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An honest review of Quince’s Washable Stretch Silk Tank Midi Dress. Hi, my name is Alyssa, and I’m kind of obsessed with fabrics. Whew, I’m glad to get that off my chest. But can you blame me for being picky about what I choose to wear? Aesthetics aside, what we place next to our skin …
You know I love to open up my suitcase after every trip and show you what went inside, and today I’m sharing an early spring packing list for a weekend in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is just within what I consider to be my driving radius for a weekend away – any further than the 4.5 …
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, …
If you’ve been reading here for a long time, then you might be aware that I’ve been on a mission to simplify my wardrobe for several years. I started by editing my belongings to just my very favorites, and since then I’ve slowly cultivated a closet that contains high-quality, versatile pieces that will stand the …
A real-life packing list from a week spent in hot and sunny Guadalajara – all packed in a carry on, of course!
A review of The Curvy Way-High Jean, The Japanese GoWeave Slip Dress, The Eyelet Puff Sleeve Top, The Way-High Canvas Short, and more…
A review of VIVAIA’s dainty flats made from recycled water bottles – and an exclusive discount code for readers!
A limited-time sale from the world’s most size-inclusive brand – plus an exclusive discount code!
I’m back with another real-life packing list today! This post is all about what I brought for our recent trip to Wilmington, North Carolina. It’s true that North Carolina beaches are different than, say, the beaches of Florida or the Northeastern United States – and as a result, your packing list for each destination might …
At first glance, these two trench coats from Everlane appear very similar. (You’d be forgiven if you thought they were the same coat, just in two different colors). After all, they both have button fastenings, pointed collars, and storm flaps, and both are generously oversized. They both serve the very same purpose: to protect the …