Go Green// Happy St. Patty's Day

(Das Boot)

Happy (Belated) St. Patrick's Day everyone! I hope no one got pinched! I must say I did a little pinching of my own! Mwahaha! ;-)

Yesterday was a wonderful day of shopping with my sister, both for clothes and for my nephews 11th  birthday party today! Ahh I cannot wait.  This little boot goody was found at my Target (tar-jhay if you're fancy). 

Now as you can tell, mint green was the only green I was rockin yesterday! I love love love this hi lo skirt. Another great transition outfit for awkward Oklahoma weather!

 

 

Check out my sister's clothing haul from yesterday! For a girl who never wears colors I am so proud of that bright pink dress!

 

~Amanda

Lace Love

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As I post this, OKC is sitting at a brisk 39 degrees. To think it was gorgeous and in the 70's on Friday when I took this! C'est la Oklahoma.

 

I am literaly obsessed with lace right now, and this shirt iis no exception. I got it from Target and it is so versatile and beautiful!  I decided to let my poor pale legs out for some sun on Friday and wear it with shorts and my new heeled booties.  I'm sorry if you need sunglasses for this picture! ;-)

 

Today I am going to help my sister get ready for my nephews birthday party and I am so excited. I am also excited because I slept in. It was amazing.

 

Are you on spring break? What are your plans?  Are you as lace obsessed as I am, and how do you wear it? I just might need your ideas!

 

~Amanda

Tribal Sweater

 

 

(If I had my own tribe, we would wear pink...)

 

Happy Sunday lovelies!! It is that BEAUTIFUL (even though its in the 30's out in OKC..) time of year called SPRING BREAK! I knew this was a wonderful gift of a break as a student, but I honestly know I enjoy it much more now as a teacher! But I was an "honors kid" so, hey.

 

I have been in Dallas this weekend with my sweet friend Heather. We had an amazing, amazing girls trip and I am so thankful for her and some time away!

 

Here is my travel outfit for todays yucky weather. Spring is not quite upon us yet, but thats ok because I get to wear this amazing soft pink sweater! It's from Rue 21, as a lot of my things are.  I really look forward to wearing this with shorts, dresses, tights, you name it.  It is a perfect transition piece!!

 

Be prepared for Dallas pics this week! What did you do this weekend? Are you spring ready yet? I know I am!

 

~Amanda

Work Swag Wednesday

 

 

Happy Wednesday Loves.  Here is to a a beautiful week! Yesterday was my first real taste of spring, so I got to wear this sweet pink/coral lacce dress. I paired it with a floral scarf, statement necklace and cardi plus some flats.

 

I am still working on the picture quality for my blog.  I downloaded VSCO app and I am playing with it to help with my iphone photography.

 

In time I want to purchase a good DSLR camera. Does any other bloggers out there have any recommendations?  Remember I am on a teachers budget so it will be a splurge and I'd like to have something nice but nothing crazy over the top in price. I would love any input someone has!

 

A quick post today, as I am at school on lunch, and kindergarteners are almost here!!!!!! Happy Hump Day y'all!

 

~Amanda

Maxi Rules

(work vs. play)

 

Hello loves! I am sooo excited for the beautiful spring weather we are getting here! I of course had to wear my favorite new maxi that I picked up this week. I got it at Rue 21 for $7.00 and I am OBSESSED.

 

There are so many ways to wear a maxi, and I wanted to include a couple in my post today.

 

On the left is a great work look. tuck in a high neck shirt or collared shirt with your maxi and a nice statement necklace. Of course a cardigan would also dress this right up!  In colder weather add a scarf, leather jacket and tights/boots and you can still look chic.

 

On the left is my "play" look. When I am out of work I like to change into more playful and youthful attire.  I love the crop top trend so I paired a denim top with it. If you want a more conservative look a tank and leather jacket will also create the same look!

 

For more ideas check my Pinterest Fashion Board HERE!

 

~Amanda

 

i brake for birds// polka dots linkup

 

Monday, Monday lovelies!  It has been crazy, crazy weather this week. It was in the 30's this morning and now well into the 70's this afternoon! I decided to show you my way to make a cute transition outfit.

I love this outfit because the dress is sleeveless, so you can go from coat and scarf, to sweater, to a sleeveless dress and be perfectly comfy all day. Cheers to that.

 

I added this for a little fun to your Monday. Also because this is well, my life. I am Zoey in this show! If you love polka dots OR New Girl leave me some love below in the comments!

 

I am linking up my polka dots today thanks to Because Shanna Said So! Go check her and the other lovely  bloggers out! :-)

 

~Amanda

Loose Lace

 

Happy Weekend, Lovelies!

 

This has been a wonderful yet very cold weekend.  I spent most of yesterday helping out at our local Science Olympiad competition with my students and PEAK teacher. It was fun but tiring! Thanks to my sister who gifted with me a caramel macchiato! #bestsisterever

 

This was my outfit yesterday since I love wearing white, especially when I am not at school! (No chances for messes, spills, handprints, etc etc etc)  I adore lace right now.  It has taken awhile for me to get on the loose fitting dress trend but now I am pretty much obsessed. I love anything vintage or retro and it makes me feel like I have taken a step back a few decades when I wear it! Woohoo.

 

How do you feel about flowy dresses? How do you style them? Have a sensation Sunday, everyone!

 

~Amanda

Wednesday Work Swag

(red, white, and leopard!)

 

Hello loves! I hope you are having a wonderful workweek!  Here is some "work swag" for your Wednesday enjoyment!  I paired a red pencil skirt, a white bouse, and eopard cardigan for a cute but work appropriate look. After two snow days off, I was honestly pretty ready to go back to work!

