tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62263402855336874882024-02-19T05:59:09.959-05:00Closeted FashionLife well dressedAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629382891637762734noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226340285533687488.post-66365311425673603902021-01-28T14:43:00.000-05:002021-01-28T14:43:16.207-05:00Matteo's Third Birthday Photoshoot<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_A9K5_pX_eZoYwG1lBozQPwEcHTz-4xViQYy2nzOsP3B0UaF9OejtXyp56FQpEQxdNY876hx4WdKoPi0z6GQwqvUf87wKXPBd1RRiz75-RQ21P2KrGphN1lHWtlboTjuDrF4fPjrYt9qr/s2048/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_A9K5_pX_eZoYwG1lBozQPwEcHTz-4xViQYy2nzOsP3B0UaF9OejtXyp56FQpEQxdNY876hx4WdKoPi0z6GQwqvUf87wKXPBd1RRiz75-RQ21P2KrGphN1lHWtlboTjuDrF4fPjrYt9qr/w491-h327/5.jpg" width="491" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LybRHWnXbdJCzscGrJgVEhX-qyS2TaMmPKHnVuNKhozwKd4taP1DGmmJ6R6_kXx77cGTguQOjj9G6OyIi0oP5MDj1jczJl14cOzshirqsCZsYnfYK7-8TmhocoC2X_IXJMpFHfIitzqh/s2048/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LybRHWnXbdJCzscGrJgVEhX-qyS2TaMmPKHnVuNKhozwKd4taP1DGmmJ6R6_kXx77cGTguQOjj9G6OyIi0oP5MDj1jczJl14cOzshirqsCZsYnfYK7-8TmhocoC2X_IXJMpFHfIitzqh/w364-h547/4.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vS4mnXokxqf5JiDZrhbF5JujzeZIOGntvzdHPPyJ1hs9YZ56TZlOlu7grdNy9_X8ympMHk6BQFo8XYENuNMlhDw2G_h6IEIpXiC0_JuwAIsTCMfyRheq1H7oXenAOvMGyQxA42NF_9Jq/s2048/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vS4mnXokxqf5JiDZrhbF5JujzeZIOGntvzdHPPyJ1hs9YZ56TZlOlu7grdNy9_X8ympMHk6BQFo8XYENuNMlhDw2G_h6IEIpXiC0_JuwAIsTCMfyRheq1H7oXenAOvMGyQxA42NF_9Jq/w364-h547/3.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOoaZVzho8i2X6A3gmGpn4qY7xKf4-pS0PUsfu-4CpmbttaP6Uytu1NxET4OQCGJhI6K54miUPR_lYsdh6ZEoMwb9V4_Ar8Lyw1brhg3vIwCFg1eR6jaHh7gHkXH6Gks3iIfM6D1uicOF/s2048/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOoaZVzho8i2X6A3gmGpn4qY7xKf4-pS0PUsfu-4CpmbttaP6Uytu1NxET4OQCGJhI6K54miUPR_lYsdh6ZEoMwb9V4_Ar8Lyw1brhg3vIwCFg1eR6jaHh7gHkXH6Gks3iIfM6D1uicOF/w368-h553/2.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RUTHbEBwExKMCpSfsb5_ngTB8bkrIn651lmH_mUHekDkWgQQ7zPkEclBLmStb7PnbH7FM-f5uxmLfaEjSjqW-6Z6K9Nfy9auO9oxWS9SLnLvIc_W276rxuLcQzNHGIrMj5Wa06hBpUH4/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RUTHbEBwExKMCpSfsb5_ngTB8bkrIn651lmH_mUHekDkWgQQ7zPkEclBLmStb7PnbH7FM-f5uxmLfaEjSjqW-6Z6K9Nfy9auO9oxWS9SLnLvIc_W276rxuLcQzNHGIrMj5Wa06hBpUH4/w349-h525/1.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I can't believe my little man is three! Today consisted of signing up for preschool and tonight is his first soccer practice. Time is flying!</span></div><br /><p></p>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629382891637762734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226340285533687488.post-87250121634760111082018-07-23T16:40:00.002-04:002018-07-23T16:40:58.452-04:00Power Outfit<div style="text-align: center;">
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Dress: Eliza J. (old, Nordstrom); Vest: Target (Who What Wear brand); Shoes: very old (Shoemint); Knot Bangle: Kate Spade; White /Gold Bangle: Vintage; Clutch: Target; Ring & Earrings: Charming Charlie</div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629382891637762734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226340285533687488.post-32753443336654951012018-06-22T10:37:00.001-04:002018-06-22T10:37:16.862-04:00The Best Protein Smoothie Recipe & My Current Fitness Routine<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri Light, sans-serif;">So as a quick background, I’ve never loved doing any kind of strenuous
physical activity or cardio, and growing up I quit every sport my parents put
