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My Favorite 4th of July Looks

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Happy Monday and welcome to July! With the 4th close at hand, I thought it would be fun to go through my favorite patriotic looks over the years for some inspiration. All feature red, white, and blue colors and can be easily re-created with staples in your closet, especially stripes! Looking back, almost every single outfit has stripes, and most notably my favorite hat from Vineyard Vines that I’ve had for years. While it’s no longer available on the site, I was able to find it here in what looks to be an online boutique shop. It’s also on sale!

xo, Amanda

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  

Glossy Eggstravaganza

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Glossybox Easter Egg c/o || Rose Coin Necklace c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || 

Good morning, friends! Ava and I recently decorated our table for Easter and what perfect timing! The Glossybox Easter Egg, filled with beauty favorites for spring, arrived and fits in beautifully with our table decor. Ava was extra excited for the chocolate eggs lol. This would make a fantastic Easter gift for any beauty fan in your life! 

Inside you’ll find a highlighter stick from Jafra Cosmetics, building a beautiful glow in a pinky sheen color packed with nourishing Vitamin E. Lips need some help? Patchology’s Lip Service Gloss To Balm will give you a burst of moisture for the ultimate soft pout. Hyaluronic acid, aloe, and honey give much needed hydration! Want to make your eyes pop? There’s two products inside to help with that! Dome Beauty’s vibrantly pigmented shadow Eye Jewel in pink diamond and Erno Laszlo’s Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask. Using a silky hydrogel formula, soaked in a serum made with algae, Vitamin B3, amino acids and allantoin, which give quick results to target all of you undereye woes. Let’s not forget about our nails too. Lauren B’s nail polish have fun and unique colors, all fantastic for changing your manicure to fit your most fabulous mood. 

   xo, Amanda                          

Happy Valentine’s Day 2019

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Good morning and happy Valentine’s Day dear friends!! Each year, Ava and I celebrate this special love filled day with a party where we dress up and enjoy some yummy treats, fruit, and music. We always pull out our prettiest plates and cups to make it feel extra special. This year, Ava wanted to wear her yellow princess dress styled after Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She wanted me to match in yellow so I pulled out this LC Lauren Conrad Maxi pleated dress from a few years ago. We listened and sang to some of her favorite Shinedown songs, by her request!, and chatted about what a lovely party it was. My little babe loves to celebrate. I will always be thankful for my forever Valentine and all the love and happiness she brings to my life. Thank you, Ava. I hope everyone enjoys this special day! 

xo, Amanda  

All I Want Advent Calendar With Glossybox

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Glossybox All I Want Advent Calendar c/o || Bow Top (Sold Out, Similar) || Button Up Fly Skinny Jeans || Sparkle Flats ||

There is a bit of that wonderful merry and bright feeling today on Enchanting Elegance. While Christmas may seem far off, it’s only right around the corner and never too early to start getting ready for. This year, Glossybox is introducing their elegantly designed rose gold advent calendar filled with 25 beauty goodies worth over $325. The box honestly took my breath away with how stunning it is. I’m definitely saving this to re-use for later. Counting down to Christmas never looked so stylish! The box is currently $99 to purchase with brands like NIP+FAB, Real Techniques, Miller Harris, Absolute NY, Morgan Taylor & 20 more. This holiday season treat yourself, friends, and family to the ultimate beauty box! 

On a side note, don’t forget today is voting day! Make sure to get out there and VOTE. Make a difference!

xo, Amanda  

Happy 3rd Birthday Ava!

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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  

 

4th Of July In Red, White, And Blue

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Can you believe the 4th of July is right around the corner?! It’ll be here in the blink of an eye. It’s one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with all of the Americana, fireworks, warm summer sun, cookouts, s’mores, laughter, and fun. Even if you aren’t celebrating the 4th, these pieces are essential summer classics. 

