After every trip, I like to crack open my suitcase and share everything I packed for a recent weekend away. Today I’m sharing what I packed for three days in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In mid-March, Michael and I spent a lovely weekend in Winston-Salem: a charming city with two names and more historical firsts than …
Category: Style
A BIG Review of Universal Standard Denim (Updated for 2024)
What clothing category do you find is the most challenging to shop for? Wait, wait, don’t tell me—let me guess: Is it denim? (It’s probably denim). At least, that’s always the category I struggle with most, and the one I seem to hear the most grumbling about. Jeans are almost always too short, too long, …
Springtime Flowers: A Review of the Flora Collection from GLDN
It’s finally here—happy spring, friends! I’m holding a little personal celebration for the season over here, and for so many reasons: it’s my favorite time of the year to travel (great weather! Cheaper fares!), it’s my birthday season, and the changing landscape around me is a constant reminder that each day is a new opportunity …
Traveling Light: New York City Winter Packing List
This is the second NYC packing list in the history of this blog—the first was way back in the fall of 2017 when skinny jeans were de rigueur and my Vejas were brand new (wow, look how bright and clean they were!). While my style has shifted some over the years, my love for dressing …
An Honest Review of the Washable Silk Slip Dress from Quince
I’ve wanted a silk slip dress for so long—as a nineties kid, I thought they were the just chicest thing. Showing a little skin and a hint of what lay underneath but not revealing everything, the women I saw wearing them always seemed so confident and sure of themselves. Chasing that feeling, I’ve tried on …
Universal Standard’s Mystery Boxes are Back for 2023!
Revealing what was inside my Mystery Box from Universal Standard – and sharing an exclusive discount code.
Traveling Light: Winter Packing List for Austin, Texas
Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Austin, Texas.
A Review of Every Fragrance from Riddle Oil
My relationship with fragrance has always been a strong one. It’s always one of the last things I reach for before heading out the door—and if I find I’ve forgotten it, I wind up feeling almost a little bare in public. At the same time, my relationship with fragrance is also a little fleeting, lasting …
Quince Reviews: Cotton, Cashmere, Yak, and Alpaca Sweaters
An honest review of the brand’s $50 Cashmere, Baby Alpaca-Wool Cardigan, Boyfriend Crew, Organic Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan, Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater, and more.
Traveling Light: Packing List for Johnson City, Tennessee
Sharing my real-life packing list for a weekend in Northeast Tennessee, with activities ranging from hiking to biking to indulging in date-night dinners (and all packed in a carry-on!).