Tag: Winter Style

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I Just Tried Universal Standard’s New Style Club – and Here’s What I Discovered

Alyssa wears a black tank and black pants

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 …

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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 …

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Style, Elevated: A Review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley

Alyssa wears a white top and jeans with black boots, a black belt, and camel coat

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 …

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Mott & Bow Cashmere Sweaters Review

Alyssa wears a white sweater with blue jeans and white sneakers

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 …

Destinations, Illinois, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Essential Packing List for Chicago (in a backpack!)

Alyssa wears all black and stands in front of the bean

I was devastated when I saw the forecast for Chicago. (That’s a bit of an overstatement, but I’m okay with that). After a few weeks of delightful weather in Charlotte, we were headed North to Chicago, which hadn’t quite gotten the memo that spring had arrived. Snowflake and raindrop icons appeared on my phone’s screen, …

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Quince Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater Dress Review

A black cashmere dress hangs on a peg rack

I know that it’s technically spring, but I still have some cool weather dressing on my mind as we get ready to travel to some Northern destinations over the next month. Fueled by the success of my recent Quince sweaters and silk slip dress purchases, my curiosity about the brand’s cashmere dresses recently got the …

Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a dress with a sweater on top in Winston-Salem

After every trip, I like to crack open my suitcase and share everything I packed for a recent weekend away. Today I’m sharing what I packed for three days in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In mid-March, Michael and I spent a lovely weekend in Winston-Salem: a charming city with two names and more historical firsts than …

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An Honest Review of the Washable Silk Slip Dress from Quince

Alyssa wears the Quince Silk Slip Dress in black with black boots

I’ve wanted a silk slip dress for so long -as a nineties kid, I thought they were the just chicest thing. Showing a little skin and a hint of what lay underneath but not revealing everything, the women I saw wearing them always seemed so confident and sure of themselves. Chasing that feeling, I’ve tried …

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Quince Reviews: Cotton, Cashmere, Yak, and Alpaca Sweaters

An honest review of the brand’s $50 Cashmere, Baby Alpaca-Wool Cardigan, Boyfriend Crew, Organic Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan, Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater, and more.

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Three Outfits for the Spring of Deception—and Tips for Transitional Dressing—featuring American Giant

Collage of Alyssa in the three outfits discussed in the post

For those days where it’s not quite warm yet not quite cold