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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 🥰

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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I had to see… I asked my husband how often he thinks about the Roman Empire, and then asked our 14-year-old 😂
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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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Lifestyle · January 11, 2020

Weekend Reads #87

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Photo of a koala bear hugging a tree
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Since the Australian bushfires fires started in September, over 14 million acres of land have burned. That’s more than the Amazon and California fires combined. It’s been estimated that half a billion animals have been killed just in New South Wales, and many thousands more are injured and homeless. Thousands of people have been evacuated; at least 20 have died with at least 17 more reported missing.  If you are in the United States you may have wanted to help but were unsure how.  I know I have gone to a few sites recommended by major publications to find that I couldn't donate because I didn't have an Australian address. I didn't do a month-end recap post for December because it was such a wonky month with the holidays, but I still wanted to do my monthly donation and I wanted the donation to help Australia.  Below are the reputable places where I made donations from December's profits that are easy to donate to from the United States if you too would like to help:

  • Fundraiser for The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund by Celeste Barber.  If you don't know who Celeste Barber is, you're missing out on one of the funniest women on Instagram.  This funny woman from Australia also has a big heart.  She set up a fundraiser through Facebook which is part of the PayPal Giving Fund. The PayPal Giving Fund is a registered charity that operates in Australia, Canada, and the UK. PayPal Giving Fund raises funds for charity and distributes money to eligible charitable organizations in those countries. Charities like The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund which are enrolled with PayPal Giving Fund will receive money raised within 45 days of the original donation on Facebook and Celeste shared on her Instagram Stories that she's working with Facebook to have the payouts even faster. When you donate on Facebook in support of a charitable organization, Facebook covers all processing fees so that 100% of your donation goes to charity. To donate privately, select “Only me” from the privacy menu in the donation form. Click here to read more and donate to this fundraiser. 
  • Australia Red Cross' Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.  The Australian Red Cross is offering emergency grants to those who have lost their homes to meet immediate needs.  They are providing food and water services at 35 evacuation and recovery centers, offering psychological first aid, registration services and telephone wellbeing checks, and delivering water food, pet supplies, satellite phones, and more to those affected by the fires.  Click here to donate to the Australia Red Cross.
  • WIRES. WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.) has rescued and cared for native Australian animals for over 30 years. Large areas of New South Wales and South East Queensland have been experiencing severe flying-fox starvation and dehydration events linked to the drought, this combined with heat stress emergency events over recent weeks, has already led to the loss of thousands of flying-foxes. With species such as Koalas and Grey-headed Flying-foxes already listed as vulnerable to extinction, the additional loss of life caused by emergencies like the fires and drought is even more devastating. I had trouble using the form on the donation page to pay by credit card; while the pull-down menu allows addresses from most any country, I kept receiving an error when I hit submit.  However, when I clicked the “Donate by PayPal” button at the top of the screen, I encountered no issue with making a donation.  Click here for the full donation page and to choose your method of payment.
  • RSPCA. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a nonprofit that cares for, treats, protects and rehomes animals across the state. RSPCA inspectors and staff are assisting at evacuation centers in northern NSW and beyond, helping members of the public keep their pets and livestock safe from the fires. RSPCA NSW has also taken part in evacuations, gathering animals and taking them to safety. RSPCA was the easiest to donate to, with a quick and simple website that offered the ability to donate by credit card or PayPal.  I donated by credit card with no issue whatsoever.  Click here to learn more and donate.

Weekend Reads

At my old job, one of my company's divisions focused on end-of-life and palliative care, focusing on dignity and quality, not quantity of life.  It made a major impact on me and made me more aware of how screwed up our country is in regard to caring for our elderly and their caregivers.  This piece shares a clear example of what is wrong with our healthcare not just for those near the end of their life, but anyone who can't be automatically diagnosed and treated with a test and a prescription. (The Atlantic)

“Why should ordinary girls be singled out as hopelessly shallow when we all live in a culture that’s obsessed with aesthetics — not just around the human body but in all spaces, across all landscapes, everywhere? As allergic as I was to such illusory self-portraits before, these days they feel like a way of refusing to shrink into the shadows at the behest of a patriarchal culture that treats older women as worse than even children, better to be unseen and unheard. “You’re entering the most luscious part of your life,” an older friend recently told me. “You need to enjoy it.” Why shouldn’t we all experiment with new ways of seeing our lives and ourselves as luscious?” On parenting as well as being over 40 in the age of Instagram. (The Cut)

