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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 …
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 …
Sharing my ultra-light packing list for a summer weekend getaway in Rochester, New York This might just be my smallest pack ever (not just in the history of the blog, but ever) with four days/three nights in a tote bag. Until a recent weekend in Rochester, New York, there was a tie for my lightest …
Heading to Detroit? Today I’m sharing my backpack-only packing list for a weekend in the Motor City. Once upon a time, I traveled primarily with a carry-on suitcase – a fact that seemed to boggle people’s minds: “You travel with just a carry-on? I could never do that. My shoes could fill a carry-on all …
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 …
An honest review of two warm-weather ready styles from ABLE: the Maria Boxy Tee and Jules Tennis Dress.
The market is flooded with direct-to-consumer brands these days, and while they tend to offer products at a reduced price thanks to cutting out the middleman, it’s not always clear if their products are better quality than a traditional retailer. But I still feel intrigued when a brand claims to offer quality items at a …
A real-life packing list for four summer days in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas – all packed in a carry-on suitcase, of course!
If you’ve been reading here for a long time, then you might be aware that I’ve been on a mission to simplify my wardrobe for several years. I started by editing my belongings to just my very favorites, and since then I’ve slowly cultivated a closet that contains high-quality, versatile pieces that will stand the …
Sharing an honest review of The Poplin Short-Sleeve Box Shirt, The Cotton-Merino Cami, The ReLeather Tennis Shoe, The Linen Shoestring Jumpsuit, and The Organic Cotton Cutaway Tank I’m a little behind on my latest Everlane reviews—so feel free to settle in for this longer-than-usual post! Today I’m rounding up a few new (and new-to-me) items …