Bamboo Bag Strap

White Lace Top c/o || AG Skinny Jeans || Mint Floral Sandals || Vtthai Straw Bag c/o || Vtthai Bamboo Strap c/o || 

Good morning and happy Thursday! Have you ever wanted to switch up your style, but not spend tons of money in the process? I’m sure this happens to most, especially when the seasons change or a new trend hits the scene. An easy and affordable way to add some pizazz to your wardrobe and give it a breath of fresh air is through accessories! New from Vtthai, this bamboo bag strap let’s you create your own style by matching the straps with any bags. They are created using dyed woven bamboo, which is a traditional craft technique that has been passed down through generations of Thai artisans, and incorporated with genuine leather. The straps have an exquisite design and excellent quality. 

I hope everyone has been safe with the torrential rain and all around nasty storms the east coast has been getting hammered with lately. We lucked out with only getting some heavy rain and gusts of wind yesterday, but other areas nearby were getting hit with hail and tornados too. Hopefully we’ll see some sunshine soon, although it looks like a steady storm running its course throughout the weekend. 

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Sea of Lavender

 Tignanello Circle Bag c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Dress (Old, Similar) || LC Lauren Conrad Heels (Old, Similar) || 

Good morning, friends! What a wirl wind the past few days have been! I’m floating on cloud nine just thinking about all of the adventures we just had, but more about that later. I hope everyone had a lovely mother’s day too. I kept telling Ava, thank you so much for making me your mommy. You gave me the greatest gift of all.

I’m not exactly sure what type of flowers these are, but they create the most beautiful sea of purple down along the river walk. It’s a gorgeous spot, especially with the sun setting. Ava bug was my little helper carrying around this Tignanello bag for me. She knows a good circle bag when she sees one! She always says, “mommy loves circle bags.” Haha, she is beyond adorable. Tignanello is a brand I’ve come to know in recent years and appreciate their quality and eye for classic styling and functionality. Their design team draws inspiration from the aesthetic of traditional Italian craftsmanship. One of the best places to shop the handbags is on QVC. I believe you can find some on Amazon too, but QVC is their main retailer. My mom would have loved that, she was a big QVC fan!

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Matching Floral

Floral Wrap Dress || Floral Bag || Similar Sandals || Similar Sunglasses || Hoop Earrings || DW Watch c/o || 

Good morning, friends! There’s nothing I love more than a beautiful dress. If I had to choose one item to wear for the rest of my life, it would be that. As soon as my eyes spotted this chiffon dress, I was in love! The vibrant pink and mint floral pattern had my heart swooning along with the flirty ruffles and figure flattering tie waist. The subtle breeze would pick up every now and then and allow the dress to flow beautifully. To match in the same lively floral print is this turnlock clutch. I’ve always been a big fan of matching as gives a sense of vintage timelessness and having a competed look. This bag is on sale now and under $20!

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Gingham Ruffle Skirt

Gingham Ruffle Skirt c/o (Use The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your order! || Similar Body Suit || Gingham Bag || Sunglasses || Pearl Slides || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Bow Hair Tie || 

Good morning and a very happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Ours was a blast, but I don’t want to get too into it just yet since I have a post covering our special weekend coming up. Let’s just say there was lots of celebrations going on! 

Last week I stumbled upon this gorgeous magnolia tree with its pretty pink blossoms that perfumed the air beautifully. If you got close enough to the tree, it was like gazing upon a sea of endless pink blossoms with golden light shining through. Quite magnificent and utterly magical to see. It was the perfect backdrop for this gingham mix ensemble.

The ruffle hem wrap skirt ties everything together with a chic little bow. I’m a big fan of matching and went my gingham cocktail crossbody bag that is currently on sale! In fact, almost everything here matches one another. The bow hair tie matches the bow in my skirt. The pearl earrings and necklace match the pearl embellished slides. Finally, the gingham skirt matches the gingham bag. I first tried on a white top with the skirt, but eventually decided a black one that really made the whole look pop. I actually pulled out a body suit I’ve had for ages, which kept everything very streamlined. I’d forgotten how much I love them. Bye bye excess fabric! 

