Mother’s Day in the USA falls on Sunday, May 11 this year. We always want to give our mom the best little gifts on Mother’s Day, but sometimes we get stuck on what exactly to get her. She raised us, loved us, taught us, and took care of us – she deserves something sweet and … Continued
Read the Story
I love anything striped. So when I came across these striped pants from Zara, I knew immediately I had to add them to my closet (at first they did not have my size, so I had to wait for an email from Zara alerting me when my size was back in stock). I also love … Continued
Read the Story
Lace & Stripes
Today, Kate Moss launches another collaboration (her 15th!) with Topshop for Spring/Summer 2014. I first came across Kate Moss’ collaboration with Topshop back in 2010 when I was living in New York City and the Topshop store in Soho had recently opened. This collection is inspired by Kate Moss’ own style once again, which is … Continued
Read the Story
Kate Moss For Topshop
Hello everyone! I’ve decided to share with you some of the latest items that are currently on my wish list… and when I say that, I mean most of them are probably already in my online shopping carts! After spending all winter in Toronto where things could get a bit dreary (still love ya, Toronto!), … Continued
Read the Story
Wednesday Wish List
As soon as I saw this dress from Free People on their website, I knew I had to have it. If you don’t already know, I am a maxi dress fanatic (one of the perks to living in southern California means we have gorgeous weather 95% of the year and I could wear a maxi … Continued
Read the Story
Florals & Fedoras
I have been traveling a lot over the past month. From Toronto to New York to San Francisco to Los Angeles, I am pretty much on a plane about once a week these days! This week, I am traveling to Dallas, Texas. Recently, I have been asked by many what do I put in my … Continued
Read the Story
My Carry On Essentials
I have been a Walt Disney World fanatic since I was five. I used to buy guidebooks every year, even when I had no plans to visit Walt Disney World that year. When I moved to Los Angeles, one of the first things on my to-do list was to visit Disneyland, the first Disney theme … Continued
Read the Story
Alyssa’s Disneyland Tips
When the date and location was first announced for the Miss USA pageant this year, I posted a blog post about some necessities the contestants will most likely need while competing, based on my experience. Now, with Miss USA 2014 fast approaching (the pageant is June 8, 2014 on NBC at 8 pm EST but … Continued
Read the Story
Easy & Stylish Outfit Ideas for Miss USA
Today is the last day to get 25% off your entire order at French Connection, plus FREE shipping if you spend over $150! Just use the code S14EASTER. Here are two of my favorite French Connection items you can currently get 25% off: I tend to wear my On The Road Linen T-Shirt whenever I … Continued
Read the Story
French Connection 25% Off
In the fall and winter, my style tends to be a bit more sophisticated. I don’t really like to wear anything sheer or revealing in the winter, especially since in Toronto and New York it can get blistering cold. But once the spring and summer months come around, my style completely changes from chic and … Continued
Read the Story
Free People Summer Style
I am a diehard fan of Game of Thrones, both the books and the television show. I even named my cats after Renly Baratheon and Daenerys Targaryen (but do not ask me who my favorite character is – it’s impossible to choose one!). After waiting what always feels like an eternity, Game of Thrones premiered … Continued
Read the Story
Make Your Home Feel Like Westeros & Essos
Since I began spending a lot of time in Toronto last summer, I also started bike riding again. I had not ridden a bike in years when I got on our new bike last August (you know that phrase “It’s as easy as riding a bike?” Yeah, that definitely needs to change!). Luckily I had … Continued
Read the Story
