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

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