floral dress
Spring has sprung! With the golden sun shinning and the air slowly warming up, there’s no denying spring is officially here. A few cherry blossom trees have started blooming their pretty pink petals creating the most marvelous sight to see.
Read MoreI think it’s safe to say my heart flutters just a bit faster when spotting a fabulous floral frock that not only blends together beautifully with pastel and vibrant shades, but also has sleeves. Now, one might not be thinking about sleeves currently, but they sure do come in handy on cool spring days and late summer evenings transitioning into early fall.
Read MoreGood morning and a very happy Tuesday to you! The sun is currently shining, the air is fragrant with blooming florals, and the skies are sparkling their brilliant blues. It feels good to be alive!
Read MoreHello friends and happy Thursday to you! We’ve been having some beautiful spring weather around here lately, which we’ve been taking full advantage of as much as possible.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but for me, there is currently too much snow on the ground here in the north east! With spring being just under one month away, I’ve started my countdown for the warmer weather and golden sunshine to make their glorious return.
Read MoreFloral Dress || White Disc Hat || Vintage Kate Spade Bag (Similar) || Sandals || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o || Ava’s Dress TJ Maxx (Similar) ||
Happy Friday, everyone! For the past three years, Ava and I have always worn matching or similar outfits for Mother’s Day. It’s a tradition that we’re going to keep going for as long as we can! When Ava first saw me in this floral 1940s inspired dress, she said, “mommy, that dress is so beautiful.” She’s really been getting into dressing up and taking photos with me and wanted to dress in her own floral dress for the shoot. She looks so angelic in these photos too. She’s my precious little angel. I was also teaching her how to twirl her skirt during some of these shots. She’s getting the hang of it! It was a gorgeous day outside that we made the most of with many wonderful memories at our favorite spots in the park.
Ava’s dress came from TJ Maxx, which she also wore for Palm Sunday. It’s a great spot to find unique dresses at a great price. I’ve gotten many of hers there over the years. My dress not only boasts a great deal of charm, but also grace with its pink floral cascading throughout the 1940s style embellishments. The bodice has a multitude of pin tucks, centered by a classic winged collar, highlighted by long sleeves (that I rolled up), and a button cuffed for added vintage accent. The wide banded waistline slims and elongates your hourglass while the swing skirt features gentle gathers for a delightful flair. This is one of the most lovely dresses that I own. Everything about it makes me feel at my very best. The sizing for the dress runs small. While the dress does fit, it’s rather tight in the waist. I would suggest going up one size for comfort.
Don't forget to look below for our other Mother’s Day outfits from the past three years! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mamas out there. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
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xo, Amanda
Rose Print Dress c/o || Embellished Mules || Sunglasses || Circle Bag || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring ||
I'll always be a girl who falls head over heels in love with a dress. The femininity and romance a dress can evoke always gets me, especially when one has all the charm of a vintage style! This rose print dress has a 1960's feel to it and the quint essential fit and flare style. Chichwish has the best "prom" style dresses. Every time I wear this style, I always get sooooo many compliments. They truly are eye catching and ever so chic. I always feel the most like myself when wearing dresses like this. would wear one everyday if I could! This fits true to size (wearing a size small) and is under $53. The afternoons are still warm making it a great to continue to wear your favorite dresses.
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xo, Amanda
Floral Dress c/o || Pink Slides || Circle Bag || Pink Sunglasses || Rose Gold Love Bangle || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Welly Merk Rose Gold Watch c/o || Lip Color: Ava ||
Happy Friday, friends! When I first saw this dress, it instantly reminded me of one of my other favorite dresses from Chicwish that I wore last year here. This dress is perfectly named 'Retro Felicitous Printed Peony Dress' as it evokes dreamy floral visions of the 1950s. I can't help but think of Grace Kelly wearing a dress like this, especially her character Lisa Freemont in Rear Window. One of my most favorite movies ever! Peonies are also my favorite flower so this print particularity spoke to me. The fit is true to size. I'm wearing an XS for reference. I wanted a more casual elegance when styling this look and opted for slides instead of heels. They're so comfy. I love a good fit and flare dress and knew this would become a fast favorite. I could wear one every day and be happy as a clam. I always feel the most confident in them! Some of my other favorite dresses from Chicwish are this pink sweetheart dress, this sunflower dress, and this carnation chiffon dress.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Get out and enjoy some of that nice weather.
