There was one look I was looking forward to the most on our Finland trip, and that was this look in my colorful trench cloak by Lindsey Thornburg. I love the idea of cloaks, and I knew wearing one while surrounded by snow and pink sunsets would make for the perfect outfit. If you follow … Continued
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You probably did a double take seeing the title of this blog post. It’s no secret I am a huge Anglophile, but that doesn’t mean I don’t also enjoy Parisienne style trends. I think everyone has a little bit of a Francophile in them, as French culture and French style is so iconic and desirable. … Continued
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Parisienne Style
Plaid coats are extremely on trend this winter season, and it’s not surprising to anyone. They have always been a staple autumn coat and usually stretches through winter. It’s a style can be dressed up or down, paired with faux fur or on their own, or be long or short (I personally prefer long!). It’s … Continued
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Mad About Plaid (Coats)
Despite living in Los Angeles where our average temperature in the winter is a not-so-chilly 50F, finding the perfect winter feminine style can still be a challenge. I lived in New York City for 4 years and Toronto for 3 years, so I know how much of a challenge it can be to dress feminine … Continued
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Winter Feminine Style
Just went you thought I couldn’t get enough cold weather and snow in Iceland, here I am sharing with you my Finland packing list! I am so excited about this upcoming trip. Finland has been on my bucket list for a while, especially in the wintertime (I know that sounds crazy to 90% of you!). … Continued
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Finland Packing List
One of the most popular questions I get asked all the time is: “How do you plan your outfits for your travels?” The answer to that question is one reason why I love being both a style and travel blogger. I plan my outfits around my travels in a way that highlights both the location … Continued
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How I Plan My Outfits On Our Travels
It has been cooler, cloudier, and yes even rainier (is that a word?) this week in Los Angeles, which is making me pull out all of my favorite sweaters to wrap myself up in. Despite living in a city that is practically summer for 10 months out of the year, I have a surprisingly large … Continued
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Cozy Chic Sweaters
Most of you already know about my passion for history, particularly royal history, so it should come as no surprise that I like to channel my inner “duchess” in every day life. Whether it be applying to my wardrobe, my home, and my manners, there’s nothing wrong with incorporating a little bit of class and … Continued
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My Inner Duchess
Our Ultimate 16-Day Iceland Itinerary
Happy 2018! I can’t believe the new year is already here! While I am not the kind of person who likes to make New Year’s resolutions, I like to make goals for the new year instead. Goals are an object of a person’s ambition or effort whereas a resolution is a firm decision to do … Continued
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Goals for 2018
With only 1 day to go until we ring in 2018, we decided to do a little New Year’s Q&A with Alyssa and Torrance to reflect on our favorite memories of 2017 and what we are looking forward to in 2018. I asked Tor 5 questions, and he asked me 5 questions. Let’s see how … Continued
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New Year’s Q&A with Alyssa and Torrance
Can you believe we only have 3 days left until 2017 comes to a close? It’s so strange to think we will be saying (and writing) “2018” soon! As I look back on this past year, I began to think about which items I used the most in 2017. From cosmetics to bags to technology, … Continued
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