a travel and style blog
At the start of a week in mid-December, an intriguing email landed in my inbox from Universal Standard: “We’re bringing back in-person shopping (with a twist) so you can see, touch, fit, and feel just-launched and best-selling pieces with the help of our styling team. We’ll be coming with a brand new collection of styles, …
Curious about flying Frontier Airlines? Here’s everything I wish I knew before I first booked a ticket with the budget airline (honest + unfiltered!).
Sharing my unfiltered thoughts on the Solgaard Carry-On Closet, a suitcase with built-in clothing storage As a frequent traveler, I expect my luggage to be many things all at once. My suitcases have to be strong enough to stand up to the tough conditions of air and city travel, but nimble enough to contain the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An honest review of Unscripted Durham, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Durham, North Carolina.
Sharing an up-close look at Everlane’s cactus leather after one year of consistent use.
Sharing everything you need to know before you book a flight on Contour Airlines Living in Charlotte, I’m often faced with sky-high airfares thanks to American Airlines’ monopoly at the airport (Does that feel like a bit of a dramatic overstatement? Well, the carrier operates approximately 90% of the flights at CLT), which usually leads …
Sharing a review of five stylish pairs of sunglasses from Sunski, and my experience with the brand’s lifetime warranty Travel, at least, my style of travel, can be a bit rough and tumble. And if something is likely to get lost or broken in the thrill of discovering a new destination, it’s categorically bound to …