Sea of Lavender

 Tignanello Circle Bag c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Dress (Old, Similar) || LC Lauren Conrad Heels (Old, Similar) || 

Good morning, friends! What a wirl wind the past few days have been! I’m floating on cloud nine just thinking about all of the adventures we just had, but more about that later. I hope everyone had a lovely mother’s day too. I kept telling Ava, thank you so much for making me your mommy. You gave me the greatest gift of all.

I’m not exactly sure what type of flowers these are, but they create the most beautiful sea of purple down along the river walk. It’s a gorgeous spot, especially with the sun setting. Ava bug was my little helper carrying around this Tignanello bag for me. She knows a good circle bag when she sees one! She always says, “mommy loves circle bags.” Haha, she is beyond adorable. Tignanello is a brand I’ve come to know in recent years and appreciate their quality and eye for classic styling and functionality. Their design team draws inspiration from the aesthetic of traditional Italian craftsmanship. One of the best places to shop the handbags is on QVC. I believe you can find some on Amazon too, but QVC is their main retailer. My mom would have loved that, she was a big QVC fan!

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xo, Amanda  

Matching Floral

Floral Wrap Dress || Floral Bag || Similar Sandals || Similar Sunglasses || Hoop Earrings || DW Watch c/o || 

Good morning, friends! There’s nothing I love more than a beautiful dress. If I had to choose one item to wear for the rest of my life, it would be that. As soon as my eyes spotted this chiffon dress, I was in love! The vibrant pink and mint floral pattern had my heart swooning along with the flirty ruffles and figure flattering tie waist. The subtle breeze would pick up every now and then and allow the dress to flow beautifully. To match in the same lively floral print is this turnlock clutch. I’ve always been a big fan of matching as gives a sense of vintage timelessness and having a competed look. This bag is on sale now and under $20!

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xo, Amanda  

Lavender Floral

Lavender Floral Dress  || Lavender Bag || Lavender Bow Slides || Sunglasses || Hoop Earrings || 

Good morning and happy Friday, friends! Today is also affectionately know as “May The Fourth Be With You” for all of my Star Wars fans! We’ll be celebrating by going to a baseball game where they’ll have the Star Wars characters walking around. I can’t wait! This weekend is also Cinco De Mayo and my brother’s fiancé is graduating from college so it’s going to be a busy one. 

My love for lavender continues! It’s easy to fall in love with this drss with its fluttering ruffles, springtime florals made up of warm reds and yellows, and a stylish crisscross back. The material is very light and airy making it great for the warm spring and summer days. I’m quite taken with this lavender bag too! While it’s not a circle bag, which has been my current go-to, the shape is so unique and interesting and of course the lavender color totally has my heart. I love that it’s pretty roomy too and an added bonus of gold hardware. 

Cheers to the weekend!!  

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Romantic Bloom

Floral Maxi Dress c/o ||  Similar Blush Sandals || Similar Straw Clutch || Hoop Earrings || 

Hello and happy Thursday!  Do you ever find that everything comes together just right to make for the perfect outfit? That’s exactly how I felt about this look between the gorgeous twirl worthy dress to the beautiful blossoms and dreamy sunset. The weather was warm and the sweet scent of flowers were swirling in the breeze as people around me were laughing and enjoying the soon to be twilight. The look itself was fairly easy to create with my blush sandals and straw clutch matching the nude and blush background of the maxi dress from Chicwish. The oversize floral print brings spring to life and creates a lovely romantic scene. Though this is a maxi dress, the length will work for petite girls! I’m 5’2” and found the length to fit perfectly. Anyone under 5ft might need this to be hemmed. The dress fits true to size. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather! We had a HOT one yesterday and i’ll you, after the long and dreary winter, it felt AMAZING! Ava and I did not waste one second of it. We were completely wiped out by the end of the day and actually headed to bed early. We took walks, ran around, played kick the ball, throw the ball, baseball, and bowling. Then we went over uncle Mike’s house and he was squirting her with the hose. Haha, she absolutely loved it. Her laughter was the sound of pure childhood joy. 

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xo, Amanda  

Mint Ruffle Sleeve Dress

Mint Ruffle Sleeve Dress c/o || Lavender Circle Bag || Similar Straw Bow Hat || Sunglasses || Lavender Bow Slides || Hoop Earrings || 

Good morning, friends! I can hardly believe this is the last day of April. Hopefully all of our April showers are going to bring an abundance ance of May flowers! Some of the trees are already starting to bloom around here too. For any *NSYNC fans out there, today they are getting their star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. I am beyond excited for this and hoping they have a little reunion during the ceremony. I would be happy with just one song even! I was really hoping for a reunion during the Super Bowl with Justin Timberlake performing, but alas, that did not happen. This is the last time I can see them being together for a while so fingers crossed!! You can watch the ceremony on www.hollywoodwalkoffame.com at 2:30pm EST. 

A few posts back I wore a lavender dress with mint accessories and mentioned how I had worn the same color combination recently, but reversed. This is the reversed outfit! I really love the color combo and couldn’t resist pairing them together again. This mint dress with tiered ruffle sleeves is so much fun! It’s elegant, but with a cool twist. The fit is relaxed and falls just above the knee. 

