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

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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 can see clearly now…

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

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

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

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

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I have come to embrace color and have way less black in my closet now, but a lot of these looks are timeless and I would wear now… just likely with lower heels! 😂

Do you recall what you were wearing a decade ago? How similar is it to how you dress now?

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Music · July 17, 2012

What’s In My Bag: Forecastle Edition

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This is the second in a series about my experience at the Forecastle Music Festival. I already wrote about what I wore, I will also be writing a festival recap.
Kelty Tecate

For my first Bonnaroo, I purchased the Kelty “Tecate” hydration pack. I wanted something small that would fit pretty much between my shoulder blades, and this did the trick. Problem is, once the bag has a full bladder of water, there’s not much room to hold anything else. Over time, I have switched to attaching a Camelbak reusable bottle to the bag’s strap with a carabineer – this makes it easy to refill, I can take a sip without detaching the bottle, and I have plenty of backpack space for festival necessities.

Since 2007, this bag has attended four Bonnaroos, a trip to Vermont, various hikes around the region, a few smaller local festivals and now Forecastle. My husband says it’s bad luck to wash your hydration backpack; I have only washed it once when a bottle of bug spray exploded in it. It was fun to pull it out of the closet and see it still coated in Tennessee dust from Bonnaroo 2011. The buttons I have gathered from different festivals – I lost two since last Bonnaroo and will have to get some new good ones soon!

This year my husband and I said we were “festing like a boss.” Over time we have learned what is a necessity, and what is superfluous; what will increase our comfort level without leaving us burdened with a heavy bag. Never during the festival did I feel I lacked for anything, and had many people wanting to try out our chairs!

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What’s in my Bag:

  • Packable poncho. My sister got this one for me several years ago from Bed Bath and Beyond; it’s fun to have a change from the typical blue, yellow, or clear ponchos and it’s a ripstop fabric that has held up nicely over the years.
  • Alite chair. This thing is totally awesome. It’s the size of a Camelbak reusable bottle and not only fit in my Kelty bag, but also the J. Crew tote I carried the first night. Not too tall to piss off those in the field behind you, but tall enough to keep you out of the mud and dirt; you can also recline in it for a very comfy outdoor concert experience!
  • Sunglass case. I wore my sunglasses until sunset, but didn’t want to get them scratched or lost. Ray Ban makes a nice slimline case that makes it easy to fit in the bag. I also had the cleaning cloth tucked in it.
  • Saline solution. I used to carry moisturizing eye drops, but usually I just need something to wash funk out of my contacts or rehydrate if it has been a long day. I have found that saline solution does it better.
  • Barrettes and elastics. I start the day with hair down, but if it gets too hot, too sweaty, too whatever it’s nice to be prepared. I usually do a messy updo and clip back my bangs, but I always want extras in case I lose or break one, or if a fellow attendee is in need.
  • Safety pins. I even take a couple diaper pins which could secure heavier fabrics or even hang things from my backpack.
  • Pen and Sharpie. Pen to jot things down or share info with new friends, Sharpie in case I meet an artist and want their autograph.
  • Plain lip balm. With SPF.
  • Tinted lip balm. Give the sweaty bare face a hint of color.
  • Philosophy mineral foundation. This is only there in case I get a chance to say, meet a musician and get a photo op, go backstage, end up leaving and going to a place where a sweaty bare face may be a bit much. It can go on sans mirror and look like me, just a bit more polished and it doesn’t itch or drip when I sweat.
  • Gum. One pack of minty, one pack fruity. A day in the heat, drinking a lot of water and the occasional beer can leave a gross feeling and taste in your mouth. Gum is amazing, and you can make a ton of friends by offering gum to those around you!
  • Business cards. To share contact information with new friends.
  • Face sunscreen. Small so it fits in the bag, dry so it will go on the face and stay there. One in our group will carry a can of spray sunscreen for all of us for the day.
  • Comb. My sister got this one for me from Sephora and I adore it.
  • Non-essential wallet stuff. On my person will be my ID, cash, and credit card. However, in my bag I will have things such as my insurance card or fan club membership card and festival schedule.

Not seen: carabineer holding my Camelbak water bottle

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And here’s how everything fits in the bag. There’s still room to fit a can of sunscreen, a bandanna, a snack. There’s bungees on the back so I can attach a tee shirt if I buy one, or even strap my empty water bottle back there (I tuck the base in the mesh pocket to keep it from jangling around). Sometimes I take a waterproof blanket or groundcloth instead of a chair; for that I usually bungee it to the outside of the pack. If I know I will be using grody porta-potties I will have a sandwich bag of Clorox wipes and one of toilet paper.  If it's a more rural festival, I will also pack a headlamp.

