A midsize 14/16 Universal Standard customer since 2017, I share honest Universal Standard reviews, promo codes, Fit liberty and size tips, what Universal Standard clothes are petite-friendly, styling tips, and Universal Standard outfit photos in jeans, dresses, outwear, workwear, and more.
Like many of you, I have a closet full of clothes but usually end up wearing the same things over and over. This isn’t a bad thing; style doesn’t come from how much you own but how you own what you wear. The key is to note why you don’t wear certain things, why you… Continue Reading What Made the Cut: My Core Wardrobe
I already had the sleeveless version of this sweater and wear it all the time (it was even in my first real life capsule wardrobe). When I saw it came with a sleeve I had to have it (and shocker, added it to my latest holiday capsule wardrobe). I think it’s a great way to… Continue Reading What I Wore: One Shoulder
While I don’t like the taste of a pumpkin spice latte, I do love the color. Not quite orange, not quite brown, the color becomes a neutral like olive green that looks great with other neutrals but spices up jewel tones and makes surprisingly beautiful color combinations. Paired with berry, plum, teal, navy, mustard, red,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Pumpkin Spice
When I visited Chico’s Headquarters earlier this year, I saw this leopard print faux fur coat and haaaad to have it once it was for sale. Chico’s remembered how excited I was about this coat and sent it to me as a gift a couple weeks ago. While it’s lovely for early fall days as… Continue Reading What I Wore: Chico’s Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat
Welcome to the latest edition of cute things from my closet that didn’t get the royal treatment from Photographer Husband! As a reminder, you can see most of these looks on Instagram and Instagram Stories, but for those who don’t use the ‘gram or want the deets on where to get these pieces, here you… Continue Reading What I Wore Off the Blog
Earlier this year, I visited New York City to film a video with Universal Standard to introduce their petites collection. While in New York, I stopped by Christian Siriano’s boutique The Curated NYC which opened that same week. The Curated NYC naturally carries Siriano’s fashion but it also carries other brands including Universal Standard. I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Trench Coat
My new normal is far more relaxed than a year ago when I worked in an office. I go to the gym, take my daughter to school, run a few errands, and then hunker down at my computer for 6-9 hours. If I do go out, it’s usually a fashion or blogger event and the… Continue Reading What I Wore: Subtle Details
If you ask me what my favorite color is I say orange… but a bright green is a very close second. So when I saw Universal Standard came out with their Astelia Cupro Shirt Dress in Kelly Green I HAD to have it! Dress: Astelia Cupro Shirtdress c/o Universal Standard (XS) | Earrings: Large Carmine… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Astelia Cupro Shirt Dress
The other morning on the drive to the gym the DJ was going over all the school districts in the area that are back to school this week. Back to school? I swear just yesterday it was the Fourth of July! But it inspired me to pull together some of my favorite fall trends for… Continue Reading What I Wore: Back to School