Vintage Vibes Nautical Style

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Happy Tuesday, friends! One of my favorite ways to be inspired is to watch either classic movies or look at vintage fashion ads/photographs. The 1940s through the early 1960s has always been my favorite time periods, especially for fashion. When it comes down to it, I'm totally a vintage babe at heart. I know many of my friends on here are also! This look has a vintage flare with nautical style. Nautical looks catch my eye right off the bat. I'm always drawn to them, whether they be preppy or whimsical, though nautical styles tend to always lean more on the preppy side than anything else.

When re-creating a vintage inspired look, its important to not include too many vintage items or else you look dated, unless that's what you're going for! My hat is from an antique shop and actually a vintage item. The red lips and pearls also give off a vintage flair. Without the hat and pearls though, this look wouldn't be as vintage-y and would have a very more modern edge to it. It just goes to show how a few accessories can completely change an outfit!

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A Dash of Sparkle

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Embellished Sweater || Turtleneck || Sequin Skirt || Similar Shoes || Jacket || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Christian Paul Bracelet c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava ||

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! Alright, so I am incredibly in love with this outfit. It has all the elements that truly speak to me and my style. Tulle, embellishments, soft colors, and a very twirl worthy skirt. Haha, I will tell you that I even went grocery shopping in this. While I went with soft colors, this skirt would look equally dazzling with a darker top of burgundy velvet or anything but basic black. This look definitely reminds me of a Disney princess too. I don't know what it is about tulle skirts, but they always make me think of a princess. Not a bad thing! Speaking of, is anyone else getting really excited to see the live action Beauty and the Beast? It is one of my favorite Disney movies and I am counting down the days until it premiers! This skirt fit true to size for me and cut off right at my ankles.

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Peachy Keen

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Tobi Jumpsuit c/o || Rose Gold Heels || Sunglasses || Mansur Gavriel Bag || Christian Paul Bracelet c/o || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava

One color that is flattering on all skin tones is peach. Besides the delicate lace detailing, it was the color that instantly caught my eye when looking through some jumpsuits. I have to say, I never thought I would be one to like jumpsuits, but they're comfortable and stylish all in one. I've said this before, but they're the dress of the pants world. An all in one outfit. The name of this jumpsuit is Mrs. Bond, which I may add also caught my attention since I absolutely love the Bond movies. I mean, how cool is that?!? I'm wearing an x-small which fit perfectly in the waist, but was a big baggy in the pants. The pants were a bit long on me and I had roll the cuffs under for the shoot. Usually, I would go get them hemmed to skim the top of my shoes. I chose the matchy matchy theme and went with pinks and rose golds to compliment the peachy tone of the jumpsuit.

xo, Amanda

Cozy Neutrals

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Hello, friends and happy Friday! Today's look is all about cozy neutrals and casual style. Lace up sweaters are quite popular right now with typically the laces going up the chest. This sweater I'm wearing has the laces on the sleeves, which are slightly oversized offering an almost bell like appearance. I really love the sandy neutral color too. Perfect for mixing with other colors or a pattern play! Use the code Amanda 20 for 20% off of your Haute Shop order.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

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Pops of Yellow

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Woolrich Yellow Jacket || Gray Turtleneck || Plaid Top || Tobi Skirt c/o || Choies Thigh High Socks c/o || Oxford Shoes || Melie Bianco Bag || Karen Walker Sunglasses || Baublebar Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o ||

Oh the gloomy days of winter. We've been having ice storms, rain storms, and a slushy mess for the past few days. I tend to gravitate towards darker clothing when the weather gets like this, but I also love to add in that pop of color to brighten up the look and add some pizazz. I will note right off the bat that this plaid shirt was the vain of this shoot haha. I threw it in the dryer and ironed it to get the wrinkles out, but it STILL wrinkled. Talk about annoying and a pain in the you know what. This woolrich coat has lately been my go-to for running out the door. I love how bright and happy the color makes me and that its nice to layer sweaters under. One of my favorite items here is the doubled layered skirt. It has a mini under layer with a full pleated outer layer. It's on e of those skirt that will go with just about anything in your closet. Items like that are great investment pieces. You'll get use out of them for years to come!

