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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed that clothing trends have shifted significantly over the past few years. Wide, flowy tops have shrunk in all directions, and pants have assumed the volume our tops have lost. Jackets grew from tiny little things and now offer plenty of coverage when the weather …
Heading to Detroit? Today I’m sharing my backpack-only packing list for a weekend in the Motor City. Once upon a time, I traveled primarily with a carry-on suitcase – a fact that seemed to boggle people’s minds: “You travel with just a carry-on? I could never do that. My shoes could fill a carry-on all …
Happy Summer Solstice! The weather in Charlotte is ultra-dreary today (I’m not even sure we’re going to see the sun on this, the longest day), but I’ve had sunny style on the brain for months. I’ve missed bringing you these fun, seasonal wish lists, so I’m dipping my toe back in with a little roundup …
An honest review of Quince’s Washable Stretch Silk Tank Midi Dress. Hi, my name is Alyssa, and I’m kind of obsessed with fabrics. Whew, I’m glad to get that off my chest. But can you blame me for being picky about what I choose to wear? Aesthetics aside, what we place next to our skin …
Sharing everything I packed in my backpack for a Spring weekend in Cleveland, Ohio
An honest review of two warm-weather ready styles from ABLE: the Maria Boxy Tee and Jules Tennis Dress.
Opening up my suitcase to share my real-life packing list for a Spring weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Last month, Michael and I flew North to Milwaukee for my birthday. Despite seemingly everyone’s hesitations, I found an energetic city full of great food, cool art, and ample opportunity to simply get out and explore on foot. …
Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals for MDW How is it already the last weekend in May? This weekend sneaked up on me like never before. With trips already sandwiched on either side of the holiday weekend, Michael and I’ve decided to stick closer to home this weekend – which gave …
You know I love to open up my suitcase after every trip and show you what went inside, and today I’m sharing an early spring packing list for a weekend in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is just within what I consider to be my driving radius for a weekend away – any further than the 4.5 …
Well, I wasn’t going to share a Mother’s Day Gift Guide this year (I’m currently neck-deep in writing several destination guides – a lovely, but busy, place to be!), but one of my favorite retailers is offering readers such a good discount, it would be negligent of me not to share! This post is not …