Tag: Accessories

Beauty, Style, Travel, Travel Products

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set Review

The Leather Travel Case Set from Cuyana sits on top of an Away Carry-On Suitcase with a set of journals

Until recently, I toted most of my makeup products around in various bags from the “free with purchase” offers at the mall makeup counters. They would get the job done, of course, and I’d always have a backup in case something spilled or the zipper broke – but they never sparked joy when retrieving them …

Beauty, Travel, Travel Tips

Five Easy Hairstyles for Travel (that aren’t a messy bun or ponytail!)

Alyssa adjusts her hair in a mirror

I think it’s fair to say that we all want to look our best when we travel, but we don’t want to spend hours at the hotel bathroom sink trying to make it happen. So how do you look “normal” after traveling long distances for days at a time, often without access to a curling/straightening …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10: Days 7 – 10

Alyssa wears a white silk tee over a black dress with tights and flats while holding a black purse

We did it! Yesterday was the last day of the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge (confused by those words? Start here!), so I’m going to go ahead and share the final four looks with you today. On Thursday, I’ll share a wrap-up of the challenge which will include my favorite + least favorite outfits. This …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 4 – 6

Alyssa wears a silk tee, black pants, and black flats and looks out the window

We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge! (Not sure what that means? Be sure to start here). 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 for your …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 1 – 3

Alyssa wears a black sweater, black jeans, and black flats

Hi 10 x 10 Friends! Three days down, seven to go. I’ve really enjoyed seeing everyone’s item choices and outfit combinations so far (although I think my favorite ones are always towards the end of the ten days, where we all have to get a little extra creative to change things up)! At the end …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffer Travel Gifts

A graphic that reads "stocking stuffer travel gifts under $15"

The holiday season is here in full force. Stores are currently taking over our mailboxes and email-boxes trying to convince us that we need everything and if we don’t get it right now it may not be available any longer and the world will end. To avoid this intentionally created stress, I’ve unsubscribed myself from …

Destinations, New York, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: New York City Packing List

A sofa piled with items packed for NYC in the Fall

And we’re back! Michael and I usually try to visit New York City at least once a year, and quite unbelievably as of last week, we hadn’t been yet this year. Well, we remedied that over the past weekend and spent three days eating and shopping to our hearts’ content. This post contains affiliate links …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Fall 10 x 10 Wrap Up

Collage of outfits from the fall 10x10

My first 10 x 10 challenge is on the books! I’ve really enjoyed the way this challenge has forced me to be more creative with my work wardrobe. Let’s jump on into this recap to see what I’ve learned!

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Fall 10 x 10 – Day Ten

Alyssa wears the Day Ten outfit for the Fall 10x10

*insert applause track here* We did it! We made it to the end of the Fall 10 x 10 and we made it to Friday! Is it just me, or has this week seemed exceptionally long? This post contains affiliate links Given that, let’s not make this week any longer. Here’s a look at Day …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Fall 10 x 10 – Day Nine

Alyssa wears a black dress, grey blazer, and black shoes with sunglasses

The home stretch! I’m pretty glad that tomorrow is the last day of the challenge (and also a casual Friday so jeans are in my forecast). Today was a typical Thursday; we had our staff meeting this afternoon, but the mood was a little different due to all of the things happening in our state …