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A Touch Of Floral

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Floral Midi Dress c/o (Similar HERE) || Similar Floral Clutch || Pearl Hair Clip || Similar Pink Sandals || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || 

This week is all about floral prints that remind me of the loveliest spring day. It’s a print I wear year round and cannot get enough of. Florals always bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. I hope you enjoy the next few days of this beautiful print as much as I do!

Today’s dress boasts a floral bouquet on top of a white background with a pink ribbon around the waist. The sleeves have a darling pleated detail that stand out and give the dress a unique touch. With a fitted bodice and box pleated midi skirt, this dress is perfect for just about any occasion be it a wedding, bridal shower, cocktail party, or simply a day out. The dress runs true to size. Using the UK measurement, I ended up being a size 6, equivalent to a US 2. 

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xo, Amanda  

Elegant Crochet

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Crochet Dress c/o || Similar Beaded Bag || Similar Pearl Headband || Similar White Sandals || Flower Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Friday, friends! There’s something about a crisp white dress that just feels like spring and summer. This elegant number from Chicwish has a pointed collar, flare cuffs, and a darling floral crochet pattern throughout. There is a soft nude lining underneath and the fit is true to size.

Did anyone catch the series finale of The Big Bang Theory last night? It was one of my moms favorite shows and my dad watches it every night in reruns and when a new episode would air. It’s the longest running multi camera sitcom ever. I thought they did a wonderful and heartfelt job with the finale. The elevator works again!! 

Cheers to the weekend!

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xo, Amanda  

The Dreamiest Dress

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Tiered Pink Dress c/o || Vintage Beaded Bag (Similar) || Velvet Pearl Headband || Similar Pearl Sandals || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o ||  

This dress is one of the dreamiest dresses I’ve ever seen. A beautiful blush color with bountiful ruffles set in a tiered placement, this dress from Chicwish is the epitome of spring romance. I couldn’t help but thinking of The Great Gatsby while wearing this or heading to a whimsical spring or summer soirée. The skirt of this dress is also lovely for a good twirl! My sweet girl was also picking so many flowers for me during this shoot. I couldn’t help but to take a photo of all them in my bag. She’s such a doll!

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xo, Amanda  

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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Rainbow Tassel Maxi Dress c/o || Pink Ribbon Straw Hat c/o || Vintage Kate Spade Bag (Similar) || Sunglasses || Sandals c/o || Necklace c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink Tassel Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Ava’s Ballon Top & Rainbow Skirt c/o || Ava’s Rose Gold Sandals || Ava’s Straw Hat || 

Good morning and happy Monday, friends! Ava and I are here with some rainbow prints sure to brighten the day. My maxi dress from chicwish adds some sweetness with its candy inspired rainbow print and fun tassels. The straps along the shoulders are adjustable (self-tie) for fit and added comfort. A true win for the summer season, especially for a vacation! Ava’s ensemble is a two piece set with a cat holding balloons on top and a rainbow layered mesh skirt on the bottom. There is an inner lining underneath the mesh and an elastic waist band. She fell in love with this outfit because it reminds her of Mary Poppins so she was beyond thrilled to wear it! Look at some of her model poses too!! Both her outfit and mine fit true to size.

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xo, Amanda  

Mother's Day Outfits

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Floral Dress || White Disc Hat || Vintage Kate Spade Bag (Similar) || Sandals || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Pink &  Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Ava’s Dress TJ Maxx (Similar) ||

Happy Friday, everyone! For the past three years, Ava and I have always worn matching or similar outfits for Mother’s Day. It’s a tradition that we’re going to keep going for as long as we can! When Ava first saw me in this floral 1940s inspired dress, she said, “mommy, that dress is so beautiful.” She’s really been getting into dressing up and taking photos with me and wanted to dress in her own floral dress for the shoot. She looks so angelic in these photos too. She’s my precious little angel. I was also teaching her how to twirl her skirt during some of these shots. She’s getting the hang of it! It was a gorgeous day outside that we made the most of with many wonderful memories at our favorite spots in the park.

