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Summer vacation

Your summer vacation packing essentials

We all strive to go on vacation and pack less, myself included. There’s nothing worse than getting home from a trip and opening your suitcase to discover you only wore half of the items you brought. As we’re all fitting in our final trips of the summer (and I’m packing for a big trip), I decided we needed to do a summer vacation packing post! Keep reading to see our formula for packing light. Now, let’s see if I can follow my own advice; only time will tell!

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.

The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s that time of year again—the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! We’ve previewed the sale and selected our favorite items to help you navigate through the overwhelming options. Feel free to use our picks as a starting point for finding what you may need.

The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Everyone’s favorite sale is here! The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public through August 4! This sale is always popular because customers can access fall styles at a discount before they hit stores. We love the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because it provides the best opportunity to restock on basics at a discount.

Must-Haves for Working From Home: A Third Piece

Do you know about the “third piece” fashion construct? The concept is that your outfit is not complete without a “third piece” to pull your top and bottom pieces together. Many people feel silly or uncomfortable wearing a traditional blazer while working or lounging at home these days, so we are here to offer you … Read more

3 Steps to Business Casual Sanity for Men

After all these years of the world dressing business casual, we are still getting puzzled looks and desperate pleas for help from men when it comes to pulling together a business casual look, especially in our Wear Your Power presentations. Keep reading for shopping recommendations too! Here is the RLS 3 step system to Business … Read more