Category: Style

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

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 …

Colombia, Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia

Alyssa stands under the colorful Cartagena Umbrellas

Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena—and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane

Beauty, Travel, Travel Products, Travel Tips

Lighten Your Load: 37 Solid Alternatives to Liquid Toiletries

Flatlay with shave soap, powder dry shampoo, toothpaste tabs, and solid cologne

Of the many, many TSA regulations, the 3-1-1 rule about liquids is one of the most unnecessary, arbitrary rules you’ll encounter while traveling. How much time has been lost while staring at bath and body products the night before a trip, debating if the item in front of us is liquid or a solid? And …

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

Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for Charlotte, North Carolina

Flatlay with light wash denim cutoffs, a white linen top, and a red bandana

Opening my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a long weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina: It’s not often you see a long-distance road trip packing list on Wayward! A few weeks ago we visited our friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, and to be honest, I fretted over what to pack. Michael and I had …

Destinations, Florida, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

A Lazy Beach Getaway in John’s Pass, Florida, and Everything I Packed

The sun sets over the Gulf Coast

Michael’s answer to where he wanted to go for his birthday was the same as last year: “The beach.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Absolutely,” he replied, and off I went exploring both of Florida’s coasts on Airbnb. I compiled a short list of places to stay, and he chose a small studio in John’s …

Destinations, Minnesota, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota

A pile of clothes on the bed

I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to pack for the Twin Cities. With a record-breaking heat wave at home (we were already in triple-digit temperatures in May), the forecast in Minnesota (highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s) looked absolutely dreamy. Looking for more packing list inspiration? Discover what’s …

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

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 …

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Five Days in Mexico City

Alyssa walking down a street in mexico city wearing a white tank, rust skirt, and white sneakers

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I have a love-hate relationship with packing. I love planning outfit combinations and picturing all that I am going to do at a destination, but I don’t really love the actual packing part. I’ve made a great effort to consolidate all of my travel items to …

Beauty, Destinations, Louisiana, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

Day-Tripping: What It’s Like to Fly to New Orleans for the Day & My Essential Packing List

Alyssa standing in front of a sign that says No Parking

Sharing what it’s like to fly somewhere just for the day, and emptying out my purse to show you everything I packed.

Alabama, Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Packing List for an Alabama Road Trip

A photo of the Alabama Theatre. The marquee reads ALABAMA

Everything I packed for a long winter road trip through Alabama.