Faux Leather Leggings

Faux Leather Leggings c/o || Similar Gray Sweater || Similar Jean Jacket || Similar Camel Coat || Red Scallop Bag || Similar Bow Flats|| Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || Hoop Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||

Happy Thursday, friends!  If you’re in the path of the polar vortex, please stay safe! Wind chills are going way below zero making it harmful to be outside for extended periods of time today. On a happier note, yesterday was the grand reopening of Wilkes-Barre’s Barns & Nobles bookstore! Back in June of last year, a tornado ripped through the area causing a great amount of damage, including the B&N building. We were thrilled to be able to go back to one of our favorite stores!

Every now and then I like to switch up my style and keep things fresh. Enter these faux leather leggings. They add a little bit of edge to a classic casual look. They have a snug fit with some stretch to them, though I think they would look better on someone taller than me. For reference, I’m 5’2 and found there to be bunching in the leg area around the knee. They do look great though and fit just like a glove. They also have little pockets, a plus in my book! 

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xo, Amanda  

Adding Some Glam To My Everyday Style

Faux Fur Leopard Coat c/o || Similar Pink Sweater Dress || Similar Sequin Clutch || Similar Leopard Heels || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || 

Good morning and welcome to an extremely chilly Wednesday! Today is the day we’re supposed to get the polar vortex, which is an excellent day to chat about this leopard coat! I’ve always been a big fan of leopard. It adds just the right amount of effortless glam to any look, especially when it’s a faux fur. I’ve paired the print with every color under the rainbow and it never fails. The faux fur coat feels incredibly soft and has a nice amount of weight to it. I love how I can throw it on with a dress or jeans and look equally chic both ways. The only thing I wish the coat did have are pockets. I’m wearing a size small.

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xo, Amanda  

Polka Dots And Tulle

Polka Dot Top c/o || Tulle Skirt c/o (Similar) || Red Scallop Bag || Booties || Hoop Earrings ||

Good morning, friends!  It’s no surprise that I’m a huge fan of polka dot prints. They’re not only fun and flirty, but have a vintage charm to them that I absolutely adore. This top in particular has a high neck and feels like a t-shirt, though it is a blouse. It’s has a bodysuit like construction making it perfect for tucking into skirts and jeans/pants alike. Last year I styled some polka dots with blush pinks and red. This year, I went with a high contrast look in black and white and a pop of red. A classic combo. I also styled the top with a pair of skinny jeans and red heels later in the day. Both looks are ideal for Valentine’s Day, which is right around the corner! Below are some quick snaps of the other outfit I wore.

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Teddy Top

Teddy Top c/o || Skinny Jeans ||  Quilted Field Jacket || Similar Pink Embellished Gloves || Similar Pink Socks || Boots || Similar Kate Spade Bag || 

Good afternoon!  Another top I’ve worn multiple times in the past few weeks is this white teddy top with calico buttons. I love how toasty it keeps me while being incredibly versatile with some cute casual styles such as the skinny jeans and boots I have on here or a pair of white skinny jeans with some loafers or flats. I can picture some blush, rose, white, leopard, blue, or red loafers/flats to mix in some color with the look.

I hope everyone has been staying warm! It was in the 30s this past weekend, which actually felt warm compared to the teens and single digits we’ve been having. We’re supposed to have another snow storm tomorrow followed by a blast of artic air...another polar vortex.

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xo, Amanda  

Cozy Weekend

Fleece Top c/o || Gray Skinny Jeans || Glitter Blush Loafers ||  

Hello to the weekend! I hope everyone is enjoying theirs so far. I wanted to do a quick post for this beyond cozy fleece top. I’ve been wearing it around the house all week long, especially with the artic air we’ve been having. It does have a crop fit making high waisted pants ideal. I’ve been pairing the top with everything from jeans, to joggers, and sleep pants. To add a bit of glam, I wore these glitter blush loafers that I am absolutely head over heels for! They fit true to size and are even more stunningly gorgeous in person.  

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xo, Amanda  

Dark Florals In Winter

Dark Floral Dress c/o || Pearl Clutch || Pink Bow Flats || Similar Anchor Necklace || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Watch ||

Happy Friday, friends! While the weather outside has been quite frightful, that doesn’t stop me from wanting to get dressed up in my go-to fit and flare dresses, especially with floral print. I honestly do not wear too much black, but love how this particular dress mixes in beautiful pink flowers to sweeten the look. The long sleeves have a little bow cinching the slight flare at the end. The neckline has some pretty ruffles as well. The dress comes with a detachable belt. There’s so many gorgeous little details that add up to one knockout piece! 

