Let’s put this convertible bag to the test…
In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse
Category: Style
I Just Tried Universal Standard’s New Style Club—Here’s What I Discovered
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) …
Traveling Light: Packing List for a Winter Weekend in Louisville, Kentucky
Sharing my real-life carry-on suitcase for a winter weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.
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 …
Style, Elevated: A Review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley
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 …
Traveling Light: A Winter Packing List for a Weekend in Boston
Opening up my suitcase—err, backpack—and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Boston. Although I’ve always considered myself a “weekend travel blogger,” I suspect this year was the one where I truly took the most true “weekend” trips of all, departing on Saturday and returning on Sunday (in the past, I’d say I probably …
US on Tour: My Experience Attending a Local Styling Session with Universal Standard
At the start of a week in mid-December, an intriguing email landed in my inbox from Universal Standard: “We’re bringing back in-person shopping (with a twist) so you can see, touch, fit, and feel just-launched and best-selling pieces with the help of our styling team. We’ll be coming with a brand new collection of styles, …
Shop Local: 10 Charlotte Shops You Should Add to Your List
I frequently highlight small businesses in my travel guides, so I figured it’s finally time to share some of my home city’s best local shops and boutiques! Charlotte is home to nearly every major retailer (although, famously, not Zara)—but those shops receive enough attention as it is, so this post isn’t going to be about …
Traveling Light: A Backpack Packing List for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Revealing everything I packed in my backpack for a weekend flyaway trip to Philadelphia For better or for worse, the number of personal item packing list posts on this blog has grown significantly this year. This is largely due to the fact that I fly more budget carriers like Spirit or Frontier than I used …
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget Gifts Under $25
This guide is always such a treat to assemble. Why? Because it grows more and more challenging as the years progress and costs rise. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links (at no additional cost to you!). Thank you …