In honor of Zora Neale Hurston's birthday which was January 7th, a list of the 100 greatest books written by African American women. (ZORA by Medium)

When looking for this week's For Your Entertainment video I came across this video of Maggie Rogers at a Masterclass with Pharell, the moment that made her career.  Pharell gives such good advice to her and to any creative. It took me down a Maggie Rogers-themed internet rabbit hole.  I know and love this artist, but came to her later than many.  This article just shares why she is so remarkable and a great read for anyone who is even slightly in the public eye. (New York Times)

Sonos, the maker of home speakers said Google and Amazon stole its technology and abused their power, but it could only risk suing one. This article just shows how the big businesses get bigger and get away with so much. (New York Times)

“…just like that, Lingua Franca became the official cashmere of the resistance.” Have you seen women wearing cashmere sweaters that say things like, “I Miss Barack”?  That's Lingua Franca.  A piece sharing the history of the brand and how being a business owner is the new role of many socialites. (The Cut)

The year everything changed, including my face.  A piece on turning 50, parenting, and how our face ages and changes. (Refinery29)

A great reminder from Angie at YouLookFab. (YLF)

I don't go to a gym with a shower.  Even when I go to Planet Fitness I come home to shower after a workout.  This means I sit in my car in sweaty clothes, getting my sweat all over my carseats.  We recently got a new car, and I don't want to ruin the seats or have them permeated with my sweaty funk.  I just got one of these this week to protect the driver's seat.  I like that there aren't any straps or strings, it's easy to slip on and off, easy to wash, and will keep my car Allie Funk-free. Reviews say it's also great for those who like adventure sports where they get muddy or wet and to protect car seats from pets. 

The 1990s were the golden age for actresses of a certain age who portrayed women much like themselves: menopausal, world-weary, and invisible to men. And they were successful—until they got canceled. (Dame)

“CPR holds an almost sacred space in medicine. Most doctors won't refuse to perform it, even if they think it will be harmful or useless.”  As someone who has taken CPR certification a dozen times over the years as a babysitter, lifeguard, parent, and volunteer, I found this graphic (as in drawings, not graphic descriptions) telling of CPR eye-opening and interested in the slow shift on the concept. (Topic Magazine)

Bad news fellow Gen X-ers, we get less sleep than any other generation.  We're also more stressed than previous generations. Discussing what's keeping us up at night and what we're trying to fix it. (Time)

From the archives: when writing new content for Wardrobe Oxygen I like to link to old pieces.  Going through my archives I came across this 2017 interview with Joan Juliet Buck.  This was still one of my top ten highlights from being a blogger!

There's no better gift you can give a blogger, influencer, or small business owner than a testimonial.  I'd be honored if you'd share a very brief one for me at this link.

See, Hear, Read

Kim France of Sassy and Lucky fame, as well as the woman behind Girls of a Certain Age, partnered with documentary filmmaker Tally Abecassis to create Everything is Fine, a podcast for women over 40. A chat-show with themed episodes and interview guests from the media and entertainment worlds, the first episode dropped this week and has me excited for future episodes.

Sale Alert

Gap has up to 75% off sitewide, plus an additional 60% off markdowns with promo code MORE. Focusing solely on items on sale, I found some true gems.  This is being written prior to Saturday morning so I apologize in advance if items I recommend are sold out.

  • Merino is my favorite yarn for sweaters.  It's tightly woven, less likely to fuzz and pill, resists odors and moisture, and launders far more easily than cashmere.  Gap has this classic merino crewneck in a variety of colors starting at $34.99 and this merino turtleneck in three colors starting at $39.99.
  • If you liked the rainbow sweater I got from Gap this winter (seen in this Instagram photo) and wear a Medium or smaller, you're in luck! It's on sale for $39.99 and then use the 60% off promo code on top of that price!
  • This sounds like a weird choice for a sale pick, but I have two Gap umbrellas and they are some of the sturdiest, most reliable ones I own.  This one is on sale for $19.99 and comes in two colors.
  • You know I love a good striped top and this boatneck one comes in a variety of colors, petite and tall sizing, and gets rave reviews from customers.  They start at just $20.

