I was scrolling through Ann Taylor a couple of weeks ago trying to find a Mother's Day gift for my mom. She's petite, so that brand fits her really well. The funny thing is, I went in looking for one specific top and ended up with a tab open of about fifteen things I wanted for myself π
I used to shop at Ann Taylor SO much... and then just... forgot they existed LOL. But anyway, I was reminded of how cute their spring and summer styles are. This is sounding like a sponsored email haha but...
24 days agoΒ β’Β 11 min read
Hey gorgeous! β¨ Have you heard of the Sudoku Packing Method? It's also called the 3x3x3 method, but Sudoku is a way cooler name - and honestly, it describes it perfectly. Here's the idea: You pick 9 pieces of clothing that all work together in a 3x3 grid. β
3 tops β
3 bottoms β
3 layers. Every single piece is compatible with every other piece - across rows AND columns. The result? 27 mix-and-match outfits from just 9 pieces. Here's how the grid works - each column and each row is already a...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
April was a good month for outfits. Like, a really good month. I'm writing this from San Miguel de Allende, where we spent most of April, and honestly we don't want to leave. It's stunning, and it's the kind of place that makes you want to put cute outfits together. Beautiful streets, great spots to eat, things to do every day. Getting dressed here almost feels like part of the experience. The weather helps too. Cool mornings in the high 50s, warm sunny afternoons in the low 80s, and evenings...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Every mom has that one thing she's been wanting but won't buy for herself. The bag. The robe. The dress she put back on the rack. Your job this Mother's Day is to find that one thing. And I'm here to help. Do not ask her "what do you want for Mother's Day?" She will say "I don't know, anything's fine". That question will not help you. Instead, try one of these: π Check her shopping cart. Online shopping carts are basically wishlists women never pull the trigger on. Ask her to show you. The...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Okay, you know I love linen. I talk about linen a lot. And I stand by it. When you spend most of your time in hot places the way I do, linen becomes your best friend fast. But not everyone loves it, and honestly? That's completely valid. Linen wrinkles. It doesn't feel the softest if you have sensitive skin. And if you've ever pulled a linen dress out of your suitcase mid-trip and thought "I look like a crumpled paper bag"... I get it π
So today's email is for you. The linen-skeptics. Because...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
I just had a couple of travel days, and I took notes. Literal notes π€ On my phone, at the gate, between my two flights, and yes (even while discreetly unbuttoning my bodysuit in the bathroom because I thought it would be "fine" for a travel day). It was not. More on that later. Here's the thing about airports: if you pay attention, they'll teach you everything about how to travel well. What works, what doesn't, what to pack, what to leave at home. I people-watch every single time I fly, and...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
When you live out of a small carry-on, every single piece has to earn its spot. Not "I might wear this." Not "oh this is cute, I'll pack it just in case." Everything in my bag has to actually pull its weight. It has to mix with multiple other things and create real outfits, not just possibilities. I have no choice. I have to force myself to make it work if I want to keep traveling light (which I do). That pressure has changed how I shop, how I pack, and honestly how I look at my closet too....
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
I just published the most comprehensive travel clothing guide I've ever written β and honestly, I've been wanting to write this one for a long time. Not a generic "pack a white tee and call it a day" kind of guide. A real one. The kind that actually tells you which categories of clothing matter for travel, which fabrics work for which climates, and exactly which pieces to buy β with brand names, real opinions, and no fillers. Ten clothing categories. Three specific picks each. No BS. Today...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 6 min read
You find something online. The model looks incredible in it. You can already picture yourself wearing it. You order it. It arrives. You try it on. And something is just... off. The waist hits wrong. The hem is way longer than you expected. The fabric doesn't look the same. You stand there wondering what you're missing that she has. Here's what I want you to hear: it's not your body. It's the photo. And once you understand what's actually happening in those product shots, you'll never shop the...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read