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Pink Scalloped Dress

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Tobi Pink Scalloped Dress c/o || Embellished Sweater || LC Lauren Conrad Coat (Similar) || Booties || Sunglasses || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Christian Paul Bracelet c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava ||

Hello all and happy Tuesday! Ok, so first this pink scalloped dress from Tobi is called the KENNEDY dress. Oh my goodness, that alone right there had me sold, haha. If you know me or have been reading this blog for a while, then you know my love for JFK and the Kennedy's runs deep. Besides that, I have a affinity for pastels and its always fun to style the softer hues during the winter months when usually darker shades are worn. This dress even has dainty scallops along the neckline and hem. It's one of those dresses that is so easy to throw on and head out the door. Especially when spring hits and you do not have to layer anymore. I'm wearing an XS and it fit like a glove so the sizing is spot on.

Over the weekend I went to go see La La Land with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. They always have the best chemistry together. It feels so real! If you don't know what I'm talking about then do yourself a favor and watch Crazy, Stupid, Love. Anyway, so La La Land was good and I loved the musical scenes. Emma and Ryan danced and sang fantastically, especially Ryan playing the piano, which I heard he had to practice for a few months to nail it. That is actually him playing in the movie! The only thing that felt a bit off was that the movie was very random. It's just one of those movies though. It's supposed to be like that. Overall, I liked it, but Emma and Ryan defintely made it.

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Blue Velvet Wrap Dress

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Hello, friends and happy Friday! I always get a bit excited for Friday's. They're the start of the weekend and anything seems possible. Speaking of Friday, this look has all the perfect elements for a date night or a night out on the town. It's simple and sophisticated with a touch of glam luxury. The velvet is so soft to the touch and the wrap style of the dress feels incredibly comfortable to move in. How stunning is the blue color too?! It's listed as a navy blue, but it's actually a bit more vibrant than that. I found the length to be perfect for my 5'2 frame and the XS fit perfectly. The dress is under $21 making it a great addition to your wardrobe.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! The weather is supposed to get frigid again around my area. I'm not a happy camper about that haha. You know my feelings about the cold weather. I am supposed to go see La La Land though, which I am super excited about! I'll let you know how the movie was on Monday. Cheers everyone!

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Winter White Lace

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Happy Thursday, friends! We've been having a little touch of spring weather here, which obviously means going outside as much as possible! I jump at the chance anytime the weather turns nice. This white lace top, which has some Chanel vibes, conjures up dreamy thoughts of beautiful spring time rejuvenation. White lace always does that to me. The darling black velvet details really make this top stand out. Also, the bell sleeves. You know I have a thing for bell sleeves! The little bow tie at the neckline simply has me swooning too. The top does run one size small so I would recommend sizing up one. How fantastically vintage is this circle bag too?! It's officially my new favorite shape for bags and one that feels refreshingly new, even though technically its taken from the past. See, everything old does become new again! My dad would say that all the time, haha.

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Bow Bell Sleeves

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Chunky Bell Sleeve Sweater c/o || Court Style Coat c/o || Black Skater Coat || Sequin Jeans || Similar Booties || Tory Burch Bag || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || Baublebar Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band ||

Hello all and happy Tuesday! I'm sure you've noticed by now, but I kind of have a thing for detailed sleeves. I've always been a bit self conscious about my arms because they are sooo thin. I used to say I had sticks for arms. Don't even get me started on finding bracelets that would fit my tiny wrists. I really like this trend since its absolutely fun and also adds so volume to arms. Win, win! As soon as I saw this sweater I was hooked. It's a chunky knit, great for the chilly weather we've been having, has a turtleneck, and also has bell sleeves with tiny black bows on them. Now, I've got to be honest, I totally tied the bows wrong and didn't even realize it until way later in the day. The ribbon should go around the wrist from the bottom and then tie the bow on top. I never tied the ribbon around my wrist, so #fail haha. In any case, I'm completely in love with it.