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Lavender Floral

Lavender Floral Dress  || Lavender Bag || Lavender Bow Slides || Sunglasses || Hoop Earrings || 

Good morning and happy Friday, friends! Today is also affectionately know as “May The Fourth Be With You” for all of my Star Wars fans! We’ll be celebrating by going to a baseball game where they’ll have the Star Wars characters walking around. I can’t wait! This weekend is also Cinco De Mayo and my brother’s fiancé is graduating from college so it’s going to be a busy one. 

My love for lavender continues! It’s easy to fall in love with this drss with its fluttering ruffles, springtime florals made up of warm reds and yellows, and a stylish crisscross back. The material is very light and airy making it great for the warm spring and summer days. I’m quite taken with this lavender bag too! While it’s not a circle bag, which has been my current go-to, the shape is so unique and interesting and of course the lavender color totally has my heart. I love that it’s pretty roomy too and an added bonus of gold hardware. 

Cheers to the weekend!!  

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Romantic Bloom

Floral Maxi Dress c/o ||  Similar Blush Sandals || Similar Straw Clutch || Hoop Earrings || 

Hello and happy Thursday!  Do you ever find that everything comes together just right to make for the perfect outfit? That’s exactly how I felt about this look between the gorgeous twirl worthy dress to the beautiful blossoms and dreamy sunset. The weather was warm and the sweet scent of flowers were swirling in the breeze as people around me were laughing and enjoying the soon to be twilight. The look itself was fairly easy to create with my blush sandals and straw clutch matching the nude and blush background of the maxi dress from Chicwish. The oversize floral print brings spring to life and creates a lovely romantic scene. Though this is a maxi dress, the length will work for petite girls! I’m 5’2” and found the length to fit perfectly. Anyone under 5ft might need this to be hemmed. The dress fits true to size. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather! We had a HOT one yesterday and i’ll you, after the long and dreary winter, it felt AMAZING! Ava and I did not waste one second of it. We were completely wiped out by the end of the day and actually headed to bed early. We took walks, ran around, played kick the ball, throw the ball, baseball, and bowling. Then we went over uncle Mike’s house and he was squirting her with the hose. Haha, she absolutely loved it. Her laughter was the sound of pure childhood joy. 

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Mint Ruffle Sleeve Dress

Mint Ruffle Sleeve Dress c/o || Lavender Circle Bag || Similar Straw Bow Hat || Sunglasses || Lavender Bow Slides || Hoop Earrings || 

Good morning, friends! I can hardly believe this is the last day of April. Hopefully all of our April showers are going to bring an abundance ance of May flowers! Some of the trees are already starting to bloom around here too. For any *NSYNC fans out there, today they are getting their star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. I am beyond excited for this and hoping they have a little reunion during the ceremony. I would be happy with just one song even! I was really hoping for a reunion during the Super Bowl with Justin Timberlake performing, but alas, that did not happen. This is the last time I can see them being together for a while so fingers crossed!! You can watch the ceremony on www.hollywoodwalkoffame.com at 2:30pm EST. 

A few posts back I wore a lavender dress with mint accessories and mentioned how I had worn the same color combination recently, but reversed. This is the reversed outfit! I really love the color combo and couldn’t resist pairing them together again. This mint dress with tiered ruffle sleeves is so much fun! It’s elegant, but with a cool twist. The fit is relaxed and falls just above the knee. 

