Flamingo Party

Flamingo Dress c/o || White Bucket Bag || Pink Sunglasses || Rockstud Sandals c/o || Seersucker Blazer (Banana Republic Old, Similar) || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || 

Happy Friday and a very happy hello to March! I completely forgot to welcome in the new month yesterday. It’s the last full month that could have potential winter weather. Thank goodness, I really need some vitamin D and warmth right about now! 

As soon as I see some sunshine, the spring dresses come out! We were lucky to have three days of spectacular weather this past week so out came all of my spring wear. It felt so good! This sptriped flamingo print dress makes me happy just looking at it. Blue and white always reminds me of spring and summer. How fun are flamingo’s too?! The dress comes with a matching belt and fits a little big. If there was an XS, I would have gone with that, but a Small was the smallest size available. 

Is anyone else as excited for the Oscars as I am?! It is by far my favorite awards show and one I look forward to watching every year. I used to watch it every year with my mom. Justin and I would try to go see all of the Oscar nominated movies in the theater too and then watch the big show together. My favorite moment is when Leo finally took home the Oscar for best actor. I literally started screaming with joy, haha. It’s on ABC Sunday at 8pm. Cheers to all of the silver screen winners! 

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xo, Amanda  

That’s A Wrap

 Julie Brown NYC Wrap Dress c/o || Leopard Scarf || Gingham Bag || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Bow Heels (Old, Similar)  || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || 

Good morning, friends! Do you want to know how to get ready in 30 seconds? Simple! A wrap dress. It is an easy go-to and effortless to wear. There lies the magic of a wrap dress. It’s effortless. This dress is what you grab when you have little time to get ready, but still need to look fabulous. I absolutely love how timeless and elegant this dress is too. It’s perfect for wearing at the office and then to drinks afterwards. I accessorized mine with a leopard scarf and the cutest gingham bag that is under $30! 

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xo, Amanda  

Spot On

Bow Tie Polka Dot Top c/o || Pink Blazer || AG Skinny Jeans || Similar Polka Dot Heels || Sunglasses || Similar Circle Bag || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Similar Earrings ||  

Good morning and happy Monday!  It is a very happy Monday indeed. Last night ended the four day streak of nonstop rain that we’ve had and that is reason enough to celebrate! I hope everyone had a great weekend too. Ours was pretty low key with the weather, but we did manage to get out for some Sabatoni’s pizza, had a movie night and did a ton of crafts. Knowing ahead of time that the weather was going to be gloomy, I went to Target and got kids crafting items from their dollar spot section. They have so many cool items right now in preparation for spring! 

To continue with the happy mood, today’s feature is a pink and polka dot combo that is sure to brighten any day and put a smile on your face. Anything pink is an instant mood lifter for me! Polka dots are one of the big trends for spring and this button down top is a great way to incorporate the look into your wardrobe. I love the girly bow tie at the neck! This top is a steal at only $13 and fits true to size. I have on a small. I’ve worn this top multiple times since taking these pictures and love it immensely. I was wearing it during the instastories video I did on Saturday. I want to thank everyone for your encouraging and uplifting words regarding the video on my journey with acne too! I’m thinking I may turn it into a blog post now.   

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xo, Amanda  

Mommy & Me- Hydrangea Dress

On Me: Sail To Sable Shift Dress c/o || Boater Hat || Similar Blush Heels || Rattan Clutch || Stella & Dot Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Bracelet ||

On Ava: Sail To Sable Shift Dress c/o || Cat Ballet Flat || Cat Hat, New Version || 

Good morning and happy Friday, friends! This post makes me smile so big! Mommy and Me posts are always my favorite. How cute is Ava showing off her dress?! She was especially excited about the pockets, haha. For two days we had some amazing weather with sunshine and temperatures reaching 70 degrees. It was glorious and literally smelled like spring was here, which meant the spring dresses came out!

 These tweed dresses from Sail To Sable are the most beautiful color of hydrangea blue. Cape Cod’s signature flower is the hydrangea which makes these dresses even more special to us. Both are a shift style with fringe at the neckline. Mine also has fringe trimmed along the sleeves and Ava’s has fringe at the front pockets. Speaking of, she loved having pockets to stick her hands into! She’s a smart little lady. Pockets are the best and a feature I always look for myself. I found both dresses to fit true to size and comfortable to wear in the warm weather. I cannot wait to break these out again once spring arrives! 

