TRUTH

I try to learn new things everyday. There is always more to learn and grow from. I believe that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it's hard to know or understand what that reason is, but it's ok, for that is life. For me, I do know one thing is certain and that's TRUTH. Truth is something you cannot run or hide from and as Elvis Presley says "“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.” I really like this quote and can see it's authenticity.

I wish everyone a beautiful day. It is EARTH day today. Glad we recycle and do what we can to think about the Earth. It is Mother Earth and that's the truth.

XO,
Amanda Lalique

QUINOA LOVE

QUINOA

For dinner I normally make some kind of brown or basmati rice. Lately
I've been making Quinoa instead. This healthy rice-like choice is technically not
a grain, but a seed. Quinoa tastes amazing and has all 9 essential amino
acids and is even gluten-free and cholesterol free.
It's takes less than ten minutes to make so it's convenient too.
I would love to say that I make it myself but I buy it at Trader Joe's frozen.
Yummm

XO,
Amanda Lalique

RAVISHING NUDESSSSSSSS

Sexy Sequin Nude

Helmut Lang Nude



Pink nude gloss perfection
(MAC Boy Bait)


MAC High Tea nude lipstick

Chic ladylike nude


Perfectly layered nude

Bronze goddess-like nude

Nude draping perfection

I am drawn to nude shades of everything. This is favorite non color.
No matter what the trend may be, I would rather wear shades of
nude or blush.

XO,
Amanda Lalique

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