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Farewell Summer....

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Gingham Ruffle Dress c/o || Vt Thai Straw Bag c/o (Use Code Ama01 for 10% off your order) || Rockstud Heels c/o ||

Hello, all! While there are technically still some days left in summer, the weather is starting to slowly change over. I have to say, the weather in NEPA has been all over the place lately, what's new though lol. The end of August and beginning of September were particularly chilly and felt like October. The past few days have actually felt like they should, which definitely put a smile on my face. I still enjoy those warm and sunny afternoons! In any case, I'm wrapping up my outfits that are purely summer influenced and saying a fond farewell to summer 2017. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

xo, Amanda

Off The Shoulder Ruffles

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Ruffle Top || Circle Skirt c/o || Similar Sandals || Straw Handbag || Celine Sunglasses || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band ||

Happy Friday, friends! I'm typically drawn to soft romantic colors, but every now and then I love to spice it up with a bold and dramatic outfit. Enter this chic ruffled top with a bright cherry red skirt. Its a look that screams care free summer time fun. I'm wearing an XS in the top. It's fantastic for the transition weather seeing as how it has long sleeves too. Speaking of the weather, I've been absolutely adoring the warm weather (hello 70 degrees!) we've been having lately! I make sure to get Ava and I out everyday to enjoy it. Sadly, I think we're still in for at least one more snow storm. The temperature is supposed to drop back down on Sunday. Anyway, the subtle blue and white stripes on the top also caught my eye. I'm a big fan of blue and white clothing, especially in the spring and summer. There's some great blue and white pieces out there right now that I have my eye on. It reminds me the beach, summer, and Cape Cod in particular. Now, I'm really wishing it were summer already!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! Is anyone else going to be watching The Oscars this Sunday? I simply cannot wait! I watch the awards show every year. It's the ultimate for any movie fans out there.

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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

Sapphire 8 in 1 Complete Curler

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Sapphire 8 in 1 complete curler c/o || Off The Shoulder Top || White Shorts || Vantjag Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

Happy Friday, all! Today I'm sharing a a fabulous curling wand set that has eight different interchangeable barrels to achieve almost any desired look. The first photo above shows how my hair looks after air drying all night. My hair is naturally wavy and I use a leave in conditioner along with an oil to provide shine and tame any frizziness. As you can see, after I brush my hair, I lose the natural wave and it turns into a bit of a crimpy looking mess. Not to worry though! This curling wand literally takes only seconds to heat up, which pleasantly surprised me. Once heated, you only need to curl the hair for 5-10 seconds depending on the thickness of the hair. I've always considered my hair to be thick and I was able to get away with 5 seconds. I love the polished look curls have, especially having eight different styles to choose from! I adore my natural wave and how it allows me to get away with not styling my hair, but you cannot beat the elegance of a head of curls. The different styles range from tight, ringlet, spiral, ribbon, flick, large and bouncy, beachy or wavy, and a finger wave type. I'm using the 25mm barrel. For under $200, you cannot beat the 8 for 1 deal!

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xo, Amanda

Bell Sleeves + Tote Bag

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Off The Shoulder Top c/o || White Skinny Jeans || Humble Chic Tote Bag c/o || Tan Clogs || Karen Walker Sunnies via Shop Ditto (Similar Here) || Rumba Time Watch c/o || Chloe and Isabel Necklace c/o || Vantjag Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||

One of the top trends that is still going strong this season is a throwback to the 70's. This light blue off the shoulder top has the cutest bell sleeve detail and is under $15. A huge steal! It is very wrinkle prone though. I threw this in the dryer and then ironed it and still had some left over wrinkles. I love how light and airy feeling it is, perfect for a summer's day! I'm wearing an XS for reference. To go along with the outfit, I grabbed this saddle/tan leather tote to stash all of my essentials in for the day. It's actually reversible (yay!) making this a two for one deal. Also, I'm loving the gold tone hardware on the bag. Always a plus in my book. It's those little details that really make a product stand out.

Don't forget to check my instagram out today for an exclusive giveway I'm hosting with Otterbox for their Crystal Symmetry Series (I'm holding the gold above.) Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen to receive a free crystal case (either gold or mystic crystal.) Good luck everyone!!

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xo, Amanda

Hopeful Romantic

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Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance
Hopeful Romantic- Enchanting Elegance

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a fun St. Patrick's day. The weather was horrible in my neck of the woods with multiple thunder storms, but once they stopped, Ava and I did manage to make it out for a walk before the temps drop this weekend. If you saw my post on Instagram two nights ago about how I only got 3 1/2 hours of sleep because I could not put a book down, it was because of this book: Hollywood Dirt. I already finished it and have to say it was one of my favorite recent reads. I tend to devour books in one or two sittings. Has anyone else ever started a book and simply could not put it down?! I cannot be the only one haha. 

This past weekend felt like summer had arrived. I immediately went to put on this beautiful off the shoulder crochet top from The Mint Julep Boutique. The detailing is really what drew me in plus the pretty feminine flair. Off the shoulder tops are a trend that is still going strong too. The colors I always associate with spring and summer are white with pops of color. White has a fresh and clean feeling while the pops of color jazz up the outfit. I've been wearing this fuchsia bag everywhere lately. It fits all of my essentials without being bulky and hits right where I want a cross body to. How cute are the duster earrings too?! I love the blush color. It's the perfect statement earrings for an off the shoulder top.

xo, Amanda