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

Casual Friday// I am Leopard Obsessed

(oh my, poor posture alert!)

Happy Friday and TGIF my blog lovelies!!  For me this week has flown by.  I am still busy working on moving and redecorating my new/old art room. I can't wait to show you my big reveal!!

(still working on gettin clearer photos!)

 

I often skip casual friday just because I would rather wear a dress or skirt and be ready to look cute for going out that evening.  But this week I needed/wanted to rock some skinny jeans. I spruced up this turquoise tee with a leopard tank and some long pearls. Also my sparkly Steve Madden flats.

 

I am pretty obsessed with all things leopard. Even my car matts are leopard!! If you want to see more of my leopard obsession (and well just my fashion wants in general) check out my Pinterest Board and make sure to follow me too!!

 

I hope you all have a fabulous Friday! I am getting my wing tattoos fixed tonight, so please wish me luck!!

 

~Amanda

Anchors Away!!

 

Ahoy to this adorable dress I got recently at Rue 21. I have definitely been slow in warming up to the "nautical" trend, but with this dress it was so easy! It has definitely turned winter here again in OKC, so I paired it with fleece tights, leather boots and some BLING!

 

I've been feeling pretty down this week..  I am happy it is Wednesday though we are in the downhill slide. I am working on moving my classroom back to its original spot so busy busy busy! I will be posting some desk decor ideas later in the week.

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

~Amanda

 

and I saw spark(le)s// my first link up

 

Well hello blog beauties!! I hope you are ready for a TERRIFIC Tuesday.  I am so so excited today because I am doing my first ever link up to another fashion blogger. She is Little Miss Fashion Queen, and boy is she a fashionista! I love her sassy style.

 

 

Our link-up today is all about SPARKLE, so I knew I had to wear this pink sparkly chevron top.  It is pretty much all of my favorite things combined.  It is also very smooth and flowy.  This is a work look I am wearing today.  It has gotten cold again here in OKC, so I just take that as more chances for cute 3/4 length tops, and boots.

 

I also had to bust out some white pants, partly because I love white pants, and partly because I am testing in class today so that means little to no chance of paint splatters, handprints, markers, etc.  All the other teachers out there understand!! :-)

 

 

 

Click on the link above to catch this linkup, and see the other sweet and sparkly bloggers out there.

 

 

So go out there and shine a little on this Tuesday! :-)

~Amanda