Mommy and me
My favorite pieces of jewelry to wear on a daily basis are earrings. Growing up, I would get so excited to see which pair I could wear to match my outfit for the day.
Read MorePumpkin season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these pretty pumpkin sweaters in a creamy tan neutral with beautiful beading details. Ava and I both decided to add a little pizazz with some sparkles and sequins in our leggings and then a bit of gold metallic shine with our shoes.
Read MoreGood morning and a very happy Wednesday to you! My favorite posts are always the mommy and me features where Ava and I get to match and create our outfits together!
Read MoreHappy Friday to you!! Each and every year Ava and I celebrate Valentine’s Day with a very special party we put together for one another. She will always be my little Valentine.
Read MoreThere’s honestly no other type of post I love more than our Mommy & Me ones. Recently, I saw these adorable pink fuzzy socks with cute little pom poms on the back and knew they would be perfect for Ava and I to feel cozy around the house in.
Read MoreHappy Friday and cheers to the beginning of the weekend! One thing Ava and I love to do as soon as we get home, especially when it’s chilly outside, is to slip into our cozy pjs and get as comfy and cozy as we possibly can.
Read MoreSunflower Dress c/o || Ava’s Sunflower Dress c/o || Jack Rogers Blush Sandals || Wicker Bag || Sunglasses || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Pearl Bracelet || Ava’s Rose Gold Sandals ||
One of my most favorite memories from my childhood is dressing up with my mom in our matching sunflower dresses whenever we traveled to the beach. I can remember it so vividly, even the matching sunflower hair ties we had for the dresses. They’re memories I cherish along with the dresses I still have, both my mom’s and mine. Last year, Ava and I tried on the dresses to see how they fit. It was a very emotional and special moment for me. I can’t wait for both of us to slip into them again!
Knowing the sentimentality behind a sunflower print, these dresses Ava and I wore above brought back memories of my mom and I from years past. My sunflower dress is an absolute favorite I’ve had for a few years now. When I saw Ava’s dress from Pat Pat, I knew it was a clear winner. The bright sunflower pattern along with the ruffle sleeves make for a darling summertime combo!
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xo, Amanda
Kiss Face Top c/o || Ava’s Kiss Face Top c/o || Similar Leopard Skirt || Karen Walker Sunglasses || Similar Leopard Clutch || Pink & Gold Glitter Loafers || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Leopard Earrings c/o ||
Good morning, friends! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We had some gorgeous weather making it ideal to spend as much time as we could outside. Everything from gardening and sprucing up the yard, to lake trips, eating al fresco, star gazing and catching lightening bugs in the evenings made this weekend a memorable one.
How cute are these matching eyelash and lip print tops?! Ava calls them the kissy face tops lol. They’re the ultimate for a causal cool style. I love that they’re pink too! I have a white version from a few years back. The print has always reminded me of Marilyn Monroe, one of my favorite gals. Both tops run true to size.
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xo, Amanda
Palm Print Dress c/o || Ava’s Palm Print Dress c/o || White Bow Hat || Ava’s White Bow Hat || Pink Bow Sandals || Straw Tote Bag || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Turquoise Earrings ||
Good morning! Today’s feature is another Mommy and me ensemble in tropic palm leaf print dresses. They’re so cute and fun for a casual summer day. I found both my dress and Ava’s to fit true to size. My dress has some padding for a built in bra (though I still wore a bra with mine) and a cute criss cross open back design, which is very eye catching! Ava’s dress has the same palm leaf pattern, but with adorable ruffles along the chest and shoulders. We had a blast playing in the sand, running, kicking the ball around, and having a little picnic on my beach blanket. Afterwards we took a slow walk to enjoy the evening. It’s these little moments that are always special and end up creating a memorable day.
