A Fun Day Out Plan for Valentine's Day Outfit

A plan for valentine’s day

Do you have a plan for Valentine’s Day? Somehow it’s already February. How did that happen? Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us (as it often does), and we want to know: What are your plans? Maybe you have a weekend getaway planned. Or perhaps a fun day out. Maybe you don’t have anything planned at all, and that’s ok! We’ve got some fun shoppable ideas to help enhance your Valentine’s Day. Whether as a gift for yourself or someone else, we support your choice!

Our favorite purchases of 2025

As we’re all settling into the new year, we thought we’d do a round-up of our personal favorite purchases of 2025. Normally, we like to let you all know which products we suggested that sold best, or which blog post was most viewed from the previous year. This post idea is a bit more fun and personal, though, right?

Gift Ideas for Her

Gift Guide #2 is here, focusing on gift ideas for her. By “her,” we mean anyone you know who might like these gifts. Unfortunately, “Gifts for People” doesn’t work as a search title, and we want “people” to find our blog, so we are forced into gender stereotypes ;)! This year, we’ve focused on gift ideas for anyone who loves a good hobby, the constant traveller, and indulgent gifts. Be it for a friend, family member, co-worker, or party host, we have you covered!

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Gift Ideas for Kids

Our first gift guide of the year is here! Gift ideas for kids is our most extensive gift guide this season, so we needed to bring it to you first. Whether you need a gift for your own kid, a friend, or a family member, we hope you’ll find the perfect gift here.

The 2025 Guide to Alternatives to Shorts

Are alternatives to shorts your most pressing fashion conundrum every summer? If so, you’re not alone. This blog originated many years ago out of my own aversion to shorts. But it is our readers who have made it one of the RLS blog’s most popular annual features.

An Enchanting Harry Potter Nursery

Hi, I’m Sloane, the newest Real Life Style team member. Some of you have met me in person by this point. For those who mostly follow us online, I started with Lani and Kyle a little over a year ago and welcomed my first child, baby girl Jamison (James), in 2024. After seeing the photos of my Harry Potter-themed nursery, Lani insisted I share my creation with the community! So here it is, a specially curated nursery inspired by the “Noble and Most Ancient House of Black.”

Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz

It’s official, 2024’s Pantone Color of the Year is Pantone 13-1023, Peach Fuzz. According to Pantone’s description of the color, “Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.”

Do You Know About The Knit Blazer?

I am forever extolling the virtues of the blazer to my clients: it enhances your shape, disguises figure flaws and makes an otherwise basic outfit look put-together. However, sometimes you just want to dress comfortably even though you know you shouldn’t :) Ta da! Knit blazer to the rescue. Happy shopping!   The Limited Soft One … Read more