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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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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.

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10 Things You Need to Know Before You Fly on Contour Airlines

Sharing everything you need to know before you book a flight on Contour Airlines Living in Charlotte, I’m often faced with sky-high airfares thanks to American Airlines’ monopoly at the airport (Does that feel like a bit of a dramatic overstatement? Well, the carrier operates approximately 90% of the flights at CLT), which usually leads …

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Eye-Catching Style: An Honest Review of Travel-Friendly Sunglasses from Sunski

Alyssa wears a pair of Sunski sunglasses that she covers in her review

Sharing a review of five stylish pairs of sunglasses from Sunski, and my experience with the brand’s lifetime warranty Travel – at least, my style of travel – can be a bit rough and tumble. And if something is likely to get lost or broken in the thrill of discovering a new destination, it’s categorically …

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My Favorite Transitional “Jumpsuit” – A Review of the Frame Ponte Culotte and Poppy Tank from wool&

Alyssa wears a wool tank and culottes with off-white flats

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 …

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13 Things You Should Know Before You Book a Flight with Avelo Airlines

A view of an Avelo airplane at sunset

I appreciate the finer things in life, but I love a bargain. So when I learned that relative newcomer Avelo Airlines was launching service in the Carolinas, I was pretty stoked at the chance to fly to even more destinations at a lower price. Well, that was over a year ago. Thanks to the young …

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Nisolo Go-To Flatform Sandal Review

Alyssa stands by a brick wall wearing flatform sandals and linen pants

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed that clothing trends have shifted significantly over the past few years. Wide, flowy tops have shrunk in all directions, and pants have assumed the volume our tops have lost. Jackets grew from tiny little things and now offer plenty of coverage when the weather …

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Summer-Ready Style: A Review of ABLE’s Maria Boxy Tee and Jules Tennis Dress

Alyssa stands on a parking deck rooftop with the Charlotte skyline in the background

An honest review of two warm-weather ready styles from ABLE: the Maria Boxy Tee and Jules Tennis Dress.

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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 …