After whirlwind November traveling home to Southern California and then to the sunny desert of Las Vegas, you’d think I would be mad about returning to the chilly weather in Toronto. On the contrary, I was excited to be able to wrap myself in some large, comfy sweaters! I have a big love for oversized … Continued
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While in Las Vegas for the Miss Nevada USA pageant, I had the honor and pleasure of staying at the Delano on the Strip. The all-suite hotel felt luxurious but extremely homey at the same time. Those beds were certainly heavenly and that deep soaker tub was a great way to unwind after long days … Continued
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Chic Style at the Delano
I left Toronto with 5 inches of snow on the ground for the sunny, clear skies of the open desert when I traveled to Las Vegas. To be fair, it wasn’t THAT warm in Vegas but compared to Toronto it certainly felt like springtime to me! Normally I drive to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, … Continued
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Desert Sun
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting the Miss Nevada USA/Teen USA pageant for the third year. The pageant takes place in a city that changed my life forever – Las Vegas – where I won the title of Miss USA in June 2011. The pageant is always an exciting time of … Continued
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Bold Colors in Vegas
While in Paris this past summer, T took me to a place (more than once!) on Rue Rivoli in front of Jardin du Tuileries called Angelina’s that is renowned for their hot chocolate. Since I do not drink coffee (allergic) or tea (don’t like it), my favorite hot morning drink is hot chocolate. And when … Continued
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Decadent Hot Chocolate
While back home in Los Angeles, I got to visit a good friend M.K. at her new job (at a famous Hollywood studio lot!). It was really exciting getting to see her new apartment and her new office, especially since she seemed so happy about it all. We walked around the lot and decided to … Continued
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Intricate Patterns
Did you think the sales ended once the weekend was over? Nope! Welcome to my favorite sale day – Cyber Monday! – where most brands feature some of their biggest sales. It’s like a little extra treat to really finish off a relaxing and food-stuffing weekend. Here are some of my favorite sales happening this … Continued
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Cyber Monday Picks
It’s that time of year – time to stuff yourself with turkey and snag the best deals of the year! It seems more than just the US gets into the “Black Friday” spirit – even Canada does, too! However, I avoid malls and department stores like the plague on Black Friday and stick to sitting … Continued
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Black Friday Picks
To go from snow and freezing temperatures in Toronto back to sun and air conditioning at home in Los Angeles was something I had been looking forward to. However, when I arrived, Los Angeles was enduring the end of a crazy heat wave. I normally do not have to blast the air conditioning in my … Continued
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Signature Jeans
Yesterday, everyone’s favorite mouse turned 86 (marking 86 years since his debut in “Steamboat Willie” in 1928)! Since I happen to a Disney fanatic, I could not let this week go by without giving good ol’ Mickey a little attention. I have been obsessed with Disneyland/Walt Disney World since I was 5-years old, and even … Continued
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Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
Obviously my latest obsession with capes is continuing its streak. This past week, while home in Los Angeles, a couple nights dipped down into much cooler temperatures despite it being incredibly warm during the day. Since I prefer all my sweaters to be oversized throughout the winter, I went nuts when I saw this perfectly … Continued
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Blanket Cape
Recently I was asked to come up with a recipe for Teen Vogue that was easy and delicious for teens to make for Friendsgiving. Since I have such a big sweet tooth, I decided to come up with an easy dessert perfectly themed for this time of year – Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cups! It’s exactly … Continued
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