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Earth Day Fun

Pink Distressed Shorts c/o (Use The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your order!) || Jean Jacket || Similar Chambray Shirt || Ball Drop Earrings || Picnic Tote Bag || Blush Sneakers || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Friday! This was a look I wore to celebrate Earth Day last weekend with Ava. We went to a local farm to enjoy the nice weather, see some farm animals, and of course get some ice cream! The line was literally out the door and in the parking lot for some tasty ice cream. Everyone had the same idea as us, haha. We took a walk all around the grounds and found this dreamy little spot back by the stream where the sun was shining through as it was setting. It was so relaxing. Ava was showing me some of her super hero poses and I did some with her! Needless to say we had a blast! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  

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Lavender Lace

Lavender Lace Dress c/o || Mint Circle Bag (Similar, Mine Is TJMaxx) || Similar Mint Heels || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Bracelet ||  

Good morning and happy Friday-eve!  I’m a little late on this, but the biggest congrats to Kate and Will on the birth of their son this past Monday. Ava and I watched a live feed of them introduce their little one on the hospital steps and then shortly after drive away to their home. I’m anxiously awaiting to hear what his name will be. I’ve always been a huge fan of the royals, Kate in particular. My mom was a big fan of princess Diana too. I also started watching The Crown  on Netflix about a young Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. I’m obsessed! There’s a reason it won the golden globe for best dramatic series. It has a Downton Abbey feel to it so if you like the royals or Dwnton, definitely give this show a try. 

 One of the big color trends for spring and summer is lavender. My mom would have been thrilled since her favorite color was purple. Every time I wear the color I think of her. I love the lavender paired with mint too. I even recently wore the same color combo, but reversed with a mint dress and lavender accessories. I can’t wait to feature that look soon!

This lace dress from Chicwish is STUNNING! It fits like a glove, has a scrolled eyelash hemline, and a floral lace design. I love the romantic feel, but even more is the gorgeous color. I swear, every time I wear a dress from Chicwish, the details blow me away and make me feel like a million bucks! This is one date night dress that will turn heads for sure. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

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Midi Crochet Dress

White Midi Dress c/o || Sunglasses || Flower Crossbody Bag || Sandals || 

Good morning, friends! I hope everyone has been enjoying the streak of nice weather we’ve been having. Yesterday was the high point with it feeling almost like summer outside. I even saw some cherry blossom trees starting to bloom! I cannot wait to see all of the flowering trees make their appearance. What a truly magical time.

One of the first pieces I seem to grab when spring arrives is a white dresss. I’ve worn several already this season and adore how fresh they feel. This crochet lace dress from Chicwish has an eyelet detail with a scrolled hemline and cuffs. There is also a cami underdress provided, which is always appreciated. The detailing of the dress is quite exquisite and what truly caught my eye. I wanted to make sure to capture the intricate details to show the true beauty the dress has. It’s all in the details, right?! This midi dress runs true to size.    

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Print Mix // Blue And Yellow

 Crop Top c/o || Grid Shorts c/o (Use The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your order!) || Circle Bag || Sunglasses (Similar) || Rose Gold Metallic Sneakers || 

Good morning and happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a great weekend and made sure to spend some time outdoors for earth day. Ava and I spent almost the whole weekend outdoors with multiple walks/hikes, spending some time with farm animals, getting ice cream, and planting some flowers. It felt good to breathe in the fresh air and feel the sunshine warming our skin. I dare say we turned a corner with the weather too. Our temperatures were in the high 50s and low 60s and the week ahead is pretty much all mid 50s so fingers crossed. Below I have a photo I took on one of walks with Ava finding some signs of spring poking through! 

This look above is all about spring and summer fun in the sun. I have always thought blue and yellow look quite beautiful together and couldn’t resist pairing them for this outfit. While the colors put a smile on my face, I also love the print mixing between the striped top and the grid shorts. Both work well together without being over the top or in your face. Both pieces are true to size. To finish off the outfit, I stayed with the pastel palette, choosing a blush sneaker with rose gold metallic that gives them a little extra pop. These are sooo comfy too and only $39.95. Ive worn them multiple times already, usually when I need to run out the door quick, and couldn’t be happier with them. They look stylish, are affordable, and feel great to walk in. A new staple! 

