Olive Bow Skirt

Olive Bow Skirt c/o || Chambray Top || Sandals || Kate Spade Bag (Similar KS Here) || Sunglasses || Jackie Kennedy Royal Egg Bracelet || 

Good morning, friends! While my love for dresses knows no bounds and I do find them to be an easy creation of the perfect outfit, I also have quite an affinity for skirts. Their versatility and creativity make them a fun alternative to the all in one outfit. This olive bow skirt is one of those pieces that captures the feel of fall and seamlessly works with a variety of styles. Imagine the skirt with a black and white striped top, leopard pumps, and a mustard bag. Or how about a creamy white sweater, navy coat and bag, and cognac boots. Even a simple white or black tee with some flats (in a pop of color!) would look great. Also, POCKETS!! Anytime I see pockets on a dress or skirt ~swoon~ I’m sold! I went with a chambray top that is soooo comfy and soft. They are some of the best button down shirts that I own. Also, a cognac bag (my go-to for fall) and some strappy sandals. 

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xo, Amanda  

Flirty Floral Dress

Floral Dress c/o || White Heels || Blush Kate Spade Bag (Similar KS Here) || Karen Walker Sunglasses || Jackie Kennedy Stud Earrings || 

Happy Wednesday, friends! This is one of those dresses that works well in both the spring and the fall. It’s light enough for the warm days, but the longer sleeves feel nice during the cooler mornings and evenings. There is a tie neck, which I love!, but it does blend in with the rest of the dress making it hard to see in these photos. The dark floral print feels appropriate for fall and is how I transition my year long love for florals into the new season. This floral print pops nicely against the navy background as well!

While I cannot wait to wear, and have already worn some of the richer shades for fall, I still like to incorporate my love for pastels, especially blush, into the season where burgundy, olive, pumpkin, and mustard reign supreme. I tend to use blush as a neutral, but you’d be surprised how well it pairs with just about any color. The blush bag and white heels lighten the darker look making it great for the in-between season.

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xo, Amanda  

Pearly Perfection

Pearl Dress c/o || Similar Rose Gold Sandals || Similar Gold Clutch || Pearl Bracelet || 

Good morning and happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Honestly, mine started off being very stressful, but thankfully my family stepped in and all of us ended up having a terrific time together. A few highlights were some local festivities including a peach festival and an arts/craftshow at the local penn state campus. 

This pearl embellished dress from Chicwish is the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour. I wanted the look to have a retro glam feel with pearl jewelry, warm golden accessories, and a simple twisted roll up-do. I love the simple elegance of the whole ensemble. Classic, understated, and a total showstopper. This dress got quite a few complements while I was out as well! The dress runs true to size. 

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xo, Amanda 

Your Updated Weekend Look

Pink Blazer || White Button Down || Circle Bag || Blush Bow Flats || Boot Crop Jeans || Pixie Stud Earrings ||  

Happy Friday, friends! Did anyone happen to watch the two night ABC special of The Story Of The Royals?? It was SO good!!! I mean, what a riviting emotional rollercoaster. I especially love how they wove pop culture into the story too. I’ve always been fascinated by the Royals and this was truly one of the best documentaries I’ve seen on them. They even had a whole section devoted to JFK and Jackie, which was of course extra special for me. Obviously, the parts with Princess Diana, Kate and Meghan were highlights as well. 

 I always strive for my weekend looks to have a classic elegant feel to them. Simple and polished with a relaxed feel. I wore this outfit recently when I went to go see The Spy a whole Dumped Me. It was the perfect movie going look. Something I could be comfortable in, while the blazer added extra warmth in case the theater got chilly. An update from my usual skinny jean is this cropped boot cut version. I was hesitant at first, but actually fell in love with them. I would have liked to have gotten a petite size, but these sold out quickly in a sale. I instead opted for the regular length in my normal size. Seeing as how they’re cropped, the regular length fit me like an ankle style. 

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!  

