tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:50:09 +0000A fashion blog that helps to breathe life into any woman's wardrobe! Size 2 or a 22; age 21 or 71, I believe there are necessities for any woman's wardrobe so she is ready for any occasion, looks stylish without being a fashion victim, polished without breaking the bank, has a classic look while still being able to infuse her personality into her wardrobe.http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/wardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)Blogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-4611665096407826882Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:51:00 +00002009-10-15T20:05:05.081-04:00updating the wardrobeI originally wrote my staples for a woman’s wardrobe almost a decade ago, and finally put it on a blog almost five years ago. I have been a size 4 and a size 16 and no matter my job or lifestyle, these staples were always essentials in my wardrobe. Knowing many women over the years - be they clients of mine when I was a stylist, friends or family – these simple items worked on virtually all of http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/10/staples-for-every-womans-wardrobe.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-24534372150190241Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:07:00 +00002009-10-09T15:07:53.768-04:00updating the wardrobe This week, Get Rich Slowly featured an article by staff writer April Dykman entitled, "How to Stop Buying Clothes You Never Wear."  This article takes ideas from  fashion designers, writers and bloggers and creates a how-to for all people, regardless of age, lifestyle and gender.  I think this article is a great resource for any person who is looking to clean up her wardrobe or wishes to start http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/10/from-getrichslowlyorg-how-to-stop.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-3238698273869131875Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:49:00 +00002009-09-16T15:59:49.814-04:00motherhoodupdating the wardrobeBefore I became a parent, I wrote about ways to make it easier to be stylish and be a mom. I usually got attacked by current moms saying I was unrealistic and didn’t know how it was. Well now I do. My daughter is eight months old, I work full time out of the home, I have a lengthy work commute, assist my husband with his photography business, manage three blogs, spend free time with friends and http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/09/how-to-be-stylish-mom.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2770168667827211253Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:50:00 +00002009-09-16T15:58:37.095-04:00There is nothing more unattractive than a woman who says she is unattractive. A woman usually claims she (or that which she is wearing or that which she said or made) is unappealing because, A. she is begging for attention and compliments (“oh no it’s true, you ARE utterly fabulous!”), but is usually because, B. she doesn’t trust and love herself enough. Either way, it’s not charming, it’s not http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/09/self-depreciating-comment.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2428740424147331363Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:46:00 +00002009-09-02T09:48:28.160-04:00Yesterday I visited my local mall in search of a necklace to perfectly complete a dress I am wearing this weekend. I must say, I don't visit malls very often. I find them frustrating - the selection of sizes are limited, the salespeople are often uneducated on their product (or uninterested in you shopping their store), and there is too much chance to purchase that which you don't need. However http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/09/what-next-roll-neck-sweaters-from.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-8629867118159947270Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:24:00 +00002009-08-26T10:42:35.902-04:00My friend Adam shared this site with me and I just had to share it with all of you:Julia Stiles Styles Actress Julia Stiles pokes fun at the current trend of eco fashion and all the celebs who become overnight fashion designers.I do find it a bit ridiculous that every It Girl (and wannabe It Girl) has her own clothing line without a drop of designing (or even sewing) experience. I also find it http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/08/eco-haha-julia-stiles-styles.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2600006302531800638Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:14:00 +00002009-08-25T14:27:47.318-04:00plus sizebranursingmaternityAs a large busted woman, I understand the difficulty in finding bras that lift, fit, flatter and properly support. I know many of you readers have the same issues and many have contacted me recently regarding bras. Here are some of the questions I have received and my answers; please offer your own suggestions in the Comments – we women should share the great brands and stores that we have http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/08/ask-allie-all-about-bras.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-8196685040569731475Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:02:00 +00002009-07-21T11:32:43.548-04:00Dress sharply and they'll remember the outfit; dress impeccably and they'll remember the woman.- Coco ChanelThe other day I was sitting on the subway across from an attractive woman. She was wearing a yellow sheath dress in a heavy textured/boucle weave – something I could see on a stylish professional woman like Michelle Obama. In her lap were two pristine Louis Vuitton bags – one purse and one http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/07/how-to-look-rich.