Friday, April 6, 2018

Dose of Disney: Flower & Garden Style Inspo



It's Flower & Garden season y'all which means florals for spring, ground breaking. But really, florals for Flower & Garden are a must! From shades of purple and pink to pops of orange and yellow Flower & Garden festival has so many fun ways you can channel it to create a fun spring look in or out of the parks. 

Floral prints are obviously a major source of inspo from the festival. I am loving fun mini skirts and cute dresses with bold or small floral prints. You could pair skirts with a fun Disney graphic tee or pair a dress with a cute pair of ears. Or wear them outside of the parks for just a fun spring look.

Then prints with oranges or lemons are great to channel your inner Orange Bird or Violet Lemonade. I love this fun orange printed dress or this lemon top and pant set. So so cute! Citrus is always a good idea am I right? Well I think I am at least. This little Orange Bird bag is a fun pop to add to any look as well. Although it is more bold Disney then say this Draper James printed bag it can be worn outside of the parks just as much in! Then there is this adorable Lucky Rabbit Supply Co. Lil Tart pin that is so dang cute. Violet lemonade wearing a Mickey hat I DIE

Last year I wore a fun orange citrus printed Lilly Pulitzer dress with matching Sail Bow ears for the perfect Flower & Garden look. This year I am planning lots of fun looks using Pretty Little Monograms, Lilly, and lots of fun ears. Even if you aren't going to F&G this year be sure to channel the festival with a fun floral dress or look for spring time. 

What are you planning on wearing to Flower & Garden? Let me know in the comments below!
XOXO 
Miranda 

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Dose of Disney: Jackets to wear to Disney



Although Disney World is in sunny Florida, it does cool down in the evenings. I've even been at Disney where I've needed multiple jackets and layers! Then again, I'm always cold but minor details here people.... So, today I'm going over my favorite jackets and layers to wear to Disney!

First up, popovers. Popovers are great because you can easily take them on and off as the temperature might change. With a half zip design you can pull it off much easier then a hoodie or other kind of sweatshirt! I love Pretty Little Monograms or The Blonde Ruby for these! They both have adorable designs that are monogrammed so it adds a personal touch. Shep Shirts are a great alternative. I wore a fleece Shep Style popover on my last trip and it was great for early mornings. At one point it was as cold as 40 degrees! When it gets that cool in the morning or at night on your trip it's important to wear and have layers. As the days would warm up I would take off layers and put them in my backpack for safe keeping. 

Next up is a classic crewneck sweatshirt. I prefer crewneck sweatshirts over hoodies because they are less bulky. I wore a fun crewneck from Disneyland Paris on my last trip to Disney for a full day because it was so chilly! Be sure to pack at least one sweatshirt or popover, or plan on buying one at the park once you get there. Shop Disney or inside the parks have so many different options for crewnecks. Pro tip: I always buy a small size in men's! They have more of a looser fit vs. a true ladies cut sweatshirt. 


Rain jackets are also a must at Disney. If you want to ditch the plastic poncho I recommend a Pretty Little Monogram rain jacket. For Flower & Garden she had an adorable lavender rain jacket that I picked up, and I'm obsessed! She uses Charles River brand which is a great quality rain jacket. I had one that had my sorority letters embroidered on it and it was great, but this one is even better then that one! In the past I would wear my old sorority jacket, but now I can bust out my adorable Minnie monogrammed rain jacket. 

Lastly, I love brining a denim jacket to the parks. It gives you a layer, but you can still be cute. Obviously there are a TON of denim jackets out there. I personally love J. Crew's or J. Crew Factory's denim jackets. But, there are loads out there and chances are you already have one! If you want to add a Disney touch to your denim jacket add fun Disney patches or pins to flair up the look. 

What jackets or layers do you bring to Disney? Let me know in the comments below! 
XOXO
Miranda 

Monday, April 2, 2018

Dose of Disney: Stella Lou


Have you heard of Stella Lou? Well she is my new favorite adorable character home to Tokyo Disney! So, when I saw Pretty Little Monograms come out with this adorable Stella Lou inspired tee I had to pick it up. It was also the perfect look for Easter yesterday. 


I kept things super casual because we weren't leaving the house for Easter. Normally we cook an Easter ham and sides for our Easter dinner! It's been our traditional for so many years. We used to hunt for Easter eggs around the house, but sadly those days are over. Luckily I still got some Easter goodies in my basket that I've had since I was a kid. 


My favorite Easter basket goodies are chocolate bunnies (really chocolate anything), Life Saver gummies, and Sweet Tarts! What are yours? I've always loved finding candy in eggs. Now I just pick it up on sale at Target the day after Easter. It's fun being an adult isn't it?? 


