Memorial Day Style

Similar Pleated Top || Pleated Skirt (on sale) || Vineyard Vines Hat, old || Sunglasses || Striped Flats || Wicker Bag || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Lip Color: Ava ||

Happy Wednesday, friends! Memorial Day is right around the corner and it actually falls on my birthday this year! With the holiday nearing, I automatically started pulling out all of my finest red, white, and blue pieces. I always tend to dress very patriotic with a preppy side for Memorial Day. It's also a time when I want to be near the water. There's something very soothing and peaceful about being around a lake, the ocean, or even a stream. I've always been drawn to them. I think JFK said it best when he said:

“All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea - whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back from whence we came." -John F. Kennedy

A lake was the perfect backdrop for this pleated ensemble, which is on sale! Both the top and skirt are from Banana Republic Factory, though I could not find the top online. I picked up both pieces in the store and both fit true to size. I couldn't help but swish and twirl the skirt a few times too. It's irresistable!

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xo, Amanda

Winter White + Plaid

Look 1:

Shein Plaid Coat <-- Under $50! c/o || Similar White Turtleneck Sweater || White Skinny Jeans || Similar LC Booties || Leopard Clutch | L'Oreal Paris Lipstick || Trending Above Bracelt c/o ||

Look 2:

Shein Plaid Coat c/o || Similar Striped Shirt (with sequins) || Skinny Jeans || Black Loafers || Similar Bag || Humble Chic Zig Zag Earrings c/o || L'Oreal Paris Lipstick ||

There's something so refreshing and crisp about an all white ensemble, that I'm instantly drawn to it. Adding this plaid coat gives the look some beautiful color. Having the plaid against a white backdrop also makes it seem much more striking and instantly draws your eye to it. I've been wearing this coat non stop lately. The red and black plaid pattern is such a fun option to have during this time of the year. Think of how pretty it'll be against a snowy winter wonderland. It's also warm and a nice length for when the temps drop. Call me crazy, but having a little extra length in my coat makes me think I'm a little bit warmer!

The second look I'm wearing is what you would find me in on a typical weekend of running errands, which is what I was doing haha. I realized I was wearing the same coat (literally always wearing it) and thought it would be fun to show it two different ways. How cool are these zig zag ear crawlers too?! They kind of remind me of lightening bolts. They're so comfortable to wear and unique looking. I like that my hair isn't always getting caught in them like most of my earrings.

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xo, Amanda