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Gingham Bows

Gingham Wrap Top c/o (Use The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your order!) || Blank NYC Shorts || Similar Circle Bag (Mine Is TJMaxx) || Similar Sunglasses || Pink Slides || Gold Stripe Travel Mug ||

Happy Friday, friends! I wanted to kick off Friday with a casual fun look for the weekend. Gingham is one those prints that just screams spring and summer. I typically see the fan favorite print in either black, blue, or red so I jumped at the chance when I saw this top is pink. How cute is the bow too?! I love how this wrap top creates a nice big bow and makes that the focal point of the look. I’ve also been crazy busy lately and using my travel mug more and more it seems. While I do enjoy my morning tea/coffee out of my vintage tea cups, it does help when we’re on the go to have this beautiful travel mug at my side. The pink gingham top runs true to size. I’m wearing a small for reference. 

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Pink Peony Romance

 Pink Peony Dress c/o || Floral Slingbacks || LC Lauren Conrad Bag c/o || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || 

Good morning, friends! Everything about this dress exudes whimsical romance from its soft colors, shimmery peony pattern, and stunning fit with a waterfall design and princess seams. Chicwish always has the best pieces! I’m personally a big fan of the “hi-low” hem since I’m so short. Its the best of both worlds really. I was particularly pleased with the soft shimmer the fabric had. I didn’t even realize that when I first saw the dress online. It’s truly even more stunning in person. It’s almost as if the dress is glowing. A rosy glow of you will! I’m wearing an XS for reference. It was a bit tight in my rib cage area, but the rest of the dress fit fine. 

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That Tropical Feeling

 Tropical Dress (Use The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your order!) c/o || Mint Floral Heels || Rattan Clutch || 

Good morning and happy Monday! We had some amazing weather this weekend and everyone came out to celebrate the warmth. It was really nice to see so many people out and about. I swear, I’m much more productive when it’s warm outside too, haha. I got a good amount of work done, enjoyed a bon fire with my family, went antiquing, and got some walks in among other things. 

This outfit gives me all of the warm weather vibes! A tropical heatwave. It’s also a dress that was just made to twirl in. A lovely amount of flounce with dramatic bell sleeves and a built in choker around the neck. I couldn’t help but to swish the skirt every now and then. The colors are my favorite color combo too!  

I hope everyone has a great start to their week!  

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The Cat’s Meow

Cat Print Top c/o (Use a The Code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off!) || LC Lauren Conrad Skirt (Old, Similar) || Ruffle Mules || Circle Bag || Similar Jean Jacket || Cat Eye Sunglasses c/o ||  

Happy Friday, friends! I’m puuuurfectly in love with this cute top! I’ve always been a cat girl and couldn’t resist the feline print. The top runs true to size. I’m wearing a small for reference. One of my favorite bag trends has been the circle bag. They’re reminiscent of circular vintage luggage and I’m sure you’ve seen me with them many many times! I’m a vintage girl at heart! I found this cute lilac one for under $30 and cannot get over how pretty the color is for spring. Absolutely darling. 

All of these pastels have me longing for the warm spring weather to arrive and luckily, we’re going to have some this weekend! We’re supposed to have 70 degree weather today and tomorrow, but then it goes back to the 50s. Sigh, C'est la vie. I’m making sure to get in as many outdoor activities as I can including a bon fire that I’m really looking forward to!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! Enjoy.  

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The Big Event Of The Season

Pony Bow || Star Stud Earrings || Pink Sunglasses || Black Sunglasses || Pink Maxi Dress || Dark Floral Maxi Dress || Floral Sneakers || Flamingo Smoking Flats || Blush Bow Pumps || Pom Circle Bag || Pink Ark Clutch || Tote Circle Bag || Mini Clutch || Lampshade Hat || Slip Pillow Case || Pink Pom Pom Tote Bag || Blush Jeans || Pink Pleated Midi Skirt || Purple Ruffle Gown || 

Good morning and happy Thursday! One of the biggest sales of the year is currently happening and there are so many great options to refresh your spring and summer wardrobe. I have some of my favorites selected below. The Shopbop sale goes on until April 14th. Use the code Event18 at checkout to receive 20% off of orders under $500 and 25% off of order over $500. Happy shopping, friends! 

