Bell Sleeve Dress

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Bell Sleeve Dress (On Sale) || Leopard Bag || Burgundy Spike Heels || Humble Chic Olive Branch Earrings c/o || Socialite Pink Necklace c/o || Marc Bale Watch c/o || The Peach Box Bangle c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || 

It's no secret that I'm a fan of any type of flowy beautiful dress, but especially ones that can be worn through various seasons and have fun details. How about these bell sleeves?! A true nod to the 70s trend going on, but with an updated and polished feel. I'm totally in love with the plum color too! It's absolutely gorgeous for the transitioning season in and throughout fall. This would even make a great layering dress with some tights or a faux fur vest around the holidays. This dress, leopard bag, and spiked heels are all part of the nordstrom anniversary sale still going on until August 7th. Still a few more days to grab those fab pieces for almost half off the price!

This rose gold mesh watch from Marc Bale and rose gold bangle from The Peach Box have my heart fluttering. I'm obsessed with rose gold pieces and find they flatter any skin tone. The watch is so feminine and elegant with a timeless feel. It makes a huge statement without being over the top.

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xo, Amanda

Happy 1st Birthday Ava!

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To My Darling Ava,

Happy first birthday! I can hardly believe that one year has passed since the day you came into our lives and made our world a better place filled with light, hope, laughter, kisses and coos. Your smile is my sunshine. You're becoming such a beautiful and smart little girl with an independent spirit that is curious and adventurous. Speaking of adventure, we've been on quite a few already and I cannot wait to continue to show you all the most loveliest things life has to offer. It's been quite a year to say the least. We've had some sad moments and also many happy ones to keep us going each day. You're daddy gets to watch you from heaven now and see the beautiful little girl you have grown into. He has become our guardian angel walking along side of us in spirit. You have filled my life with a love I did not know existed until now. My hope, and your daddy's hope, was for you to be happy in life and it is my wish for you on this special day to have all the happiness in the world. To know that you are loved beyond measure and that I will be there for you no matter what. Happy first birthday my little love bug.

Love, 

Mommy  

Blue Striped Ruffle Top

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The one thing I wanted to make sure I did while in Philly was take Ava to the zoo. What a wonderful time we had! You cannot really see in the first two zoo photos, but there is a tiger behind us haha. I had Ava in her tiger outfit that Justin and I picked out for her while we were at the San Diego zoo last year. I could not wait for her to be big enough to fit into the outfit and then to finally take her to a zoo while wearing it. She's my little tigress! The cutest event that happened was when, I'm assuming it is the mother, giraffe went over to one of the baby giraffe and started nuzzling it. Everyone went "aaaawwwwwww." My heart melted right there! This blue striped ruffle sleeve top is perfect for a summer outing. I love the nautical vibe, but these fun feminine ruffles are what really get me! They're too cute to pass up, plus the top is under $15. I'm wearing an XS.

xo, Amanda

Floral Organza Dress

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A wonderful Monday to everyone! This was one of my favorite days of our Philly trip. We got so much accomplished in one day! We met up with my blogger babe Pri of Paint The Town Chic and went all about town. I have been dying to wear this garden organza dress for some time now and love how pretty it is to stroll around the city in. The intricate detailing of the floral pattern, along with the silky organza layering.  The colorful embroidery feels extra feminine and charming! I'm wearing an XS for reference.

To start the day off we ate at the Reading Terminal to eat (is there any place else haha?!) and then went to the top of the One Liberty Building to their observation deck. The weather was fantastic to look out upon the city below. Below are photos of our adventure throughout the day. Next we did a bit of shopping and then headed back to city hall so Ava could play in the water. She had a blast! After that, we headed back to the hotel to chat and then let Ava take her nap. Later on, my dad, Ava, and I all headed down to Penn's Landing, which everyone recommended!, to spend some time by the river and see all of the events happening down there. As you can see from the photos, it looked like it was about to down pour, but it thankfully held off until very late that night. I definitely would recommend visiting Penn's Landing for anyone traveling to Philly. Especially around twilight when the lights are turned on. Magical!

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Some more photos throughout the day below:

xo, Amanda

Striped Fit and Flare

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Bias Stripe Dress || Kate Spade Bag || Similar Heels || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Vineyard Vines Belt || Humble Chic Earrings c/o || Sunnies ||

Happy Friday, everyone! It would seem that all I've been wearing lately is stripes! While that is certainly not the case, I do wear them quite frequently. This dress caught my eye because of the beautiful sturdy fabric, midi length, and the way the stripes were patterned. While not vertical or horizontal, these bias stripes compliment the curves of the body. The cut in arm openings also are high enough not to allow any gaping (with the dreaded bra showing) and also make the shoulders and arms appear to be more toned. Win! There is a black leather belt that comes with the dress, but I switched it out for my Vineyard Vines anchor belt. Confession, I had this belt on upside down for about half of the day before I realized it! I was so embarrassed, haha. Oh well, those things do happen every now and then.