*Thank you to Sail To Sable for sponsoring this post  

xo, Amanda  

Eyelash Lip Print Tee

Eyelash Lip Print Tee c/o || Similar Jean Jacket || Similar Leopard Skirt || Similar Red Heels || Similar Leopard Top Handle Bag || Stella & Dot Earrings c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Thursday! Yesterday we had some AMAZING weather and it was marvelous to experience it after all of the snow and cold we’ve been getting. I can’t wait to share some of the Mommy and Me photos Ava and I took while enjoying the warmth. 

I have to admit when I saw this tee, I instantly thought of Marilyn Monroe. The eye shape, long lashes, and of course famous red lips all have me imagining Marilyn while looking at the tee. That alone makes it beyond cool, even though it’s tehnically not Marilyn. She’s always been one of my favorite movie stars and all time icons. Since I had Marilyn on my mind, I wanted the look to be a little more glam with leopard prints and pops of red. The jean jacket adds a casual flair and also some practical warmth since I was headed to the movies while wearing this and knew it would be cooler when I got out of the theater. Trade out the heels for some sneakers and the skirt for some skinny jeans and you have a fabulous weekend ensemble!

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xo, Amanda  

Silver Stars

 Velvet Star Print Top c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Moto Jacket (Similar Here) || AG Skinny Jeans || Blush Circle Bag (Similar Here) || ASOS Glitter Heels || Freys Sunglasses c/o || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Eternity Band || Similar Star Stud Earrings || 

Good morning, friends!  Talk about an elevated tee! This embroidered star print velvet tee is just that. It is very soft to the touch and looks out of this world, pun intended!, when on. Besides the shinging stars, I’m really loving the slightly high neck this tee has. I’m wearing an XS here, but I would advise to go up one size. The XS fit fine, but I would have liked a little more length and wiggle room to move around. While I wanted to soften the tee up with some blush colors, another way I would style it is with a black circle skirt. I think it would look absolutely smashing! 

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xo, Amanda  

Three Bows In A Row

 Blush Bow Dress c/o || Similar Multi Color Pumps || Similar Blush Circle Bag || Stella & Dot Pixie Earrings || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Jackie Kennedy Pink Diamond Ring ||  

Hello and happy Monday, everyone!  I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. I went to go see The Greatest Showman about P. T. Barnum and let me tell you, WOW! I left the theater feeling absolutely dazzled! The songs were upbeat and uplifting, the performances above par, and the scenery was magical. You could not help but to smile. This film is what makes a movie musical great! 

This blush bow dress is the embodiment of romantic whimsy. I cannot get over the darling bows either! They make the dress stand out and give the classic shirt dress style some feminine charm. Transcending all areas, this dress can be worn as a party dress, out for date night, brunch with the girls, or even just around town. I found the dress to fit true to size (I’m wearing an XS) and it’s only $28. I am completely smitten with this dress! 

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xo, Amanda  

Blue Velvet Dress

 Blue Velvet Dress c/o || Leopard Heels || Rebecca Minkoff Cross Body || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Similar Earrings || 

Happy Friday, friends! Today’s look is all about a date night out with one of the best fitting dresses! A sheath dress is great for extenuating your curves while feeling sexy and elegant all at the same time. The puff sleeve adds an unexpected detail and even reminds me of the 1980s. Big hair bands anyone?? On a side note, my favorite would be Bon Jovi! I’m wearing a size XS and would recommend definitely checking the size guide on this dress as it is very slim fitting. 

Has anyone been watching Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee on Netflix? They just got the series with Jerry Seinfeld and I am obsessed with it! The episodes only last about 20 minutes so it’s easy to fly through them. If you’re a Seinfeld fan you need to watch this. I originally started watching the comedians I was interested in seeing, but then I watched all of the episodes and they’re fantastic. My favorites are Don Rickles, Steve Harvey, President Obama, Will Farrell and Michael Richards. Though from what I understand, it looks like there are other episodes that aren’t on Netflix. I was wondering why Jason Alexander (George from Seinfeld) wasn’t in an episode and after some searching saw that he does in fact have an episode (with Newman!) but it’s not included in the Netflix roundup. I hope everyone has a great weekend!  

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xo, Amanda

Getting Ready For Spring

 Julie Brown NYC Dress c\o || Kate Spade Straw Hat || White Jean Jacket || Wicker Bag ||  Similar Wedges || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Ring || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || JFK 100 Pearl Bracelet || Jackie Kennedy Saphire Earrings || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || 

Good morning and happy Thursday!  While it may not technically be spring yet, I jump at any chance I have to throw on some spring pieces with the little warm ups we’ve been having. This navy linen dress from Julie Brown NYC features a lace up neckline and the ever popular bell sleeves with a little bit of ruffle to them. I immediately thought of  an ocean or lake getaway when I saw this dress. Oh what I wouldn’t give for a warm weather trip right now! I also envisioned pairing it with accessories for a nautical themed ensemble. I cannot wait to start wearing all of my straw and wicker bags again too. They’re my absolute go-to for spring and summer. This company makes some of the best and ones that I carried non-stop last year. 