 

(check out my bling.  And no, my hand is not bruised just hazards of being an art teacher!)

 

What kind of work swag do you wear?  I love keeping my work wear fun, and fashionable, but still appropriate since I am with children all day.  A happy reminder... 2 days til the weekend!! :-)

 

~Amanda

my girly home// living room redux

(I love these pieces as I thrifted both of them before I moved to this apartment! So giry and shabby chic)

 

Welcome to my girly living room redux! I decided to update some touches of my home decor to share with you today!

 

(I am so in love with these golden butterflies flying across my wall!)

With the ice and snow that has hit OKC, I have been out of school for 2 days! Hmm... now how to fill my time.. Well I have filled it with some redecorating and also catching up on The Bachelor! (Oh, the drama..)

(Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much)

I am a very girly girl. I did not picture my furniture, but it is a cream color with pink pillows. It's a very country chic, and I got the whole set for $70.00.. Gotta love ballin on a budget!

(More white flowers, I love)

My living room theme is pink, white, and metallic. I rearranged some things from my bedroom and also supplemented with a very snowy trip to Hobby Lobby where I did get stuck in the snow. I left that corner smelling like hot rubber thats for sure!

 

(I love you to the Moon and Back.. le sigh!)

 

(You can't tell but the two flowers are burlap, plus a sweet pea candle from Hobby Lobby.. gotta get this place smelling nice!)

I love the little accents. I also crafted a few things which I will incude in a future DIY post so hang on to your seats out there!!

I hope if you have ice and snow where you are you are warm, cozy, and have hot cocoa (oh and maybe the bacheor). Happy Tuesday Everyone!

~Amanda

i have nothing to wear

(Gotta be ready for 5 degree weather.. Thanks OKC)

 

Well it has continued to stay frigid in OKC.. a nice ice storm has lead me to NO SCHOOL TODAY. I figure I will celebrate now and let June Amanda worry about that when we are still  making up all the days we have missed!



 

This frigid day has made it the absolute perfect day to wear my new favorite sweater!! I got this on a whim at Charlotte Russe a week or so ago. It is the softest, cuddliest shirt ever and fits like a dream.  I paired it with my sparkly boots for some blang blang, and my favorite warm tights.

 

Speaking of sweater tights.. does anyone else have a problem with them riding down? Or am I the only one that needs suspenders for my tights...

 

BTW you can order this amazing sweater here!

 

I have to say I am really into the words shirts trend (not really sure what to call that, I haven't had all my coffee yet!!).  Here are a few more you can find on my pinterest board that I find myself dreaming about!

 

 

 



 

Sunday Confessional {Link Up}

1. I confess that I have neglected my apartment all week. In preparing my new/old classroom and cleaning, organizing, and shopping for it.. I have totally neglected my apartment. My sweet little treehouse looks like a mini-tornado ran through it. Oh dear!!

2. I confess that I am so excited for spring!!! My mind has already switched gears. I am dreaming of flowy skirts, sandals, and sunhats.  However the OKC weather currently reads ten degrees and snow.  Come on Jack Frost, have your last hurrah and be done with it!!

3. I confess that I plan all my outfits out on Sundays. This is a new ritual, and it completely saves my brain during the week. I check the weather, plan daily, and throw in a couple extra outfits should I change my mind. HANDLED.

4. I confess that I am leaning on God alot right now. For some reason, my brain and heart do not understand God's plan for me right now.I am definitely in a frustrated and restless time in my life. I confess that I am praying about it and really working on releasing my worries. (Tryin' to keep it real, folks)

5. I confess that I got my tattoo fixed Friday... and I want more. I totally understand tattoos are not for everyone.  I myself originally found them to be trashy.. but then I saw good tattoos. I also started to understand how personal they can be. Being an artist and creative soul, my tattoos have brought me so much joy and release. 

I have a little angel wing on each foot (a la Hermes), and I adore them. I got them touched up Friday and am so excited! Minus the part that I am not really supposed to wear shoes andddd it's 10 degrees outside. No bueno.

 

(And here it is, in black and white:))

 

This link up is courtesy of A Blonde Ambition. Go check out her amazing Southern Style!

 

~Amanda

Cake cake cake// i leopard obsessed pt. 2

(Kelsea, V and I. Oh and more leopard. Grr:))

Today my friends and I celebrated my sweet friend V's birthday! We are celebrating our 20th year of being friends so it has been an exciting year.  My friend Kelsea and I are celebrating our 15th year! Go us!

(here are more of our friends and the delicous Whiskey Cake!)

We ate and gabbed at a newer restaurant here in OKC called Whiskey Cake. I had the chicken and waffles, soo so so amazing! I would definitely go back. They also offer full french presses of coffee, and well, yes, I'll be going back.  It was a great way to celebrate on a cold and blustery day here in OKC!



(Me and Kelsea)

 

My dearest Kelsea is also a blogger. Please go check out her link HERE.  She is a beautiful writer and also very witty!



(Beautiful 27!)

 

I was literally in a cake coma yesterday afternoon! After the Whiskey Cake her boyfriend surprised her with this beautiful raspberry creme cake from La Baguette, a french bakery and restaurant here in OKC. I highly recommend it it was delicious!

 

We also tried some Miracle Frooties, which have this magical ability to make sour fruits and foods taste amazing!! I licked a lemon, a lime, grapefruit, and kiwi.  They all tasted like sweet candy! mmm!

 

It was a fun day with some sweet people. Happy Birthday V!!!

 

~Amanda