We were able to meet up with my good friend Rhina and have some dinner and go shopping. It was wonderful to catch up. One of my favorite parts of the night happened at dinner. This is when Ava met her first boyfriend lol. He was our waiter at an Irish Pub and absolutely one of the best I've ever seen around kids. Ava was enamored with him from the moment she saw him. He would talk to her and play games. She watched for him every time he passed by. It really was the sweetest thing. I made sure to get a photo of the two of them together. Just look at how she's looking at him!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! Below are some of the family photos.

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xo, Amanda

Seeing Stripes

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Striped Top || Pink Striped Shorts (on sale) || Kate Spade Bag || Sandals || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Humble Chic Earrings c/o || Similar Karen Walker Sunnies ||

On our second day in Philly, we did lots and lots of exploring! We went to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and various shops. The historic part of Philly is so beautiful and a treasure trove of interesting sights and museums. You can never go wrong with stripes and needless to say I've always been a bit obsessed with them! They have a preppy nautical feel that I just adore. This shirt is so lightweight and comfortable to wear in the high heat. It also has great versatility, being able to wear it in the office with some khaki slacks, white shorts or blue jeans on the weekend, or even with a skirt for date night. The pink striped shorts have me feeling all kinds of happy! They're on sale now for $19.50 too. They are beyond cute and kind of remind me of candy, haha. Not a bad thing!

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xo, Amanda

Cold Shoulder Lemon Top

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I'm not going to lie, I definitely have a thing for lemon prints! I love how fun, summery, and sun shine yellow they are. This cold shoulder top is perfect for summer and is made from a thin light cotton. The lemon print is bright and vibrant, sure to make anyone smile! I wore this look for a our first day in Philadelphia two weeks ago. Let me tell you, summer in the city is sweltering. These photos were actually taken down by the convention center where the Democratic Nationals Convention is taking place right now. One of the first things we did when we arrived was head to the Reading Terminal to grab a bite to eat. You can find almost any kind of food there. It is beyond belief. I love it there and can't help but to always think of the movie National Treasure while walking through the aisles. Afterwards, we walked around a bit before settling in for the night.

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xo, Amanda

Floral Romper

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Kissmet Floral Romper c/o || BareTraps Sandals c/o || Awear Sunnies c/o || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Socialite Pink Necklace c/o || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

We have been having such extremely hot days here recently. Whenever the heat rises, I always opt for comfy pieces to keep me cool.  I love the dark floral on this romper! The bright blue and gold floral pattern pop beautifully against the black background. Dark florals are not only a great option for summer, but also in the fall as a transition piece. These sunnies that I'm wearing are made from sustainable materials that are also biodegradable. They are the lightest I've ever felt! I've been such a sucker lately for anything lace up and these sandals are no exception. They have memory foam in them, which is a dream to walk on, especially when you're running all over the place!

xo, Amanda

Cozy Cardi + Riding Boots

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Burgundy Cardi (Sold Out) Similar One (On Sale) || Stripe Top (On Sale) || Jeans, Similar ones (On Sale) || Tory Burch Riding Boots (On Sale), order 1/2 size up || Leopard Bag (On Sale ) || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Earrings ||

Happy Monday, friends! This is one of my favorite fall inspired outfits. I love being curled up in a cozy cardi when the weather has a bit of chill in the air. The rich burgundy color is beautiful. Its my new favorite color for fall! Riding boots are my go-to fall and winter shoe too. I would order 1/2 a size up in these for the best fit. I have my normal size and they're a bit tight around my foot. The leather is absolutely gorgeous. I also love that the boot shaft is on the narrower side, making these a good choice for girls with narrow calves like I have. There's still a few size left so make sure to get yours before they're gone! I'm not going to lie, it was extremely hot when I photographed this outfit, haha! Summer is going strong for sure, but I am a tiny bit excited for fall to arrive after putting together these nsale outfits, which runs until August 8th.

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xo, Amanda

Put A Pink Bow On It

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Bow Neck Dress (on sale) || Pink Spike Flats (on sale)  || Tory Burch Bag (on sale) || Peach Box Pearl Bangle c/o || Marc Bale Rose Gold Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Burgundy Studded Heels (On Sale) ||

Happy Friday, friends! Today marks the first day of public access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This darling pink bow dress, Tory Burch bag, and pink spike flats are all part of the sale. Seriously, amazing prices! I instantly fell in love the moment my eyes laid upon this dress! The color and the bow are swoon worthy. Insert heart eye emoji here! This was my favorite dress by far from the sale and one that I will continue to wear time and time again. It even has a Kate Spade flare to it.

