I am getting super personal on the blog today with my husband, because today is the 7th anniversary of our first date! I can’t believe that it’s been seven years since I first laid eyes on Torrance in person and immediately became smitten with him. So much has happened since then – Reign, Miss USA, … Continued
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If you are like me and prefer to live in dresses all day every day, then finding perfect beach dresses that can take you from day to night – especially while on vacation – is a must. From a day on the beach to a romantic seaside dinner, whether it be abroad or at your … Continued
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Day to Night Beach Dresses
Summer is still here, and recently I have been wearing my favorite summer overalls while out and about. I know, I know – you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Wait, hold up – Alyssa has a post about overalls?!” It’s true, I wear so many dresses and skirts that it seems impossible to find anything else … Continued
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My Favorite Summer Overalls
I remember my first visit to downtown Vancouver so clearly. This was back in October 2010, when 20-year old Alyssa came to town to visit the man she had been casually dating for the last 2 months. Flash forward nearly 7 years later, Tor and I spent a day with friends in the city where … Continued
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A Day in Downtown Vancouver
We may be halfway through with summer already (which I find so hard to believe but it’s true!), but that does not mean the summer style has to die down anytime soon so today I am sharing my summer skirt guide. As you can tell from my summer style so far, this is the season … Continued
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Summer Skirt Guide
British Columbia is full of incredible gems, which is why exploring Victoria with me was always on the top of Tor’s list. As mentioned in my last post from our stay at the Fairmont Empress, my husband has always been aware of my love for British history. While we have no plans as of right … Continued
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Exploring Victoria
Last week, Tor and I were invited to stay at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria. Growing up nearby in Vancouver and having been to the city several times for filming, Tor was extremely eager to bring me to Victoria. The one spot he knew I’d love would be the Fairmont Empress, which adds to the … Continued
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A Royal Stay at the Fairmont Empress
The Nordstrom sale is finally here, so it’s time to share my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale favorites! For those who don’t know about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (although you’ve probably seen every blogger and influencer under the sun mention this sale this week), it’s the best time to snag a lot of hot items for the … Continued
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites
Summertime skin care is more than just getting that perfect tan or having clear skin, it’s also about protecting your skin from the sun. While wearing sunscreen is something that should be worn year-round, it’s a skin care step that definitely shouldn’t be skipped when the sun is at its strongest in the summer months.
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Summertime Skin Care
When you think of Fourth of July style, of course the colors red, white, and blue come to mind. This year, we’ll be spending Fourth of July up in Canada but that didn’t stop me from reflecting a little patriotism into my style.
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Fourth of July Style
As promised, I’m dedicating a whole post to everything I wore in Mexico. I shared my packing list just before we headed to Cabo, but I didn’t get to share every look I planned on wearing. Most of you requested that I do a separate post on all of my Mexico looks, so here it … Continued
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Everything I Wore In Mexico
Celebrating my husband’s birthday would not have been complete without a romantic birthday dinner. Pretty much every dinner we had in Cabo was a romantic, intimate affair but I wanted his actual birthday dinner to feel really special, and luckily we got to indulge in one.
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