*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 …
Tag: Reviews
Wellness on the Go: A Review of Mobile Massage With Soothe
Have you noticed it too? The ache in your neck or the new way your knees crack at the end of a busy travel day, fatigue striking far earlier than it used to? I’ve talked about it before, how my current trips move at a slightly slower pace in this decade of my life than …
Effortless Summer Style: An Honest Review of Universal Standard’s Size-Inclusive Linen
Once upon a time, it seems—at least to me—that linen was linen. Visit any thrift store with a decent amount of linen from 15+ years ago, and I suspect much of it will feel the same, regardless of the brand: cool, crisp, and dense. And if you’re lucky, it will also feel soft, because its …
A Review of the Aoyama Bag from Lo & Sons
I usually know better than to say never, but chances are, you’ll likely never catch me with a high-end designer bag in my grasp. Not because I don’t appreciate their craftsmanship and design – I do, from afar – but because I know I’m not worthy. I move through life at a quick and often …
An Honest Review of Linen Dresses from Quince
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 …
A Review of the Rosso Straight Ponte Pant from wool&
Sharing a quick review of the Rosso Straight Ponte Pant from wool& – and a few fun ways to style it.
In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse
Let’s put this convertible bag to the test…
15 Things Travelers Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines for the First Time
*in an ominous voice* It’s time. I’ve shared my thoughts on Avelo. I’ve shared my thoughts on Contour. I’ve shared my thoughts on Frontier. And today? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Spirit. This post is not sponsored or affiliated with Spirit Airlines and I purchased my airline tickets myself. This post contains commissionable links …
Quince Italian Wool Double-Breasted Coat Review
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 …
Style, Elevated: A Review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley
Sharing my honest review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley. A few keen eyes spotted these boots on my Instagram Stories recently and reached out – so I’m thrilled to pop in and share my full review of this striking style today! It has been a minute since I added a dressy, heeled boot …