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Mott & Bow Cashmere Sweaters Review

Alyssa wears a white sweater with blue jeans and white sneakers

Considering purchasing cashmere this season? Here’s a review of two popular styles from Mott & Bow. Growing up, I seemed to only ever own one or two sweaters at any time, and they were generally flimsy things made from cotton or *shudders* acrylic. I didn’t really need anything else – considering I lived in Florida …

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Essential Travel Shoe: An Honest Review of the Go-To Lug Chelsea Boot from Nisolo

Alyssa walks in a pair of lugsole boots from Nisolo

As I mentioned in my review of Nisolo’s Go-To Flatform Sandals, my shoe preference has shifted quite dramatically over the years—from slim-soled to substantial—to match the cyclical trend of shifting garment silhouettes. Now that I’ve broken those sandals in comfortably for travel, guess what? Cold weather has arrived. Nisolo kindly gifted the Go-To Lug Chelsea …

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Is ABLE’s Maha Leather Jacket Worth It? An Honest Review + A Discount Code

Alyssa wears the Maha Leather Jacket from ABLE with a striped tee and wide-leg pants

Sharing an honest review of ABLE’s Maha Leather Jacket, along with an exclusive discount code for readers I am absolutely reveling in the autumn weather, so today I’m bringing you a review of an essential Fall wardrobe piece: the leather jacket. Well, not just any leather jacket. A warm, toasty, nutty leather jacket that practically …

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Universal Standard’s FINAL Mystery Boxes Are Here, and I Have an Exclusive Discount!

Alyssa wears a blue blazer with black denim

The rumors are true: this is Universal Standard’s FINAL round of Mystery Boxes. Here’s everything you need to know—PLUS an exclusive discount!

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Cozy Log Cabin in the Heart of Blowing Rock, North Carolina

A log cabin surrounded by plants and flowers

Sharing an honest review of the log cabin at the Azalea Garden Inn in Blowing Rock, North Carolina As I hit publish on this post, it’s 93°F in my home city of Charlotte, North Carolina. But in Blowing Rock, just two hours away? It’s a perfect 72°F. The mountains call me frequently in the fall, …

Destinations, Food, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

Sharing an honest review of Kimpton Aertson – a boutique hotel in Nashville, Tennessee If I’ve learned anything from nearly a decade of extensive weekend travel, it’s that where we stay matters. Not just from a safety and comfort standpoint (though those are obviously immensely important!), but from an experiential one, too. When we treat …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Ultimate Weekend Travel Guide to Greensboro, North Carolina

A mural that reads "Downtown Greensboro"

Sharing a weekend getaway guide to Greensboro, North Carolina, with all the best things to see, do, and eat! I didn’t mean to take quite so long to visit Greensboro. But when you’re exploring the region one weekend at a time, well, your travels can feel like they move at a glacial pace. But one …

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A Dress with Hidden Pockets: A Review of The Roma Wrap Dress from wayre

This dress has a secret, and I’m telling…

Destinations, Travel, USA, West Virginia

Savoring the Season: Your Guide to the Perfect Summer Getaway in Summers County, West Virginia

Alyssa swings on an Almost Heaven swing at Bluestone Lake

Sharing my essential weekend guide to Summers County, West Virginia West Virginia just might be the country’s best-kept secret, and I’m all too happy to spread the word. With the exception of a quick jaunt into the northern panhandle, and a chill mountain house rental a few years ago, I’ve spent shamefully little time in …

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My Favorite Transitional “Jumpsuit” – A Review of the Frame Ponte Culotte and Poppy Tank from wool&

Alyssa wears a wool tank and culottes with off-white flats

Linen may be summer’s darling and cotton is a classic, but those aren’t the only fibers that should be in your closet this season. One of my favorite summer fabrics is also one that receives a lot of raised eyebrows: wool. I was generously gifted these pieces from wool&, but as always, all opinions are …