Design History Shirt Dress c/o || Vineyard Vines Hat (Old, Similar) || Sunglasses || Earrings || Pearl Necklace || Rattan Clutch || Similar Red Sandals || 

For my patriotic look above, I went with a classic blue shirt dress with super cute bell sleeves and my ever faithful Vineyard Vines Straw Hat. I pull this hat out every single summer and consider it one of my all time favorite summer accessories. To round off the look, I stayed with the red, white, and blue theme choosing red heeled sand also (a staple!), white sunglasses, and a blue and white ratan frame clutch. 

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xo, Amanda  

Happy Birthday To Us!

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Hello friends and happy Tuesday! Today is a very special day for me, my 30th birthday! It’s hard to believe I’m in my 30s now, haha, but I’m at a good place with it and excited to see all that my 30s have to offer. If you know me or have been following along, then you know today is also JFK’s birthday. It is the coolest thing for me to share my birthday with him! The best gift my mom could have ever given me. He would have been 101 today. I treated myself to these cute Cape Cod turtles the other day. They were absolutely delicious and even better with my favorite place on earth on them. 

xo, Amanda

Weekend Update

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Good morning friends and welcome to Wednesday! This post is all about our adventures celebrating May The Fourth Cinco De Derby weekend. Haha, it truly was an amazing time with many many memories that we’ll cherish forever.

To start with, Friday was Star Wars day, known as May The Fourth Be With You. Ava was thrilled! My brother and I took her to her first baseball game where they were celebrating Star Wars with characters walking around, sounds and video from the movies, boat loads of merchandise, and changing out the opponents team photos with Star Wars villains while our players photos had light sabers for bats. The weather was phenomenal too adding the overall greatness of the night. Even the Rail Riders mascot Champ came over and gave Ava and big high five! 

Next came my brother’s fiancé’s graduation from Penn State, my almamater! It was so special to be back and get to share this new chapter in her life with her family. Ava and I dressed up in our blue and white dresses to match the PSU colors. As soon as the lion saw her he came right over to snap a photo. We took some photos together after the ceremony, had lunch tnd then some ice cream before everyone needed a nap lol. Later on, we had a little Cinco De Mayo party followed by a bonfire at my brothers. We didn’t watch the Kentucky Derby, but we were keeping our ears open as to how the race went. So many celebrations in one day! 

Our last big event of the weekend was a trip furniture shopping with my brother and his fiancé. I also have to note the photo of Ava in her car seat, my brother took that! It turned out being one of my favorite photos from the weekend. He really knows how to make her smile. 

 

xo, Amanda  

 

Easter Weekend

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A very happy Easter Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a joyous Easter weekend. He is risen, alleluia!! I wanted to share some of my favorite parts from this past holiday weekend. We started with an Easter egg hunt in the backyard and then dyed some eggs, which we later decorated some of Ava’s favorite characters. My dad’s birthday was this past Tuesday, happy birthday dad!, so we celebrated his birthday along with the holiday. Easter Sunday started with church, then a hunt for some baskets the bunny left for Ava, followed by a lunch that I hosted. We lucked out with kind of spring like weather so some walks were also included. It’s wonderul to breathe in the fresh air! It actually snowed last night. It looks a little more like Christmas than Easter right now, but hopefully the couple of inches will melt quickly. I hope everyone has a great start to your week! 

 

                            xo, Amanda  

Fly Eagles Fly

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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

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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  

Personal Highlights From 2017

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The last day of 2017, I still cannot believe it! 2017 had quite a few beautiful memories for me that I wanted to highlight below. Thank you again to everyone for following along on this journey with me! I hope you enjoy and cheers to a happy and healthy 2018!!  

Mother’s Day. Ava and I dressed up in matching pink tulle outfits! This was so special and the day was beyond beautiful. Everyone was commenting on how cute we were dressed alike at the restaurant we went to. 

Ava becoming a little fashionista! This past year Ava has absolutely fallen in love with my dressing room and playing with all things girly!  

Easter weekend. Jesus has risen. The weather finally was turning a corner and a little bunny visited our home and left some treats!  

Spent my dad’s birthday down with the cherry blossoms. What a magical time of the year. 

