Category: Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews

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Quince Reviews: Cotton, Cashmere, Yak, and Alpaca Sweaters

An honest review of the brand’s $50 Cashmere, Baby Alpaca-Wool Cardigan, Boyfriend Crew, Organic Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan, Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater, and more.

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Gifting GLDN This Holiday Season (and an exclusive discount!)

A close up of Alyssa holding a GLDN box in her hands; it is tied with a yarn bow

This ethical jewelry company makes gift-giving easy. I’m sharing what GLDN gifts I’m giving this year and a discount code to make it all a little easier.

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I Tried Quince for the First Time and I Have a Lot of Thoughts

Closeup of a white silk cami with a Quince tag

The market is flooded with direct-to-consumer brands these days, and while they tend to offer products at a reduced price thanks to cutting out the middleman, it’s not always clear if their products are better quality than a traditional retailer. But I still feel intrigued when a brand claims to offer quality items at a …

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A Cozy Fall Haul: New Arrivals from Pact

Alyssa wears the Honeycomb sweater from Pact with jeans and boots

Reviewing several organic + cozy pieces from Pact: the Woven Twill Safari Jacket, Honeycomb Knit Crew Sweater, Airplane Colorblock Pullover, and Airplane Pant.

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A Review of the Perfect Block Sandal from Sarah Flint + Three Ways to Style Your Pair

Alyssa wears the Perfect Block Sandal from Sarah Flint on a set of stairs

If you’ve been reading here for a long time, then you might be aware that I’ve been on a mission to simplify my wardrobe for several years. I started by editing my belongings to just my very favorites, and since then I’ve slowly cultivated a closet that contains high-quality, versatile pieces that will stand the …

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Everlane Reviews: The Draper Pant in Wool, The Italian Leather Chelsea Boot, ReNew Catch-All Case, and More

Alyssa wears The ReWool Way-High Drape Pant in front of a brick wall

Just in the nick of time, I’m sharing my Everlane picks for September. The weather is finally starting to shift here in Charlotte, and it’s time to start dressing one of two ways: in long pants and a sleeveless top, or the Princess Diana Outfit. My style leans more toward the former, so I’ve been …

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Celebrating Life’s Milestones With Commemorative Jewelry from GLDN

A gold and silver ring sit with the reflection of the sky below

Marking the occasion with custom jewelry from one of my favorite brands.

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An Honest Review of The Poplin Short-Sleeve Box Shirt, Alpaca Cropped V Cardigan, Smock Dress, and More from Everlane

Alyssa stands in front of a VW wearing The Smock Dress Floral

Sharing an honest review of The Poplin Short-Sleeve Box Shirt, The Cotton-Merino Cami, The ReLeather Tennis Shoe, The Linen Shoestring Jumpsuit, and The Organic Cotton Cutaway Tank I’m a little behind on my latest Everlane reviews—so feel free to settle in for this longer-than-usual post! Today I’m rounding up a few new (and new-to-me) items …

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Hands-Free Travel: A Review of the Nyala Foldover Clutch and Sodo Belt Bag from Parker Clay

Alyssa wears the Sodo Belt Bag in front of a light rail train

Most people don’t like to admit when their opinions change. It’s a bit scary to admit because it feels like we were “wrong” – and it is naturally embarrassing to admit when we’re wrong. But it’s also very human to grow and change and, well, occasionally be wrong about things. So for the sake of …

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A Look at Everlane’s Travel-Ready Daytripper Shirtdress, Italian Leather Tourist Heel, Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and Cactus Leather Hobo

Alyssa wears the Daytripper Shirtdress from Everlane

A mini-review of a few new items from Everlane, including The Daytripper Shirtdress, The Italian Leather Tourist Heel, The Linen Way-High Drape Pant, and The Cactus Leather Hobo