It was freezing yesterday, i'm talking in the teens, so layering was a must. I really like the court style coat alone with this as it adds some texture and emphasizes the bell sleeves even more. The sweater is so warm that had it been a bit warmer, say in the 30s, I wouldn't have even needed the extra skater coat on top. The sweater is a one size fits all and fit me perfectly. It is on the cropped side though so keep that in mind. It's also under $22. I definitely plan on wearing this again before winter is out. Possibly with a skirt and some tights and a pop of color mixed in. I'll also try to get the bow tied right next time, haha! Hey, we all need to laugh at ourselves sometimes.

I hope that everyone is staying safe with the crazy weather that's been going on all over the country. Every night the news has been showing images and video of the wild weather wrecking buildings and trees. Scary stuff.

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Never Stop Dreaming

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This one is for the dreamers. Last night was the 74th Golden Globes awards show. Did anyone else watch it?? I love awards season. I seriously get as giddy as a school girl watching these shows, haha! There were so many great moments, especially if you love tv and movies and get all of the little inside jokes. Congrats to La La Land for winning all 7 of their nominations. They are now the most awarded film in Golden Globes history! I was clapping so hard. It's exciting when a film genre, movie musicals, that isn't as popular anymore gets all of the awards. Oh my, Emma Stone and Ryan Gossling too. Need I say more?! Both of their acceptance speeches for the movie had me feeling some kind of wonderful. Emma's resonated so strong with me.

 I had made my New Years goal earlier in the day when I was thinking of my #glossygoal for their January campaign. I came up with "Never Stop Dreaming." My dad gave me a mug for Christmas with that phrase on it and I kept thinking about it since then. My dad has always been one of my biggest supporters to chase after my dreams and its a goal I want to teach Ava about when she gets older. During Emma's acceptance speech later that night she said, "this is a film for dreamers, and I think that hope and creativity are two of the most important things in the world and that's what this movie is about." So to 2017, I plan to never stop dreaming of all that can be possible in this life. To peruse those dreams and to never give up. To always have hope for a better tomorrow.

Below is a list of all that is included in the January Glossy Box. My favorite is the cream blush! I tried it on as soon as I opened the box. Also, for all the glossy gals out there, Glossy Box is hosting a giveaway of a gold iPad Air to 2 lucky winners! To enter on Instagram, simply write #glossygoals on your January box and then your own personal goal for 2017. Use the hashtag #glossygoals and your all set!

  • AG Hair Cleansing Cream Foam-Free Hair Wash: This product is great for dry or brittle hair. It has a Sea Complex of anti-aging seaberry oil with natural seaweed extracts in a nourishing and conditioning base to gently remove dirt and pollutants from your hair. There's no need to even condition afterwards.

  • oOlution Eye Love: This eye cream has over 65 active ingredients that are 100% naturally derived to make your poppers really pop! No more tired eyes.

  • Daily Concepts Exfoliating Concepts: This body scrubber has two sides, one gentle for areas such as your face and the other course for smoothing rougher edges.

  • La Theorie des Volcans Noir Eternea Youth: This can be used as either a daily cleanser or a purifying scrub mask. Going from pink to gray, the volcanic paste removes impurities, redness, and dead skin cells to let your gradient skin shine through. Allow the paste to sit on your skin for two minutes and massage with fingertip for a deeper exfoliation if needed.

  • Universal Beauty Cosmetics Secret Flush (fave!): This doubles as a lip stain and a cream blush. I love the color and it instantly brightens any dull moment! I'm just one of those people that needs some color on my face or it looks flat. The blush smoothed onto my skin and soaked right in. It was such a breeze to blend in. Definitely a new favorite.

xo, Amanda

The Slip Dress

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Haute Shop Co Slip Dress c/o || Ruffled Top c/o || JustFab Lace Shoes c/o || Tignanello Bag c/o || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || Humble Chic Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava ||

Hello all and happy Friday! We made it through the first week of 2017. Cheers to that! Has anyone made, or should I say actually been keeping, their New Years resolutions? I'm going to do a post on mine next week so stay tuned for more =)

Now, onto this silky slip dress from Haute Shop Co. Wearing your evening attire during the day may seem a little out there for some, but hear me out on this. I have to say when this trend first started, typically wearing a t-shirt under a slip dress with sneaks, I wasn't so sure about it. I may have even rolled my eyes and thought, nope, not for me! Slip dresses on their own are beautiful and slinky. They hug the body in all the right ways without being too tight, especially this one that I'm wearing. Can we take a moment to look at that side split giving some flirty leg action too! The dress does run one size small so make sure to order up one. I'm wearing a medium for reference.