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xo, Amanda  

Fall Colors With M.Gemi

Burgundy Bow Sweater || Corduroy Skirt || M. Gemi Loafers c/o (Use Code AMANDAB40 for 40% off your order!) || Similar Bag || Mom Bracelet || 

God morning, everyone! This was the outfit I wore to see Crazy Rich Asians a few days ago and it was perfect for the weather. We’ve been having some cooler days and even cooler nights, which is odd since I’ve always assoaciated August with ghastly heat, but i’ll definitely take the cool break! A light knit sweater and skirt felt comfortably cozy for the evenings events. The bow-neck on the sweater is beyond cute and adds the sweetest feminine touch. I’m in love with the wine shade too. The color will carry you through fall and winter. I have a jacket in the same shade and wore it almost every day last year. There’s also a gray and white version of the sweater. The corduroy mini skirt is a beautiful shade of warm cognac, perfect for mixing with all of autumn’s amazing hues. Last but not least, these driving moccasins from M.Gemi. The shade I’m wearing is grape. Another color that will seamlessly carry into fall. These are one of their staple pieces and I can definitely see why. They’re a true moccasin construction being stitched together by hand in Italy from a single piece of leather. They feel snug at first, but will stretch to fit perfectly on your foot. The leather is nice and soft too. 

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xo, Amanda  

August Glossybox

August Glossybox c/o || Striped Dress || Sandals ||  

Good morning and happy Wednesday! This newest Glossybox for August is actually the companion one to July, both with beachy summer themes. Summer days are starting to fade away leaving us to soak up every last bit of the sun filled season that we possibly can. Luckily, the beach-themed products will easily last you past the final summer sunset and into the cool golden days of fall. Check out below to see what’s included! 

VDL Limilayer Primer Fresh: This Primer gives you a radiance that lasts from morning until night. Unlike ordinary primers, this one not only preps your face for makeup, it actually illuminates your face and highlights your features.

Grow Gorgeous Haircare: Natural ingredients and a blend of minerals exfoliate the scalp, which helps create the perfect environment for your hair to grow into the lustrous locks you deserve. 

NCLA Nail Laquer In I Been Drinkin’: This gorgeous watermelon pink nail polish is perfect to brighten up even the rainiest summer days and trust me, we’ve had plenty of them! 

Setz Blot + Translucent Powder:  The silky powder not only helps blot away excess oil but it locks in your makeup for a lasting look 

Monu Eye Cool Gel: Ginseng, Vitamin C, Arnica, and Sodium Hyalironate helps lift, plump, and correct your skin tone so you look flawless all-day long. 

Reb Clean Skincare:  This light serum instantly lifts and firms skin to leave you looking dramatically more youthful. A gentle massage of 2-3 drops will help produce new elastin to fight the anting protein in your face, which causes sagging and wrinkling. 

xo, Amanda 

Forest Green Dress

Forest Green Ruffle Dress c/o || Similar Yellow Sandals || Similar Leopard Clutch || Karen Walker Sunglasses || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet || 

Good morning, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I did some antiquing with my dad and also went to see The Spy Who Dumped Me and Crazy Rich Asians. Both were so good and funny! I’m a big fan of Sam Heughan from Outlander and wanted to see him in Spy. Swoon worthy as always! Believe the hype about Crazy Rich Asians too. I left the theater with a big smile on my face. 

Its that time of year again where I start thinking about fall and slowly transitioning my wardrobe over for the crisp days ahead. Though the coolness isn’t quite there yet, I like to start incorporating deeper colors and richer fabrics. This dress from Julie Brown NYC is perfect for this time of the year with its deep forest green color and sleeveless style. It’s lightweight enough for warmer days, but the color and fabric have me thinking of fall. The beautiful mums set the mood perfectly too!  

xo, Amanda  

Ava’s Garden

Good morning and a very happy Friday, friends! This post has been three months in the making and I couldn’t wait to share it with everyone. This year, my dad and I finally got the garden back into shape that my late husband and I had started when we were married. It was something we both loved to work on, though back in the day we had only grown vegetables. We loved seeing the veggies grow and then use them in our cooking and salads. This year, I decided to use half of the garden for flowers and the other half for vegetables. 

