Category: Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Universal Standard’s Mystery Boxes are Back for 2022!

How to score a great deal on a selection of mystery items (including an exclusive promo code!) – and what I received in my Mystery Box.

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style, Travel, Travel Tips

Why Black Skinny Jeans are Still My Go-To Denim for Travel, Featuring Mott & Bow

A white woman stands on the ledge of a fountain wearing a black top, black jeans, a grey sweater blazer, and black oxfords. In the background is the Charlotte skyline

Yes, yes skinny jeans are no longer de rigueur, but that doesn’t mean they deserve to be tossed from your closet (in fact, please don’t ever toss any clothing from your closet – there are plenty of ways to rehome items sustainably! But I digress…). This post is not sponsored, but contains gifted product and …

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Choosing the Right Jewelry for Travel, Featuring GLDN

Alyssa stands in a beam of sunshine, wearing a navy silk short sleeve dress, and a pendant necklace with two mini hoops in her right ear. She is pulling her hair out of the way and smiling downward

When we pack for a trip, we largely consider the essentials: IDs, cards, and currency. Medication. Clothing. Shoes. Toiletries. But we often leave one category for last, if we even consider it at all: Jewelry. Just because something is small doesn’t mean it should be an afterthought. The jewelry we choose to pack and wear …

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Is This the Best Boot for Travel? A Review of the Eva Everyday Chelsea Boot from Nisolo

Alyssa is standing on rocks wearing black pants, black boots. It's a close up shot of her calves and feet, and the Golden Gate Bridge is visible in the background.

I recently had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco for work—but one of the stipulations was that I could only bring what would fit in my personal item on the plane (the bag that fits under the seat in front of you). I’m no stranger to packing light and knew that I could pull …

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Luxury Without the Labels – Chic Accessories from Italic

Alyssa is standing in front of a brick building. She is wearing a grey sweater with off-white pants, black sunglasses, a light blue belt bag, and black boots. She has her right hand in her hair and it is windy.

Recently I shared how Italic was changing its business model from a membership-only service to an open marketplace. Product accessibility is great and all, but I wanted to dive in deeper today to talk about the quality of products available on the new Italic marketplace. This post was not sponsored but does contain gifted products …

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A Review of the Ponte Slim Pant from American Giant + Seven Ways to Style Them

Alyssa wears the Ponte Slim Pant from American Giant with a trench and white tee

A review of the Ponte Slim Pant from American Giant, seven ways to style it, AND a special discount for Wayward readers!

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Home Try-On: The Arc Jean from Everlane

Alyssa holds a camera and takes a photo in the mirror while wearing dark blue jeans and a black tank

Whether or not you believe that skinny jeans are “out” I think we can all agree that it’s exciting to see other denim cuts on the racks at both high-end retailers and Walmart (and everything in between). I’ve enjoyed wearing my wide-leg canvas pants for a few seasons now, but I haven’t given wide-leg denim …

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My Flight Got Canceled and All I Had To Wear Was This Dress

Alyssa standing in front of a graffiti wall in a blue dress with a white tee underneath

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that my three-day weekend getaway unexpectedly turned into a six-day stay in Raleigh thanks to Hurricane Dorian. Due to the unfortunate combination of non-existent federal regulations requiring airlines to support passengers in the event of a cancelation and my decision to fly a budget airline, …

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A Review of the Invisible Tank, Cheeky Thong, and SilverTech Tee from Organic Basics

Alyssa standing in front of a small mirror. You can see just part of her side, including her tee and undies (shh!)

A heads-up! Today’s post is in collaboration with Organic Basics and contains gifted product and affiliate links—but as always, all opinions are my own. Keep reading ’til the end for a special discount for wayward readers! The key to a successful outfit lies in its foundation—as does the key to a successful packing list. Whether …

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Home Try-On: Three Packable Straw Hats Under $100

Alyssa is wearing a white linen tee and light blue jeans and is holding a straw hat. The image is closely cropped on her hand and legs.

The Quest: Find a stunning hat for summer. The catch? It has to be able to bounce back after 24 hours of being crammed into my travel bag. For some background: I’ve never really been what you’d call a “hat person.” I don’t like losing my peripheral vision or having to deal with the awkward …