LESS is MORE (most of the time)

I love effortless style. When you can look this AMAZING with simple
pieces it looks so easy. Don't get me wrong, I love me
some glamour, but most of the time I like understated looks like these.
Chic but not boring!

XO,
Amanda Lalique

OH JULIA

Julia Stegner (orginally shot for Harper's Bazaar)
Seriously???
XO,
Amanda Lalique

http://fashiongonerogue.com

LF Spring 2010 Lookbook

LF is one of my favorite places to shop. I drag all my friends there and even my mom!
If you haven't been there, go. Their clothes are really unique and the stylists there are
really helpful!
http://www.lfstores.com/

XO,
Amanda Lalique

Wardrobe Staples

http://www1.bloomingdales.com
(this is the one I have)

Classic pieces. I have always been drawn to classics. It's fun to mix and match high and low fashions once you have some great staples. For me, the staples are the foundation of my wardrobe. Don't get me wrong, I love trendy pieces, I just spend a lot less on those things and buy fewer over the years. I have really learned what I like from my background in wardrobe styling. My version of classic is a bit more bohemian and laid back.

Here is a list of my staples, my go to pieces that I rely on time and time again:

1. Boyfriend jeans (can dress up or down)
2. Scarves (print, solid, lightweight)
3. Round toe black pumps
4. Basic wedge shoes
5. Grandpa cardigans (black, beige, white, purple)
6. Oversized gold Michael Kors watch
7. Long solid maxi dresses (great with cardis or denim jacket)
8. Dark skinny J Brand jeans (with ankle zipper detail)
9. Medium everyday bag (mine is a taupe Marc by Marc Jacobs)
10. Black leggings
11. Gray loose tank (perfect for colorful statement necklaces)
12. Colorful, fun statement necklaces (F21, H & M, flea markets)
13. Beige belt (H & M has an amazing selection)
14. Taupe boots (goes well with black and brown)
15. Little gold, charm/beaded bracelets

Here is a link to an article of classics in Harpers Bazaar
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion

What are YOUR staples ??

XO,
Amanda Lalique

Guilty Pleasures

Hello, I know I have been a bit MIA lately. I have been very preoccupied with our new home and sorting through some things........ but I am back. I miss writing and blogging as it's very satisfying and inspiring. I was thinking about some of the guilty pleasures I enjoy, some guiltier than others, and thought why not jot it down.
Here are some fun things that make me happy..... At the top of my list is my amazing hubby, family, and friends..... here are some other great things :)-

Dark chocolate. Lots and lots of DARK chocolate

A ritual. Love watching each episode. Every time.
I cannot wait for the movie sequel!!!!!

I LOVE to GOOGLE!!! I find myself googling all the time..



This is my fave fashion magazine.. I read it cover to cover and enjoy their
articles on fashion and how it evolves etc....

A beautiful vanilla (nonfat) latte.. ahhhh


I am not much of a drinker.. I don't really even like the taste of alcohol. I do LOVE
Muscato, the best dessert wine ever.



Loved this book since I was in grade school.. like reading in bed under the covers

LF. My favorite boutique.. when they have their sale, and I mean SALE, the entire store is 60 % or more off and their clothes are truly unique.
http://www.lfstores.com/



A relaxing mani/ pedi ( with armfuls of magazines and a latte of course)

Yellow cake mix.. LOVE this.. ever since I was little my mom would make yellow cakes and I
would negotiate to lick the spoon


And these are just a few of my favorite things.... more to come.....

XO,
Amanda Lalique

Hello All

Hi everyone, I am back! Wow it seems like forever since I have written anything for my blog. I have been busier than normal and didn't have internet for nearly three weeks! (the longest I have ever gone)

My husband and I recently moved into our new home and I couldn't be happier. We have tons of unpacking to do still but hey, Rome wasn't built in a day. It is spring, one of my favorite times of year, and the air feels light and fresh. We have a lemon tree in our backyard which I love, whenever we cook or want to make fresh lemonade. It's been an amazing experience since the first night we moved in.

I have really enjoyed my lil break but I look forward to writing new posts and taking new photos about everything and anything not just fashion.

Hope you are all doing well and enjoying this beautiful weather!

XO,
Amanda Lalique

NEW DAY

Source: Fashion Copius

Hi! Hope you all are having a good week so far! My hubby and I are moving into our new home tomorrow! It's so exciting I cannot wait! Only one bad thing, I won't have internet for about a week... so no Facebook or blogging boo!! We are very excited to start this new chapter ... talk to you all very soon!

XO,
Amanda Lalique