Ava’s dress came from TJ Maxx, which she also wore for Palm Sunday. It’s a great spot to find unique dresses at a great price. I’ve gotten many of hers there over the years. My dress not only boasts a great deal of charm, but also grace with its pink floral cascading throughout the 1940s style embellishments. The bodice has a multitude of pin tucks, centered by a classic winged collar, highlighted by long sleeves (that I rolled up), and a button cuffed for added vintage accent. The wide banded waistline slims and elongates your hourglass while the swing skirt features gentle gathers for a delightful flair. This is one of the most lovely dresses that I own. Everything about it makes me feel at my very best. The sizing for the dress runs small. While the dress does fit, it’s rather tight in the waist. I would suggest going up one size for comfort.

Don't forget to look below for our other Mother’s Day outfits from the past three years! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mamas out there. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. 

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xo, Amanda

Antique Print Dress // Pearl Clips

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Antique Print Dress (Also Here)|| Purple Mules (Similar) || Circle Bag (Similar) || Pearl Hair Clips (Ten Pieces) || Flower Earrings || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || 

Good morning, friends! What more can I say than I’m absolutely head over heels in love with this dress. The light pink color along with the charming novelty print made up of birdcages, pinned butterflies, and postage stamps adds to the pin-up perfection. The shirt dress with a darted bodice, belt, notched collar, and darling cap sleeves all lend to the flare of the 1950s. Did I mention it has pockets too?! Simply swooning. The fit is true to size. How cute are these pearl clips!! Pearl clips are a huge trend right now, really any hair accessory, and with good reason. They have a vintage sophistication, add some charm, and the practicality of keeping your hair out of your face. I’m all about that. The set I have comes with ten pieces (two of each style) for under $13. They’re perfect for various hair styles (pinning hair back on one side, pinning back both sides, using a clip to pin a chignon…the list goes on), matching with you mini me, or using double clips on one side. Ava was so excited to wear one of the clips so we would match! I love these photos with her and I as well. She really is the sweetest! She always kisses me whenever we take photos together and I was able to capture some of those moments above.

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xo, Amanda  

Bloom Boldly

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Floral Top c/o || Similar Skirt || Jeweled Heels || Velvet Pearl Headband || Similar Bag || Necklace || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink & Blue Bracelet c/o ||  

Happy Tuesday, friends!  What a gorgeous day yesterday was! I cannot wait to share some of the photos Ava and I took. After she got out of school, we spent the entire day outside basking in the sunshine at one of our favorite parks. We took a walk, played in the sand, made some new friends, and had a picnic. 

One of my favorite parts about spring are the blossom trees. Soaking in their beauty for as long as I can brings me so much joy. This top from Chicwish has a gorgeous floral pattern, v-neck design with ruffle and crochet trimmings, and elastic cuffs. It is a bit sheer, but I found wearing a nude bra underneath was fine. No need to wear an extra tank top. This whole outfit gives me dreamy vibes from the 1940s, which are absolutely swoon worthy! 

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xo, Amanda  

Minnie & Minnie Me

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Minnie Mouse Top || Minnie Me Top || White Skinny Jeans || Polka Dot Sneakers || Pearl Hair Clip || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Similar Mickey Mouse Earrings || 

Good morning and happy Monday! Mothers Day is this Sunday and what more perfect way to celebrate than matching with your Minnie Me! Ava and I saw these tops and thought they were the cutest thing. Disney always has the best outfits for family matching fun. These tops would also be adorable with some matching skirts. We went to one of our favorite flower parks to take these photos before meeting with some of my friends to take our kids to dinner and the movies. We all saw Ugly Dolls, which the kids loved! There’s some pretty cute songs and a great theme of everyone is beautiful inside and out. 

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xo, Amanda  

Hello May!

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Similar Pink Polo || Pleated Skirt || Woven Mules || Similar Straw Bag || Velvet Pearl Headband || Flower Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Rose Coin Necklace c/o ||

Welcome to my favorite month of the year! So many wonderful things happen in May that make my heart fill with joy. Not only does the weather start to finally turn around (April showers bring May flowers!), but we have Mother’s Day, my birthday, May the 4th be with you for the Star Wars fans, Memorial Day, and our annual vacation to the Cape. It’s a month that I’ve looked forward to for as long as I can remember and still do to this day. I long to be spend time outdoors and May is the month where that finally starts to happen on a consistent basis. So here’s to the month of May, my favorite month of the year!

