Weekend Reads is a series by Wardrobe Oxygen that is published every Saturday. Art, music, interesting articles, sale alerts, and reviews of TV, movies, books, theater, and art exhibits by Alison Gary, and over-40 working mom in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Weekend Reads #263 The hunt for wild crocodile eggs that feeds the designer handbag craze. (Washington Post – gift article) Two strip clubs, Paris and New Hampshire. (The Paris Review) From poorly finished seams to an over-reliance on elastane, cost-cutting in the manufacturing process is leading to less comfortable, less durable clothing. (The Guardian –…
It has been a long time since I have done a reader survey. I will be sharing this in a dedicated blog post and on social media, but my Weekend Reading Warriors, I wanted to send this to you first. It’s not too long, it’s a Google survey, emails are not collected so it’s anonymous,…
Weekend Reads #261 He was a lifelong bachelor. Now he’s getting married at age 93. (Washington Post – gift article) Use this power for good. (Indexed – thank you Sacha for sending this my way!) My hormone provider, CNM Carina Ryder was recently on the podcast 2 Chix on a Soapbox. (Spotify) Listening to Taylor…
Weekend Reads #260 Let’s Talk About the September Cover of Vogue. (Cup of Jo) Nearly 90% of consumers no longer trust influencers, new study finds. (The Drum) Who’s afraid of Imagine Dragons? (Dirt) How the drunk party anthem sobered up. (GQ UK) I keep raving about my Eight Sleep mattress cover; this weekend it is…
Weekend Reads #259 Did clean beauty go too far? (Allure) Friendship, digital connection, and death. (Shondaland) ‘What am I supposed to do?’: Suggested program cuts leave students lost. (the DA) An ode to telephone directories. (Oldster) Novelist Leila Mottley on Becoming a Literary Star at the Age of 21. (Bazaar) How You Should Change Your…
As you read this, I will be at Rehoboth Beach for the annual girls getaway (me, my sister, my mom, and my daughter). We’ve been doing this trip since before my daughter was on the scene. I get back, and then get back on the road for a family road trip that may be one…
Weekend Reads #257 Sending love and strength to my friend Susan at Une Femme, a blog I know many of you also love. (une femme d’un certain age) I was honored to be invited on The Things We Know podcast! You can check out the interview here on Spotify or here on Apple Podcasts. The…
Weekend Reads #256 Scientists unveil new avocado variety known as the “Luna”. (Axios) Lucia Tang on “oriental” fragrances. (Dirt) Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps’ record with dominant performance at World Championships. (CNN) DC valedictorian lived in tent under bridge. (NBC Washington) What’s with all the anonymous posts about divorce? (Gloria) Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List…
Weekend Reads #255 Something in space has been lighting up every 20 minutes since 1988. (Ars Tchnica) Oh my gosh, you know I love Allbirds but often find them… boring. Useful, utilitarian, but not super fun. Until now, check out these limited edition Allbirds Risers with the prettiest colorful trim! Obama takes to TikTok to…