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*announcer voice* Welcome to the Carry-On Showdown! Today’s match pits a budget newcomer against a longstanding champion: it’s Quince vs. Away. Cheesy intros aside, if you’ve been reading since this blog’s launch in 2017, you know I’m passionate about luggage. If you’ve ever had a wheel give out or a handle snap or a zipper …
I said it in my last post and I’ll say it again: Summer is my least favorite time to visit Washington, D.C. Why? It’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s crowded. Looking for more packing list inspiration? Check out my packing lists by season: Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter (I feel like I just …
Has there ever been a fabric more associated with summer than linen? Perhaps Lycra, I suppose – if you live in a swimming region. But linen has been the queen of summer dressing for millennia. Linen fibers are highly breathable and have moisture-wicking abilities, and its resulting fabric has anti-static tendencies, shying away from sticking …
Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for five nights in Puerto Rico It’s a little hard to believe, but there are over fifty packing lists on this blog. That’s over fifty different packing collages, series of outfit photos, and musings on the packing process. By now you might think I’ve run out …
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 …
Sharing my real-life carry-on packing list for a long weekend in San Francisco. I’m happy to be back in this space to share a real-life packing list with you! I’m pretty confident this was the longest trip of 2023 – five days in San Francisco to spend time with friends and attend their wedding (side …
Sharing an honest review of the 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress from Quince. Well, I wasn’t planning on sharing any Halloween content this year, but I’ve been sitting on this review for several months and figured it would be a good one to launch in this spooky season. Not that it was necessarily my …
Opening up my suitcase and sharing a late-summer packing list for a weekend getaway to Paducah, Kentucky.
Sharing an unsponsored review of Quince linen tanks, tops, shorts, and pants. Here in the Carolinas, temperatures continue to inch closer to triple digits, and there is little else to do except move slowly and reach for light, breathable layers (and, of course, do our very best to explore the great indoors!). Linen has long …
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 …