It’s a priority of mine to always look put together whether I’m dressed in jeans, a skirt, or a dress. On my more laid back days you’ll find me in some variation of this casual elegant outfit. This look is favorite of mine for still being dressed up, yet in a relaxed fashion. The pleated floral skirt is a dream to wear! I’m a big fan of pleats with them being especially fun for a good twirl. Ava and I were walking around looking at all of the cherry blossoms in town during this shoot. She is the absolute sweetest too. I cannot say enough how lucky I am to have her. She loves to give me kisses when we get photos together, which melts my heart. She also kept picking flowers for me and gets so excited to give them to me, which of course earns her another kiss!

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xo, Amanda

Ditsy Floral Dress

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Ditsy Floral Dress c/o || Similar Pearl Headband ||  Woven Mules || Wicker Bag || Earrings || Rose Coin Necklace c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || 

Happy Tuesday, friends! What a busy past couple of days Ava and I have had. To top it all off, tonight the Avengers are going to be at our local McDonalds! Ava’s pretty excited to meet them.   

When we’re super busy, I love to just throw on a dress and go. It’s a simple way to look chic andput together when time is of the essence. Another go-to solution are accessories in natural fabrics like straw, wicker, or rattan. Not only do they give some texture to an outfit, they go with everything, and feel effortless. You’ll be hard pressed to find me without them during the spring and summer months. I’ve been living in these woven mules, which are so comfortable to wear. They fit true to size and go with everything I put on. They’re going to be my go-to shoe for summer. This little floral dress has slightly puffed sleeves and a peplum hem. It’s perfect for a night out or when matched with natural fabrics like I did, it has a dressed down feeling for the day. 

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xo, Amanda  

Under The Blossoms

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Floral Tea Dress c/o || Similar Pearl Headband || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || Sandals || Similar Wicker Bag || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Ava’s Glitter Circle Bag || Ava’s Dress || 

Happy weekend, friends! Ava and I went to go see Avengers End Game yesterday and man, what an amazing way to end the series! Both of us loved the movie that clocks in at just over three hours. I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat, and I wholeheartedly enjoyed the entire journey I’ve been on with these characters over the past eleven years. What a journey it’s been too. The entire theater clapped at the end, which I always love. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but definitely go see it, especially all of the fans.

 This yellow tea dress was a dream to shoot under the weeping cherry blossom tree. With a bowtie at the neck, ruffles, and a floral print, this dress fit right in with romantic charm the trees have. Ava particularly enjoyed playing under them! We both wanted to wear yellow florals too. This is the cutest little number to throw on for a day out or even for a date night. Don’t forget you can use the code Amanda15 for 15% offif your Shein order. 

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xo, Amanda  

Gingham & Bows

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Pink Gingham Bow Top c/o || Similar Pleated Skirt || Pink Bow Sandals || Pink Bow Hat || Vanity Box Bag || Earrings || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || 

What is it about a bow that simply makes my heart go aflutter? It’s one of those little details that makes a big impact and adds a feminine touch with a hint of whimsy. This darling pink gingham top with bows along the cuffs combines the best of both worlds with its fun spring/summertime print and of course, the beautiful bows. Not only does the top have bows, but my sandals and hat also have bows too! While putting this look together, I envisioned a spring time walk in the park or a picnic under a blossoming tree.

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xo, Amanda  

Tied With A Bow Wrap Skirt

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Spring has finally sprung in Pennsylvania! The past two weeks have provided some magical days and evenings with the flowering trees blooming, the weather turning a tad warmer, and the fresh scent of spring in the air. I find the pretty blossoms to be the absolute best backgrounds and wish they would last longer than they usually do. Every time we see a blossom tree, Ava points it out with such excitement. She was such a darling during this photo shoot too. She kept bringing flowers over to me with the biggest smile on her face. She melts my heart! This wrap skirt was the perfect compliment to our afternoon out in the sun. With the temperatures rising, I wanted a look that reminded me of sunshine and blue skies. Of course, blue and yellow also have a nautical vibe to them, which I adore and its one of my favorite color combos! The skirt also has the most adorable ruffles along the hemline and fits true to size. Along with a day out in the spring, I can also imagine wearing this on a beach vacation!

