Outfit Post: Red Hot

The temperatures are really heating up here in Virginia...so much so that Aurora and I haven't left the house much this week.  Last night, we went out for a family dinner, which meant I had to get dressed.

I had been eyeing Minnetonka moccasins on Etsy for summer, adding various pairs to my Favorites, but wouldn't you know, the thrifting gods gifted me with these soft, leather beaded moccasins last week (for $5)?!  I'm not a big flats person, as we all know, but I like having a few pairs for running around, doing errands, etc.

top-Anthropologie (gift), belt-vintage, jeans-Gap skinny (thrifted), moccasins-vintage, earrings-random

 Comfort has been a top priority in this weather, but I always feel fantastic if I have on a little vintage.  I got two lightweight tops from Anthropologie with a birthday gift card and I have been wearing them pretty frequently.  I add a belt to give myself a waist (oversized tops look great flowing free on twiggy frames, but on a curvier frame, they really add curves).

We have a fun, busy weekend planned...which probably means more outfits!  SO stay tuned.

Also, we are having a Memorial Day Sale in the shop!  Just use the code Memorial30 for 30% off your entire purchase (through Tuesday, May 31st).

xo,
Amanda

The Long-Overdue Blog: DC Fashion Blogger Meetup

I have been meaning to post about the meetup for ages.  Of course, my little camera battery died after one photo, so I have to borrow photos from some of my lovely new blogger friends. 

When most people think of DC fashion, I think they automatically go to the Capitol Hill set of button ups, slacks, powersuits and pumps.  And there are definitely some more upscale/work fashion DC bloggers. But I was struck by the diversity of styles and blogs. Is it so surprising when we live in our Nation's capital?  I felt lucky to meet so many awesome (and awesomely stylish) ladies!  Can't wait to do it again.

I finally got to wear my yellow Jonathan Logan dress. It's a little big (I had to pin near the bodice), so even though it did me well, I think it may end up in the shop.  I paired it with a belt and MIA wedges.

me with La Petite Marmoset

With some of my favorite gals!  Stumble into Style, Wardrobe Oxygen, Heart, Print & Style, Frock Yeah

Fashion Cloture, Wardrobe Oxygen, Heart, Print & Style

From top left: Minky Betancourt, La Petite Marmoset, High Fashion 4 Less, me, Martafacts, Skopjanka, So Much to Smile About, Rosa Loves DC

More Lovely Bloggers! Stumbled Into Style, Wardrobe Oxygen, Heart Print and Style, Frock Yeah, Shopping Savant, 

*(Image 1 c/o Heart, Print & Style; images 2 and 3 c/o La Petite Marmoset; Collages 3 and 4 c/o So Much to Smile About) (Thanks, ladies! I promise to have my good camera next time.)*

By our next meet up, I'd say the weather should be gorgeous enough for an outdoor patio, and lots of great photos in natural light! (Whaddya say, ladies?)

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: Date Night, Take 2

On Sunday night, Q and I went out on a real live date, y'all.  We headed to the 9:30 Club in DC to see Old 97's w/ Teddy Thompson opening.

The show was incredible! So much energy, so many great songs. The crowd was a little pushy, but that's to be expected at 9:30 Club (one of my least favorite DC venues, to be honest).  And there was SO SO MUCH of Rhett Miller, my uber-crush. 

image via The Houstonist

We were so close to the stage that his sweat dripped on me.  It was like a benediction.  Seriously.

We had dinner in the car on the way to the show.  Confession:  We got McDonald's.  Confession:  It tasted SO good.  (I know--I'm gross.)

Here's what I wore to spend some quality time with my Love, Rhett Quentin:

Levi's denim jacket-vintage, dress-UO, belt-AE (old), tights-Target, Boots-Durango (worn in by me), purse-vintage borrowed from the shop

True Love <3 (Q & A)

I never used to like brown and black together, but the combo has really been growing on me.  The gray weather is keeping me in darker clothes, but I'm really looking forward to busting out some spring colors and patterns.

I am still kind of on a concert high, three days later!  I can't stop playing Old 97's and reliving that great night out. That's how you know it was a good show.  I can't wait to see them again!

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: April Showers, April Flowers

We've had both a lot of rain and sun here recently, so all of our bulbs are blooming! I also discovered the first dandelions in the yard...I can't tell you how excited that makes me!

Today's outfit is in honor of all of the beautiful things blooming. I wore this to thrifting/coffee--in the sunshine.

I love the scoop back on this tee!

jacket-Free People via TJ Maxx, top--Old Navy (thrifted), skirt- H&M, boots- vintage from the shop

Happy sunshiney spring day!  Plus:  it's almost the weekend.  I seriously could not be happier about that.

A ton of cute dresses, tops, skirts, shoes, and bags coming to the shop, slowly but surely.  Keep an eye out!

xo,

Amanda