These chino pants from J. Crew Factory are my absolute favorite. They have slightly changed the shape this past year, but they are still a great basic chino pant. Perfect for work or for pairing with casual pieces like this look! From olive to navy they have a ton of neutral options great for mixing with basics. With a bit of a crop hem they fit petite people great! 




Where it's from: 
Shoes: Sam Edelman 
Necklace: KJP 
Bracelets: Pandora and Pandora Disney charms
Below.... 
Skirt: J. Crew 
Necklace: J. Crew 
Stella Lou notepad: Tokyo Disney via Ballpensandetc 


What is your favorite Easter tradition? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Friday, March 30, 2018

Dose of Disney: Toy Story Land Style Inspo

cloud pin | cloud patch | Pizza Planet claw tee 

The opening of Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World, and the announcement on Pixar Fest has been giving me MAJOR Pixar style inspo. Today I am rounding up some amazing pieces that would be perfect for a trip to the new Toy Story Land or Pixar Fest in the upcoming months. I've always loved Toy Story, let's face it I am a true 90's kid. I love anything to do with Pizza Planet, the little green aliens, or Buzz & Woody. All of these pieces are super fun and could amp up your Toy Story style just in time to ride the new rides and to take tons of pics with I'm sure the new and amazing photo spots to come.

I love this Alien monogram tee from Pretty Little Monograms. Sadly, she has sold out of these, but follow her page in case she re-stocks it! I'm wearing this tee and Lilly short combo to Hollywood Studios for my upcoming trip! 

There are tons of different Pizza Planet tees in this guide! I have the shirt in the bottom left corner. I picked it up from Box Lunch, but now it is available at Target for super cheap! The other shirts are also fun ways to incorporate Disney style. If you're looking for a BFF coordinating look check out Lost Bro's Rangers and Cowboys jerseys! I'm wearing the Cowboy jersey for my upcoming trip! Check out the picture below to see how I'm styling it...


There are so many ways to style these tees to make them your own unique style! I chose to pair this Woody inspired tee with Lilly skort for a preppy look. But, you could pair it with a fun suede mini skirt, high waisted denim shorts, or even tied over a dress for a completely different look. I also love the fun little Pizza Planet mini dress that is at Hot Topic! So fun. 

If you're looking for a more subtle Toy Story inspired look, try out Jambo Joe's Magicgram cloud pin or his cloud patch. Pop these onto a bag, denim jacket or bottoms, or wherever you please! I love Jambo Joe's Magicgram pins and I own this cloud one myself! Other fun accessories include a fun Alien Mickey ear hat or a "To Infinity and Beyond" inspired dainty necklace. I'm also loving these Vans inspired sneakers. I luckily snagged a pair of Toy Story Vans from Nordstrom Rack before my last trip. They are super comfortable and great for the parks! 

Are you planning a trip to Pixar Fest or to see the new Toy Story Land this summer??? Let me know in the comments! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Hawaii Wish List



Aloha! I'm super excited to say I am officially going to Hawaii at the end of September into October. The plane ticket and hotel is booked and I can see paradise in the distance... well a few months away at least. My family and I have been talking about taking this trip for so long! It is my parent's 30th wedding anniversary and to celebrate we are heading to Hawaii. My parents went there on their honeymoon so it's kind of a throwback to that! Plus we just really wanted to go. 

The best part? We are staying at the Disney Resort Aulani in a Disney Vacation club villa. So, not only will we be in paradise, we'll be in Disney paradise. I've heard so so much about this resort and I can't wait to explore and see everything. It looks absolutely breathtaking. Plus, the merch is so kawaii and I am READY for it. 

Since I am a psycho I am already planning my outfits. If you personally knew me this would not surprise you one bit. I LIVE for planning outfits and planning vacations. So, right now I am living my best life. I already starting mapping out my outfits for each day while I'm in Hawaii. Fair warning... it's gonna be a lot of Lilly because Lilly in Hawaii seems like the perfect combo.  

I thought it would be fun to highlight some fun things on my Hawaii wishlist. I'm currently trying not to spend money (it's hard) to save for shopping on my upcoming Disney trip, my trip to the U.K. in May and Hawaii of course! But, let's be honest I'll probably end up picking up a few of these pieces for my trip! 

To highlight a few things, first things first, Bando has created the most beautiful collection inspired by a trip to Hawaii. UM how perfect?! I'm loving these fun sunglasses, this rainbow travel pillow, and my dream product a vacation planner. Perfection. Also, I'm currently crushing on these two Jack Rogers slides. I feel like slides are all the rage but I can't get behind any I see. But, Jack Rogers does them in a preppy classic way, which I'm into. I've already picked up a few swimsuits for this trip, but I've been eyeing this Lilly suit and now this palm suit from Aerie. The suits I picked up already are from Aerie as well. I love their swimsuits. They are my favorite! Lastly, I just loved this fun stripe dress from ASOS. They have a ton of fun pieces that would be perfect for a vacation. 

