Alana Reina

Cherry Blossom Photo Diary

Cherry Blossom Photo Diary

If you follow me on Instagram, you already read about my crazy experience at the Cherry Blossom festival a few weeks ago. If not, I will recap briefly! So what had happened was…my friend Jon and I wanted to shoot down there, but I thought it was best for us to wait until Monday or later in the week, rather than Saturday or Sunday which were the “peak bloom” days and the days that the Cherry Blossom Festival were supposed to be held. However, Jon had the foresight to predict that it would get shut down after the weekend, and since he had a shoot on Sunday (that got cancelled lol), we decided it was Saturday or never! As you can imagine, when we got down there it was HELLAAAA people everywhere!! We did our best to avoid the crowds and get our shots, but it was a struggle! You…

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20 Ways to ACTUALLY Enjoy Winter!

20 Ways to ACTUALLY Enjoy Winter!

I think everyone finds it easy to enjoy winter during the busy and festive holiday season, but once the high of a new year wears off, it is easy to let that seasonal depression creep in. Don’t despair! If even one of these little tips help you get through the season, then I have done my job. Keep reading to find one that will help you: Buy cute winter clothes: I don’t know why I avoided this for so long, but as someone who loves summer clothes, the thought of buying winter clothes just repulsed me. Now that I have finally amassed a good collection of cute and WARM clothes to get me through the winter, it is so much less miserable to get dressed every day. Stock your house with equally cute winter decor and cozy blankets: This can be anything from fun and festive Christmas decorations to more…

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Palm Beach Recap (and Tips for Dealing with Crappy Weather on Vacation!)

Palm Beach Recap (and Tips for Dealing with Crappy Weather on Vacation!)

I spent last week in Palm Beach for what was SUPPOSED to be a nice relaxing little trip away from the cold, but quickly went south when I realized I was only going to have one day of sun! Keep reading to see how I stayed sane and kept busy while it rained all week… Day 1: I am so glad I booked an early flight on my first day, because I found out right before I left that it would be the ONLY day of sun, and I definitely wanted to take advantage. I also felt like for such a short trip, it would have been a waste to get there later in the day regardless of the weather. I landed in Palm Beach at 9:30am, ELATED to be standing outside in a tshirt and biker shorts! I got to my AirBnb quickly, and was able to go straight…

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Magical Adventures in Shenandoah

Magical Adventures in Shenandoah

I finally made it to Shenandoah National Park yesterday, and it was nothing short of amazing! I have been wanting to go since I moved home – even before I added it to my fall bucket list last year – and it just so happened that the day I went was not only a gorgeous day, but the “peak” day for fall foliage! Keep scrolling to see some of my favorite pics from my trip… Thanks for following on my adventure! Let me know if you have been to Shenandoah before or planning on going this fall before it gets too cold 💕

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Two Days in NYC

Two Days in NYC

In case you missed it on Instagram, I went to NYC with my best friend last week for a couple days. Technically, it was like three-ish days, but we only got two full days together since we both got there late Wednesday night and she left early on Saturday morning. Anyway, it was my first trip to NYC this year (I know!!) and I was super excited to get some time in the city with one of my favorite people! As usual, I found us a dope (and cheap!) AirBnb in Brooklyn, which was our home base for the trip. Not only is it usually cheaper to stay in Brooklyn, but I love the neighborhood vibe it has compared to Manhattan. The place we stayed was super cute and spacious, but the only downside was that the hosts decided last minute to stay in town and were crashing on the…

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