Universal Standard Sample Sale 2025: Shopping Tips & What to Buy
The Universal Standard sample sale is back, I got a code so you can shop it early and share what I own and recommend, fit tips, and much more!
How I “suss out” an item when online shopping to reduce returns & regret
With 20 years of shopping online being literally my job, I share how I research to have greater success with my purchases, fewer returns, and less retail regret.
This one bag has been through two decades of travel and protests with me
Let’s talk about why this bag I have is so perfect for protests, travel, and festivals and why I recommend (and have considered buying) these 5 other bags since mine is decades-old and sold out.
Building a Spring Travel Capsule Wardrobe with Talbots
Spring is here, a favorite season for travel. Whether you’re heading overseas or checking out local destinations, you may be considering what to pack and how to pack the least but achieve the most style (and outfits). A capsule wardrobe can help you create multiple looks from a relatively small number of garments. I created…
How to Style the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit
I share my love for the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit regularly on Instagram. I find it so comfortable, supportive yet not restrictive, flattering (gosh, that is a loaded term) without being compressive. It’s a favorite for working from home and doing yoga, but as I shared in my Universal Standard Next to Naked…
Starting Style from Scratch: Changing Seasons with Your Closet
The next chapter in the Starting Style from Scratch series: tips for updating your closet for the upcoming season
Chic White Wide Width and Comfort Sneakers for Women
I know I am not the only woman who has fussy feet. Especially after so much time working from home barefoot and puttering around town in my Birkenstock sandals, my feet have spread, I experience plantar fasciitis, and my feet desire and deserve comfort, space, and support. That being said, I also wish to maintain…
Spring Forward in Shades of Lilac, Lavender, and Orchid
While fashion experts are talking all about ballerina pink for spring, what I am seeing and excited about is the influx of lilac, violet, and lavender colors this spring. I called this as a 2024 fashion trend, but retailers are always a bit behind the runways. It makes sense that this color is now hot…
Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come
Want a bag that will go with most everything this spring and summer? Reach for a straw bag. Straw, raffia, wood, and bamboo accents are classic bag textiles for warm weather, and they are pretty timeless, too. I wanted to share some stylish raffia and straw bags for sale right now I think will remain…