Author: Alyssa

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A Review of the UltimateS and Foundation Lines from Universal Standard

Four garments from Universal Standard hang on a clothing rack

If you follow me on TikTok, you might have seen my recent video highlighting the new UltimateS and Foundation lines from Universal Standard. While video is a great tool for assessing fit, it’s not always the best medium for conveying more detailed information about a product, so I thought I would pair that short video …

Destinations, Georgia, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for a Weekend in Dunwoody, Georgia

Alyssa hangs a top in the hotel closet

Everything I packed for a quick weekend getaway to Dunwoody, Georgia

Home, Reflections

Blogging Organically: Five Year Check-In

A bouquet of flowers sits in a straw backpack

I can’t believe it has been five years since I published my very first post on Wayward. (really, you don’t have to click the link and read it – it’s… not great). Back then I didn’t know what to expect from beginning this adventure. I certainly didn’t have a five-year plan in place to guide …

Destinations, Georgia, Travel, USA

Exploring the Best of Atlanta’s Suburbs: A Weekend Travel Guide to Dunwoody, Georgia

Alyssa reads the Discover Dunwoody guide in a hotel room

Where to stay, what to do, and everything you need to eat during your weekend getaway in Dunwoody, Georgia!

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, South Carolina, Travel, USA

The Insider’s Guide to Carowinds for 2022

Amanda and Alyssa at the Carowinds entrance

What you need to know before you visit this theme park that spans two states!

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Everlane Reviews: The Curvy ’90s Cheeky Jean, Organic Cotton Tissue Tank, Gathered Drape Trench, and ReLeather Tennis Shoe

Alyssa wears blue denim, a cream tank, and white sneakers and sits on a wooden step

Breaking news: I recently found the very first pair of 100% cotton jeans that work for my curvy figure. Up until now, all of my jeans have had some sort of stretch (at least, from my late-middle school years until my thirties – I have no idea what kind of denim my parents purchased for …

Travel, Travel Products

The Best Luggage for Travel: Every Suitcase, Overnight Bag, and Organizer I’m Traveling With in 2022

The Away Carry On, Daily Carry On with Pocket, and Everywhere Bag sit stacked on a wood floor

I expect my luggage to be as hardworking as the stuff it contains. With limited vacation time, I don’t have time or patience for ripped seams or busted wheels – my travel bags need to be able to withstand the rough nature of travel, over and over again. So today I thought I’d share the …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Three Outfits for the Spring of Deception—and Tips for Transitional Dressing—featuring American Giant

Collage of Alyssa in the three outfits discussed in the post

For those days where it’s not quite warm yet not quite cold