One thing I love about fashion blogging is that it widens the horizons in my style views. I've tried so many different styles that I may not have before and actually found to like them. This trend, with my own spin on it, is one of them. Wearing a shirt underneath takes the look from night to day. I opted to wear heels with this for a romantic feel, but wearing sneakers would take this into day time even more so and give that urban cool girl vibe to the max. 

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Snow Day

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Happy Wednesday, all! Snow pictures have always been my favorite. The cold that typically accompanies them is definitely not, but you cannot deny the beauty of a snowy backdrop. This was Ava's first big snow day too. l was so excited to see how she would like the snow and after a few tentative steps, she was off! Her snow suit outfit reminds me of a pink marshmallow, haha. It was the cutest thing watching her navigate her way through the white fluff. 

Now, onto my look for our snow day fun. The snow had just stopped falling by the time we got outside and the temperature was starting to rise. By the time we headed back indoors, some of the snow was starting to melt already. I layered up with a button down, striped top, and a topcoat. I cannot get over these tulle cuffs on the striped top! Really, the most darling detail. I adore stripes, my nautical love coming through, and I adore tulle, my love for all things feminine and romantic coming through. Honestly, the tulle cuffs sold me on the top. It's great for pairing with a skirt for a night out, wearing in the summer with some white shorts, or layered up in the winter like I have here. It's incredibly versatile.

The beanie I'm wearing is from Love Your Melon. Their mission when they began back in 2012 was to put a hat on every child battling cancer in America. Their goal was met with 45,000 hats being donated, one for each child, and a new goal was set to raise and donate one million dollars for pediatric cancer research and to prove immediate help to children and their families. Fifty percent of profits from Love Your Melon is given to Love Your Melon's non-profit partners. To date over 80,000 hats and 1.5 million dollars has been donated. 

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Bell Sleeves and Lace

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I've always been more of a dress/skirt kind of girl, but when I do wear pants, they're typically jeans. Usually the fit of most pants does not flatter me. Be that as it may, I'm really digging these pink lace pants. First off, they're pink, obviously haha. The lace feels uber feminine and ladylike, two styles that particularly speak to me. A side note on them, they're a size 0, but I still felt they were slightly big. I washed and dried them once and they shrunk a little bit and then fit me perfectly. That worked out for me, but they will shrink ever so slightly. To top off the look I went with this layered bell sleeve sweater. I honestly love the bell sleeve trend when its done right, as in not overwhelming and ridiculous looking. Its a great statement piece that acts like a fun little twist. The sweater is a one size only and feels oh so comfy. Plus, coming in at under $25, you don't have to break the bank!

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Mommy And Me: Darling Duo

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On me: Pink Jacket || Rainbow Sweater || AG Skinny Jeans || Similar Gold Sequin Shoes || Tiagnanello Bag c/o || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Daniel Wellington Rose Gold Cuff c/o || Bauble Bar Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava

On Ava: Rainbow Sweater || Robeez Gold Shoes c/o ||

Happy New Year and cheers to 2017! I hope everyone enjoyed their new year celebrations. Ours was relaxing and fun. Absolute perfection. Has anyone made some new years resolutions? I haven't yet, but I have an idea of what mine will be.

This post is a new favorite of mine. Anything with Ava in it instantly becomes my favorite haha. We actually took these photos right after Christmas, but I wanted to save this post as my first for the new year. Something that was happy and bright! My one friend got Ava and I these rainbow sweaters as a Christmas gift. He knows me so well! I love to match with my little love bug any chance I get. She's my little mini me. Speaking of the bug, Isn't It Darling left a comment on one of my photos of Ava and I saying "such a darling duo." I thought that would be a really cool name for us, which is where the title of this post came from. So there you have it, Ava and I are now the Darling Duo! <33 In all honesty though, I feel so blessed and lucky to be Ava's mom. She is such a ray of light and one of the happiest little girls I know. Just look at her smile! Being Ava's mom, now there's the best gift of all.

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