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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Overalls & Bike Riding – Hamptons Day 2
One reason that I was particularly excited to visit The Maidstone Hotel before I even arrived was the fact that the hotel is Scandinavian – from the food to the room themes. Each room is uniquely themed around a certain famous Swedish or Danish individual. The general managers of the hotel, Sophie Hindmarsh Bonér and … Continued
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Sleeping With Hans Christian Andersen
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. And when lunch rolls around and brunch items are offered, I am as happy as can be. But when you offer me breakfast AND brunch in Scandinavian cuisine, my tail wags pretty fast. For breakfast, I indulged in Swedish “Plättar” Pancakes (we all know how much I … Continued
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Casual Swedish Breakfast & Farewell Brunch – Hamptons Day 2
Since I am Danish (my grandfather immigrated from Egebæksvang, Denmark), I was extremely excited that the main cuisine at The Maidstone Hotel is Scandinavian. Some people do not really know what Scandinavian cuisine entails, and finding Scandinavian restaurants is not as easy as finding a pizza parlor or sushi bar. Scandinavian cuisine features a lot … Continued
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A Scandinavian Feast – Hamptons Day 1
I am a sucker for maxi dresses. I can never have enough of them. I love how loose they are, how free they are, and how flowy they can be. Once spring and summer rolls around each year, the jeans get put away and all my maxi skirts and maxi dresses come out. About a … Continued
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Dinner & A Maxi – Hamptons Day 1
After a quick 2-hour drive (well, it was quick for me because I fell asleep in the passenger seat!) we arrived in East Hampton at our hotel, The Maidstone. After settling in to our rooms, we headed off to a vineyard at the Wölffer Estate. After being given a tour of the wine cellar, we … Continued
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