The Universal Standard Denim Drive is Back!
The Universal Standard Denim Drive is back where you can get a pair of their cult-favorite jeans for just $48.
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How to Style an Ugly Christmas Sweater
There is no better time of year than the holidays to have fun with fashion. Battery-operated tree light necklaces? Rock them. Beaded and bedazzled theme earrings? I own them, and I support wearing them. And ugly Christmas sweaters? They’ve been popular for decades, they’re a lot of fun, and I love styling ugly Christmas sweaters…
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The Best Clothing Retailers for Women Over 40
By far my most popular piece on Wardrobe Oxygen, an updated list of the best places to shop for women over 40, sharing style and size details and personal experience.
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Weekend Reads for How the Eff is it Already December?
Weekend Reads MTV shutting down some of its music channels after 40 years. (E!) Amazon data center linked to cluster of rare cancers. (Futurism) Need a badass gift for four teens to adults? I know both my daughter and I would be happy to get one of these Anna Sui lip gloss rings and it…
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Let’s Discuss Comfy Party Shoes for Us Grown Women
It’s stupid to wear uncomfortable shoes. The older we get, the more we feel the repercussions of cheap, ill-fitting, and poorly designed footwear. I tip my hat to the younger generations who have sneaker balls and made flat and more comfortable of shoes fashionable. What’s great is that trend also benefits us, for the selection…
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My Husband Wanted to Write This Caraway Bakeware Review (He’s a Fan)
When my daughter was born in 2009, I became the stay at home parent. While I knew how to cook basics, I hadn’t previously been the primary one making the meals. Having a child not only changed that but changed my priorities on nutrition and food quality. I slowly became a self taught cook and…
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Quince Jeans Review: Honest Thoughts from a 40-Year-Old Midsize Woman
Quince has become a popular direct to consumer online retailer known for offering “luxury for less.” Best known for its cashmere and washable silk, Quince also carries handbags, Quince luggage, homegoods, and even beauty and wellness. In recent months, Quince has expanded its womens denim offerings. I know I wasn’t the only one curious about…
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GivingTuesday 2025: A Day to Give To Others After a Weekend of Getting
For over a decade, I have dedicated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. This weekend was about shopping and getting yourself the best deals. Today is a time to give to others: your money, your time, your talents, your platform, and whatever you can do…
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Going Out Tops for Grown-Ass Women
When I started this blog in 2005, I made a capsule wardrobe of staples for every woman’s wardrobe and in it, I had a Going Out Top. That was a top that was shiny, sparkly, beaded, and not too risque. For example, I had a blush sequined top back in the late ’00s; I could…
