Sometimes the most basic pieces, like jeans and a sweater, can be pumped up to the next level with some unexpected detail. When I first laid eyes on these pearl embellished Jonathan Simkhai studded boyfriend jeans, I knew I had …
Category: sunnies
gift guide: the wanna be floridian.
As the temperature drops for most people, a little Florida fantasy might find its way creeping into your head…You know, the one where you are sipping a Pina Colada on a striped beach towel with the sand between your toes …
round up: the weekender
Every Friday, I think longingly about the upcoming weekend (truth be known, I start longing around Wednesday). I don’t know about you, but I love my “weekend” clothing. Gone are the high heels and binding waistbands of the work week, …
it’s five o’clock somewhere – my thirst for fun.
Since relocating to Miami I’ve wanted to host a few friends for happy hour and I’m proud to say that a year and a half later, I finally got around to it. I really love entertaining and now that I …
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island fever.
Although a basic pair of jeans are a girl’s best friend, what girl doesn’t dream about a sequined pair? Ever since I saw these Topshop sparkly flamingo/palm tree jeans, I knew I had to have them. They are part kitsch/part glamour and …
oh baby it’s a wide wide world.
After many seasons of leggings and skinny jeans, my ankles are relishing the recent return to wide-legged pants. There is something vey modern and fresh about this look. I love the way these amazing dark green pants by Topshop from Nordstrom swing …
round up: the eyes have it.
I am not sure if you have noticed, but lately there has been an explosion of fabulous sunglasses. Nothing adds drama to your look (or camouflages a less-than-perfect sleepy lid) like amazing eyewear. These new sunnies are embellished, mirrored …
getting a jump on things.
My name is Amanda Brooke and I am jumpsuit addict. There. I said it. Jumpsuits are not only comfortable, but the one piece look is flattering and elongating. Jumpsuits literally come in all colors, prints and textures and are perfect …
from apple to orange 