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-1992290173999664585Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +00002009-07-10T12:51:30.715-04:00Yes, that's right, occasionally we do something right with our lifestyles and lose 15 pounds, two dress sizes and reshape our bodies! This happened to me a few years ago when I quit smoking. Three months after I quit, I started doing aerobics twice a week, went on a semi-diet and lost 15 pounds, gained a waist for the first time in 10 years and have more or less kept it off through a pregnancy http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/07/how-to-dress-after-losing-weight-guest.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-1486968413528140163Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:05:00 +00002009-07-07T16:07:59.962-04:00I would like to apologize to my readers for disappearing the past couple of months. I haven’t forgotten you, and I haven’t stopped blogging. It’s just that… well life is pretty busy right now!Work has been quite hectic – in this economy I am not complaining, but I rarely have a true lunch hour available any more, and that is when I did most of my blogging. The other blogging I did was at home… http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/07/missing-in-action.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-8378323210925156861Fri, 08 May 2009 16:22:00 +00002009-05-08T12:44:35.080-04:00Today through Sunday, save 25% off at Ann Taylor!Promotion: 25% off at Ann Taylor Dates: May 8 - May 10, 2009Code: MOTHERSDAYOffer valid May 8, 2009 through May 10, 2009 at Ann Taylor stores and ANNTAYLOR.COM. Offer may be used only once and is not combinable with any other offer. To receive 25% discount online, promotion code MOTHERSDAY must be entered during checkout. Taxes, shipping and http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/05/ann-taylor-save-25-this-weekend.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-6019239894143423969Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:49:00 +00002009-04-30T13:56:12.009-04:00Origins is currently having their Friends and Family promotion where everything is 25% off! Promotion is running until May 5, 2009. This promotion works at Origins online and within their retail stores. Click on the image to the left for a printable version that can be used for the discount at Origins stores.Promotion: 25% discount at Origins.com and Origins storesPromotional Code: FFValid: http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/origins-friends-and-family-25-off.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-408024657898500860Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:43:00 +00002009-04-27T12:49:48.184-04:00 Save 30% off your entire order at Ann Taylor or Ann Taylor LOFT! Plus, if you spend $100 or more at either Ann Taylor or Ann Taylor LOFT you will receive free shipping on your order!This promotion is for regular and sale priced merchandise.WHEN: April 28 - May 3PROMOTIONAL CODE: FRIENDSHappy shopping!Offer valid April 28, 2009 through May 3, 2009 at ANNTAYLOR.COM and anntaylorLOFT.com. Offer mayhttp://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/ann-taylor-and-loft-friends-family.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-3246786897718892226Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:17:00 +00002009-04-20T13:53:12.896-04:00Buying a wedding dress is a stressful experience for any woman, but it’s harder when you are fuller figured. Most bridal boutiques don’t carry any samples larger than a size 10, and many dress retailers do not offer plus sizes for all their styles. When dresses are available in a larger size, they aren’t usually designed to flatter and fit the fuller figured woman.This is why I got really excitedhttp://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/review-igigi-plus-size-bridal.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-8216169226830042416Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:35:00 +00002009-04-15T13:35:22.893-04:00Hi all, I recently was asked to be a guest blogger at In My Professional Opinion!I love this blog and the two authors - Melissa Street (who has become a good blogging friend of mine) is a mom and professional, freelance makeup artist with 20 years of experience in the film, television and live event industries; Aileen Wrench has worked as a Strategic Marketing Professional for 13 years. The two http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/guest-blogger-at-in-my-professional.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2104129857981710263Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:17:00 +00002009-04-10T14:51:01.217-04:00I am a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother, I feel this show is highly underrated. Every time I watch an episode, I fall more deeply in love with it.A recent episode was called, “The Mertaugh List,” after Danny Glover’s character Roger Mertaw in the Lethal Weapon movies. Many times in those films, Mertaw would catch himself having to do something and he would say, “I’m too old for this s**t.” Ted http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/my-personal-mertaugh-list.