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Honestly? Pack the Unnecessary Slingbacks

Why self-doubt is the only thing you're actually overpacking

May 28 • Alyssa Beltempo

On Living in Two Places

As an introvert, the 6 hour time zone difference between Canada and Italy is both a blessing and a curse.

May 7 • Alyssa Beltempo

Italy and the Art of What Nobody Sees

habits i'm doing to keep up with the Italians ...

Mar 30 • Alyssa Beltempo

How to Break Up With External Validation

In my last community live, a woman shared that she’s started swapping out her 4 inch stilettos for 2 inch heels and flats.

Feb 23 • Alyssa Beltempo

Should We Be More Materialistic?

… and why lost luggage is so much more than a suitcase full of clothes.

Feb 2 • Alyssa Beltempo

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Lessons in Being "Overdressed"

Jul 3, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo

Lessons in style & life

Jun 16, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo

How to Dress With Intention in 2025

Jan 6, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo

On Living in Two Places

May 7 • Alyssa Beltempo

It turns out being more human makes you more stylish.

Recent posts

Sustainable Fashion's Toxic Trait

Why perfection is getting in the way - and what I was doing about it in 2016

Jan 21 • Alyssa Beltempo

Slow fashion was never the point. Changing how we think was.

and how I feel about the industry after almost a decade of shopping your closets ...

Jan 9 • Alyssa Beltempo

A New Way to Approach Layering for Fall

because layering is about as groundbreaking as florals for Spring, yes?

Sep 29, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo

Lessons in Finding Your Personal Style

Prompts and easy tasks that will get you out of a style rut

Sep 15, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo

How to Dress When You Have no Time

The one thing we all want more of but isn't for sale.

Sep 8, 2025 • Alyssa Beltempo