Tag: Reviews

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Some of the Best Texas Barbecue is in This Tiny North Carolina Town: A Visit to Jon G’s in Peachland

Alyssa stands in front of the Jon G's sign

Head an hour Southeast of Charlotte on US-74 on any given Saturday morning, and you’ll likely spot a small red building billowing smoke with a long line out its doors (but blink and you’ll miss it, because it is a small spot—don’t worry, you can always make a U-Turn). Jon G’s Barbecue opened at the …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style, Travel, Travel Products

Hands-Free Travel: A Review of the Nyala Foldover Clutch and Sodo Belt Bag from Parker Clay

Alyssa wears the Sodo Belt Bag in front of a light rail train

Most people don’t like to admit when their opinions change. It’s a bit scary to admit because it feels like we were “wrong” – and it is naturally embarrassing to admit when we’re wrong. But it’s also very human to grow and change and, well, occasionally be wrong about things. So for the sake of …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Graduate Chapel Hill

Alyssa holds a plush basketball at Graduate Chapel Hill

Sharing an unsponsored review of Graduate Hotel, and why its Chapel Hill location is incredibly unique While I didn’t attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (I’m a Florida gal—Go Gators!), the college nostalgia hit hard on a recent trip to its namesake city. Not just because of the brick buildings on the …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Everlane Reviews: The Curvy Way-High Jean, Japanese GoWeave Slip Dress, Eyelet Puff Sleeve Top, Way-High Short, and More

Alyssa walks on stone steps and is wearing the clean silk square shirt and the way high shorts

A review of The Curvy Way-High Jean, The Japanese GoWeave Slip Dress, The Eyelet Puff Sleeve Top, The Way-High Short, and more…

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

An Honest Review of the Melia Flat from VIVAIA

Alyssa sits in front of the mirror wearing the Melia flats

A review of VIVAIA’s dainty flats made from recycled water bottles – and an exclusive discount code for readers!

Destinations, Food, Mexico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel

Worth the Trip: A Review of Guadalajara’s Corn-Focused Restaurant, Xokol

Exterior of Xokol, and an image of the ceremonial taco

What you need to know about dining at Guadalajara’s hidden gem, Xokol (and yes, this includes just how much it costs!)

Beauty, Style

Skincare Review: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment

Alyssa places her hand on her fist. She is wearing the product, and it has reduced facial redness but not significantly

“Your face is really red.” A statement I’ve heard too many times to count. I admit I never know how to respond – or even what the person is expecting to hear as a response. “Thanks, it’s natural.” “Oh gee, I’m so glad you told me – I’ll just clap my hands, do a spin, …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

Review: The Clara Shirt Dress from wool&

Alyssa wears a black long sleeve dress from wool& and is looking at her cat

I have a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. I received the Clara Shirt Dress from wool& two years ago and haven’t written about here yet. Well, I did, kind of. I wore it here, on my trip to Winston-Salem. But I haven’t given this dress the time and review it deserves, …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style, Travel, Travel Products

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set Review – Four Year Update

The Leather Travel Set from Cuyana sits on top of a black Away suitcase, and there are two journals next to the travel set

As so much time has passed since I first reviewed Cuyana’s leather Travel Case Set (that was way back in 2018 – can you believe that was four years ago?), today I thought I would share an update on how I feel about these leather cases and show how they’ve held up over the years. …

Travel, Travel Products

Away Everywhere Bag Review + Packing Tips

Alyssa stands in the left of the frame, wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, tan belt, and a green scarf. She is carrying the Everywhere Bag from Away on her left shoulder

Note: this is a review of the Original Everywhere Bag; Away has also released a slightly different version called the New Everywhere Bag. Both are available on the website at this time (it’s confusing I know). How much testing time is needed before a review of a product can be properly written? A month? Three …