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xo, Amanda
Dark Floral Dress || Camera Bag || Blush Sandals || Pink Sunglasses || Cardigan || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava || Rose Gold Love Bangle ||
Good morning, friends! I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter holiday. We were lucky enough to have amazing weather to enjoy the outdoors and wear our Easter best without freezing. Fun fact, it HAS snowed in PA before on Easter. Thankfully, not this year!
Over the holiday weekend I pulled out this dark floral dress to wear for some errands around town and on an ice cream date with my very special little lady. I can't help but smile every time I see a flowering trees in bloom too. There are quite a few out right now, but they are so short lived that its important to delight in their splendor any chance that I get. With all of the blooms out, a floral dress was an easy choice. The camera bag pairs beautifully with the dress in matching blush and black tones. The cardigan provides the prettiest pop of yellow and some added sparkle to brighten up the look. The keyhole detail in the back is anything but ordianry. I love how it shows some skin, but not too much skin. Just the perfect amount!
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xo, Amanda
Floral Dress, on sale!! || Bell Sleeve Sweater || Circle Bag || AMI Clubwear Shoes c/o || Sunglasses || Baublebar Earrings c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Christian Paul Watch c/o || Lip Color: Ava ||
Happy February 1st friends! In the blink of an eye, the first month of the year is already behind us. It's crazy how fast time moves. Is everyone sticking to their New Years resolutions or at least thinking about them? Usually by this time you've already tried to do something or its been a forgotten thing of the past, haha. I was honestly never one to even make resolutions so there's no judgement from me. This month also features Valentines Day! It's always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate whether you're with a significant other or not.
Perhaps with the holiday on my mind, I dressed up this past weekend in shades of blush with darker florals for the winter season. I honestly have had this dress for a little while, which it is on major sale right now!, but just had not photographed it yet. I've worn it to family gatherings, coffee dates, pretty much any social gathering you can think of. it's a fantastic dress to take you from fall, to winter, and into spring. How about these shoes too?! My eyes nearly bugged out when I saw them. That little fluffy pom pom on the toe is everything. If you do not wear high heels often, these may be a bit tricky to wear. They're on the higher side. They do take some time to break in too. Once I wore them around for a few hours, they felt much better on. Sizing was also true to size for me.
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xo, Amanda
Floral Organza Dress || Similar Blush Flats (On Sale!) || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Humble Chic Earrings c/o || Daniel Wellington Watch c/o ||
A wonderful Monday to everyone! This was one of my favorite days of our Philly trip. We got so much accomplished in one day! We met up with my blogger babe Pri of Paint The Town Chic and went all about town. I have been dying to wear this garden organza dress for some time now and love how pretty it is to stroll around the city in. The intricate detailing of the floral pattern, along with the silky organza layering. The colorful embroidery feels extra feminine and charming! I'm wearing an XS for reference.
To start the day off we ate at the Reading Terminal to eat (is there any place else haha?!) and then went to the top of the One Liberty Building to their observation deck. The weather was fantastic to look out upon the city below. Below are photos of our adventure throughout the day. Next we did a bit of shopping and then headed back to city hall so Ava could play in the water. She had a blast! After that, we headed back to the hotel to chat and then let Ava take her nap. Later on, my dad, Ava, and I all headed down to Penn's Landing, which everyone recommended!, to spend some time by the river and see all of the events happening down there. As you can see from the photos, it looked like it was about to down pour, but it thankfully held off until very late that night. I definitely would recommend visiting Penn's Landing for anyone traveling to Philly. Especially around twilight when the lights are turned on. Magical!
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Some more photos throughout the day below:
xo, Amanda
Floral Print Dress c/o || Rebecca Minkoff Bag || Freyrs Sunnies c/p || White Sandals c/o || Pink Statement Earrings c/o || Lip Color || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||
Today's post is all about a simple outfit that packs a big punch! I always lean towards white dresses in spring and summer and absolutely fell in love when I saw this one online. The subtle jacquard detailing with a floral garden motif along the bottom of the skirt makes this dress feel like a million bucks. For under $21, the quality is quite good and the fit is perfect. It literally felt as if it had been tailored to fit me! I always love when that happens. The fit of an item is key to feeling confident when you are wearing it. How cute is the little butterfly in the print too!? Simple little details like that make my heart flutter.
I hope everyone had a good weekend! Mine was filled with doing photo shoots and editing photos for clients. Of course, with the warm weather also comes ice cream haha. My dad, Ava, and I will go for ice cream rides where we get some yummy treats and then take a ride around the lake and talk about what's been going on in our lives. It's a nice way to catch up and end the day.