me in. I’ve always been petite and fortunately have good muscle tone, but as I
got older and I realized I had to start working to keep that tone, and keep off
weight, I struggled to find a fitness routine and quit over and over. I’ m not one for a gym, or so I
thought until I started weight lifting. I don’t mean CrossFit, no way. I mean
just plain, old-fashioned weight lifting. I’m still working on figuring out a
flow, but I’ve recently become comfortable with my gym schedule, and honestly,
I look forward to going. Right now, I’m “loosely” following the Power program
on the Sweat app, and focusing on building muscle, toning, and body weight super-sets. I usually warm up first by shooting hoops for 15 minutes (I love
playing basketball) which is a super fun way to get some cardio in where I don’t
feel like I’m working out. Some days I just start with 5 minutes on the stair
climber or elliptical then go right to my app. I say loosely follow since I don’t
use their scheduled workout planner or tips, I just do the workout as is and
try to get to the gym any three days in a week. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri Light, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clean eating for about three years now. When I first started it, I was so
strict that if I had one potato chip I felt it ruined my entire day and I obsessed
over it. That wasn’t mentally healthy, and I was starting to see an issue in unhealthy
eating behavior, so I stopped and went back to regular or non-clean eating
(which is not too much different for me, I’ve always ate pretty good). The
second time I did CE, I abided by the 80/20 rule, meaning I ate clean during
the week and ate whatever I wanted on weekends. This was the best choice for me
because I didn’t feel cheated out of any cravings and it kept me more on track
during the week. Then baby came, and at my six-week post-natal appointment, I
was down to almost my pre-baby weight except for 9 pounds. During my maternity
leave, I was so busy with little help, so I never ate, hence how I lost weight.
As soon as I got back to work, well…. let’s just say I was busy with work then
coming home to baby so I ate whatever I wanted whenever I could. I started to
notice for the first time in my life, excess weight around my mid-section, and
my upper arms were bigger. I couldn’t stand the way I was looking in photos and
how none of my clothes fit, and nothing was flattering on me. I know they say
to give your body a full year of forgiveness after having a baby, but to
someone who was always the same size, the same weight, and never had to worry
about this before, it bothered me, as little as it is. It’s still a daily
struggle to not be hard on myself, but I know that the weight I put on was all
me, since I had previously lost the baby weight. I know my body is now forever
different after having a baby, but I can still work with it. So, I started CE
again and pretty much am still doing the 80/20 rule. The good thing about
working out though is that when I come home from the gym, I mentally cannot eat
unhealthily so that’s a good help too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">While I am into clean eating and living, I am not one who goes
overboard with supplements, pre-workout drinks, things people add to their drinks
to make them super like collagen, oils, peptides, seaweed extract, etc. When it
comes to what goes in my body after the gym, the less the better in terms of
drinking calories. I’ve tried different protein powders and bars before and thought
they were all nasty. I absolutely cannot drink just water and powder shaken together.