Have you been to Hawaii, specifically near Honolulu? Let me know what are can't miss things! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Friday, March 23, 2018

Dose of Disney: My tips and tricks for the Flower and Garden Festival



Eat a real meal beforehand | Our first time at the Flower & Garden festival we made a major mistake by only eating Flower & Garden food..... we were all so cranky because we had been hungry for so long, and it took forever to feel full just by eating small bites and sharing small plates. The second day we spent at the festival we ate a smaller lunch then just had snacks or treats from the festival stands. Honestly, I think this is the way to go. This way you at least ate a little lunch or some sort of meal before you go and sample. Whether that is a small sandwich or salad or something, now you won't be starving while trying your Flower & Garden dishes! Plus there is nothing worse then being hangry. My family hangry is NOT a good situation let me tell you. 

Split dishes with friends | If you go with friends or family share your plates! When we went we split almost everything and just had little tastes of things. A. This saves money because these dishes aren't exactly "cheap". I'd say the average price is $6-8 per dish and they aren't huge! B. It gives you the opportunity to try way more things! If you really like something you can always go and get round 2! 

Pace yourself | Pace yourself between stands. Go to rides and attractions in between so you don't get to full. All the power to you if you can power through it back to back, but I get full!

Look at the Flower & Garden passport beforehand | Decide what your must-try items are. Find their locations and plan your food accordingly. We usually start in Canada and make our way around the countries. Obviously you can do it your normal way, but you can plan your stops based on your normal Epcot route!

What are your tips and tricks to Flower & Garden Festival? Let me know in the comments below! 
XOXO 
Miranda 

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Dose of Disney: Flower and Garden Festival Food Review


I ate a bunch of food and drinks from the Flower and Garden Festival when I went last year in 2017. A lot of the same food is back for this years festival! So, I thought I'd give my reviews on everything I ate last year as a guide for anyone heading to Flower & Garden this year... 

Frushi | location Japan at Hanami | I normally don't eat sushi. But, fruit sushi is something I can get behind! Fruit is one of my favorite types of food so I was so excited to try this! It has pineapple, cantaloupe, and strawberries wrapped in rice. This treat was super tasty and sweet. If you like fruit I totally recommend you trying frushi! Plus this is one of the most hyped treats at the festival, because it is so pretty and perfect for photos!


Berry Buckle | location The Berry Basket | Holy yum! This dessert was also delicious. It was a berry crumble like dessert with a scoop of pepper berry gelato. It was so refreshing but decedent at the same time. I was worried about the pepper berry gelato at first, but it proved to be very tasty.


La Vie En Rose | location France Fleur de Lys | My favorite drink of the Flower & Garden Festival was for sure the La Vie En Rose in France. It is an alcoholic slush with vodka, cranberry juice, and a few other juices. I can't describe the taste but it is oh so good!!! Also, this drink is so pretty and perfect for photo ops, I know I'm all about the photo. But, this drink is to pretty not to snap a few pictures.


Chocolat Rasberry macaron | location France | Again, another great dessert. Who doesn't love a macaron? This was a giant macaron perfect to split with friends or family! It looks like this year they have a chocolate macaron lollipop, which I'm sure will be just as good. The dessert area in France has other macaron flavors if you're looking for something more specific!

Cider | location U.K. at the Cider House | At the U.K. pavilion we opted for the cider flight which featured 3 ciders. Ciders are one of my favorite alcoholic beverages, I enjoyed all of the ciders in the flight! I am not sure if it is the exact same ciders for 2018, but I'm sure they are still fabulous.


House-made Potato and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare | Location U.K. at the Cider House | This is basically half a review, because I don't eat salmon, but the biscuit was very tasty! I love a good cheddar biscuit and this one was mighty tasty. I had a little taste of my brother's dish but I know he enjoyed it!


Violet Lemonade | location Pineapple Promenade | The STAR of Flower & Garden Festival the famous Violet Lemonade. I cannot describe this stuff, but it is so darn good. Perfectly purple and amazing this frozen drink is so refreshing! It's a must try.

Strawberry Tiramisu | location Italy | They did not bring this treat back for 2018, but it was pretty tasty! Now there is a different dessert in the Italy Primavera Kitchen that I might have to try out. 

What are your favorite things to eat at Flower & Garden Festival? Let me know in the comments below! 
XOXO 
Miranda