Use the code WITHLOVE for 20% off of your Julie Brown NYC order! 

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xo, Amanda  

Glossybox Sealed With A Kiss

February Glossy Box c/o || Blush Bow Tie Top || Blush Bench || AG Skinny Jeans || Similar Blush Oxford Shoes || 

Happy Tuesday, friends!  Today I’m bringing you all of the goodies from the February edition of Glossybox’s monthly beauty box. Their campaign for this month is all about “sealed with a kiss” and includes two great lip products! This was soooo much fun to photograph! The box is incredibly cute, but even cuter is my little Ava wanting to be a part of it. She was all about the roses and even handed one to me, which melted my heart. Now when I say, “I love you, Ava” so replies back, “I love you too, Mommy.” Be still my beating heart! Those are the most beautiful words ever for a mom to hear. Of course, Batman got a ton of love from Ava too. She made sure he had many roses. He’s her secret crush, haha. #bemyvalentine. Now, onto the beauty products! 

Luxor Beauty Onyx Noir Small Tapered Blending 231  : When it comes to eyeshadow, the brush you use everything! Achieve precise and blended colors with soft synthetic bristles that create a natural look.  

John Masters Organics Body Wash Abd Body Milk in Geranium & Grapefruit  : This fruit and flowers-infused Body duo will leave you feeling like a new woman! Featuring fragrant essential oils including geranium, grapefruit, and lavender, this rich, foaming body wash and gentle creamy moisturize will leave your skin refreshed and senses invigorated.  

Royal Apothic Scrubbie Exfoliating Lip Treatment  : To keep your pout looking smooth and perfectly plump, use this gentle but effective lip scrub, which utilized natural sugars to banish dryness for good. 

Doucce   Gloss Wear Lip Gloss  : For those inclined to rock a full lip, this high-shine lip gloss delivers buildable color and a plumping effect straight to that lovely pout of yours.  

JJ Young Mud Sheet Mask  : This K-beauty 3D Sheet Mask delivers ingredients from the earth like green tea leaf extract, rose hip and charcoal directly into your pores to banish impurities, minimize moisture loss, and help fight signs of aging.  

xo, Amanda  

Star Light, Star Bright

Pink Star Top c/o || White Jeans || Cross Body Bag || Glitter Mules || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring ||  

Good morning, friends!  I hope everyone had a great weekend! Ours was very eventful and the weather even warmed up, but i’ll get to that in a little bit. 

As some of you may or may not know, I have a bit of thing for the star print trend and fell head over heels in love with this top the moment I saw it. The stars are gold foil (my favorite) while the sleeves are beautifully tiered and ever so feminine in the prettiest shade of blush. Sigh. It is one of the loveliest tops I have ever seen. Every detail speaks to me and makes my eyes light up. The top is sheer and does need a camisole underneath. Though we are still in winter, I wanted the outfit to have an air of spring about it pairing the colors of blush, white, and gold together for an effervescent feel. 

This weekend was a blast! First, we had a warm up with temperatures in the 40s. It felt so warm! It’s funny how the 40s in winter feel like a heatwave, while the 40s in fall feel like an arctic blast. I also took Ava to see her first movie on the silver screen. My friend was going with her son and invited us along to see Paddington 2. I wasn’t sure how long Ava would sit for the movie, but she made it about one hour, which was longer than I thought she would. It was a good first experience! I also got out for a girls night to see the new Fifty Shades movie. Oh the end of an era, haha. All of us have gone to see each movie together so it was fun to go see the finale. I was pregnant with Ava when we went to see the first one, which is crazy to think about. Lastly, I started watching This Is Us after hearing so many people rave about it. I know I know, I’m late to the party, but it IS THAT GOOD. Definitely go start watching it if you haven’t already. The first two episodes set up everything and have some surprises in them. Excellent writing. 