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xo, Amanda  

Lavender Lace

Lavender Lace Dress c/o || Mint Circle Bag (Similar, Mine Is TJMaxx) || Similar Mint Heels || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Bracelet ||  

Good morning and happy Friday-eve!  I’m a little late on this, but the biggest congrats to Kate and Will on the birth of their son this past Monday. Ava and I watched a live feed of them introduce their little one on the hospital steps and then shortly after drive away to their home. I’m anxiously awaiting to hear what his name will be. I’ve always been a huge fan of the royals, Kate in particular. My mom was a big fan of princess Diana too. I also started watching The Crown  on Netflix about a young Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. I’m obsessed! There’s a reason it won the golden globe for best dramatic series. It has a Downton Abbey feel to it so if you like the royals or Dwnton, definitely give this show a try. 

 One of the big color trends for spring and summer is lavender. My mom would have been thrilled since her favorite color was purple. Every time I wear the color I think of her. I love the lavender paired with mint too. I even recently wore the same color combo, but reversed with a mint dress and lavender accessories. I can’t wait to feature that look soon!

This lace dress from Chicwish is STUNNING! It fits like a glove, has a scrolled eyelash hemline, and a floral lace design. I love the romantic feel, but even more is the gorgeous color. I swear, every time I wear a dress from Chicwish, the details blow me away and make me feel like a million bucks! This is one date night dress that will turn heads for sure. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

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Midi Crochet Dress

White Midi Dress c/o || Sunglasses || Flower Crossbody Bag || Sandals || 

Good morning, friends! I hope everyone has been enjoying the streak of nice weather we’ve been having. Yesterday was the high point with it feeling almost like summer outside. I even saw some cherry blossom trees starting to bloom! I cannot wait to see all of the flowering trees make their appearance. What a truly magical time.

One of the first pieces I seem to grab when spring arrives is a white dresss. I’ve worn several already this season and adore how fresh they feel. This crochet lace dress from Chicwish has an eyelet detail with a scrolled hemline and cuffs. There is also a cami underdress provided, which is always appreciated. The detailing of the dress is quite exquisite and what truly caught my eye. I wanted to make sure to capture the intricate details to show the true beauty the dress has. It’s all in the details, right?! This midi dress runs true to size.    

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xo, Amanda  

The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

 Floral Dress c/o || Sunglasses || Similar Floral Heels || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || 

 Good morning and happy Friday, friends! First, does anyone know the name of the movie the title of this post comes from?? Hint, it’s a classic starring one of the coolest “tough” guys there is and revolves around a bird. I’ll give the answer at the end :) Now, onto this gorgeous floral fit and flare dress from Chicwish that evokes dreams of the sophisticated past. As soon as I saw this dress, the above mentioned quote actually came to mind. I can’t help but think of classic movies starring the loveliest of ladies when gazing upon this dress. The blooming bouquet print is beyond stunning and pops quite nicely against the navy blue background. I adore how the skirt has just the right amount of pouf and the three quarter sleeves making this a fantastic option for the in-between weather we’re experiencing right now. The quality is excellent and has a nice amount of weight to it. The dress fits true to size. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! The answer to the name of the movie is “The Maltese Falcon.” One of my favorite Humphrey Bogart movies!  

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Easter Dress // Flower Midi Dress

White Midi Dress c/o || Similar Sunglasses || Pink Mules || Similar Circle Bag || Similar Trench Coat || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || 

Good morning and happy Thursday, friends! This dress from Chicwish is the one I wore for Easter and love how pretty it is for spring. The dress is stunning and fits like a glove. The belt it came with is a bit big so I knotted it and tucked the ends underneath. It creates a fantastic silhouette and is a piece with exquisite sophistication and excellent quality. A true head turner!   

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Spring Is In The Air

Bell Sleeve Dress c/o || Similar Sandals || Mar Y Sol Bag || Similar Straw Fedora || KEP Earrings c/o || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Friday!! While most of the north east got hit with another nor’easter a few days ago, there is still a sense (maybe it’s a strong hope!) that spring weather is right around the corner. One of my favorite things to wear in spring is a crisp white dress. It looks and feels fresh to go with the new season. I always end up wearing a white dress for Easter too! This dress from Trina Turk features a stripe geo lace with a boatbeck and bell sleeve for some feminine drama. It felt so good to slip into my first white dress of the season. This would be a great choice for a tropical holiday too! 

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and hopefully you have some spring like weather! 

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A Ladybug

Lads And Ladybugs Dress c/o ||  Cat Ballet Flats || Similar Straw Hat || JFK Necklace || 

Good morning, friends! Today, I’m excited to share some photos I took of Ava in her dress from Lads And Ladybugs featuring a charming little town scene with a backdrop of beautiful pink hues. I’m head over heels in love with this dress! I’ve always been a big “Main Street USA” fan and love the idea of anything that reminds me of Mayberry, my ultimate Main Street town. Ava thought the dress was pretty and kept looking at the print all day. My little lady! She’s wearing a size 2-3 years from the site, which fit perfectly on her. 

xo, Amanda