Athleta has their Semi-Annual Sale going on with up to 60% off.  This is awesome as Athleta is not a retailer that regularly has sales.  You can find all the items on sale at this link. For those not super familiar with Athleta, the retailer isn't just activewear, it carries some great weekend and athleisure looks and great outerwear.

  • I am obsessed with the fiery red color of this rainjacket.  Three colors to choose from, high neck, hood, and lower back to protect you in a true rainstorm, petite and tall options, and rave reviews from customers for fit, function, and fabric. On sale for $118.99.
  • This wool and cashmere v-neck sweater tunic gets stellar reviews for quality, fit, and comfort.  It comes in three colors up to size XL and is on sale for $134.99.
  • My husband has the Terrex Free Hiker Sneaker Boot by Adidas and is obsessed.  So obsessed that if I needed such a boot I'd buy these which are on sale almost $50 off.
  • This summer I bought myself this tank at full price.  It's a bit sheer; not so much you'll see your belly button but enough that someone may know the color of your bra.  It hits me just a hair below my waistband, which is pretty daring for me at the gym.  However, it's one of my favorite workout tops.  It feels like nothing, it dries super fast, it doesn't cling even if you're sweating like crazy, it has a great drape even with a large bust.  It's perfect if you want to be covered but don't want any more fabric or weight. I may get another one since they're on crazy sale.

For Your Entertainment

How had I not heard of Yola until this week?  I'd like to thank the 9:30 Club (best music venue in DC and one of the best in the world) newsletter for introducing me to her.  She played their club last night.  I couldn't attend, but their newsletter stating it would be wise to catch the show as this Grammy Award-nominated artist likely will be too big for their small venue next time she's in town. Growing up in Brisol, UK, Lola grew up listening to her mom's Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris albums.  She didn't realize this was unusual for a black British girl in the late '80s until she began performing such music and was seen as “weird.” Her career began writing and arranging music for others, singing backing vocals. In 2007 Yola lost her voice for a year and ended up homeless. Doctors didn't know how to help her voice, she studied anatomy and healed herself and was invited to speak at medical conferences about her methods.  She came back, was briefly in groups like Massive Attack and Phantom Limb but desired a solo career.  In 2016 she self-produced a solo EP and joined the music festival circuit, where she caught the attention of Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys. He brought Yola to his Nashville studio to write and produce her 2019 album, Walk Through Fire.  Yola is nominated for four 2020 Grammy awards: Walk Through Fire is nominated for Best Americana Album, the track “Faraway Look” is nominated for both Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance. Additionally, Yola is also nominated for Best New Artist.  So yeah, there's a good chance when Yola comes back to DC she will be too famous for a show at the 9:30 Club! Below, her Grammy-nominated song, “Faraway Look.”

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  1. Cathi says

    January 19, 2020 at 11:52 am

    I wish all compilation post authors would read your Weekend Reads posts – they are a wonderful blend of content, not clickbait-y, and (maybe my fave and most frequently omitted in other authors posts), you cite the source so I know if I’m using an article on a metered site. I look forward to these posts every week. Thank you!

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  2. Carol says

    January 14, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Thank you for linking to each of the organisations dealing with the fires in Australia. They are all absolute legends, and deserve your support. We in Australia are all so grateful for your thoughts and support – thank you!

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    January 13, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I hope you get amazon affiliate credit b/c i just bought that car seat cover for my gym-sweaty husband’s car, thank u! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Catherine Curvin says

    January 12, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    I have those Gap merino sweaters in every color, in turtleneck, crew, cardigan. My winter uniform, and they last for years.

    Reply
    • RoseAG says

      January 13, 2020 at 6:57 am

      I have several myself and they’re great, plus an excellent value.
      BUT, you have to care for them gently – no throwing them into the washer with the high spin cycle.

      Reply
  5. Krista says

    January 12, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    Thank you for leading with the fires in Australia. We honeymooned there. 17 glorious days surrounded by some of the most amazing sights I’d ever seen. I held a koala. Played with kangaroo. Hiked lush rainforest. And now it’s just gone.

