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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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Outfit Posts, Spring · March 23, 2016

What I Wore: Seeing Sights

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Wardrobe Oxygen featuring a Casmere Wrap with Cuffed Jeans Wardrobe Oxygen featuring a Casmere Wrap with Cuffed Jeanswrap | shirt | jeans | bag | shoes | sunglasses

wardrobe oxygen 2 wardrobe oxygen 3Cashmere wrap: c/o Purple Poppy (OS) | Shirt: Lands' End (L) | Jeans: Gap (32S) | Shoes: Converse | Bag: c/o Talbots (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: Rebecca Minkoff (similar), Gorjana, gift (similar), c/o Joseph Nogucci

For a day playing tourist with the family, I look for pieces that have stretch, resist wrinkles, are polished enough for lunch at a sit-down restaurant, but are comfortable. This cashmere wrap from Purple Poppy is the perfect topper because it's warm without being bulky; when the sun comes out I can tie it around my purse strap without any issue. A cross-body is a must to have hands free to take pictures, hold a coffee, or Emerson's hand. I got this one from Talbots last season; I liked their version for this year too, and many other brands also carry bags of this size that have detachable straps. A white shirt is a great piece to have; this one from Lands' End is their oxford so it's opaque and doesn't look sloppy if it gets a few wrinkles. These jeans from Gap are my absolute favorite – a dark wash, a straight versatile fit. This look is a great example of the direction my wardrobe is going – simple pieces with lots of versatility, stylish without being trendy, yet fitting with my personality. These are pieces I grab for on a regular basis, I'd be sure to pack if I was going on vacation, and would be likely to wear if I was going sight-seeing in DC this spring.

footpetalsBut most important part of an outfit is comfortable shoes! I love these sneakers from Converse, but they're too low-profile for most socks. While they're comfortable without socks, a day on my feet can leave my tootsies sweaty and it cam ruin the shoes. In fact, this is my second pair as last summer's Shorelines are too grody to put my feet into this spring. Foot Petals Sock-free Saviors to the rescue! Foot Petals sent me a few of their Sock-free Saviors to try out in my shoes that I like wearing without socks. These shoe cushions prevent odor with their long-lasting antimicrobial protection that won’t wash away and keep your feet cool with and dry by being ventilated.

footpetals2footpetals3There's one pair of insoles in each package; each insole on the back has a guide to help you trim to the perfect fit. As a size 8 I found I was the Small foot. For the first insole, I trimmed exactly along the lines for the small foot and found the heel was too narrow for my sneakers. However, with some trimming of the rest of the insole I was able to slip it in a pair of new suede pumps. For the second set, I trimmed the top of the insole per the guide and then trimmed off the back straight at the short guide and then contoured to fit inside the shoe. The insoles are pretty thin so I didn't find my shoes too tight with the insole.

 

April 1st is National Walk to Work Day, but any day is an important day for your feet to be comfortable. Foot Petals' Sock-free Saviors are a great way to do that with PORON® shock-absorbing cushioning and how they prevent the dreaded summer swamp foot. April 1st is during Emerson's Spring Break and I'll likely be walking around DC instead of to work, but I'll now be doing with comfort! Learn more by checking out Foot Petals Facebook.

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  1. Angela saver says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    This would be great in my black slip-on flats! Thanks for a chance!

    Andysavi.Mom@gmail.com

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  2. Julie Waldron says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    My Sperry’s and flats.

    Reply
  3. Chickie Brewer says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    It would be so nice to use these with my sneakers!

    Reply
  4. Aaron says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    My sneakers would benefit most.

    Reply
  5. Pam Halligan says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    I have a pair of canvas slip ons that would benefit from these insoles. p_halligan@yahoo.com

    Reply
  6. meghan b says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    My work wedges

    Reply
  7. Anne Perry says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I would wear these with my cowboy boots and ropers.

    Reply
  8. lissa crane says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:42 am

    I would love to use these in my ballerina flats! I have them in every color and love wearing them, but in the spring and summer I walk a lot, and they get super flat and icky! These would be perfect to prolong their life!

    Reply
  9. Pam O'Leary says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:00 am

    My spring ballet flats would benefit from these, and my keds.

    Reply
  10. Danielle says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:44 am

    All my heels and slip ons! daniellecorrelle @ aol.com

    Reply
  11. Mary Beth Elderton says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I would love these for tennis shoes, of course. I also have a pair of mary janes that I love to wear with almost anything in the Spring and Summer…these would be perfect!

