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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 …
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 …
Universal Standard recently launched an all-new Style Club called The (US) Club. It’s reminiscent of the popular former Mystery Box promotion, but with a new goal in mind: to curate a current, wearable wardrobe based on the season and style forecast. The very first launch of The (US) Club sold out in a few hours …
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, …
The rumors are true: this is Universal Standard’s FINAL round of Mystery Boxes. Here’s everything you need to know—PLUS an exclusive discount!
Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals for MDW How is it already the last weekend in May? This weekend sneaked up on me like never before. With trips already sandwiched on either side of the holiday weekend, Michael and I’ve decided to stick closer to home this weekend – which gave …
What clothing category do you find is the most challenging to shop for? Wait, wait, don’t tell me – let me guess: Is it denim? (It’s probably denim). At least, that’s always the category I struggle with most, and the one I seem to hear the most grumbling about. Jeans are almost always too short, …
Revealing what was inside my Mystery Box from Universal Standard – and sharing an exclusive discount code.
Everything I packed in my under-the-seat bag for our weekend in Albany, New York
A limited-time sale from the world’s most size-inclusive brand – plus an exclusive discount code!