Category: Style

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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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The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales for Stylish Travelers

Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals for MDW How is it already time for this deal roundup again? No matter how hard I want to dig my fingers into the calendar in an attempt to hold on to each day, time manages to fly by, carrying me with it. This post …

Destinations, Packing Lists, Puerto Rico, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Five Nights in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Alyssa on the beach in Luquillo

Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for five nights in Puerto Rico It’s a little hard to believe, but there are over fifty packing lists on this blog. That’s over fifty different packing collages, series of outfit photos, and musings on the packing process. By now you might think I’ve run out …

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

Traveling Light: Packing List for Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a white sweater with white jeans and a camel coat

Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a chilly weekend in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina What is the closest you’ve cut it while packing for a trip? For a recent trip to the Sandhills, I think I set a new personal record: only an hour before I needed to …

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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) …

Destinations, Kentucky, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for a Winter Weekend in Louisville, Kentucky

Alyssa stands outside of Please & Thank You in Louisville wearing all-black

Sharing my real-life carry-on suitcase for a winter weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Quince Italian Wool Double-Breasted Coat Review

Sharing my honest review of the Italian Wool Double-Breasted Coat from Quince Brr…  I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but here in Charlotte, things are pretty chilly. Wondering whether or not you need a third piece when running errands or heading out to dinner is no longer …

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Style, Elevated: A Review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley

Alyssa wears a white top and jeans with black boots, a black belt, and camel coat

Sharing my honest review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley. A few keen eyes spotted these boots on my Instagram Stories recently and reached out—so I’m thrilled to pop in and share my full review of this striking style today! It has been a minute since I added a dressy, heeled boot to my …