Category: Style

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A Review of Universal Standard’s Sally Liquid Jersey Shirtdress and Dylan Luxe Twill Joggers

Alyssa sits with her laptop next to a bag from Universal Standard

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Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a Wilmington Tee

I’m back with another real-life packing list today! This post is all about what I brought for our recent trip to Wilmington, North Carolina.

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A Comparison of The Gathered Drape Trench and The Long Mac Coat from Everlane

Alyssa holds both jackets in her arms

At first glance, these two trench coats from Everlane appear very similar. (You’d be forgiven if you thought they were the same coat, just in two different colors). After all, they both have button fastenings, pointed collars, and storm flaps, and both are generously oversized. They both serve the very same purpose: to protect the …

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A Review of Cuyana’s Classic Leather Zipper Tote and Tote Organization Insert

Alyssa wears a black jacket and brown pants with the tote

When I updated my review of Cuyana’s Leather Travel Case Set, I realized that I had never written a review of their Classic Leather Zipper Tote as I’d intended. I’m here today to fix that! This post is not sponsored and I purchased the products shown, however, this post contains affiliate links and I may …

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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

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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 me as …

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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

Beauty, Style

Skincare Review: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment

Alyssa places her hand on her fist. She is wearing the product, and it has reduced facial redness but not significantly

“Your face is really red.” A statement I’ve heard too many times to count. I admit I never know how to respond—or even what the person is expecting to hear as a response. “Thanks, it’s natural.” “Oh gee, I’m so glad you told me—I’ll just clap my hands, do a spin, and it will magically …