Since I am a huge chocolate lover, I created a super quick, easy, healthy and
delicious smoothie I make after each gym session at home with ingredients you can
buy anywhere! Here is my recipe:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and enjoy! That’s it, it is super quick and non-fussy. And I don’t top it with chocolate
chips or seeds or coconut flakes like you see on Instagram because a.) that’s gross
in this kind of smoothie, and b.) it’s a smoothie. To drink. Not chew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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any other amazing, simple smoothie recipes, or if you use the Sweat app, let me
know what you love! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm lucky enough to work in a law office that is super casual since business pants and blouses are so not me. When I wear jeans, I like to pair a cute top with either a sweater or a jacket, and this spring/summer I'm all about a soft jacket. This particular one, I wear with so many things and it always looks good because of the fitted, tailored shape. This jacket is pretty old from American Eagle, so when I see pieces like this, I make sure to scoop them up! </span></div>
Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629382891637762734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226340285533687488.post-12577250767751705422018-06-11T09:07:00.000-04:002018-06-11T09:22:21.947-04:00Staying True to Yourself on Instagram and Social Media<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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and wishes to copy. The first kind of goals: great. Something to strive for to
better yourself. The second kind: bad. Played out, annoying, creation of social
media clones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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goals today, huh? I’ve briefly shared my opinions on the downside of social
media before, but this trumps all. Probably every day you see a comment on
someone’s picture that says, “omg girl you are goalz!” or “your body is goals!”
or “ummm, hair goalzzz girl!” and more of the same but you get the picture. So,
what’s the big problem you ask, about this type of compliment? Well first off,
it’s hands-down the most annoying comment on social media. Instagram has
created a clone-monster of sorts with girls who all look alike and push the
same products become “Insta-famous” or proud “influencers” with everyone else
trying to copy them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and it’s normal to want to improve things on yourself, we all do it. But the
problem here is that women who saturate themselves scrolling on Instagram see
what’s popular and want to turn into a copy of that. There is no expression of
individuality anymore, and it’s almost becoming uncool or un-follow worthy if
you don’t purchase the photo package preset’s that a hundred others just did,
purchase those plane tickets to AZ to get extensions from Hair by Chrissy that
a hundred other girls do, or if you don’t get those eyelash extensions, those
fake dipped nails, and do the BBG workouts and document your proof in a dozen
different bikini’s each day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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someone who has it all, and has it all together. It’s no secret that Instagram
shows the pretty (and most times fake or set-up for photo worthiness) side of
life, but remember the grass isn’t always greener. You should never compare yourself
to a stylized photo of someone online. If we could appreciate a feed for their awesome
photos, adorable personality, cute clothes, etc. and then stop there, it would
automatically become a more positive space. Instead of going out and copying in
order to get more likes and follows which is what you think would make you
happier/better, remember that real life is OUTSIDE the phone, and if you spend
time living your life, being yourself, and staying true to who you are, then
you wont care about the pressure of having to live and look a certain way and
being sure to document it online so people don’t forget about you. You are the
only you on this planet, and that itself is pretty damn powerful. And Insta-worthy
too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love books, always have. During my school years, I stayed home alone everyday during the summer and instead of going outside or watching TV, I would look forward to lunch time when I made either a Stouffer's or a salad, and then read in the peace and quiet. I loved that time. To this day, an idea of a fun time is going to Barnes & Noble, grabbing a coffee, and getting lost among the aisles. I have a deep love of beautiful and historical libraries, and on my bucket list is spending time in Harvard's famous one. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it's not a shocker then that usually I have more than one book on my nightstand, after all, I do have a lot of interests! At this current moment though, my insane brain has either started or is in deep TEN different books! If you're looking for something new or different, check out my picks below.</span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Always Enough / Never Too Much</span></span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just picked up this gem which has 100 daily devotions to quit comparing, stop hiding, and start living wild and free. For someone who feels too much and not enough, sometimes on the same day, a grounding book like this speaks to my soul.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><b>T</b><b>he Conscious Parents Guide To Co-parenting</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Obviously this isn't for everyone, and I hope you who are reading this never has to buy a book like this. The only other option though if your curious was something with the title of "how to deal with an asshole of a co-parent". Yeah, trying to create calm and uniformity here, so this one was the winner!