Has anyone ever read the Outlander series or watched the show on Starz? My friend just recommend it to me and I'm completely hooked! Oh my, Jamie and Claire <3 I was able to get a free 7 day trial of Starz with Amazon so I could watch the first two seasons of the show. Definitely give it a try. 

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xo, Amanda

Strappy Top // #Nsale Finds

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This top is so cute and comfortable to wear! The V in the front isn't cut to low and the criss crossing straps add a fun detail to the look. It's lightweight making it great to wear now during summer or when the transitional season starts into fall. Right now its on sale from $48 down to 31.90! I love comfy outfits like this once fall hits and you can't beat the sale prices going on right now for the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Today is the last day for the early access with card holders. Tomorrow starts the public access so make sure to save all of your favorites to your wishlist. This leopard bag and flats are also part of the sale. I'm obsessed with both of them! Leopard is my favorite and I love to use it as a "pop" in the fall and winter.

Other Nsale Finds

Leopard Bag || Leopard Lace Ups || Leopard Flats || All On Sale and all true to size

Tory Burch Bag || On Sale

Tory Burch Riding Boots || On Sale || Order 1/2 size up.

Top (On Sale) || Ugg Boots (On Sale) || Skinny Jeans || All true to size

Pink Bow Dress || Leopard Bag || Pink Flats || All On Sale || All true to size

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xo, Amanda

Blossomsib: The Concentration of Youth

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Being healthy is something that is always at the forefront of my mind. I try to be mindful of what I eat, how much sleep I get, and how much I'm exercising. I recently found BlossimSib and decided to test it out. Being a busy mom on the go, I knew this concentration would have its work cut out for it! I've also been on a few different trips lately, which can put stress on the body, and was glad to know BlossomSib was cleaning my body from the inside out. The concentration strives to clean toxins out of every cell in the body and act as a natural protection from future toxins in the environment. Once completing the concentration, you should feel healthier, younger, and more beautiful while hopefully living a longer life.

The basics of taking the BlossomSib is to fill the piquette half way with the concentration and then pour it into half a glass of water twice daily 30 mins before a meal. This goes on for 12 days with a 3 day break, and then continues on for another 12 days. I've been taking mine for about 2 1/2 weeks now and have a deeper sleep with improved skin. I only have one hormonal pimple right now, while usually I'll have a few more. As being someone who has dealt with acne since middle school, that to me is reason enough to use BlossomSib. I'm also hoping to see an increase in energy. I would say I do have some, but its hard to tell since I've been drinking green tea steadily throughout the day as well. I'll definitely keep everyone updated on my final results once I complete the course!

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xo, Amanda

The Butterfly House

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A few days ago my dad and I took Ava to see a local butterfly house we have at a garden center. It truly takes you to a magical place when you step into the house and have butterflies fluttering by you and everywhere you look. Not only that, but the grounds are gorgeous. Flowers, plants, and ponds delight the senses with every step that you take. The beautiful sights and lovely scents the flowers give off are dreamy. I wanted something that would be easy to wear and feel fun and summery for our day out. I absolutely love the flowy sleeves on this off the shoulder top! The gauzy fabric feels great and the coral shade pops perfectly, especially with white jeans. It has a very loose fit making is super comfortable.

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xo, Amanda

Crochet Open Back Blouse

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Humble Chic Top c/o || White Shorts || Mar Y Sol Tote || Double Strap Clogs || Kate Tuesday Bracelet || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Olive Leaf Bangle c/o || Irresistible Me Sapphire Curler || Karen Walker Sunnies || Lip Color ||

Happy Monday! I'm just getting back into the swing of things after a trip to Philadelphia we took last week for a national seminar my dad was attending. We all had so much fun and I got to meet with some friends while in the city, which was lovely. It was their first time meeting Ava and she charmed just about everyone she met. She even made her first boyfriend haha. I'll talk more in depth about the trip when I get to those posts later on this week.

Today is all about this crochet open back blouse. As you've noticed, I adore wearing white in the summer. The crisp feeling cannot be beat. The crochet detailing is intricate and feels oh so feminine. The high-low blouse is great with skinny jeans or even leggins in the fall. It's been incredibly hot out so I paired mine with white shorts for a monochromatic look. Nothing feels more summery than white on white! I'm also obsessing over this tassel tote. The aqua color is vibrant and the tassels have a fun vibe and could not be any cuter! 

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xo, Amanda

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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One of my favorite sales of the year has finally begun! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which has deep discounts of up to 50% off on brand new fall items. This is huge! I've rounded up some of my favorite front runners from the sale including tons of great staple accessories. I always gravitate towards shoes and handbags that will have longevity with sales like this. This certainly has me getting excited for fall, though I'm not quite done with summer yet, haha! The sale is in the early access stage right now for card holders (credit or debt) only. You can take a sneak peak to preview the sale though. The sale starts on July 22nd for the general public. Happy shopping everyone!