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xo, Amanda  

Maxxinista

Madison West Circle Bag (Blush Bags At TJMaxx.com) (Compare To This High End Brand) || Love Notes Blouse (Similar At TJMaxx.com) || Kate Spade Straw Hat || Dune London Leopard Bag (Leopard Bags At TJMaxx.com) || Richard’s Jewelry Trays (Comes As A Set Of Three) (Similar At TJMaxx.com) || 

Happy Friday, friends! One of my favorite places to find a good bargain is at TJMaxx. This post is NOT sponsored or anything, but rather just some great finds I found on a recent visit there. Note, everything in this post is from the actual brick and mortar store and not listed on their online website. It’s deifntely worth a trip to your local store to see if any of the items are available there! They always have hidden gems at amazing prices so be on the lookout. I actually used to work there back in college and would see first hand how new stock comes in everyday. One of my favorite finds was the blush circle bag by Madison West. It looks EXACTLY like the Mansur Gavriel Bag, but for only $30. The Kate Spade hat was another great find and it was on sale! Perfect for the upcoming spring and summer. I initially went in to find some jewelry cases since I’ve found some beautiful glass ones at TJMaxx and Marshall’s before. Upon seeing the triple trays from Richard’s, I decided to go with those instead and LOVE them. They look so chic and allow all of my jewelry to be seen. I hate when my jewelry is tucked away in boxes or drawers. You cannot see what you have then! How adorable is the blouse from Love Notes?! It has an eyelash, lip, and heart print on it. Plus the blue stripes are a classic print that will never go out of style. The leopard bag from Dune London looks way more expensive than it is with a top handle, gold detailing, and pops of red along the sides. 

I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday and weekend!  

xo, Amanda

Ecstasy Of Gold

Gold Tweed Dress c/o || Shoedazzle Barbie Style Heels c/o || Similar White Clutch || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || 

Good morning and happy Thursday, everyone!  There’s no doubt that I get a little bit excited whenever I see gold details or embellishments. I’m a long time fan of the warm metallic and can never seem to get enough. This tweed dress looks exceptionally luxe featuring a drop waist, tie neck, gold buttons, and a gold plaid pattern throughout.  I found it to fit true to size (wearing an XS). Recently, Shoedazzle teamed up with Barbie Style to create shoes based on what the iconic fashion doll wears. There are truly some amazing styles that were curated as if Barbie were walking the streets of New York Fashion Week herself. If you haven’t seen Barbie Style on instagram yet, definitely go check that out. It’s kind of mind blowing and you’ll get lost for a few minutes seeing her as a fashion blogger! These black pumps are from the Barbie and Shoedazzle collaboration. They are literally dripping in gold with an intricate leaf pattern on the heel and ever so glam. What a showstopper! They fit true to size and have a 4.5 inch heel. There are other colors available including red, blush, white, and black. They arrived with a Barbie Style doll, which Ava was super excited about, haha. She took one look into the box and immediately grabbed the doll! I had quite a collection of Barbie’s growing up so it was fun to see Ava play with her first one. The doll even came with some of her own accessories that every fashion girl would want. Included are some makeup, makeup brushes, a clutch, and a phone. Very cool! 

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xo, Amanda  

Polka Dots & Blush

Polka Dot Top || Pink Suede Skirt c/o || Similar Pink Blazer || Kate Spade Polka Dot Bag || Similar Red Shoes || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring ||  

Good morning and happy Wednesday, friends! Hopefully wherever you are it’s not  snowing up to 8 inches like it is here. Regardless, today’s look is all about some flirty feminine fun! This outfit combines just the right amount girliness with a little bit is sass and as I just mentioned, a whole lot of fun. Polka dots are big for spring and are being seen everywhere. It’s a print that has never really gone out of style and always reminds me of my vintage vixens. This suede mini skirt is so soft to touch with the prettiest pleats. They also have built in shorts underneath, which is awesome, so no bending over accidents happen, haha. This outfit would be another fabulous look for Valentine’s Day! 

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xo, Amanda  

Fly Eagles Fly

First off, THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!!! The biggest congratulations to them! This was the first Super Bowl win  for them and what a amazing game it was to watch. The commercials were, eh, not that great, but the game was incredible and truly a nail biter at the end. In all fairness, I love Tomy Brady and The Patriots, but I also support all of my family’s  teams, which include the Eagles. My dad and brother were so excited, but my dad especially so! He’s been a long time Eagles fan and I’m so happy he finally gets to see them win the big game and take home the Lombardy trophy. Philly must be going crazy right now. How about Nick Foles too. What a Cinderella story. He was the second string quarterback who then filled in for Wentz with his injury, to then taking the team to Super Bowl and then WINNING the Super Bowl against one of the best teams in football. That play Foles made where he received the touchdown was pretty amazing too. It was an exciting game to watch. On top of that, we got blanketed with a TON of snow on Sunday. Ava and I had some fun in the snow and she helped me brush off my car, but wow there was a lot. ‘Tis that time of the year. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Cheers to the new week ahead. 

