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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed that clothing trends have shifted significantly over the past few years. Wide, flowy tops have shrunk in all directions, and pants have assumed the volume our tops have lost. Jackets grew from tiny little things and now offer plenty of coverage when the weather …
Heading to Detroit? Today I’m sharing my backpack-only packing list for a weekend in the Motor City. Once upon a time, I traveled primarily with a carry-on suitcase – a fact that seemed to boggle people’s minds: “You travel with just a carry-on? I could never do that. My shoes could fill a carry-on all …
Art. Architecture. Industry. Music. Those are just a few of the reasons visitors choose to make a trip to Detroit, Michigan. They were mine, too – but each was merely a cherry on top of the real reason I was there: Pizza. Specifically, pizza for Michael, as it was his birthday and the man wanted …
I love all kinds of pizza: a hearty NY slice, an oozing Chicago Deep-Dish, a bubbly and charred Neapolitan pie, a priced-by-weight and cut-with-scissors square of Roman pizza. But the pizza style that is most nostalgic to me, and probably closest to my heart, is Detroit-style – despite never stepping foot in the city until …
Happy Summer Solstice! The weather in Charlotte is ultra-dreary today (I’m not even sure we’re going to see the sun on this, the longest day), but I’ve had sunny style on the brain for months. I’ve missed bringing you these fun, seasonal wish lists, so I’m dipping my toe back in with a little roundup …
An honest review of Quince’s Washable Stretch Silk Tank Midi Dress. Hi, my name is Alyssa, and I’m kind of obsessed with fabrics. Whew, I’m glad to get that off my chest. But can you blame me for being picky about what I choose to wear? Aesthetics aside, what we place next to our skin …
Carowinds, a thrilling amusement park situated on the border of North and South Carolina, is celebrating 50 years of fun in 2023. In addition to the park’s usual heart-pounding roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, and a splashing-good water park, Carowinds is upping the ante this year with a flurry of new park additions and a calendar …
Sharing everything I packed in my backpack for a Spring weekend in Cleveland, Ohio
Sharing a weekend getaway guide to Cleveland’s best cultural attractions, new and innovative restaurants, and chic boutiques – with a side of rock ‘n’ roll, of course.
Hungry in Cleveland? Today I’m sharing a roundup of some of the city’s best restaurants When you think about Cleveland cuisine, what dishes spring to mind? If you’re anything like I was just several weeks ago, you might be drawing a blank right now. Or if you’re a little more familiar with the region, you …