holiday style
It’s that time of the year for all of the sparkle and shine pieces to make their entrance, though, I love to add some sparkle all year round! You can never shine too brightly in my opinion.
Read MoreWith the holiday season comes fabulous parties, cozy gatherings at home, and embellishments galore to dazzle the night away in. Whether you’re going out or stay in, adding in those touches of sparkle and shine help to make you feel you’re most glamorous self.
Read MoreThere’s no other color that puts me in the holiday spirit quite like red. Not only is it one of the quintessential Christmas colors, but it also photographs beautifully against the new fallen snow, which we had some of last week.
Read MoreOne color crush I can never get enough of is blush. Always feeling equally elegant and chic, a monochromatic ensemble never fails in my opinion.
Read MoreHello and a very happy Tuesday to you! When the Autumn air starts to chill, I instantly look for ways I can layer up to stay cozy and warm while still looking pulled together and effortlessly chic.
Read MoreOne of my simple pleasures in life is a good cup of coffee in the morning and afternoon, sometimes even in the evening. It’s a time to either get me started or to take a relaxing break with a sweet snack.
Read MoreJulie Brown NYC Tweed Top c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Velvet Skirt || Glitter Heels || LC Lauren Conrad Burgundy Bag || Ann Taylor Jacket (Old, Similar) || Jackie Kennedy Pearl Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Egg Bracelet || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||
Good morning and happy Thursday, friends! Ava and I enjoy taking walks to see the leaves starting to pop with their brilliant colors and decided to do one after having just gotten out of church this past Sunday. The weather was still warm and there was the peaceful calmness in the air that only a Sunday afternoon can bring. The sun peeked through every now and then with a nice golden glow giving the leaves a more vibrant image.
This outfit combines two of my favorite fall fabrics, tweed and velvet. The tweed top from Julie Brown NYC has the prettiest specks of blush, light blue, and shimmering gold threads in it. The ruffles add a feminine touch. It’s also a nice heavy fabric with excellent quality. When I first put this look together I thought how lovely it would be for a holiday gathering, Thanksgiving or even Christmas. During the fall months it would make a fantastic date night outfit too! To add an extra dose of something special, I wore these glitter pumps. My kind of ruby slippers, light pink style. They’re even more stunning in person and fit true to size.
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xo, Amanda
Star Print Tulle Gown c/o || LC Lauren Conrad Heels (Old, Similar Here) || Sunglasses || Baublebar Bracelets c/o || Stella & Dot Ring || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring ||
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Let me start off by saying WOW about this dress (enter the heart eye emoji here.) This dress has a built in bra and shorts underneath the tulle skirt, which is sheer. This dress is an absolute stunner! I actually received a ton of compliments while taking the photos for it. The sheer tulle skirt has little black stars adorning it. Anything with stars or the moon right now is very big and I have to say I couldn’t be happier about it! I’ve always been drawn to anything with the stars or moon and have some sentimental reasons for loving them too. The dress does fit true to size, though the length may need to be hemmed if you’re on the shorter side like I am (5’2.)
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xo, Amanda
Red Lace Dress c/o || Similar Gold Sequin Heels || Similar Gold Clutch || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || Stella & Dot Ring ||
Good morning, friends! Every year I have a dress that is THE dress of the holiday season for me and this one is it! As soon as I saw it I thought of candy canes with the pretty red and creamy white pattern along the skirt. The top is red lace that gives the dress a very delicate and feminine feel. I’ve always been drawn to red, especially for Christmas. Every single one of my dresses for my high school dances were red, haha. I’m wearing an XS and found the dress to fit very true to size. This is one of those looks that just has me swooning every time I see it. Chicwish always has the best dresses, especially the “prom” dress section. Those have always been my favorite. They’re basically fit and flare dresses, with a midi skirt length, that have a beautiful pattern on them. I’ve worn many of them and can never get enough. I paired gold accessories with this look to give it an extra festive feel. You can never go wrong with some sequins during the Christmas season!