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xo, Amanda

Lace on Lace

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Lace Crop Top c/o || Similar Lace Shorts and HERE || Sunnies || Saddle Bag, Great Chloe Dupe! || Lace Up Heels || Olive Leaf Bangle c/o || Olive Leaf Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jord Wood Watch c/o ||

I adore wearing fabrics that are especially feminine such as lace. There's something that feels quite special about donning the pretty fabric. I wanted this look to have softer colors to exude loveliness and romance. The lace crop top has a floral leaf pattern on it with a three quarter sleeve and cuts above the belly button. I do wish it were just a tad longer, but can simply pair it with higher a higher waisted skirt or shorts. I'm wearing an XS for reference. The white feels crisp and fresh for summer. I can't seem to get enough of it! The olive leaf bangle and earring set are darling for everyday use. I love how the earrings aren't tiny studs, but rather are a bit longer than your regular dainty items.

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xo, Amanda

Backless Flare

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Happy Tuesday, loves! I have to say this dress is pretty daring for me, but I could not resist wearing it! The peaches and cream coloring is so pretty in person. The photos do not do it justice. I'm wearing a small (the smallest size available) and found it to be slightly loose. I'd recommend going down 1 size if possible. This is one of those dresses where you cannot help but say wow! It's only $23.99 too. The "A" necklace adds a beautiful personal touch with its sparkling pave initial set in a brushed gold. It's very Carrie Bradshaw! This would also make a lovely gift. The turquoise bracelet and pink drop earrings add a nice pop of color. I'm especially loving turquoise for summer! I just got this bag, which matches it beautifully.

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xo, Amanda

Flowy Dress in Rehoboth

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Printed High-Low Dress || Sandals also in black || Kate Spade Bag || Sunnies || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

When I'm at the beach I love to wear easy breezy dresses that flow beautifully with the summer wind. After spending the day on the hot sand, I slipped into this silky dress for a night out on the town. The print on this dress reminded me of palms and had me dreaming of a tropical escape. The high-low design is especially good for us shorter gals! The bodice has boning in it for uplifting support while the neck tie can actually be removed to create a strapless dress. This dress felt amazing in the hazy hot humidity that hung around all day. I paired these lace up gladiator sandals with the outfit. The metallic and white elements are striking and great for summertime.

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xo, Amanda

Martha's Vineyard

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Similar Striped Top || Similar Striped Skirt || Lace Up Flats || Sunnies || Kate Spade Bag || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Boater Hat || Similar Nautical Wheel Ring || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

Happy Friday, friends! We've finally made it to another weekend and I am sooo happy we have since the humidity is supposed to break. We've had some extremely hot and humid days that simply take your breath away. Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?

My dad and I have traveled all over the Cape including Nantucket, but never made it over to Martha's Vineyard until this trip. We stayed in the little town of Oak Bluffs. I was pretty excited to see the ginger bread houses and they did not disappoint. Each one had its own unique qualities and charm to it. My favorite, and the most famous, is the pink house. Oh my, I would live there if I could! I love wearing anything nautical inspired and wanted something red, white, and blue for the journey over. With the 4th of July having been close on the horizon, I seem to have gravitated towards anything with patriotic colors. We first stopped at The Big Dipper to have some fresh coffee and donuts. They were so yummy and I would recommend stopping there as soon as you get off the ferry. We only had about three hours on the island so we explored all of the different houses and little shops. Vineyard Vines also has their flagship store on the island. It was a beautiful day and the ferry ride was spectacular!

 

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xo, Amanda

Stripes // Stripes

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Pink Striped Shirt || Similar Striped Blazer and Here on sale || White Skinny Jeans || Similar Striped Shoes || Sunnies || Similar Hat || Mar Y Sol Bag || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Similar Nautical Wheel Ring ||

One of my favorite spots to visit in Hyannis is the Kennedy Memorial. It's particularly beautiful right around sunset. Before dinner, my dad and I walked down through town to the memorial to get some photos and to see the beach and sail boats, which are what the memorial faces. Its an incredibly serene place to visit and sits right next to the Hyannis Yacht Club so there's always some kind of boat activity going on.

I've mentioned this before, but there's nothing more classic than wearing stripes. Whether going for Parisian chic or all American, stripes can elevate your style and pull a look together as easy as 1,2,3. I paired mine with white jeans for a crisp summery feel. I also wear this striped seersucker blazer from Banana Republic non stop all summer. Its the only blazer I usually grab when needed during the warmer months. The one I'm wearing is a from a few years ago, but they do have an ivory striped one that is similar and Target has a blue and white one very similar as well.

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xo, Amanda