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In 2005, I saw an exhibit of Sam Gilliam’s work at The Corcoran and was forever changed. Gilliam’s draped canvases are definitely something where, “you had to be there,” for the majesty and emotion of them cannot be portrayed in a photograph. While born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1933 and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Gilliam… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #140

Black cashmere puff-sleeve sweater from Banana Republic, black ponte pencil skirt from Ann Taylor Loft, black patent peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff and hoops. Hair washed the night before and dried while sleeping. Woke up to a beachy look that would be awesome with a tan and floaty white peasant top, but not for… Continue Reading Wednesday

by Amy Coose Hi everyone, I’m Amy. I’m so excited to be here on Wardrobe Oxygen to share some of my winter must-haves. I’m from Texas originally, so being here in the DC area is considered North for me. When we moved here I was so excited to experience the snow, but now I’m over… Continue Reading My Winter Must Haves

This is the time of year where I dream of new closet additions. I spend a lot of time perusing online stores pretending to do research for future blog posts but am really looking for that necessary something to complete my wardrobe. Over the years I have gotten better with this, I ask if I… Continue Reading Dream Closet Additions

Ever since I wrote my original Wardrobe Staples for Women post in 2005, I get at least one comment or email a week asking, “Why black?” Why do I suggest black suiting, a black dress, and black shoes as the best choice for all women? Black is harsh, black is somber, black washes some people… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples: Why I Promote Black