This week’s Friday Favorites feature some of my favorite things that I’ll be packing in my carry-on this weekend for my long haul flight from Los Angeles to Europe. Of course this is not all I’m taking onboard the plane, but these are my favorites for such a long journey. Shop the post: Yosi Samra … Continued
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I leave for Europe this upcoming weekend, and conveniently J. Crew is currently having a 25% off sale on all their packing picks until Sunday (Use promo code PACKME). I have picked out some of my favorite picks for travel, such as a cashmere cardigan (I love snatching a good cashmere bargain!) for cooler evenings, … Continued
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J. Crew Sale
While prepping for my upcoming Europe trip, I have been scouring the internet and the mall for any last minute things – whether it be fashion, stocking up on toiletries, or purchasing new luggage. Of course I got distracted from my main focus and began finding little things that made me want to click on … Continued
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Wednesday Wish List
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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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
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Alyssa’s Disneyland Tips
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
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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Stripes & Vineyards – Hamptons Day 1
Earlier this week, Donald Trump and the reigning Miss USA Erin Brady announced that Miss USA 2014 would be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 8. For the past six years, the Miss USA pageant has been held in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is where I was crowned in June 2011. While the location … Continued
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What To Pack When You Go To Miss USA
Last night I discovered a cool app on my phone that features all your favorite blogs in one place – Bloglovin! I am constantly on the go, so logging online to read some of my favorite blog posts can be a bit of a hassle. But I soon realized that with this app, all of … Continued
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