    Reply
  12. Amanda Bruner says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I just got a new pair of TOMS. These would be great for those!

    Reply
  13. Crystal Rose says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:47 am

    I have a pair of canvas slip ons as well that I would wear these with.

    Reply
  14. Barbara Blanton says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:41 am

    My Sketchers GoWalk shoes

    Reply
  15. heyjudette says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:17 am

    My slip on sneakers would totally benefit from these!

    Reply
  16. Dawn Monroe says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I’d like to place them in my low canvas tennis shoes or my favorite flats.

    Reply
  17. latanya t says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:15 am

    My cream colored ballet flats.

    Reply
  18. Missy Schutz says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Oh I need to find these! Perfect for ballerina flats and converse.

    Reply
  19. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    March 30, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I really need these for a pair of leather heels I wear often.

    Reply
  20. Cassie says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    Basically all my work shoes could use these — as could my Chucks!

    Reply
  21. Hannah Barth Bonaparte says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    I was so happy to 1) read your response to my question about socks a few weeks back, 2) then get a WHOLE POST dedicated to socks, and now 3) another option! I’d love a pair of these to try with my Converse and my ankle booties, in addition to the Smartwool low-cut socks I bought on your recommendation. Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    March 28, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    My flats!

    Reply
  23. Michele Carvalho says

    March 26, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    I’d love to wear these with my slip on sneakers or my boat shoes

    Reply
  24. Sophia says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:28 am

    ooooh definitely could use this in my toms! or black work flats

    Reply
  25. Carol Ezovski says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    I would wear them with my Skechers Go Walk Slip on Shoes
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  26. Nancy N says

    March 25, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Oh I love foot petals! I just got a pair of heeled booties that need a little cushion.
    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  27. tgchi13 says

    March 25, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I’d love to try Foot Petals with the pair of Madewell engineer boots I have – I love them, sort of: They are cute and fit great but the outer soles are HARD and there is absolutely no padding. The fit like an 8, which is my general preference for boots so my feet can move around but anything I’ve tried with them has made them too tight even in bare feet :/

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  28. Colleen Boudreau says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:11 am

    These would be great for my Converse’s.

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:58 am

    My Ann Klein Sport Navy Blue ballet flats need these, as do my black patent Taryn wedge heel slip-ons!

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  30. Katie - FashionFrugality.com says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    My black ballet flats would be absolutely saved by this! Had no idea they made such a thing! I have lots of shoes that will benefit as I tend to truly never wear socks once warm weather hits!

    Reply
  31. Sharon L Halsig says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Sharon I would use them on leopard flats, chucks, orange ballet flats and my slip ons. Boots in the winter

    Reply
  32. Nikki says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Definitely my casual shoes … they look so wrong with socks and skinny jeans!

    Reply
  33. Anna Pry says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    i would use them in my ja-vie flats, they’re my new fave shoes!

    Reply
  34. latanya t says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:48 am

    a pair of brown flats that I have

    Reply
  35. Brenna McConaughey says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:38 am

    I’ll have to check these out! I have a beautiful pair of pointed-toe teal flats but they are starting to get a little smelly!

    Reply
  36. Kate says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I’d use these in my grey open-toe Tom’s wedges.

    Reply
  37. Ramona says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:04 am

    A new pair of pointed toe Sam Edelman flats that I’m living in, but it’s getting warm and that means sticky feet!

    Reply
  38. Jo says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    I stand on my feet all day and live in a pair of black Bernie Mevs that NEED Foot Petals so my feet don’t get sticky!

    Reply
  39. Gay B says

    March 23, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Any (or all) of the flats that I have. This sounds like a wonderful idea.

    Reply
  40. Kim says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I would love these for my nine west banter sneakers and a pair of pink flats I wear all the time in the hot weather months

    Reply
  41. Maureen says

    March 23, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    My new Superga sneakers!

    Reply
  42. Lucy says

    March 23, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I’ve always wanted to wear my Converse without socks so these would be great to try!

    Reply
  43. elena says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    I have a pair of coral ballet flats for spring that need a savior!

    Reply
  44. Throckmorzog says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    I have the most wonderful french grey d’orsays that NEED these FootPetals. In addition, I have tried gazillions of brands of sock liners with my sneakers and ballet flats, and they all either show or slip at the anke. Hope these are the answer!

