Super Foods Checklist

I don't know about you, but I always have to pull out my "fat girl jeans" after my Thanksgiving day {or multiple days with leftovers} feast. Here is a list of some super foods that actually help you to burn fat. Rest assured, I will be eating as many of these as possible for a few days!

grapefruit

watermelon 

berries 

hot peppers 

celery

 greek yogurt 

eggs 

fish

green tea 

coffee 

water

oatmeal

All for now,

Xx Amanda

Sales to be Thankful for

Thanksgiving, what a wonderful holiday.

Giving thanks with {and for} family and friends, falling into a food induced comma from eating mass amounts of tryptophan and drinking mass amounts of wine... what's better than that, really? 

Pssst - it's all of the major SALES that the holiday's bring!!!

A few of my personal favorites $ales this $eason include:

1. Shopbop

 

*GREAT deals. Shop now!

2. Neiman Marcus

*Black Friday Sale: Take an additional 20% off already reduced items. Shop now!

3. AllSaints

*20% off selected styles online & in stores with the code: THANKS. Shop now!

4. Saks Fifth Avenue

*Free shipping & returns with the code: HOLIDAYS. Shop now!

*Up to 60% off in stores tomorrow (11/23)

5. French Connection

*30% off and free shipping on orders of $150+ with the code: LUVYOU. Shop now!

& the fun doesn't stop there! Some more deals to be thankful for include: J Crew, Madewell, Nordstrom, ModCloth, Alice+Olivia, Nasty Gal, ASOS, Dannijo, Piperlime, Joie


All for now,

Xx Amanda

now {that's} a sweater

With the perks of the fall and winter seasons come the holiday's, the friends, the family, the food, the joy, the sweaters... 

I can't think of something more that I love than good old sweater weather. A few of my not-so-normal yet- not-so-crazy favorites include the CARVEN hairy sleeve sweater and the 3.1 Phillip Lim break-up pullover.

| 1. Moschino Cheap & Chic wink cashmere | 2. French Connection kanza knit | 3. CARVEN hairy sleeve sweater | 4. Marc Jacobs faux fur sweater | 5. Paul and Joe Sister cat sweater | 6. 3.1 Phillip Lim break-up sweater | 7. Madewell thermal sweater |

All for now,

Xx Amanda

Statement Makers: Necklaces

There is no better way to spruce up an outfit {and let everyone know you are the cool girl on the block} than with a brilliant statement piece. Make your outfit with one of these colorful pieces.

| 1. HoIst + Lee | 2. Kenneth Jay Lane | 3. Tom Binns | 4. Rock Paper Metal | 5. Shourouk |

All for now,

Xx Amanda

{DIY} Jewelry Holder

It's hard to believe that I have yet to find just the right jewelry holder. Nothing has ever struck my fancy enough for me to make a purchase, so I finally decided that if I wanted something done right, I'd have to do it myself - and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! This super simple, super cute and super useful jewelry holder did not cost me more than ten dollars, or take me any longer than five minutes to make. 

{DIY}

What you will need: 
One medium sized plate
One candle stick
One small bowl
A few Q-tips
A tube of super glue
*Hint: search thrift stores, garage sales, or home good stores such as Marshalls for inexpensive pieces!

 Apply super glue to both the top and bottom of the candle stick. Once evenly spread using the Q-tips, place the candlestick in the center of the plate, and then place the bowl on top. Use a new Q-tip to remove any excess glue.

Wait for the super glue to dry and then add your precious jewels and enjoy!

All for now,

Xx Amanda

Trend Alert: {falling for} Leather

Leather, pleather, whatever. 

Leather is a must-have this fall season; and let me just tell you, I would wear something with leather every single day if I could. Take a look at a few of my leather leaders.

| Helene Berman | Saatchi | Michelle Mason | J Brand *Personal favorite | Sam Edelman |

All for now,

Xx Amanda

The Boots with the {W}edge

I just can't help myself, I am "falling" for wedged ankle boots this season.

I love my new wedged biker boots (as seen above), they are the perfect accessory to any outfit - casual enough for the day and fierce, or shall I say {w}edgy enough for the night. With wedged ankle boots, you can't go wrong. What else is on the list? Check out below!

|Get the boot| Left to right: Rag & Bone $365, Toms $89, All Saints $275

All for now,

Xx Amanda