</span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You Are A Badass</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you haven't heard of or read this book by now, are you living under a rock?! A fantastic, motivational, and kick-in-the-pant's type book to help you figure your shit out, and own it. </span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What A Son Needs From His Mom</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to be the best parent I can, but most importantly I want my baby to grow up right. Things are different now for a child growing up in this world than when I was raised, and I want to know all I can to help him be the best person he can be.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a HUGE history buff, and I have always been fascinated by the story of Anastasia, so I'm fueling that love with books on the Romanov family. They are most famous for their horrifying and somewhat mysterious death as a family, but this book tells the tale of family from the beginning, and the complex and charming characteristics of the four beautiful grand duchesses. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going to Catholic schools my entire life (college too), I've always made time to keep my strength up in my faith, but lately I find that hard to do. The last thing I do before I go to bed is read this book. It consists of a daily one-page devotionals for each day of the year, that feature a Bible passage and then has you reflect on what it means today in the life of a modern young woman. I love this devotional because it has nothing to do with Bible study or journalism that is big in general Christian faith circles, but is a quick nightly cool-down that calms and comforts me. </span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12,000 Dreams Interpreted</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always keep this one on my bedside within reach because first, I love learning things and little random facts, and second, I am mildly obsessed with decoding my dreams and trying to make sense of them. </span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean....no explanation necessary. And although I've re-read the books countless times and seen the movies over a hundred, this particular one I haven't read in a long while and I feel that whenever they show the movies on TV, this one isn't shown as much for some reason. Just refreshing my love!! (plus, you are never ever too old for HP!)</span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Last Tudor</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My obsession with history revolves around The Tudors. I've seen most of the shows/movies (helloooo The Tudors TV show, why did you have to end????), read most of the books, and drooled over the historical castles still standing today in England, and I can never seem to get enough. It's a true love. If you love Tudor fiction, then Phillipa Gregory is the queen of writing. Cue the tears because this book is titled not only for the characters in it, but also for the last of Phillipa's books on her Tudor journey. </span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Styling For Instagram</span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know it's a big deal when they write books on it right? Instagram, by far my favorite social media site, and yet so much angst with it and how unrealistic it is sometimes. For a blogger or photographers sake however, this book is a visual guide to how to optimize your page.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Easy-breezy suiting separates! As soon as I saw this blazer and shorts I knew I had to have them, they are different yet tailored and can be mixed and matched with so many pieces. I have a street-style vibe going here, but I cannot wait to rock this look with wedges and a flirty cami for an upcoming bridal shower! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So those who truly know me know that I am exceptionally lazy and rarely hold myself accountable for anything I start (I'm looking at you, BBG workout guide). BUT! Those who truly know me also know that I am a organization freak, a strict regimented scheduler, and a stickler for planners. Am I the only one who gets giddy at the sight of super cute day planners? Doubt it. I use to love to waste my money on name-brand planner notebooks with kitschy stickers and paperclips shaped like lips. I would buy the largest tote bags just to carry them in with my purse contents, because you know that was necessary! Nowadays, since I am older, wiser and most importantly, a mom I need all the ease of hands-free goodness I can get. </span></div>
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💙 <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Matteo, November 14, 2017 💙</span></div>
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(<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry for the low quality of these pics, these were me taking pics of pics on the computer before I got yelled at for copyright infringement)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little back story before the
action…I was blessed with an easy and hassle-free pregnancy. When I hit the 8<sup>th</sup>
month mark, I felt like a waddling bowling ball and was over it! Well
around the 9<sup>th</sup> month I got the worst swollen feet and my blood
pressure was super high for me (I’m normally vampire level) so my doctor put me
on bed rest on Friday, November 10<sup>th</sup> saying if my blood work came back
funky they would induce that weekend and treat it as a pre-eclampsia risk. My
due date was the 21<sup>st</sup>, but I didn’t mind one bit. The weekend came
and went without a problem in my blood work, then Monday the 13<sup>th</sup> my
girlfriend who recently moved here from Hawaii for medical school came to my
house and brought me lunch, DiBella’s subs, which I could only eat a half of
and no chips or cookie (so unlike me) because there was literally no more room
left in my stomach. She got up to leave around 2 and started talking to my dad
and while I was standing there watching them, I started to feel some minor
cramping but didn’t think anything of it because a.) I was in some sort of
physical pain all the time at that point, and b.) it wasn’t normal period-like
cramping but more like my stomach didn’t agree with my food. She ended up
leaving at 2:30 and I told my dad I was going to try and lay down upstairs.
