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Is Quince Fine Jewelry Worth It? My Honest Thoughts

A leather jewelry box with solid gold and gemstone jewelry from Quince

Sharing an unsponsored review of fine jewelry from Quince. On Instagram last month (or was it last year? What even is time?) I asked what Quince review you’d like to see next, and the results were overwhelmingly this: Fine jewelry. So, as requested, I’m opening up my jewelry box and sharing my thoughts on the …

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A Review of the Perfume Discovery Set from Skylar

Five fragrances in a box from Skylar

I spent several weeks testing and wearing every scent in the Dreamy Discovery Set from Skylar, a clean fragrance brand—and I have a lot of thoughts. — Unless you catch me just after a shower (um, can you not?), chances are, I probably don’t smell like myself. Instead, I probably smell like any number of …

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A Comparison of Carry-On Luggage from Quince and Away

The Away and Quince Carry-On suitcases are on a Charlotte sidewalk

*announcer voice* Welcome to the Carry-On Showdown! Today’s match pits a budget newcomer against a longstanding champion: it’s Quince vs. Away. Cheesy intros aside, if you’ve been reading since this blog’s launch in 2017, you know I’m passionate about luggage. If you’ve ever had a wheel give out or a handle snap or a zipper …

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Effortless Summer Style: An Honest Review of Universal Standard’s Size-Inclusive Linen

Alyssa wears a Coastal linen suit from Universal Standard

Once upon a time, it seems—at least to me—that linen was linen. Visit any thrift store with a decent amount of linen from 15+ years ago, and I suspect much of it will feel the same, regardless of the brand: cool, crisp, and dense. And if you’re lucky, it will also feel soft, because its …

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A Review of the Aoyama Bag from Lo & Sons

Alyssa wears all black and carries the Aoyama Bag from Lo & Sons

I usually know better than to say never, but chances are, you’ll likely never catch me with a high-end designer bag in my grasp. Not because I don’t appreciate their craftsmanship and design – I do, from afar – but because I know I’m not worthy. I move through life at a quick and often …

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An Honest Review of Linen Dresses from Quince

Has there ever been a fabric more associated with summer than linen? Perhaps Lycra, I suppose – if you live in a swimming region. But linen has been the queen of summer dressing for millennia. Linen fibers are highly breathable and have moisture-wicking abilities, and its resulting fabric has anti-static tendencies, shying away from sticking …

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In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse

Alyssa holds an ice cream cone while wearing the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Bag on her shoulder

Let’s put this convertible bag to the test…

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I Just Tried Universal Standard’s New Style Club—Here’s What I Discovered

Alyssa wears a black tank and black pants

Have you heard the news? Universal Standard recently launched an all-new Style Club called The (US) Club. It’s reminiscent of the popular former Mystery Box promotion, but with a new goal in mind: to curate a current, wearable wardrobe based on the season and style forecast. Disclaimer: I was gifted an edition of The (US) …