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xo, Amanda 

January Glossybox // Beauty Resolutions

Glossybox c/o || Pink Skirt c/o || Glitter Flats || Sheer Sleeve Sweater || Pink And Blue Co Bracelet c/o ||  Similar Anchor Necklace || 

Good morning, friends! January’s box of beauty goodies is all about allowing your radiance to shine and saying goodbye to any self-doubt. I am all about that! Confidence is contagious and one of the best ways to feel great about who you are. 

Inside this Glossybox, there are products from brands that strive to enhance your beauty, not transform you into someone you’re not. Included are:

Sleek Makeup Highlighter Palette: This is a game changer! I use this highlighter each morning and love the radiant results. It contains two baked powders, one cream formula, and one silky shimmer. The five shades are crafted to match each skin tone. 

Avant Skincare Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Vivifying Face & Eye Night Cream: This anti-aging moisturizer  deeply nourishes and improves dullness with a powerful combination of hyaluronic acid, maris Aqua, and vitamin B3. 

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment: I haven’t used this yet, but I do use an adapalene treatment for acne and boy let me tell you, it’s the only thing that works for me. This one is great since you don’t need a prescription, which mine is. 

 Zea Beauty Wipes: I’ve used theses few times and love how gentle, yet effective they are. Infised with rose hip essential oil, skin gets a powerful dose of antioxidants and vitamins, leaving you feeling radiant. 

Kocostar Lemon Slice Mask: I used this last night and found it very refreshing, especially with the light lemon scent. It’s a mask, but not in the traditional sheet mask sense. It’s actual little “slices” or circles that look like lemons. Each slice is infused with nutrients like eucalyptus tree to deliver intense, yet gentle, buriahment. 

xo, Amanda  

2019 Reads

Pink Sweater c/o || Skinny Jeans || Glitter Slippers || 

Good morning friends and happy Tuesday!  One of my most favorite things to do is to open up a good book and dive into a new adventure. I didn’t realize how many books I owned until I moved either. Let’s just say it’s quite a bit. I own many biographies of my favorite people or stories about my favorite movies and television shows. My kindle app is also filled with stories ranging from romantic to sic-fy and everything in between. I read 55 books alone on my kindle app and countless more in my physical library.

Now that I have some down time again, I’m getting back into the books I had started before moving. Currently, I’m reading JFK and the Masculine Mystique by Steven Watts along with The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger. I just finished Reese Witherspoon’s, Whiskey In A Teacup, which was beyond darling! I cannot wait to try some of the southern recipes she features as well. 

These are the highly anticipated books for 2019 that I’m anxiously awaiting to dive into: 

A charming romantic comedy, 99 Percent Mine tells the story of Darcy Barrett, a woman who met her dream man when she was eight years old and knows no one else will ever live up to him. The only catch? Tom is her brother’s best friend making him off-limits....

The Lost Girls Of Paris is an emeltional story about friendship and bravery among a group of female spies based on amazing true events set in World War II. 

Fixie Farr is always fixing things for everyone else, but a chance encounter with a handsome stranger leads her on a path to taking charge of her life — and maybe finding true love along the way.

 The Huntress centers on a lethal Nazi villainess set in World War II with realistic characters and a truly compelling story making this the perfect book for readers who adore historical fiction. 

The author of Eat, Pray, Love is back with a love story set in the glamorous world of the New York City theater scene in the 1940s. Vivian Morris, now 95 years old, looks back on her life filled with adventure, scandal, and heartbreak. 

I’m the most excited for the release of this book. I was completely enchanted with The Night Circus and know this one will be worth the wait. A graduate student, Zachary, finds a mysterious book hidden in the library that leads to a series of clues that sweeps him away on a magical adventure.

xo, Amanda  

Dusty Pink

Pink Ribbed Dress c/o || Similar Saddle Bag || Similar Bow Heels || Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Similar Anchor Necklace ||

Good morning and happy Monday! I hope everyone is staying safe and warm if you were affected by the snow storm this weekend. Not only did we get snow, but no we have dangerously low temperatures too.

 One way for me to continue to wear dresses in the good ol’ wintertime is with a sweater dress. They’re an essential item! This, oh so lovely dusty rose shade from Chicwish, manages to skim all of my curves in just the right way while remaining stretchy and comfy to wear. 