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Leopard Blouse

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Leopard Top c/o || Skinny Jeans || Blush & Glitter Loafers || Sunglasses || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Earrings || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || 

Hello friends! Leopard has been one of my long time favorite prints as far back as I can remember. Even Ava is quite a fan of the print and likes to point it out every time we see it. This lightweight blouse combines two details I adore. A bow tie at the neck and of course the leopard print. The top feels so comfortable with a looser fit. It looks best when tucked into either a pair of jeans or a skirt. I particularly enjoy pairing leopard with colors of the season. It really does act as a neutral!

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xo, Amanda  

One Enchanted Evening

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Pink Gown || Similar Gold Clutch || Similar Rose Gold Sandals || Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || 

Good morning and happy Good Friday, dear friends! This dress from Chicwish is truly the life of the party! It’s a gorgeously made gown, the silky material is a nice heavy fabric, with a halter neck and stunning bow at the waist or back deciding on how you tie it. Talk about elegantly chic!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter holiday! Ava’s beyond excited for the bunny to arrive and it means the world to me to see that light and excitement on her face. We’ll be doing an egg hunt, basket hunt, church, and a lunch/dinner to celebrate. What an amazing time of the year. He Is Risen!!!!

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xo Amanda  

Blue Polka Dots

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Retro Stage Blue Polka Dot Dress c/o || White Disc Hat || Sunglasses || Similar Cirlce Bag || Similar Sandals || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o ||  

Good morning, everyone! When I first saw this blue polka dot dress, I thought of Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy. From there on out, I was completely sold! Reminiscent of the 1950s, this dress has cute cap sleeves and a self tie bow at the waist. It hits just above my knee and has a slight stretch to it making the fit very comfortable. To complete the retro style, I opted for white accessories, which also remind me of the gorgeous summertime. Whether a picnic in the park or an ice cream date, this look is sure to be sweet. I’m wearing a size small for reference.

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xo, Amanda  

Tweed Dress A La Jackie Kennedy

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Pink Tweed Dress c/o || Blush Bow Flats || Sunglasses || Similar Circle Bag || Blush Hair Clip || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o ||  

Good morning, friends! Every time I see a tweed dress, I instantly think of Jackie Kennedy. She wore quite a bit of tweed throughout her life, typically a jacket and skirt set, and always looked beyond stylish in them. There’s no denying her grace, beauty, and charm, which always have and still continue to inspire me to this day. This tweed dress from a Chicwish conjures up retro vibes and soft romantic notions with it’s blush hue, mid-length sleeves, and a sheer self-tie bowknot. Even the sleeves have sheer ruffles along with cuffs. A charming frock that will add elegance to your spring wardrobe!

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xo, Amanda  

Ballerina Party

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Bow Knot Dress c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Bow Shoes (Old, Similar) || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || Pearl Clutch || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pearl Necklace ||  

Good morning, friends! As soon as I saw this dress from Chicwish, I immediately thought of a ballerina. A black and blush combo always remind me of a ballerina with their effortless grace and beauty. This dress encompasses all of that and more with its scrolled neck, bowknot belt, and pleated design on the waist. It’s an elegant dress fit for the most smashing of parties. It fits true to size. I’m wearing an XS.

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xo, Amanda  

Sunshine State Of Mind

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Retro Stage Yellow Polka Dot Dress c/o || Similar Clutch || Sunglasses || Yellow Wedge Espadrilles || Gold Hoop Earrings || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet ||

Good morning and happy Wednesday! One of the colors I’ve been gravitating towards this past year is yellow. I love how happy and alive it feels. Pair it with some fun polka dots and you have one retro-tastic ensemble!

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Minty Sweet // Our Easter Dresses

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Retro Stage Mint Floral Dress c/o || Similar Mint Bag || Similar Mint Heels || Pink Bow Barrette || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Ava’s Pink Flats || Ava’s Mint Floral Dress ( Cracker Barrel, Similar)  ||

Good morning, friends! With the Easter holiday right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to show the outfits we’ll be wearing this year. Ava actually picked hers out before I got mine. She loves anything mint colored right now so it was no surprise when she choose her mint floral dress. She looks absolutely darling so ready for spring! I even recently put a mint cover on my phone, which Ava insisted we use during the photos. Anything mint lol! I’ve always loved matching with Ava, just as my mom had done with me, and couldn’t resist this mint floral embroidery dress with its whimsical retro feel. Everything about it reminds me of a romantic spring dream. It fits true to size. I’m wearing a size small.

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xo, Amanda