Ava was excited with the mention of getting the garden going and then being able to watch all of her hard work come to fruition. She helped my dad and I plant all of the initial flowers and vegetables and then would help me water them each night. In July, Ava decorated a Peppa Pig stone we found at Target and placed in the garden on the vegetable side. Her first harvest came towards the end of July with some kale, squash, and a pepper. About one week ago, all of the wild flowers we planted were finally ready to be cut and put into vases. Her second harvest was just yesterday. 

 Having a garden is a fantastic idea if you have kids. It teaches them the rewards of hard work and also gets them outdoors. It’s pretty much a win-win situation for everyone involved! Each time I use one of the vegetables from the garden, I make sure to tell Ava that she grew it. That all of her hard work paid off. She loves to look at the flowers in their vases and say, “oh they’re so pretty” when she sees them. 

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend! Cheers!!  

xo, Amanda  

The Coastal Look

Pineapple Stripe Top || Nantucket Reds  || Similar Wedges || Sunglasses || Arc Bag || Earrings || Pearl And Anchor Bracelet || DW Watch c/o || 

Good morning, friends! Ever since visiting Nantucket back in 2014, I’ve been on the search for the perfect pair of Nantucket Reds to add to my coastal New England attire. I came across these at J. Crew Factory and was instantly smitten with them. Everything from the color, length, and fit was exactly what I had been searching for. The color pairs very well with navy blue, white, light blue, and stripes. The most common color seen with Nantucket Reds is navy blue. I went with blue and white stripes with the cutest pineapple print. I’m especially loving the little pop of yellow gold the pineapples give. It’s no surprise that my favorite guy, JFK, sported Nantucket Red as well. I mean, he did live on Cape Cod after all. 

 Nantucket Reds are typically worn in place of khakis or chinos and are found most commonly on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod. The official Reds are produced and distributed by Murray’s Tuggary Shop located on Main Street on Nantucket Island. 

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xo, Amanda  

Delicate Leaf Studs

 Similar Yellow Top || LC Lauren Conrad Sail Boat Skirt (Old, Similar) || Humble Chic Leaf Stud Earrings c/o || Rattan Bag || Sandals || 

Good morning, friends! For my everyday looks I typically gravitate towards delicate jewelry. I like how they’re pieces that will work with a variety of outfits and even from day to night without missing a beat. These leaf branch stud earrings, inspired by nature, are truly dainty and delicate and come in sterling silver, yellow gold, and rose gold. Today only, August 15th, you can get 50% off these earrings (any color!) with the code AMANDALEAF! 

xo, Amanda  

Mommy & Me // Dreamy Tulle Skirt

Layered Tulle Skirt c/o || Polka Dot Top || Similar Polka Dot Heels || Mom Bracelet || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Drop Earrings || Kate Spade Bag (Old, Similar Here) || Ava’s Tulle Skirt c/o|| Ava’s Polka Dot Top ||  Ava’s Clutch, Old, Betsy Johnson || 

Good Morning and happy Monday! This has to be one of my favorite Mommy & Me outfits to date! This pink layered tulle skirt has been on my Chicwish wishlist for quite some time now. It’s whimsically romantic and the prettiest shade of blush. This skirt has a magical quality to it. It really does! It’s one of those pieces that can make you feel at your best. It can set the mood for the entire day. Doesn’t the skirt remind you of Carrie Bradshaw in the opening of Sex And The City too?? There is a new black style that was just released as well. When I saw there was a matching skirt for the little ones, I knew this would be perfect for my little mini me and I. Ava and I felt like princesses and everyone that saw us stopped to say how much they loved our outfits. It’s was the coolest day! We danced and twirled all while laughing and having a good time. Kisses and hugs included <3 I’m wearing an XS/Small and Ava is in a 3-4 year. 