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xo, Amanda  

Think Pink

Pink Turtleneck Sweater c/o || Pink Wool Skirt c/o || Bow Sling Back Heels || Circle Bag || Pink Belt || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || 

Happy Thursday, everyone! When in doubt, think pink! It’s often hard to feel inspired during the long winter months. The cold and dreariness start to sink in along with the never ending snow, which we are supposed to get a good deal of this weekend. My solution has always been to brighten up my wardrobe with fun colors and prints that make me smile. For me, that color is pink. It instantly puts a smile on my face and joy in my heart. This oversized sweater and plaid wool skirt from Chicwish do just the trick to not only keep me cozy and warm, but to add a good dose of happiness to my day. Both pieces make excellent choices for Valentine’s Day too!

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xo, Amanda 

New Year, New You

Hum Nutrition Gut Instinct c/o || Hum Nutrition Daily Cleanse c/o || Hum Nutrition Flatter Me c/o || Cocofloss Strawberry c/o || Cocofloss Coconut c/o || Skin Laundry Face Foaming Wash c/o || Port And Polish Pillbox c/o || 

Good morning and happy Tuesday, friends! Today is all about starting fresh, staying on track, and sleeping clean. Healthy habits start within and the new year is one of the best times to create a regimen that will keep you happy and healthy inside and out. 

The Hum Daily Cleanse capsules use botanicals to give a deep detox of the skin, liver, bowel, kindneys, lungs, and lymphatic system. Clear skin starts from within!

The Hum Flatter Me capsules help keep your stomach flat! They are formulated to optimize protein, carb, fiber and fat breakdown and to help with nutrient absorption, relief from indigestion and bloating.

The Hum Gut Instinct vegan capsules are packed with 25 billion friendly organisms to help boost the immune system and fortify skin against aging and breakouts. 

Cocofloss is not your everyday run of the mill floss! It contains coconut oil (a natural antimocrobial) to help soothe gums, while textured fibers scrub away all that’s left behind. Plus, they’re flavored! 

The Port And Polish Pillbox has a soft matte finish and a clean design, available in five different colors. These are designed to look as good at brunch as they are in your kitchen or on your nightstand.  

Skin Laundy’s Foaming Face Wash features soothing cucumber and chamomile while effectively washes away excess oils and impurities without drying the skin. Plus, it smells like fresh linens!  

xo, Amanda  

Sensationail Express Gel

Sensationail Express Gel c/o ||  Embroidered Dress c/o || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || 

Good morning and happy Wednesday!  One of my favorite ways to relax at night is by doing my nails. My polish usually ends up chipping within a day or two or I end up smudging the paint while in the process of drying. 

Enter the Sensationail Express Gel Kit. The application is beyond easy and the drying time only takes 30 seconds. To start, you buff and shape your nail to your desired shape and length. Next, use a nail polish remover to ensure that there is no left over dirt or oil on the nail. After shaking the Express Gel Nail bottle vigorously, apply the color of your choice in a thin layer. Cap the edges of your nail tips and remove any gel from the cuticles abs sidewalls. Finally, place your hand in the LED lamp for 30 seconds and remove hand once the lamp turns off. 

xo, Amanda  

Sun Kissed Cheetah

Julie Brown NYC Dress c/o || Similar Clutch || Similar Sequin Heels || Similar Turtleneck || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Tortoise Necklace || 

Good morning and happy new year!! It’s technically already one week into the new year, but this is my first time posting here in 2019 so cheers to all that new year has to offer. Some other big news, and the reason I’ve been a bit MIA throughout December, is that Ava and I moved! We are now officially home owners and beyond excited and thankful for this blessing. 

You can never go wrong with a simple jersey dress that is not only chic, but also one of the most comfortable materials to wear. To make this cold weather appropriate, I added a turtleneck sweater underneath. The black accessories balance the cheetah print out nicely. I added a bit of dazzle with the shoes and clutch having sequins because, why not?! 

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xo, Amanda 

Belle Of The Ball Dress

Organza Dress c/o || Faux Fur Jacket c/o || Pearl Clutch || Cluster Drop Earrings || Similar Gold Shoes || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Friday, friends! This gorgeous organza dress from Chicwish is an absolute dream. One truly does feel a little bit of enchantment when wearing it. As I always say, it’s all in the details and the details on this particular dress exceed expection. The ever flattering fit-and-flare style will always be my favorite and gives a little nod to the golden age of the 1950s. The dress does have horizontal black lines, but they blend in rather well and from a distance, you can barely see them. They give the dress a demential feel. The sleeves are a sheer chiffon with pretty pink beading and a chrochet tie.