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xo, Amanda
Plaid Top c/o || Forever 21 Skirt (Old, Similar Here) || Plaid Shoes || Melie Bianco Bag (Old, Similar Here) || Stella & Dot Ring || DW Watch c/o || Jackie Kennedy Cascade Ring || LipSense Lip Color c/o ||
Good morning, friends! This plaid top gives me all the holiday feels! The bright red catches the eye while the plaid sleeves add a beautiful contrast. It’s the perfect top for fall and transitioning over to the Christmas season. They say it’s all in the details and I completely agree! The little bow tie gives this top a vintage twist and elevates it to anything but basic. I kept with the plaid theme and chose this midi skirt I’ve had from Forever 21. It’s fantastic on those cold days. These plaid shoes finish off the outfit nicely, also having a very chic navy bow on them with little rhinestones. The top runs true to size. I’m wearing a small and it’s on sale now for $18!
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xo, Amanda
Blush Halter Top (On Sale) || Blush Skirt (On Sale) || LC Lauren Conrad Faux Fur Coat || Similar Heels || Freyrs Sunglasses c/o || Similar Clutch || Bauble Bar Bracelets c/o || Jackie Kennedy Earrings || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Lip Color: Ava ||
I have to say, this full skirt is giving me major princess vibes. It's dramatically feminine and in my favorite hue. It also comes in four other stunning colors too. I've always been a bit hesitant with maxi styles being a petite height, but in reality, maxi styles can really lengthen your frame! It's a trick of the eye of course, but when wearing a monochromatic maxi style, you instantly look taller. I'm 5'2 and this just fits with the length. If you're shorter then you'll likely need to have it hemmed. I'm wearing a size 0. Oh, and this skirt has pockets too! An instant selling point in my opinion. The halter top has shimmering beads on it for a glamorous look and pairs perfectly with the skirt.
I just want to say also how saddened I am over the passing of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. It's heartbreaking for a daughter and mother to pass away only one day apart like that. Both were great and funny female role models and had a huge part in my childhood and growing up with Carrie being Princess Lea in Star Wars and Debbie being Kathy Selden in Singin' In The Rain. I cannot even tell you how many times I've watched both films, especially watching them with my family. Two other films that I love and have watched countless times are Debbie in The Tender Trap with Frank Sinatra and Carrie in The Burbs with Tom Hanks. Not their most famous roles, or ones that people even know about, but two films that are interwoven into my life. My heart goes out to their family and friends.
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xo, Amanda
Oh embellishments, how I love thee. I'm a big fan of wearing embellishments or a bit of sparkle any time of the year, not just at the holidays, and this look is all about some winter cozy with a hint of sparkle. First off, these shoes are a total knock in a bright red color with a rhinestone toe detail. The kitten heel is nice also if you have a bit of walking to do. I found them to be true to size. They are seriously eye catching and sure to grab some attention. Next is the faux fur wrap vest. It's a stunning winter white with the big faux fur collar attached. Having it as a vest is nice making it easy to layer and not have too much bulk underneath my coat. The collar kept me nice and warm and oh so cozy. It's on sale right now too! The whole idea for this look was to have some winter neutrals with that bright pop of red. It instantly jazzes up the outfit while the hints of sparkle has some pizazz.
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xo, Amanda
Embroidered Jumpsuit (On Sale!) || Theory Coat || Shoes || Mansur Gavriel Bag || Sunglasses || Similar Gloves || Jackie Kennedy Unity Band || Jackie Kennedy Emerald Unity Band || Bauble Bar Earrings c/o || Lip Color: Ava ||
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a beautiful and magical Christmas with their family and friends. It was a bittersweet for us, but we still had a wonderful day celebrating. With Christmas over and New Years Eve on the horizon, I started thinking about outfits that would be fun for ringing in 2017. My first instinct is always a dress. Something that sparkles and shimmers is high on my list, but then I thought about something that is just as feminine and sexy without being over the top. Enter the jumpsuit. When you think about it, its very similar to a dress being an all in one outfit. I love this for a date night out or for a new years eve party. The floral embroidery on the semi-sheer top is so pretty and one of next years big trends. It's already popping up on items from jeans, to jackets, and bags. The silky woven bottoms feel so comfortable and are a nice alternative to a skinny pant. The fit is true to size.
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xo, Amanda