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Anchors Aweigh

 Pearl Skirt c/o || Red Striped Top || Similar Seer Sucker Blazer (Old, Banana Republic) || Similar White Sandals || Sunglasses || Wicker Bag || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o ||  

Good morning and welcome to the new week! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. We had a great one celebrating my future sister-in-laws birthday this past Saturday. It was a lot of fun! We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner and then did some shopping together. My brother was a good sport during the shopping too, haha. 

Oh how I love a good nautical look! I basically have two fashion styles that I stick pretty close to. One being romantic whimsy and the other nautical. This look started with the pearl beaded flounce skirt and was built around that. The detailing is unequivocally feminine and very lady like. The pearls are so darling! I’m wearing a size small for reference. This seersucker blazer from Banana Republic has been a staple item in my closet for years. I pull it out every spring and summer and never tire of it. It’s a classic piece stands the test of time. This pink and blush versions are a fun twist on the traditional blue. I found a similar one to mine here that is sure to be a go-to for anything from dressing up a simple white tee and jeans to creating your own nautical chic ensemble! 

 Use the code AmandaZOV20 for 20% off of your Shein order! 

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The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

 Floral Dress c/o || Sunglasses || Similar Floral Heels || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || 

 Good morning and happy Friday, friends! First, does anyone know the name of the movie the title of this post comes from?? Hint, it’s a classic starring one of the coolest “tough” guys there is and revolves around a bird. I’ll give the answer at the end :) Now, onto this gorgeous floral fit and flare dress from Chicwish that evokes dreams of the sophisticated past. As soon as I saw this dress, the above mentioned quote actually came to mind. I can’t help but think of classic movies starring the loveliest of ladies when gazing upon this dress. The blooming bouquet print is beyond stunning and pops quite nicely against the navy blue background. I adore how the skirt has just the right amount of pouf and the three quarter sleeves making this a fantastic option for the in-between weather we’re experiencing right now. The quality is excellent and has a nice amount of weight to it. The dress fits true to size. I’m wearing an XS for reference. 

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! The answer to the name of the movie is “The Maltese Falcon.” One of my favorite Humphrey Bogart movies!  

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Easter Dress // Flower Midi Dress

White Midi Dress c/o || Similar Sunglasses || Pink Mules || Similar Circle Bag || Similar Trench Coat || DW Rose Gold Watch c/o || 

Good morning and happy Thursday, friends! This dress from Chicwish is the one I wore for Easter and love how pretty it is for spring. The dress is stunning and fits like a glove. The belt it came with is a bit big so I knotted it and tucked the ends underneath. It creates a fantastic silhouette and is a piece with exquisite sophistication and excellent quality. A true head turner!   

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Floral PJs And Robe

 Floral PJ Set c/o || Floral Robe c/o || 

Good morning, everyone! I thought it would be fun to talk about my general morning routine since I’m wearing my pjs and robe today. Both pieces are beyond beautiful for spring and reminded me of cherry blossoms when I saw them. I’m wearing a size Medium in the pjs and the robe is a one size fits all. The pjs are silky smooth while the robe is sooooo cozy to wrap up in! Ava loves to feel it too. She always goes, Mom are you cozy? Haha. I was in dire need of a new robe too. The one I wore was very similar with it being a fleece style, but instead of florals it had a red plaid pattern more suited for winter. Anyway, now on to my routine! 

I always wake up and make sure to do some quick stretches to wake my tired muscles up. After that I go through my morning skin care routine and then put makeup on. I’ll go make the bed and tidy up the living room from the night before. If there’s any dishes to be done, I’ll get those washed now too. I then have my breakfast with either coffee of tea depending on my mood that day. This is also when I jot down what errands or plans I have for the day. When I’m finished with breakfast, I go and water some plants throughout the house and check on any fresh flowers to see if they need new water. Sometimes I’ll save the plants for when Ava wakes up and let her go through with her little watering can. She really gets a kick out of it! Right around this time is when Ava will wake up and then it’s time for silly tickles to start her day with a smile!

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