Author: Alyssa

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Essential Day Trip Guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina

The Waxhaw water tower in the background with a brick building in the foreground

Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte How on earth did it take me four years to get to Waxhaw? It’s only forty-five minutes from Charlotte… Well, considering I moved here at the end of 2019 and then you-know-what happened in 2020, I suppose …

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

In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse

Alyssa holds an ice cream cone while wearing the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Bag on her shoulder

Sharing my honest thoughts on the travel-ready Waverley 2 convertible handbag from Lo & Sons My last three packing lists all have one thing in common (well, besides the heavy presence of a black winter palette): I packed the same purse each time. Partially because I’m lazy – why spend time moving my stuff from …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Beyond the City: A Day Trip Guide to Matthews, North Carolina

Sharing a day trip guide to the Town of Matthews, just 25 minutes from Charlotte You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Town of Matthews is part of Charlotte. Driving down Independence and taking in all of the area’s growth, it’s nearly impossible to tell where Charlotte ends and where Matthews begins – but walking …

Travel, Travel Tips

15 Things Travelers Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines for the First Time

A Spirit Airlines plane on the tarmac at Boston Logan Airport

*in an ominous voice* It’s time. I’ve shared my thoughts on Avelo. I’ve shared my thoughts on Contour. I’ve shared my thoughts on Frontier. And today? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Spirit. This post is not sponsored or affiliated with Spirit Airlines and I purchased my airline tickets myself. This post contains commissionable links …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

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 …

Destinations, Kentucky, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for a Winter Weekend in Louisville, Kentucky

Alyssa stands outside of Please & Thank You in Louisville wearing all-black

Sharing my real-life carry-on suitcase for a winter weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.

Destinations, Kentucky, Travel, USA

Urban Bourbon: The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Louisville, Kentucky

Specialty bottles of bourbon in Louisville

Sharing a first-timers weekend guide for Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been on my list of places to visit forever. Not just for the bourbon (although definitely for the bourbon!), but for the classic attractions and the amazing things happening in the city’s dining scene alike. The problem? Flights from Charlotte are typically outside of my …

Destinations, Food, Kentucky, Restaurants, Travel, USA

Eight Can’t-Miss Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky

Exterior of Mayan Cafe in Louisville

Beyond fried chicken, the Hot Brown, and Derby Pie, I knew very little about Louisville’s cuisine before I started planning my trip to the city. With famous dishes like those, I can honestly say I wasn’t expecting to find so much international flavor in a landlocked state – but I soon found myself seated at …