Forecastle OOTD Saturday 3 outside 2
Wearing my backpack with Camelbak bottle attached – hands free to dance… or enjoy a beer!

My husband says I look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with my “shell” on my back, but it’s very comfortable, doesn’t dig into my shoulders, nicely disperses the weight, and I can dance without having to put my stuff on the ground.

I know many may find this to be excessive; I see many a festival attendee having a great time with just that which is in their pockets or a small crossbody bag. And it’s true, you can have a blast without all these creature comforts. I personally like to have these creature comforts so I can better enjoy the shows and not have to spend unexpected cash on things like disposable ponchos or bottles of water. It works for me, and it helped me have a fantastic time at Forecastle!

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  1. Norma Stitts says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:50 am

    I go to lots of orgies and a backpack is really handy (no pockets).  I can fit all my nipple clamps, lube, cockrings, anal splitters, sex club membership cards and double-penetration dildos in my backpack, and then both hands are free to jerk off new friends!  Thanks for the inspiration, Girly!

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  2. Jennifer Brown says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I don’t go to music festivals (last night I attended an outdoor Mozart concert though!) but I love, love, love these posts. I find it fascinating to see how to be comfortable and prepared in any setting. I think these posts are very applicable to other situations, such as travel in crowded and hot places — something I do regularly! I also love to see the way you’ve thought through your choices over the years, instead of constantly complaining “Oh, I’m wet (again)” or “sunburned (again)” the way so many people do. Totally satisfying for me. Thank you for sharing your good times with us!

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  3. Jennifer Brown says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I don’t go to music festivals (last night I attended an outdoor Mozart concert though!) but I love, love, love these posts. I find it fascinating to see how to be comfortable and prepared in any setting. I think these posts are very applicable to other situations, such as travel in crowded and hot places — something I do regularly! I also love to see the way you’ve thought through your choices over the years, instead of constantly complaining “Oh, I’m wet (again)” or “sunburned (again)” the way so many people do. Totally satisfying for me. Thank you for sharing your good times with us!

    Reply
  4. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    We drove, it’s about 10 hours from DC and a really beautiful, low-traffic trip!

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  5. kathy says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Wow to Meredith. I’m not a festival goer, so I don’t really read these posts. Doesn’t mean I’m going to get all nasty about them.

    Allie, did you drive or fly to KY? 

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  6. kathy says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Wow to Meredith. I’m not a festival goer, so I don’t really read these posts. Doesn’t mean I’m going to get all nasty about them.

    Allie, did you drive or fly to KY? 

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      July 18, 2012 at 10:24 am

      We drove, it’s about 10 hours from DC and a really beautiful, low-traffic trip!

      Reply
  7. bubu says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Hey Meredith, here’s a helpful tip for YOU: titles are generally good indicators about the subject matter that’s going to be covered. If you are not interested, then don’t read it. 

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  8. Hallie says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Are you new here? Allie shares what she packs and is in her bag on a regular basis and I don’t seem to be the only reader who appreceiates it. Would you be happier if she opened up her Louis Vuitton to show off her Chanel sunnies, a Tory Burch iPhone cover and Tom Ford lipstick? Allie isn’t the first or last to do this kind of article, she just doesn’t fill it with posed pretty designer things.

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  9. Ainsley says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:05 am

     Sorry, I kinda agree with Meredith here.

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  10. Christen Green says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:41 am

    I have loved following your festival experience on Instragram the past few days. Thanks for sharing, and I’m glad you had such a great time.

    Reply
  11. Christen Green says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I have loved following your festival experience on Instragram the past few days. Thanks for sharing, and I’m glad you had such a great time.

    Reply
  12. Georgy R says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Back off Meredith!  I personally found a lot of interesting items in this post that I didn’t even know existed.  I think we all know how to pack but Allie definitely has it down to a science.  Next time you’re at Coachella and your back is sore from standing and you have to pay $9 for a bottle of water and don’t have any Sharpies when you meet the Black Keys backstage, you’re gonna wish you had paid closer attention to Allie 🙂

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  13. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    It takes a time or two to get the hang of it, but after trying it a couple times at home I got the hang of it and was able to do on hills, concrete, in the dark and after a few beers too 🙂

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  14. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Damn, having a rough day?