Well, jokes on me because I kid you not within 10 minutes I started having
full-on contractions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started timing
them on my phone, and then I got on the floor, I leaned over the bed, I did
fetal position, anything to ease the pain. Surprisingly I didn’t freak out, but
I texted my mom who at that time worked about 40 minutes away “I think I’m
having contractions” and she said “on my way!” Now, I already had my bag packed
for about a month and already in my car with the car seat because I’m such a
planner, so while waiting for my mom (who made it home in 25 freaking minutes!)
I got in the shower because I heard that while you labor at home for the early
stages warm water helped ease the pain. Well it did help and I never wanted to
get out. I called the hospital to tell them my contractions were about 4-5
minutes apart and lasted around a minute to two and they gave me the green
light to come on in. It was about 4:30 by the time we got there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me also inform you that up
until this point in my life I was the BIGGEST baby you would ever meet. Like
the most anxious, hypochondriac, squeamish baby. Being pregnant was my dream
but also my greatest fear, and let me tell you, now I don’t even blink an eye
at a needle! It’s amazing how much stronger I am than I ever gave myself credit
for. So we get to the hospital and by this point I can no longer physically
walk, so my mom helps me in a wheelchair and we are trying to find the elevator
that goes directly to the maternity floor and we forgot which one it was so
here was my mom (bless her heart for dealing with me because I lose patience
real fast and I was a’ snappin!) wheeling me back and forth and here’s me
yelling at this group of guys loitering in the hall and not caring a
very-pregnant biotch in a wheelchair is coming through. We eventually get up
there, get checked in, and put in triage (which is like a holding room when you
first get there in the early stages of labor before you get your labor room)
and then an hour later we got into my labor room. The doctor said I was only 2
centimeters dilated at this point and we could be in for a long night, so they
wanted to start me on the Pitocin. During the whole time I was very nervous,
but also surprisingly calm through the contractions. I can’t even begin to
explain what they feel like, it was unlike I ever imagined but I will be
totally honest here, they weren’t completely dreadful! They came and went so
quickly and I got my epidural before the really painful ones started so it
wasn’t that bad. The one thing I was the most nervous about overall was the
epidural because it’s such a serious thing and I have heard so many different
tales about the pain they cause, its weird sensations after, the side-affects,
etc. While they were prepping my back area, I asked my nurse (I had the best
nurses ever during my stay) if I was the biggest baby they have ever seen and
she said, “well no, but you are the most nervous I’ve seen” Yay! The epidural
was over before I knew it, and I never felt a thing! By this time it was
getting late and my doctor checked on me once more and said I still hadn’t
progressed but no worries, get some sleep and they will keep monitoring me. Sleep?