Taking walks in the park and handing out flowers. This photo melts my heart. Ava lovesss flowers. She’ll go pick them and then hand them out or just continue to smell them haha. 

Trips to Knoebels. This year Ava actually rode some rides. A fun time for all! That smile.  

Spending my 29th birthday at the JFK 100 birthday celebration. This was a BIG one for me. JFK and I share the same birthday, which is beyond cool. Ava also has Obama’s birthday! The cake was sooooo good. 

Our annual trip to Cape Cod was a memorable one since it was Ava’s first visit!  

Getting to ride on Thomas the Tank. This was amazingly cool. Thomas looks absolutely real! I was blown away. We also got to visit with our family while we were there. They’re the best, I love you guys! 

The dedication of the JFK statue in Pittston, PA. My shirt was a hit!  

Our last year enjoying all the fun Belle brought to our lives.  

Ava’s first time to the Luzerne County Fair. She loved this tractor and was pretty good at working it too!  

My little shutter bug. She goes to grab my camera all the time now. Maybe she’ll love photography too someday.  

Halloween! Ava dressed up as Peppa Pig. All of the little kids loved her costume. I kept hearing, mommy mommy, there’s Peppa Pig!  

Ava and I on a photo shoot. This was one of my favorites with her. We dressed in matching colors and went to the park. We always have a blast on location! 

Watching the night sky and the space crafts that zoom up above. 

Valley Forge. My favorite spot in PA, especially in the fall. The word spectacular comes to mind when describing the foliage there.  

Matchy matchy. We’re a family that likes to match together haha.  

Christmas! Yay! The most wonderful time of the year. We packed so much into this Christmas season between decorating, singing carols, baking cookies, light rides, reading Christmas stories, watching Christmas movies, catching snow  flakes on our tongues, going to tree lightings, visiting with family and friends....the list goes on! My favorite part of Christmas is actually going to church on Christmas Eve and singing Silent Night by candle lite.  

 

xo, Amanda  

Goodbye 2017

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Every year I like to round up my favorite outfits from the year and to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for following along and taking the time to read my blog. To all of my family, friends, and collaborators, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you, none of this would be possible. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and looking forward to ringing in 2018! Tomorrow I’ll be taking a look back at some of my favorite personal moments from 2017. Stay tuned! 

 

xo, Amanda  

Silver Bells

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Sequin Dress c/o || Similar Bow Sequin Shoes || Similar Black Sequin Clutch || Black Jacket || BaubleBar Bracelets c/o || Jackie Kennedy Earrings (sold out) || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Ring || 

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! I hope everyone had a magical Christmas and a truly wonderful holiday season. We had a great time at church on Christmas Eve and celebrated Jesus’s birth with a small birthday party afterwards. My favorite part has always been the candle lite singing of Silent Night. I vividly remembering doing that with my parents when I was younger and then going home to the reading of The Night Before Christmas. I always get a little sad when Christmas is over, but that means New Years Eve is right around the corner! I can hardly believe 2017 is almost over. It literally feels like it went by in the blink of an eye. While we remember all that went on in the year, here’s to celebrating the new one! This little sequin dress would be PERFECT for your NYE celebration. I’m wearing a size small. There is also a gold version of the dress too. I found it to be quite comfortable. Sometimes sequin items can be scratchy, but this dress felt fabulous on. This dress would be great for a fun night out too, whether it’s New Years Eve or not! Cheers to a shimmering New Year! 

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xo, Amanda  

Rose Gold Sparkle

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Rose Gold Maxi Dress c/o || Faux Fur Pearl Jacket c/o || Rose Gold Sequin Clutch (Old, Target, Similar Here) || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Ring || DW Watch And Bangle c/o || 

 

Happy Friday, everyone! Tis’ the season for sparkly gowns and festive parties! This elegant outfit is all about ringing in the new year with style. It’s the one time of the year where you want to dazzle with all of the shimmer and shine. This backless rose gold maxi dress is exceptional with its stunning sequins adorning the entire gown. How about the faux fur jacket with pearl detailing along the front?! Talk about glamour. It’s the icing on the cake with a cherry on top! Daniel Wellington is also having a sale on their watch and bangle bundles. You can get 10% off of your order plus an additional 15% off with the code AMANDAB15. 