    An online community of friends pulled together to raise money in many different ways. Art, crafts, whatever they had to give. If you can give, please do.

    Reply
  6. Claire May says

    January 12, 2020 at 5:08 am

    Thank you for donating to the Australian bushfire appeals and sharing the links. We in Australia appreciate it all.

    Reply
  7. cerinda says

    January 11, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Alison, thanks for your smart, sensitive, ethical, engaged, and culturally astute blog. You never bore me, and sometimes you make me laugh out loud.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      January 11, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you so much Cerinda, I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  8. Jax says

    January 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing Ada Calhoun’s Dame article about the 90s shows centering on women in mid life. Very interesting!

    I think she’s hunting and pecking a bit. There haven’t been a lot of shows for sure since the 90s that focus on middle-aged women, but I do remember Julia Louis Dreyfus’s Adventures of Old Christine in the aughts and now there’s Chuck Lorre’s Mom with the wonderful Allison Janney. Just off the top of my head. Also The Good Wife, a law show focusing on Chicago political machinations, never delved into hot flashes, but it definitely focused on the challenges of its middle-aged lead re-entering work after taking a long break to raise her kids to college age and lending support to her politician hubby. And speaking of Christine Baranski, she played (and still does in The Good Fight) a statement-necklace wearing lawyer in her late 50s/60s — glam and professionally equipped to crush in the courtroom. Since Younger was renewed for another season, would love to start seeing Sutton Foster’s Liza deal with peri-menopause symptoms (after finally freeing herself from her elaborate 20-something ruse — again to reenter the publishing workforce after raising her daughter) and her coworker/friend, the fantastic Miriam Shor’s character, Diana (another statement-necklace friend!) has also been a great 40-something professional woman support lead.

    For the 90s, I’d also include Bess Armstrong’s great portrayal of a working mom in My So-Called Life. I guess, she was maybe only in her late 30s but she seemed to deal with some of the issues of a 40-something woman and parent of a teenager.

    I totally watched Cybill and Murphy Brown! Cybill was inspired by Absolutely Fabulous, but in an American way, took it deeper than the fabulous satire of the UK show.
    And 2 Guys and a Girl was hilarious. That’s where I knew Ryan Reynolds (fellow Xer!) from.

    Maybe you’ve already mentioned it, but are you going to read Calhoun’s book?
    https://www.npr.org/2020/01/07/794022766/why-we-cant-sleep-documents-the-unique-pressures-on-gen-x-women

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    • Jax says

      January 11, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Never mind on the last question — I just saw that you posted that Time article by Calhoun as well!

      Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      January 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Yeah, that article was a bit grasping straws to make a point but I still enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Alison Gary says

        January 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        Yes, and I do want to read it!

        Reply
        • Jax says

          January 13, 2020 at 3:23 pm

          Also, Alison, thanks for sharing the Resistance chic article about Lingua Franca. Like Bonfire of the Vanities good, as one commenter said. When fiction can’t beat real life.

          Reply
  9. JMod says

    January 11, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Love the Yola tip and video. I will definitely check her out.

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    • Alison Gary says

      January 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  10. Maryn says

    January 11, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    That Gap top you linked is my favorite. I have it in solids and stripes and wear it all the time. Every season, I cross my fingers that they’ll still have it in the lineup because it’s such a great staple piece.

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    • Alison Gary says

      January 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      It’s pretty perfect!

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      • Laurel says

        January 13, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        That CPR story! It’s true many of us have formed our view of it via Grey’s and other medical shows. I do volunteer work for hospice, and I can’t imagine that would help a fragile ill and/or elderly person, many of whom aren’t interested in living longer anyway. And on a similar note, the Atlantic article about Dr. Emanuel’s father is spot on. That guy is so lucky to have a doctor son who will advocate for him…many elderly folks don’t.

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        • Laurel says

          January 13, 2020 at 12:26 pm

          Oops…not sure how this ended up as a reply to the above.

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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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Sep 19

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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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Sep 11

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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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Sep 8

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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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Sep 5

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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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Aug 30

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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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Aug 29

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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 🥵

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Aug 28

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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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