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xo, Amanda  

Druzy Bracelet

Humble Chic Druzy Bracelet c/o (Use The Code AMANDADRUZY For 50% Off August 10!) || 

Good morning, friends! Friday has always been my favorite day of the week. There’s so much excitement looking forward to the full weekend ahead. The possibilities are endless! Today, Friday gets even better because I have an amazing discount code for you! Today only, this simulated druzy bracelet is 50% off with the code AMANDADRUZY. 50% off!!! It’s a beautiful delicate piece that can be worn alone or stacked with other charm bracelets. The subtle glimmer is perfect for just about any outfit. The code is good for any color of the bracelet. The one I’m wearing is called Rose Quartz. 

All Over Florals

Blue Foral Dress c/o || Blush Floral Slingbacks || MVMT Sunglasses c/o || Straw Bag || Mom Bracelet ||  

Good morning and happy Thursday! I’ve been trying to soak in as much of summer as I possibly can recently and with that comes wearing as many dresses as I can. This blue one reminds me of a vintage 1950s circle style with cap sleeves and some of the prettiest florals I’ve seen. The dress fits true to size. I’m wearing a small and found it to be slightly loose, but comfortably so. Not enough to go down a size (small is the smallest size available.) I thought the perfect spot to capture the essence of this dress would be at one of our local parks that has a flower garden. It blooms all throughout spring and summer. Each time I visit it, there seems to be different flowers in bloom, which makes it all the more magical. 

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xo, Amanda  

Pink Bow Frills

Pink Top c/o || Denim Button Down Skirt c/o || Pink Bow Heels || Lilac Bag ||  Mom Bracelet || Earrings || 

Good morning! One of my favorite things about a casual look is elevating it with beautiful little details. This top includes gorgeous mesh yoke with cap sleeves and a bow tie neck. It’s all in the details my friends! I found the top to fit true to size (wearing an XS) and it only costs $12. I kept the look light and fresh with pastels and a cute button down jean skirt, which is a very versatile piece, though I would recommend going up one size as it fits slightly tight. 

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xo, Amanda  

Lazy Hazy Summer Days

 Pink and Palm Print Bikini c/o || Sunlasses || Blush Sandals || 

It’s hard to believe we’re in the home stretch with summer, but the kiddos go back to school soon and with that comes all things fall related. While I am excited for the new season to come, I’m not quite done with summer yet! Another thing hard to believe, this is actually the first bikini I’ve worn since Ava was born three years ago. I was very self conscious with my body after giving birth, but I’m at a much better and more confident place with how I look now. I felt great wearing this!

Last year I had a pink and green palm print once piece swim suit that I absolutely loved. Ever since then I’ve been quite taken with the color combo and print. This tropical bikini fits true to size. I’m wearing a small and felt very comfortable in it. The print is just darling too! At just $12, this certainly is a great addition to your swim wear attire. One note of caution though, watch the cut outs right underneath the boob area. Slippage can happen with some bottom boob, haha. I feel ridiculous saying that, but it was something I noticed. It also could have been because Ava and I were constantly jumping up and down and running around, but it’s still worth noting.

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xo, Amanda  

Happy 3rd Birthday Ava!

Happy birthday to my beautiful baby girl Ava! Today marks her third birthday, which I can hardly believe. Where did all of that time go?! I told Ava it was cool that her and I both entered our 3’s this year with my 30th and her 3rd. This birthday is all about Star Wars for her, especially Darth Vader. The force is strong with my little Jedi! Star Wars and Vader are her big current loves right now and when I asked her what theme she wanted for her birthday this year, without hesitation she said Star Wars. Ava and I decked ourselves out in our finest SW gear for her 3rd birthday photos and even had a mini lightsaber battle! She really enjoyed that. Her aunt Caitlin got her some Vader and SW tops, which she wore one of for these photos. I pulled out my Millennium Falcon shirt and paired us both in pink skirts. 

Same spot, three years apart. I get so emotional looking at these. How did my itty bitty get so big. 

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.....

Her birthday party was so much fun to plan! Caitlin made the coolest Darth Vader cake, which was beyond delicious. Needless to say, it did not last long, haha. Uncle Mike’s gift was a huge hit too! We even had a piñata this year, guess who it was :) Ava was absolutely mesmerized by all of the decorations and had a look of awe on her face when she saw them all. Below are some more photos from the day! 

