the City was so smart and successful and strong but seen as superficial because she did cosmetic procedures and cared so much about her appearance. And then of course I had to think, what KIND of makeup were they wearing for the study? Was it subtle, or really all out dark colors and contouring? I want to know more! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Marta says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    I love the new look of the blog! It’s much cleaner and easy to navigate and I like how “old-school” it is like it looks more like a blog and not so much like a website if that makes sense? I feel like some bloggers go for that route which isn’t really my favourite, I prefer the old-school chronological order of things with blog posts being the main focus. I myself had fallen down that whole until I visited my own blog one day and got frustrated haha but it’s back to how I like it now.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 3, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      I’m glad you like it!

      Reply
  6. Jax says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    Just moving the side bar down and letting your freshest content rise to the surface has improved the site 90%! I always had to scroll past the side bar — on mobile, it was an even longer delay to get to your newest scroll.

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    • RoseAG says

      February 3, 2019 at 9:29 am

      In agreement about not having to scroll through the stuff at the top anymore.

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      • Alison Gary says

        February 5, 2019 at 12:25 pm

        That bugged me too, it was amazing how complicated it was to change that!

        Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 5, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Oh it was TERRIBLE on mobile! That was one of my top needs for a new site was to get to the latest content faster!

      Reply
  7. JW says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Looks wonderful—very fresh, elegant, and simple.

    Reply
  8. Dianne Callahan says

    February 2, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Love. Love. LOVE the new fresh look!!! Your posts are always so rich and full of photos, insights and options – I can see (and enjoy) the time and talent it takes to put them together! What the heck is that gorgeous font you use for “Wardrobe”? I’m working on an invitation right now and that font will be brilliant for it!!!!

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 3, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      It’s called Amsterdam! Isn’t it awesome? My graphic designer Megan Jurvis picked it out http://www.meganjurvis.com

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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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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!

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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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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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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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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https://liketk.it/4kFNi #talbots #mytalbots #talbotspartner #ltkover40 #modernclassicstyle #liketkit #ltkover40

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