Yeah right, too nervous for that!! My mom stayed in my room with me every
second since we got there so she slept on the couch and I pulled up the
hypno-birthing audio recordings I found on YouTube, put my headphones in and
laid there in a twilight sleep listening to that all night. I did a lot of
studying about hypno-birthing while pregnant because I wanted to try a
therapeutic way to relax myself and I wasn’t having any of the Lamaze crap. I
was skeptical, but I needed to relax, so I will be forever thankful to YouTube
for recommending those for pregnant women in labor. At this point too I was so
paranoid that I would have a long labor and end up getting a C-section because
I heard that was so common with women who were put on Pitocin and then don’t get
anywhere. Well the next morning about 9 am the doctor came in to check me and
he goes “oh my gosh”. Ummmm?! What’s going on doc? He said I must have really
relaxed and let my body work because I was almost 9 centimeters dilated and
that we would have a baby within a couple hours!! I couldn’t believe it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 11 am on the nose, I started
pushing with the help of my amazing nurse, 2 doctors and my mom by my side. Let
me tell you, they call it labor for a reason! Not that I felt anything, the
doctors said I must have gotten a really good epidural because I felt NOTHING,
not one freaking thing! But, the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life was
hold my breath for ten long seconds, three times in a row without stopping.
More times than I can count I kept saying “I can’t do this, I can’t do this”
and my team of ladies was so relaxed and encouraging. We were cracking jokes in
between pushes and only 1 hour and 50 minutes later I hear “he’s here! Look
down! Amanda, look at your baby!!” I looked down and touched this quiet, slimy
babe with a head full of brown hair and I absolutely couldn’t believe it. Most
surreal moment of my life. I was exhausted and so thankful that everything
turned out ok that I now wish I could turn back to that moment and live it over
again just to fully appreciate it! As I type this, I have tears in my eyes, my
heart feels like its bursting and I’m watching a sleeping baby boy on the
monitor and I know it’s so typical and cliché, but there really is no love like
this. This connection is something I have wondered if it true my whole life and
was eager to see one day. Well its true people! Everything they say about the
love between a mother and her child is so true!! I could type novels about how
blessed and thankful I feel for a healthy baby. It’s also true what they say
about moms forgetting labor that’s why they go on to have more kids. Here’s a
story, while I was in triage, one of my best friends Nicole texted me and asked
“how’s your vagina? Are you alive still?” and I texted her back “I feel like an
f-ing watermelon is about to drop out. Never, ever, do this!!” Now? Hell yeah I
would do it all over again!</span></div>
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breeze thank God. What came next was something that I could’ve never imagined
in my lifetime, and something that haunted me for a while after giving birth. I
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Maybe its the mom in me now, but this spring for the first time ever I am so excited to re-work the amazing classic pieces I already own in my wardrobe instead of shelling out money for useless trendy items that a hundred other people will be pushing on Instagram. While shopping is an addiction of mine, I realized that I have some heart-worthy items that I'm pumped to challenge myself and re-style a bunch of different ways. Of course I bought a couple pieces for spring that are fresh updates on classic styles to freshen up my own closet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. Distressed denim boyfriend jacket - I just bought this and the fit is slightly baggy. I'll be wearing this over a cute top, skinny denim and my new slides that happen to be #3! I'll also dress-down a cute dress by throwing this over my shoulders. I found this jacket on Amazon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. Slides have been hot since last year, but no fur slides for me. A pointy-toe slide in a modern color with an edgy detail is classy, chic and can update any look. I love the fresh white and plan on wearing these with everything. These are the Treasure & Bond x Something Navy at Nordstrom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These booties are probably the most popular and widely worn because they can be worn so many different ways. Remember it's all about proportion when styling short boots so they don't seem to "cut off" your legs.</span><b><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These boots look best with skirts (mini to midi), dresses, and skinny denim or leather leggings.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If Timberland's just aren't your style (raises hand) but you still want a boot to romp around the pumpkin patch in and look chic, look no further. The stacked wooden heel gives you some feminine height while still looking perfectly rugged for outdoor fall activities. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wear these with cuffed denim (straight, boyfriend or skinny) and some layered flannel and vest action up top. </span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nothing like some spur of the moment maternity pics on the Iphone! We were out for my dad's birthday and passed the gardens on the way home and decided the light was perfect for taking some pictures in my favorite place on earth. I just know that as my little guy grows up in these gardens, he will love them too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">PS: how funny is my dad? He decided to photo-bomb a couple of my pics and I couldn't breathe with how hard I was laughing. Those moments make the best candid pics! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(All items except peasant blouse and joggers are from Target's new line, A New Day. The other two pieces are from Gap)</span><br />