 

I hope everyone has a wonderfully cheery Christmas weekend filled with magic and love!  

xo, Amanda

Our Christmas Song List

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My Christmas PJ’s (Old) || Ava’s Rudolph PJ’s || Classic Vintage Style Turntable || 

Good morning and happy Thursday, friends! This was such a fun post to put together. Christmas songs are one of the most magical and fun parts of the Christmas season. You only get to listen to them for a short while, though I know some people who listen to them throughout the year, haha. Ava and I listen to them everyday whether we’re at home or in the car, Christmas music is always playing. I created a list that are some of our most favorite Christmas songs. The list would be a mile long if I included all of them! There are the stand by classics, some newer editions, and maybe even some you may not have heard before. We all know Jingle Bells, but have you heard Sinatra’s version? It’s so much fun and the best there is! If you need some Christmas cheer, look no further than We Need A Little Christmas sung by Angela Landsbury, an instant mood lifter! I hope everyone enjoys.

  • Jingle Bells- Frank Sinatra
  • White Christmas- Bing Crosby
  • Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer- Burl Ives
  • Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow- Dean Martin
  • Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays- *NSYNC
  • The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole 
  • All I Want For Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey
  • The Christmas Waltz- Frank Sinatra
  • Carol Of The Bells-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
  • We Need A Little Christmas- Angela Landsbury  
  • Winter Wonderland- Johnny Mathis
  • It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas- Michael Buble
  • Baby It’s Cold Outside- Dean Martin
  • Rockin Around The Christmas Tree- Brenda Lee
  • The First Noel- Frank Sinatra
  • The Little Drummer Boy/ Peace On Earth- Bing Crosby and David Bowie
  • The Littlest Angel- Bing Crosby
  • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town-  Michael Buble
  • The 12 Pains Of Christmas- Bob Rivers
  • Cool Yule- Louis Armstrong
  • A Marshmallow World- Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
  • Frosty The Snowman- Jimmy Durante  

Jingle Bells- Frank Sinatra  

White Christmas- Bing Crosby

Also including this duet of White Christmas  with Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby- The technology is amazing! 

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer- Burl Ives

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow- Dean Martin  

Marry Christmas, Happy Holidays- *NSYNC

The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole

All I Want For Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey

The Christmas Waltz- Frank Sinatra  

Carol Of The Bells- Trans-Siberian Orchestra  

We Need A Little Christmas- Angela Landsbury

Winter Wonderland- Johnny Mathis

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas- Michael Bublé  

Baby It’s Cold Outside- Dean Martin

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree- Brenda Lee

The First Noel- Frank Sinatra

The Little Drummer Boy/ Peace On Earth- Bing Crosby And David Bowie

The Littlest Angel- Bing Crosby 

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- Michael Bublé  

12 Pains Of Christmas- Bob Rivers  

Cool Yule- Louis Armstrong

A Marshmallow World- Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin  

Frosty The Snowman- Jimmy Durante

4th Of July Inspiration 2017

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It's hard to believe that July 4th is less than one week away already. They say that summer is half over by then! That's way too sad to think about right now, haha. I feel like summer just got started really. Regardless, today I'm rockin' the red, white, and blue combo, along with Ava!, for the upcoming American holiday. It's one of my favorite ones to celebrate with friends and family in the warm weather with fireworks, bbq's, and all of the American pride. The dress I'm wearing is an amazing dupe for the famous Self Portrait one. It's a good quality, fits true to size, and is only $50 compared to Self Portraits $500 price tag. You can't beat that! Ava is also wearing her red, white, and blue with her gold foil star dress. I saw this high-low dress back in May and saved it for the 4th. It's absolutely stunning in person, especially when the sunlight hits the gold stars.

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xo, Amanda