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2389979366517294753Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:31:00 +00002009-04-04T10:36:22.635-04:00This weekend (through April 5th) - 40% off all sale prices PLUS free shipping at Talbots! No code needed, it will show in your shopping bag. However, if you use the promotional code 027945429, you will get an additional 25% off your Talbots order of $100 or more.I have recently had a ton of success with Talbots for their dresses - classic wrap styles are on sale, plus tons of classic cuts of http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/04/talbots-40-off-all-sale-this-weekend.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-3382998727246771983Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:25:00 +00002009-03-27T07:31:51.400-04:00Starting today (March 27, 2009) through Monday (March 30, 2009) save at Ann Taylor Loft Online!Promotion: Get $20 off $75 or more, $50 off $150 or moreCode: WEEKEND This promotion is only online, not valid in Ann Taylor Loft stores. However, this promo is on all merchandise - full price AND sale! Enjoy!*Offer valid March 26, 2009 through March 30, 2009 only at anntaylorLOFT.com. Reduction is http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/save-at-ann-taylor-loft-this-weekend.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-5817640474407379167Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-03-13T16:24:01.325-04:00I love Sally McGraw and her blog Already Pretty. She has an amazing sense of style, and gives wonderful advice that works for most any woman. If I lived closer to the Twin Cities, I would totally have her as my favorite shopping partner!Sally asked me to do a guest post on her blog about pregnancy chic and I was happy to oblige, and honored to be considered. You can check out my post here!http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/guest-post-at-already-pretty.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-6136898531218779307Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-03-10T15:09:43.825-04:00saleBuxom Inc.large bustBuxom Inc. is excited to announce a closeout sale on all Fall/Winter items; EVERYTHING is under $30! Get silk chemises + nightshirts (reg. $72 - $112), buttery soft micro-modal camisoles + lounge pants (reg. $54 - $62) and more all for under $30 now through March 23rd or while supplies last!Buxom Inc. is a sleepwear line dedicated to full-busted women. Buxom Inc. believes that women should never http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/sale-at-buxom-inc.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-3093927710363943511Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:29:00 +00002009-03-10T12:58:13.982-04:00nursingpregnancy fashionproduct reviewmaternityOn my other blog, I have been writing a bit about pregnancy and motherhood. Because of that, I have received many emails about pregnancy and motherhood-related fashion and beauty. I thought I would share my answers here so that they may possibly benefit other women:What is a good nursing tank or bra for large busts?I really don’t get it – your chest grows with pregnancy and breast feeding, why ishttp://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/ask-allie-pregnancy-and-beyond.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-6706308087913370300Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:27:00 +00002009-03-10T10:37:06.159-04:00Where in the world can you find Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Coach boots, Theory blouses, Ralph Lauren sheets and organic olive oil all at discount prices?Marshalls, one of my favorite stores!Marshalls used to be a must-visit when I was in high school, on a budget, and a size 4/6. I always knew I could find some trendy pieces for far less. I never had a problem finding my size, could always http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/marshalls-cube.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-8849923612859768895Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:37:00 +00002009-03-12T09:36:13.791-04:00contestI wanted to let you all know I am holding a contest on My Wardrobe Today where one reader can win a Tolani scarf! These scarves are coveted by many celebs like Jessica Alba (pictured wearing her zig zag Tolani scarf. I have the same one and LOVE it!).The Tolani scarf is courtesy of chickdowntown.com, an awesome site that sells hip women’s designer clothing from the likes of Black Halo, Marc by http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/win-tolani-scarf.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-5868584266265904140Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:31:00 +00002009-03-09T16:41:15.265-04:00Save 20% off any purchase of $100 or more at Ann Taylor from March 9 - 12, 2009. PLUS if you have an Ann Taylor credit card, you will receive double Style Reward points until the 15th of this month!Promotion Code: EMAIL20Offer valid March 9 2009 through March 12, 2009 at ANNTAYLOR.COM. Offer may be used only once and is not combinable with any other offer. To receive 20% discount online, http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/save-20-off-at-ann-taylor.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796104.post-2648780218568180678Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +00002009-03-09T15:59:10.321-04:00I love it when you can find style and also know you are doing good with your purchase. TOMS shoes fits that bill. I love these shoes – they look like a hybrid between Vans skate shoes and espadrilles: perfect for casual summer looks.I could see them at the beach with a little cotton sundress over a bathing suit, a L.L. Bean Boat & Tote over the shoulder. They would be great with a worn pair of http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2009/03/style-with-substance-toms-shoes.htmlwardrobeoxygen@gmail.com (Allie)1