hear me roar

 

TGIF, World!! I am feeling in much better spirits on this Friday.  Who knew that happy hour + great talks with your sisters/friendsthatarelikesisters can really lift your spirits? ;-) Never forget the power of girlfriends, my loves!

 

I think this outfit and skirt is just grrrreat!  I bought this skirt at Rue 21 this week.  It was one of those purchases that just yelled out at me.  I definiteily know this one will stay in my wardrobe for awhile.  I will wear it with tights in the fall and winter.  I do alot alot of consignment shopping so I tend to rotate clothes in and out.  I get excited when I find one that will stick with me  for awhile.  I suppose I have commitment phobia with my clothes!

 

I also completely agree with the thought that leopard is a neutral! Do you? What pieces do you have in your wardrobe that are a staple?

 

Happy Weekend, Loves!

 

~Amanda

Life is but a dream

 

Happy Wednesday, World.. We have made it past hump day, so now we are at my favorite part of the week. 

 

I have to say, the past week or so, life has been many things, but not a dream.  Just one of those times you feel like you are waiting for the world to catch up to you.  I know this is a blog mostly about clothes and crafts, but I will have to throw some of that real life  b.s. in here every now and again. ;-)

 

Lately God is really testing my hope and my faith.  Although it is easy for me to want to resign to the path of least resistance, it is not at all in my nature.  My brain always wonders what will happen if we try to make things better. What happens if we try to make ourselves better? Each other? Our relationships?  Our days? Our cities? What if every moment we spent to make this often bleak place something of beauty and brightness.

 

As great as all these thoughts are, my frustration lately is that others do not see that.  I am not perfect, but lately I am frustrated at the lack of work and ethics in the world around me.  Shouldn't we work to make others lives a dream?

 

Anyway, I digress.  In short, please work today to do something kind for someone else.  Trust me, I have to pull myself from daydreaming about new dresses and necklaces just like everyone else.   Just remember how much a random act of kindness can really mean.

 

Now, on to the outfit. To cheer up my bleak moods of this week, I created a dreamy outfit! (Hey we all express ourselves differently, haha.)  I am in love with maxi dresses, and now that its finally warming up for a minute I can wear this lovely light blue one with a soft pink necklace. How is that for some color in my life.

 

Thank you if you read through this whole post. I don't write this to bring anyone down or to discredit but maybe to see if there are otherse who struggle with the same thoughts I have.  Let me know. Xoxo,

 

~Amanda

 

Teacher Chambray

 

In continuation of me trying to brighten up my wardrobe, here is a work outfit that I just ADORE.  I brightened up this wonderful chambray shirt (so perfect with the touches of lace) with a bright yellow skirt and yellow statement necklace. Most of my statement necklaces I get from Rue 21.  They are super affordable and adorable!

 

As for everything else, Monday has flown by.  We painted and drew, drew and painted alllll day long.  We are currently studying Monet, who is my favorite artist so I have been enjoying it and I think my students have too!

 

Today we are having lots of April showers... so I can't wait to see May flowers!  I love wearing all of my transition outfits but I cannot wait to walk out of school, climb in the car, and roll the windows down while working on my (non existent) tan!

 

What are you dreaming about for summer?

 

~Amanda

Sugar and Spice

 

Happy rainy Sunday from OKC everyone!  It is quite the dreary day out today, but I love the rain personally it always makes everything so clean and new. It also makes me slow down which is a rare moment in my life.

 

On this beautiful Sunday I have snoozed, watched Netflix, and ventured out of my apartment just twice (once for groceries, once for church).  Usually my weekends become jam packed,.so I am so thankful and blessed for this slow one!

 

Now for todays outfit, I got this beautiful floral scarf at H & M in Dallas. Ohh how I wish we had H & M in OKC!!!  I love this scarf and its sweet look.  To spice it up (and warm up, literally) I paired it with a leather jacket. I love the trend of "Sugar and Spice", mixing florals and lace with leather and studs.

 

Do you ever wear this look?  What relaxing thing did you do for yourself this weekend?

 

Take care lovelies, and definitely do something nice just for you today!

 

~Amanda

Pink and Navy

 

Happy Saturday, Loves!  I apologize for my short hiatus...  As any teachers know, spring break and thereafter is a madhouse of activity!  At least with all this activity, the sun is slowly starting to come out (c'mon, spring!!) and I can start wearing all the dresses I have been saving all year.

 

My springtime goal is also to start adding more bold color to my wardrobe.  I will talk more on that in future posts, but help remind me to stay away from beige, cream, tan, light brown, white and black.. for some reason these colors call out to me constantly!

 

Although I know navy is still a neutral, I thought mixing some pink and navy would brighten me right up for spring.  So here are a couple of looks from this past week.

 

How do you brighten up your neutrals?  Are you still transitioning into spring?

 

Happy Weekend everyone!

 

~Amanda