 A Birthday Note From Mommy 

To my darling Ava, 

Happy 3rd birthday and what a special day it is. It seems like yesterday I was holding you in my arms for the very first time thinking how lucky I was you chose me to be your mommy. You stole my heart then and continue to steal it everyday. You continue to amaze me as I watch you grow into a beautiful little girl who is strong and courageous with a shining spirit that can light up the world. You light up my world even on the darkest of days. You are my sunshine girl. It is a true joy in life to be able to see you reach for the stars with your curiosity and ever growing imagination. I cannot wait to see what your third year has in store and what adventures life will take you and I on together. Our bond only grows as each year passes. Happy birthday my love bug. May the force be with you on your special day. I love you. 

Xo, Mommy  

Pink Bow Weekend Style

Pink Bow Top c/o || AG Skinny Jeans (on sale!!) || Pink Embellished Sneakers || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Mom Bracelet || 

Good morning and happy Friday, everyone! This outfit is something you would find me in on any given weekend whether we’re running errands around town or just having some plain ol’ fun. I love how this tie neck embroidered mesh yoke top elevates the look and adds a beautiful feminine flair. It also comes in two other colors (pink and black) that are equally just as stunning. I also recently picked up these jeans from the nsale, which ends tomorrow, so if you have any items you’ve been thinking about now is the time to get them! These jeans fit true to size and are the best fitting jeans I own, though petite heights may need to cuff them a bit like I did above. The problems of short people, haha. 

Be sure to check back in tomorrow for a very special 3rd birthday post for Ava! Along with Ava, Barack Obama and Meghan Markle are also celebrating their birthdays. She’s in good company :) 

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xo, Amanda  

Floral Romance

Flower Appliqué Top c/o || Floral Maxi Skirt || Similar Circle Bag || Sunglasses || Blush Sandals c/o ||  

Good morning, friends! This is one outfit that completely has me swooning with its beautiful flow and showstopping floral patterns. Its as if I’m floating on air with how this skirt moves. Even the sleeves have a pretty movement to them. The flower appliqués on the mesh sleeves of the top are absolutely stunning! While the skirt and top together have an elegant feel to them, this top could also be worn with a pair of jeans for an elevated casual look. All of these details create one magical romantic look. The top runs true to size. 

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xo, Amanda  

Marigold Floral

Floral Wrap Dress c/o || Similar Bag || Similar Knotted Sandals || Sunglasses ||  Earrings || 

Good morning and welcome to August! This month is a special one since it’ll be Ava’s third birthday. I can hardly believe she’ll be turning three. Where did all of that time go?! I feel like I was just holding her in my arms for the first time in the hospital when she was born. She’s very excited to be turning three. It’s been a big topic of conversation lately, lol.  

It’s no secret I’ve been enchanted by all things yellow this summer. Many of my outfits have included the happy color either with the accessories or as the centerpiece of an ensemble. This particular look, with a gorgeous floral wrap dress, steps things up a notch creating a monochromatic silhouette. This darker shade of yellow is perfect for transitioning into fall as well. The dress is currently on sale for only $14 and fits true to size. 

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xo, Amanda  

The Ladies In Red

Red Shirt Dress (On Sale!!) || Red Bow Flats (On Sale!!) || Sunglasses || Similar Red Bag || Red Lipstick || 

Another day, another red dress! This was the first rain free day we had, which meant heading outside for the entire day! Ava and I visited various places, but stopped at one of our local parks for the majority of the time. It was refreshing to see and feel some sunshine and to spend time with others enjoying all that summer has to offer. This shirtdress is a vintage dream! It’s included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which ends August 5th. These red bow flats, which I am obsessed with, are also a part of the sale. The red color is striking and the bow on the flats is adorable. Top notch with good details. I had so many people come up to me on our day out to tell me how much they liked the outfit, which to me, is clear that it’s a winner! Both fit true to size. I’m wearing a 0p in the dress. 

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xo, Amanda