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xo, Amanda  

Cozy At The Cape // Mommy & Me

Sail To Sable Wheel Sweater c/o || White Skinny Jeans || Similar Kate Spade Bag || Boots || Similar Pink Hat || Sherpa Coat c/o || Ava’s Sail To Sable Sweater Dress c/o||  

Good morning, friends! As you know, mommy and me posts are my absolute favorite here on Enchanting Elegance. I get a big thrill each time I’m able to feature one. I’m particularly fond of this one because  of its nautical theme, which is very close to both my and Ava’s hearts. Come sail away with us! Both the sweater and sweater dress feature a wheel motif on a hydrangea blue background. I love being able to wear this sweater with a jacket now in winter, but I can also imagine wearing it with some jeans shorts and flats or wedges in the summer too. It’s perfect for those cool summer nights. This is how you do nautical year round! Both fit true to size. I’m wearing an XS and Ava is in a size 4.

xo, Amanda

Cuddle Up In Sherpa

Sherpa Coat c/o || Fair Isle Sweater || Chambray Top || OTK Boots || Similar Kate Spade Bag || Wreath Earrings || Skinny Jeans || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||  

Good morning and happy Monday, friends! As the weather starts to turn from chilly to downright freezing, I love to find pieces that remind me of being cuddled up in the coziest blanket. This peacoat Sherpa coat from Chicwish does just that. It has an oversized fit, perfect for layering sweaters or even another jacket under for those wind whipping days. I felt warm and toasty all weekend long while wearing this. I also thought I’d mention how the pockets are nice and roomy. It’s a small detail, but one I truly appreciated for being able to keep my hands warm and also to carry various items in them. I’m a huge fan of pockets!

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xo, Amanda  

Coat Dress // Kate Middleton Style

Coat Dress c/o || Similar Bow Pumps || Similar Gold Clutch || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||  

Good morning, everyone! As soon as I saw this dress, I immediately thought of the forever chic Kate Middleton. She will always be one of my favorite fashion inspirations and truth be told, an inspiration all around. She has a classic style and an abundance of class. This “coat dress” has the very same essence of the style we see the Duchess wear time and time again. This particular one from Chicwish has pockets, velvet trimming, a fit and flare waist, and a houndstooth print. It does fit true to size.

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xo, Amanda  

Winter Pop Of Red

Red Embellished Coat c/o || Hunter Boots || Similar Plaid Shoes || Box Clutch || Woolrich Plaid Ear Muffs (Similar) || Similar Gloves || Cluster Stone Drop Earrings ||

Good morning and happy Monday, friends! One of my favorite colors to wear in winter is a bright pop of red. It’s stands out particularly well against a snowy white background and brings all the happy cheeriness along with it. This coat from Julie Brown NYC is the definition of stunning. Not only is it a gorgeous shade of red, but the arms have little bows with pearl and rhinestone buttons as well as the from buttons being the same. The sleeve length is cut at 3/4 reminding me fondly of coats worn in the 1960s with long leather gloves.

 I hope everyone had had a great weekend. Mine was amazing and quite a memorable one. Also, I’m sure most know by now that President George H. W. Bush had passed away. He was the first president that so remember seeing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Bush family and their friends. From all accounts that I have heard, he truly was a great man, served his country well, and was devoted to his family. RIP 41. 

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xo, Amanda  

A Nod To The Men

Windowpane Blazer c/o || White Oxford Top || Corduroy Pants || Similar OTK Boots || Similar Bag || Similar Leopard Belt || PInk & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || 

Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend, friends! This look here is completely inspired by the boys. The windowpane blazer, in a classic navy blue, along with the white oxford top, are the two staple pieces anchoring the look together. I love this look for the office, think business casual, but also with the swap for a pair of jeans, it becomes a casual chic ensemble for going out. The blazer fits true to size and also comes in a white windowpane print. 

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xo, Amanda 

Teddy Bear Snuggle

Teddy Bear Jacket c/o || Sequin Sweater c/o || Skinny Jeans || Suede Boots || Hunter Boots || Similar Kate Spade Bag || Wreath Earrings || Similar Pink Hat || Similar Embellished Gloves ||  

Happy Thursday, everyone! There’s nothing quite like being wrapped in a snuggly blanket on a cold wintry day. The warmth, the coziness, the collective feel of comfort all adding up to happiness. That’s what wearing this teddy bear jacket feels like and just like it’s name, it’s as soft and cute as any teddy bear! Fun fact, President Teddy Roosevelt inspired a candy store owner to start selling toy bears called teddy bears. The jacket, in its traditional color, fits true to size. There are also nine other colors available and at under $40, this is one steal you cannot miss. As Ava and I were heading home from some errands and photographing this jacket, a snow storm had started taking many by surprise. While the storm was predicted, the amount that fell and how quickly it fell, were not. We got about 10-12 inches! We quickly changed into some snow appropriate gear and headed back outdoors for some fun. I was warm and toasty the entire time.

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xo, Amanda