In June of 2025, I was on the hunt for a new mattress. After two pregnancies, I was experiencing back pain for the first time in my life. Then, after my husband injured his back, we found that our mattress had become way too soft after only 4 years of use. We looked at each other one day, and I knew the dreaded mattress search was upon us. Finding the “best mattress” in the online sea of “bests”. But with the combined effects of postpartum sleep exhaustion and constant waking up sore and tired, I was determined to improve our…
Toddler Girl Fall Capsule Wardrobe: Cozy + Practical Outfit Ideas As I enter my third year as a mom, I’ve found myself feeling a bit overwhelmed while shopping for my daughter. With so many choices and wanting to keep down the cost, I made it a mission to create a toddler capsule wardrobe for her. After coming up with several items and a nice color scheme, I knew I wanted to share it with you. This toddler girl fall capsule wardrobe truly makes dressing stress-free! What Is a Capsule Wardrobe for a Toddler? Think of a toddler capsule wardrobe as…
It’s not an overstatement to say that flip flops are in every girl’s closet. I can’t help but dig them out the second a warm Spring day hits New England. But now with a toddler, I found myself needing a new pair of flip-flops with more support. That could handle the rough terrain that my two-year-old always seems to trek through. I’m usually a Tkees or Havaianas girl so I didn’t want to sacrifice the regular flip flops style for comfort. I can’t remember if it was one of my girlfriends or my mom who raved about their pair of Archies flip…
When I think of French girl style, I immediately go to Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot. Some of their most iconic looks could be worn today without any clue of the decade they came from. Since editing down my wardrobe the past few years, I’ve intentionally added the right basics. To me, a French capsule wardrobe encompasses the basics with pop pieces. High-waisted jeans can be worn with a white t-shirt, add an interesting basket bag, and ballet flats, and you’ve instantly got that French girl je ne sais quoi. Something I love about Balzac Paris is how much they…
It’s no secret I love a capsule wardrobe. In my book, J.Crew embodies quintessential American style that includes practical and timeless pieces you’ll wear year after year. If you’ve been looking for a sign to clean out your closet in exchange for a fresh spring capsule wardrobe I’m here to tell you this is it. After paring down my wardrobe starting four or so years ago I found myself lacking these key basics. During this time I popped into my favorite stores frequently on the hunt for these staple pieces. To share my findings, I started with brands like Everlane…
I’ve felt a massive shift to do more with less in the past few years. With that, my closet has been transformed in a significant way. Not only can I see all my clothing again, but in many ways, without knowing, I began to create a capsule wardrobe. And as my site reflects my life, I’ve created capsule wardrobe guides for some of my favorite brands. Next up in this series is my sustainable Reformation capsule wardrobe guide. What Is a Sustainable Capsule Wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is a carefully selected collection of clothing that reflects your personal style and…
