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I was born and raised in a small rural town in California's Central Valley- the San Joaquin Valley. I grew up in a house placed on 10 acres of orange trees, which my father farms, along with other crops like lemons and pistachios. California is a huge part of my identity, even though I'm not from a place people normally think of when they think of our Golden State. 

When I went away to school in San Luis Obispo, on California's Central Coast, I was often asked the question, "Are you from NorCal or SoCal?" My answer was always neither, something that confused people greatly.

Growing up I had a dream to live in Los Angeles, which I did eventually move to after college. Now I am living in sunny Orange County, living out my Southern California dreams and enjoying every minute of it.

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Citrus and Palm Trees is named after this state I love, and I will be writing about the things I love most in life: Fashion and style, traveling in this state (so many places to go!) and elsewhere, health and fitness, and anything else that may be on my mind.

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My love for fashion began in high school when I started reading Teen Vogue magazine. I discovered the world of beautiful clothing, designers, and runway models. I watched a lot of America's Next Top Model, and always held out hope that since I hit 5'7", I had a shot of making it as a model some day. 

I did start doing a bit of modeling (mostly for fun and with friends who are photographers) and it became my hobby, as well as spending all my money on clothes, ha. I shop on a budget, so most of my clothes come from Express, Target, F21, H&M, and other similar storesI hope I can provide a teeny tiny bit of inspiration  into your life, and that I can continue to create every day!

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Happy Reading!

-Tanna