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  15. Meredith says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Are you for real??? Who seriously gives a fuck what you packed in your bag. This is way, way too much over-sharing. What is the motivation? To help your readers? Do you think your readers are so dumb that they wouldn’t know what to pack in their bags for a festival and need to look to you for inspiration??? Or are you doing this to justify your existence???

    Reply
  16. Meredith says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Are you for real??? Who seriously gives a fuck what you packed in your bag. This is way, way too much over-sharing. What is the motivation? To help your readers? Do you think your readers are so dumb that they wouldn’t know what to pack in their bags for a festival and need to look to you for inspiration??? Or are you doing this to justify your existence???

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      July 17, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      Damn, having a rough day?

      Reply
    • Georgy R says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Back off Meredith!  I personally found a lot of interesting items in this post that I didn’t even know existed.  I think we all know how to pack but Allie definitely has it down to a science.  Next time you’re at Coachella and your back is sore from standing and you have to pay $9 for a bottle of water and don’t have any Sharpies when you meet the Black Keys backstage, you’re gonna wish you had paid closer attention to Allie 🙂

      Reply
    • Hallie says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:04 am

      Are you new here? Allie shares what she packs and is in her bag on a regular basis and I don’t seem to be the only reader who appreceiates it. Would you be happier if she opened up her Louis Vuitton to show off her Chanel sunnies, a Tory Burch iPhone cover and Tom Ford lipstick? Allie isn’t the first or last to do this kind of article, she just doesn’t fill it with posed pretty designer things.

      Reply
    • bubu says

      July 18, 2012 at 10:07 am

      Hey Meredith, here’s a helpful tip for YOU: titles are generally good indicators about the subject matter that’s going to be covered. If you are not interested, then don’t read it. 

      Reply
  17. Sarah says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I’m impressed with your alite chair…I’ve been curious about them, but feel like I’m WAY too ungraceful to master sitting down/getting up.  What’s the secret?  I’m pretty sure I’d flail around, grab some helpless bystander to try to regain my balance, and end up taking us both down. 

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  18. Sarah says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I’m impressed with your alite chair…I’ve been curious about them, but feel like I’m WAY too ungraceful to master sitting down/getting up.  What’s the secret?  I’m pretty sure I’d flail around, grab some helpless bystander to try to regain my balance, and end up taking us both down. 

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      July 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      It takes a time or two to get the hang of it, but after trying it a couple times at home I got the hang of it and was able to do on hills, concrete, in the dark and after a few beers too 🙂

      Reply
  19. Georgy R says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Festin’ like a hoss!  I love your cute looks and how you manage to be practical yet fashionable!  That Alite chair is a miracle – I can’t believe something that folds up so tiny could keep you off the ground and dry!  You definitely know how to fest, pretty lady!  <3

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  20. Georgy R says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Festin’ like a hoss!  I love your cute looks and how you manage to be practical yet fashionable!  That Alite chair is a miracle – I can’t believe something that folds up so tiny could keep you off the ground and dry!  You definitely know how to fest, pretty lady!  <3

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  21. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    We did get rain but it didn’t really affect us – most was before the shows started. They pushed back the schedule an hour on Saturday but it didn’t affect set lengths. it did alter the MMJ soundcheck, but ended up being for the better (deets in upcoming post!). Hope you had a BLAST at Bunbury!

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  22. Kate says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Went to Bunbury this weekend and took similar items! Heard you got lots of rain. Two great festivals!

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  23. Kate says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Went to Bunbury this weekend and took similar items! Heard you got lots of rain. Two great festivals!

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      July 17, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      We did get rain but it didn’t really affect us – most was before the shows started. They pushed back the schedule an hour on Saturday but it didn’t affect set lengths. it did alter the MMJ soundcheck, but ended up being for the better (deets in upcoming post!). Hope you had a BLAST at Bunbury!

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I can see clearly now…

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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 🥵

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

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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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#usinthewild #bretonstripes #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #size14 #over40style

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Aug 27

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The family that wears @printfresh together stays together 🥰

Use code wardrobe_oxygen for 15% off your order of size-inclusive organic cotton sleepwear, dresses, bags & more https://glnk.io/qk04/wardrobe-oxygen

I’ve been raving about my Printfresh pajamas for years, my family also wanted to try them. Thank you Printfresh for gifting these for our annual three generation girls’ getaway to Rehoboth Beach, DE. We had a great time and being all matchy matchy in our pajamas was a fun addition! 🐅🍃🥰

#printfresh #printfreshpajamas #printfreshpartner

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Aug 12

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Shuts laptop until Monday… #RehobothBeach

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