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xo, Amanda
Floral Lace Dress || Kate Spade Bag || Karen Walker Sunnies via Shop Ditto (Similar Here) || Boater Hat || Gold Loafers || Rumba Time Watch || Starburst Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||
Two things I make sure to bring with me on trips are dresses and a good pair of flats. Dresses are the simply chic outfit all in one, while a pair of dressier flats will keep you looking polished and your feet happy while exploring. I knew that my dad and I would be doing tons and tons of walking while in D.C. (that's the fun part!) so I packed these slip on gold pointed loafers. The classic mens wear inspired shoe never fails and kept me going all day long without any discomfort. I always prefer a pointed toe to keep the look modern. The purple and pink floral print with the lace detailing could not be any more lovely. It's the perfect dress for Sunday brunch, a day of sightseeing, or a fun date night filled with walks in the park, ice cream, and a movie. I'm wearing a size small for reference.
For the beginning of this day in D.C., my dad and I did a tour of the Capitol building and went to Union Station to meet some friends of mine. We then all had lunch al fresco at a new restaurant called Romero and Juliet. It's right near Union Station and I highly recommend it if you're in the neighborhood. Next, we all trekked down to the Library of Congress. I kept joking that I was waiting for Nick Cage to pop out at any time! Both the Capitol and Library are magnificent buildings. I was blown away by the grandeur and architecture between the two. Simply breathtaking. Below are some indoor photos from each.
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xo, Amanda
Unique Vintage Floral Dress c/o || Similar Sandals || Similar Straw Clutch and Here || Karen Walker Sunnies via Shop Ditto || Lip Color in Obsession || Humble Chic Square Studs c/o || Klarette Pink Necklace c/o || Chloe and Isabel Cuff Bracelet c/o || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band ||
Happy Friday, loves! The temperature these past couple of days has been in the 70s, which feels absolutely incredible. As soon as the weather starts getting warmer, I pull out all of my dresses and start dreaming of all the ways I'll be able to wear them. This dress from Unique Vintage has the prettiest floral pattern and the perfect billowing skirt. I'm wearing an xs for reference. I adore the vintage styling and the fact that it has pockets! Another great feature, the side boning is flexible, which allowes me to actually be able to breathe haha. I've never seen that in a dress before and now I totally believe they should all have it. Removable straps are included if you do not like the strapless look. Vintage dresses are actually a favorite of mine since the 1950s is where I draw so much of my inspiration from. I cannot help but swoon every time I put one on. This dress has all of my vintage fashion fantasies coming true!
Can we also take a second to look at the pretty accessories?! I'm a big believer in the details adding up to make the outfit. These stud earrings will literally glam up any outfit your pair them with while still having a classic feel behind them. The crystal necklace is a pink lovers dream. It's beautifully crafted and oh my, the sparkle makes me weak in the knees! My mom gave me a similar necklace, with a smaller pendant, to wear for my senior prom so I could not help but reminisce about that while wearing this. Lastly, the cuff bracelet with a marbled blue stone and clear crystal gives has those summer time vibes. I can definitely see myself wearing this all summer long!
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xo, Amanda
Shein Floral Midi Skirt c/o || Pink Bow Top || Gold Crossbody Bag || Karen Walker Sunnies via Shop Ditto || Lip Color In Obsession || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Similar Blush Heels ||
Happy Wednesday! I actually have the day to myself today. Justin took this week off and is watching Ava for me so I can have a little me time haha. The one thing I love to do, and cannot with Ava, is go to the movies. I'll be seeing The Revenant (I'm excited since everyone said they liked it here!) and the classic movie The Maltese Falcon with Humphrey Bogart. The weather is rain and a frozen mix for the whole day so unfortunately, no outdoor activities. I'm fine with that since the movies and shopping are all indoors!
Now, onto this spriny outfit! I really wish the sun was shining when I was photographing this. It's one of those outfits that would look marvelous with a golden glow. The skirt is so easy breezy beautiful and has me dreaming of warmer weather, flowers, and sunshine. It reminds me of the cherry blossoms blooming, which is my favorite part about spring! I stayed with pink hues and felt oh so ladylike. I ordered a size medium in the skirt based on the size guide, but felt it was slightly too big. I definitely could have gotten away with the small.
Quick question, does anyone watch the show Lucifer on Fox? I've been hooked on it ever since it aired! Just wondering if there are any other fans out there!
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xo, Amanda
