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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 …

California, Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for San Francisco, California

Alyssa holds a cardigan and wears a black tank and jeans in San Francisco

Sharing my real-life carry-on packing list for a long weekend in San Francisco. I’m happy to be back in this space to share a real-life packing list with you! I’m pretty confident this was the longest trip of 2023 – five days in San Francisco to spend time with friends and attend their wedding (side …

California, Destinations, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Attending a Wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall + A Mini Directory

View of San Francisco from one of the city's piers

Some snaps from a recent trip to San Francisco – and a list of my favorite places.

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Trick or Chic: An Honest Review of Quince’s Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress

Alyssa wears the Quince Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress in black and stands in front of a Victorian home

Sharing an honest review of the 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress from Quince. Well, I wasn’t planning on sharing any Halloween content this year, but I’ve been sitting on this review for several months and figured it would be a good one to launch in this spooky season. Not that it was necessarily my …

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Essential Travel Shoe: An Honest Review of the Go-To Lug Chelsea Boot from Nisolo

Alyssa walks in a pair of lugsole boots from Nisolo

As I mentioned in my review of Nisolo’s Go-To Flatform Sandals, my shoe preference has shifted quite dramatically over the years – from slim-soled to substantial – to match the cyclical trend of shifting garment silhouettes. Now that I’ve broken those sandals in comfortably for travel, guess what? Cold weather has arrived. Nisolo kindly gifted …

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Is ABLE’s Maha Leather Jacket Worth It? An Honest Review + A Discount Code

Alyssa wears the Maha Leather Jacket from ABLE with a striped tee and wide-leg pants

Sharing an honest review of ABLE’s Maha Leather Jacket, along with an exclusive discount code for readers I am absolutely reveling in the autumn weather, so today I’m bringing you a review of an essential Fall wardrobe piece: the leather jacket. Well, not just any leather jacket. A warm, toasty, nutty leather jacket that practically …

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

Traveling Light: A Packing List for a Weekend in Durham, North Carolina

Alyssa walks around the ATC in Durham in a white tee and jeans

Everything I packed for a fall weekend in Durham, North Carolina.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Best of Bull City: The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Durham, North Carolina

Rounding up all the best things to see, do, and eat in Durham.

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Performance Review: A Look at Everlane’s Cactus Leather After One Year of Use

Alyssa slings the Everlane Cactus Leather Bag on her shoulder

Sharing an up-close look at Everlane’s cactus leather after one year of consistent use.