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xo, Amanda
Polka Dot Swimsuit c/o || Ava’s polka dot swimsuit c/o || White Bow Straw Hat || Ava’s White Bow Straw Hat || Sunglasses || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o || Woven Mules ||
These are by far the cutest swimsuits Ava and I have! I adore anything that’s mommy and me matching, especially when they have a fun retro feel to them. These red polka dot swimsuits are the hit of the summer season, not to mention eye catching and darling with their sweet ruffles along the top. I found the sizing to be true to size for the toddler version. The adult version runs small. I would recommend sizing up one size for a comfortable fit.
These photos were taken out first day on vacation at the Cape. The weather was amazing and the beaches were practically untouched with an abundance of seashells laying on top of the sand. Ava had a field day collecting all of her seashell treasures and then arranging them on my towel!
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xo, Amanda
Antique Print Dress (Also Here)|| Purple Mules (Similar) || Circle Bag (Similar) || Pearl Hair Clips (Ten Pieces) || Flower Earrings || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Pink & Blue Co Bracelet c/o ||
Good morning, friends! What more can I say than I’m absolutely head over heels in love with this dress. The light pink color along with the charming novelty print made up of birdcages, pinned butterflies, and postage stamps adds to the pin-up perfection. The shirt dress with a darted bodice, belt, notched collar, and darling cap sleeves all lend to the flare of the 1950s. Did I mention it has pockets too?! Simply swooning. The fit is true to size. How cute are these pearl clips!! Pearl clips are a huge trend right now, really any hair accessory, and with good reason. They have a vintage sophistication, add some charm, and the practicality of keeping your hair out of your face. I’m all about that. The set I have comes with ten pieces (two of each style) for under $13. They’re perfect for various hair styles (pinning hair back on one side, pinning back both sides, using a clip to pin a chignon…the list goes on), matching with you mini me, or using double clips on one side. Ava was so excited to wear one of the clips so we would match! I love these photos with her and I as well. She really is the sweetest! She always kisses me whenever we take photos together and I was able to capture some of those moments above.
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xo, Amanda
Minnie Mouse Top || Minnie Me Top || White Skinny Jeans || Polka Dot Sneakers || Pearl Hair Clip || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Similar Mickey Mouse Earrings ||
Good morning and happy Monday! Mothers Day is this Sunday and what more perfect way to celebrate than matching with your Minnie Me! Ava and I saw these tops and thought they were the cutest thing. Disney always has the best outfits for family matching fun. These tops would also be adorable with some matching skirts. We went to one of our favorite flower parks to take these photos before meeting with some of my friends to take our kids to dinner and the movies. We all saw Ugly Dolls, which the kids loved! There’s some pretty cute songs and a great theme of everyone is beautiful inside and out.
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xo, Amanda
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
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
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
Happy Halloween from Ava and I aka, Darth Vader and Storm Trooper! I hope everyone enjoys the day trick-or-treating and getting dressed up in their costumes.
xo, Amanda
Darth Vader Pumpkin Kit || Pumpkin Kits ||
Happy Monday, friends! First off, the biggest congratulations to my cousin Chris and his new bride Julie on their beautiful wedding this past weekend! It was an amazingly lovely event filled with love and happiness. I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. It’s rare to find two people so perfect for one another and these two are it.
Halloween is fast approaching and my little Ava bug is extremely excited! I’ll give you two guesses who she is going to be, lol. This year we decided to go with a pumpkin decorating kit as the main “big” pumpkin with her favorite love Mr. Darth Vader. What I love about these kits is how easy they are and how you can re-use the parts for the following year. Darth came with black paint, a paint sponge, his head, two arms, and chest plate. We got ours at Target for $10. Once the paint was dry, I made small holes in the pumpkin to push the pieces into. I saw online some people used a decorative black pumpkin from a craft store like Michael’s instead of a real one, but we went with the real deal. After the pieces were in, we touched up some of the paint where it was sparse and voila! A pretty cool Vader pumpkin was born. Needless to say, Ava LOVES it! It’s a good idea for any last minute pumpkin decorating too. Happy decorating!!
xo, Amanda
