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Alyssa Grabinski

POPSUGAR Contributor

Alyssa is a Chicago/Arizona gal who lives off of coffee (iced coffee with oat milk & three sugars!) and loves any and ALL things related to pop culture, skincare, fashion, and beauty.

Latest Posts From Alyssa

I Created a "Mindful" Instagram Account, and It Changed the Way I See Social Media

Oct 1, 2021

I Created a "Mindful" Instagram Account, and It Changed the Way I See Social Media

By now, we've all heard that social media can take a toll on your mental health, and for me, that's certainly been true.

I Went to a Movie Theater For the First Time Since COVID Began — and Wow, I Missed It

Aug 5, 2021

I Went to a Movie Theater For the First Time Since COVID Began — and Wow, I Missed It

When COVID-19 first hit, everything from restaurants to salons completely shut down.

Listen Up, Pogues: JJ and Kiara Are the Real Outer Banks Endgame Couple

Aug 4, 2021

Listen Up, Pogues: JJ and Kiara Are the Real Outer Banks Endgame Couple

Season two of Outer Banks came out this week, and it definitely lived up to the hype.

It's My Last Semester of College: Here's How I'm Planning to Make It the Best One Yet

Feb 11, 2021

It's My Last Semester of College: Here's How I'm Planning to Make It the Best One Yet

It's official: I'm finally in the second semester of my senior year of college!

TikTok Is Crushing on Draco Malfoy, and Tom Felton Is Out There Somewhere Blushing

Sep 30, 2020

TikTok Is Crushing on Draco Malfoy, and Tom Felton Is Out There Somewhere Blushing

Did you eat, sleep, and breathe the Harry Potter films back in the day?

My Sorority Did Recruitment Over Zoom This Year, and Here's What Happened

Sep 19, 2020

My Sorority Did Recruitment Over Zoom This Year, and Here's What Happened

When most people think of sorority recruitment, they probably think of movie-like stereotypes that consist of girls with perfectly manicured nails, the trendiest of outfits, and smiles brighter than the sun.

I've Been Back at College For 2 Weeks, and I Already Think I'll Have to Go Back Home Soon

Sep 6, 2020

I've Been Back at College For 2 Weeks, and I Already Think I'll Have to Go Back Home Soon

I recently made the decision to move back to my college town and try to have some semblance of a "normal" senior year.

4 Life Lessons I've Taken Away From The Bold Type

Jul 15, 2020

4 Life Lessons I've Taken Away From The Bold Type

From the moment I started watching Freeform's The Bold Type, I knew that it would forever be one of my all-time favorite shows.

Football, Babies, and Sobriety Issues: My All American Season 3 Predictions

Jul 15, 2020

Football, Babies, and Sobriety Issues: My All American Season 3 Predictions

Touchdown!

I've Spent the Past Month Exploring Predictions For Outer Banks Season 2

Jun 20, 2020

I've Spent the Past Month Exploring Predictions For Outer Banks Season 2

Ever since Outer Banks, aka the bronzed, seaside, modern-day Romeo and Juliet, was released in April, we've been left wondering whether there will be a second season.