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  45. Dani says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I would put these in all of my shoes…Even in new england winter I hate wearing socks!! would be great in my booties..

    Reply
  46. EvaNadine says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    ooh, im already a fan of foot petals, and this soon-to-be-mama needs all the foot and shoe comfort she can get! ive pretty much put all my heels on the bench for the next few months, so my flats are going to be working some OT til the fall rolls around — having these insoles inside my flats would definitely help make them more comfortable for tired feet carrying around extra weight and it would be amazing to have my feet dry instead of sweaty + stinky at the end of a long hot summer day!
    [sam2979 at gmail dot com]

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  47. Natalie Mikolajczak says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    I would put them in my new Vans.

    Reply
  48. Darlene says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I would love them for my Skechers go walk as they can tend to get quite smelly after wearing them for a while.

    Reply
  49. LoriM says

    March 23, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I have some new flats….? Might work? Still getting used to flats…

    Reply
    • LoriM says

      March 23, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      PS – I keep seeing these simple wraps. I’m thinking they are great for transitional seasons although a little boho for me. Love the selection of colors…

      Reply
  50. Andi Perullo de Ledesma says

    March 23, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    My black flats that I wear to work every day!

    Reply
  51. Cortney Freedland says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Slip on sneakers and ballet flats!

    Reply
  52. Annette says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:40 am

    I would like to insert them into some slip ons that feel better with socks, but don’t look good with socks.

    Reply
  53. Christina Swanson says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I would love these for my Converse ‘Shoreline’ or any of my ballet flats! I’ve tried those little footie things and they just slip off my feet. Thanks for posting about these…I’ll have to try them!

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  54. Tina says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:21 am

    I would wear these in my Chanel black flats to work everyday, by the end of the day my feet are sticking to the bottom of my shoes, and of course my Keds on the weekends.

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  55. Brooke W. says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:15 am

    So need these. I would use them in my silver flats. I get so sick of my Peds slipping off my heel.

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  56. Jodie Filogomo says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:46 am

    First…I just have to say that wrap is so lovely—the color and yet it does look thin enough to be versatile. As for those inserts…I’d love to try them in my blue oxfords (they were a super inexpensive shoe…thus not much cushion). Thanks for taking the time for the giveway!! jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  57. Mary says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:19 am

    These sound like the perfect solution for my navy ballet flats. I hate going without socks, and have tried umpteen kinds of peds, but they always show or slip down. Even before you mentioned the giveaway, I had decided to try these
    . Mary

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  58. Mary says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:07 am

    My pink Hush Puppies oxfords, which have quickly become my go-to spring shoe for my new pared-back kind-of-capsule work wardrobe.

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  59. Jenny says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I love your posts on casual looks – this is a great one! I’m currently on the hunt for some spring flats precisely because my older ones are now beyond salvage due to wearing them without socks. I’d love to use the inserts on the new ones to prevent the same problem from happening again.

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  60. Tarah says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Love this rec! For me, it’s conference season and oh, woe the toes after hours of on my feet hustling! I don’t wear hose and need to look sharp in my biz dresses so sock-less is the only way to go. Even the best, tried and true flats and kittens are killer after trade show floors and prospective client meetings. Can’t wait to try these Foot Petals!

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  61. Jeffiner Cox says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I’d wear these in either my new ballet flats, or my (bright green) Converse sneakers. I may need to get a green wrap to match my Converse.

    Reply
  62. Brittany V. says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I just bought some cute lace-up flats, and I’m thinking about buying some slip-on sneakers. I would love a pair of these to keep my feet in good shape!

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  63. Sarah K says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Love your outfit here! That wrap is a great shade of cayenne orange. I’d use these in my new metallic oxfords. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  64. Kerry Kildale says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

    My slip on sneakers would love these as well!

    Reply
  65. Sharon says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:39 am

    My black pointed toe flats could benefit from the Foot Petals, as they are my favorite work shoes so I’d love to keep them clean, but they look silly with socks on!

    Reply
  66. Patricia says

    March 23, 2016 at 7:28 am

    I’d love these for my leopard print canvas slip ons and my comfy sketchers go walk. I like the look of a bare ankle and sock liners often come slipping down. Hate when that happens.

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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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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 🥵

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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