xo, Amanda  

Mommy & Me Valentine’s Day

Sequin Tulle Dress c/o || Ava’s Velvet Dress || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring ||

Good morning and happy February 1st! It is officially the month of love and what better way to kick it off than with a little Galentine’s Day Party. Just the “gals” here hence, Galentine’s lol. Ava and I spent the better part of a day celebrating and having our yearly party. We started with putting on our makeup and then getting dressed up. Ava picked out her own accessories and was very excited the whole time. The anticipation of it all! This has always been my favorite post to do throughout the entire year and one I always look forward to. Then we set the table together and lastly baked the cookies. She helped spread the icing and sprinkle on the sprinkles, all while enjoying eating some in the process, haha. Ava kept saying it was a tea party and honestly, we’ve been having little tea parties every day since then. Every meal happens at the dining table so why not make it pretty and fun?! After taking some photos, we dug in to all of the goodies and had some girl chats talking about the things we love. The heart ballon has a nice little story behind it. We were out the day before picking up the roses for the party, when a worker at the store just fell in love with Ava. He ended up cutting this ballon down from one of the displays and giving it to her, which was incredibly sweet! Thank you! This was one of the best days I’ve had and couldn't have spent it with a better gal than my little Ava. Cheers to all of the loved ones in your life! <3

xo, Amanda  

Retro Glam

Sweater And Skirt Set c/o || Faux Fur Leopard Coat || Karen Walker Sunglasses || Tory Burch Bag || Ivanka Trump Shoes (Old, Similar) || Vintage Hat || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || 

Good morning friends and happy Wednesday! Is there anything more glam than a faux fur leopard coat or a vintage hat? Scratch that, anything vintage really. This sweater and skirt set from one of my all time favorites, Chicwish, does just that giving nod to the era where everything and everyone seemed to be so well put together and polished. An era that I draw inspiration from daily. I couldn’t help but think of Mad Men too when I saw this! I’m wearing a size S/M in the sand color. I stuck with neutrals for the look and let the leopard print be that extra “pop”. 

Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a special post, which of course means my little love bug will be in it! It’s probably my favorite post that I do all year long and it’s been a tradition ever since Ava was born. I can’t wait!

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Weekend Dazzle

Sequin Sweater c/o || Pearl Jeans c/o || Sequin Sneakers c/o || Crossbody Bag || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || 

Good morning, friends! This was a really fun look to wear and right up my alley! I love a little bit of sparkle, or a lot haha!, and can never resist an embellishment to add some flare to an outfit. My dad said I looked “festive” which made me smile and laugh. Of course, just one of these pieces alone will add some jazz to your style and definitely brighten the day. The best part is that each piece is under $30! Pearl jeans have been a big trend lately, which I love, and gives them a bit of added elegance. These actually have a raw hem to them, but I had to roll them up a bit since they were a tad long on me. 

I hope everyone has a great day! We’re supposed to get some more snow today, blah. I’m so over winter at this point. Fifty more days until spring!

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xo, Amanda  

Nautical In Winter

Peplum Jacket c/o || Distressed Skinny Jeans c/o || Red, White, and Blue Sweater c/o || Circle Bag || Sunglasses || Camel Sneakers || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring ||  

Good morning and happy Monday!  I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We had some warm weather and it was glorious! We were able to get out to the local park and take a walk. Talk about cabin fever, haha. It felt wonderful. 

Speaking of warmer weather, one of my all time favorite styles to wear is nautical. While typically thought of more so in the summer, I love wearing anything nautical inspired all year round. This particular winter look has an all American nautical vibe with beautiful little details like the ruffle hem in the quilted jacket. These skinny jeans (only $18!) are petite friendly and fit like a dream. I always have trouble finding jeans that fit in either the waist or length, but these fit in both. My favorite part of this outfit is the sweater. It is a classic piece that will never go out of style (hello stripes and the most classic color combo ever) and one that can be worn a variety of ways. Not only that, but it’s beyond comfy and only $16! 

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Blushing Hearts

Heart Sweater c/o || AG Skinny Jeans || Blush Circle Bag || Blush Suede Heels (Old, Similar) || Blush Sunglasses || Jakie Kennedy Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Engraved Ring || Stella & Dot Brier Ring || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || 

Happy Friday, friends! The other day I wore my heart on my sleeves and now I have them all over my sweater! This sweater from Chicwish is all about cozy chic comfort and another win for Valentine’s Day. Hearts have always been a year round symbol for me making this a great addition to my fall and winter wardrobe. The hearts are yarn ball appliqués and oh so cute! The sweater has an oversized fit. I’m wearing an XS. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! 

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xo, Amanda