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When I was browsing through Old Navy the other day, I was really surprised by the fall offerings. Lots of bright colors, casual pieces and chic accessories were merchandised for fall. They also had so many cute booties, denim and layering sweaters I had to redirect myself to the baby section so I wouldn't buy anything for me! </div>
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When I was doing my usual shopping at Target, I saw they had out their new line for women called A New Day and while it was merchandised poorly, I thought the items were pretty fashionable and fresh even though a couple of them you could tell weren't the best quality (side note-my spirit color is Emerald, so I was thrilled to try on the emerald shift dress with bell sleeves, and it was pretty cute on and fit well, but even standing a little distance away you could see it was cheaper material, so I passed on it). Anyways, I went through the section like a weirdo putting outfits together and figured I may as well share with you guys some great summer to fall transition looks for a budget price. Can I say though that I am loving all these accessories from this line, so feminine chic! </div>
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Above from left to right are 3 outfits that can I styled for a fun take on transitional dressing, and can be easily mixed and matched with other pieces. Which one would you rock? I'm loving look 3 the best! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(pics straight from Icloud, sorry for crappy quality!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well the day finally came at my regularly scheduled appointment on a Thursday, and then our family's gender reveal lunch was that Sunday. Well just my luck that some miscommunication in the office occurred and they couldn't squeeze us in for the ultrasound that day! I was crushed. They were nice enough to squeeze me in the next morning since I started crying that now I would have to reschedule the lunch that was already planned for months. So the next day we went in, I was shaking I was so nervous/excited and they did the anatomy ultrasound which took about 30 mins, and about 5 mins in real casually the nurse goes "and here is the arm....and it's a boy...." !!! She said he was waiting to show off his goods to the camera and that he isn't camera shy at all. Yep, this is my child alright!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Well the raw edge pocket tees from Lush in black and white to replace my old ones (I like the longer hem and looser fit on these, it gives a casual look some ease). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. The ruffle sleeve cardigan from Topshop. I tried this on in the store in the lavender color in a size 6, and it was cute but the arms were way too big. I figured it would be a cute updated piece for fall in black so I ordered the size 4. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. The Breton hat. I am so happy that this style hat is finally back, because it makes any outfit look model-chic. I love hats anyway and am totally sick of the floppy brim styles of the past 3 seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Leith body-con dress in eggplant is a literal best-buy piece. It's amazing quality and is a perfect piece to throw on with a stylish sweater, kimono or jacket and go. I got my normal size and wore it at 5 months preggers for my gender reveal luncheon. I know this is a piece I can wear with or without a bump!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Finally, my favorite item purchased is my Treasure & Bond leopard booties. I have been wanting leopard booties for <u>years</u> now and have never been able to find the right pair. I figured I'd try them on when I was in the store, and they are must-have's. The perfect pointed toe, slight block heel, and Chelsea boot style make it the ultimate neutral shoe to make any outfit. I can't wait to wear these with tons of outfits from leggings with a long tee and moto jacket, to my fall dresses. A great statement piece! </span></div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629382891637762734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226340285533687488.post-57787617140241331212017-05-04T11:20:00.000-04:002017-05-04T11:20:28.454-04:00In the news: Cleveland's Fashion Flash!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so honored to be featured on Cleveland.com and in the Plain Dealer as the style star of the week! I love Cleveland so much and one of my blogging goals this year was to become more active in the Cleveland fashion and small business scene. I had a blast shooting this project, and you can click <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/style/index.ssf/2017/05/amanda_antenucci_mixes_chic_at.html#incart_gallery" target="_blank">here</a> to see the interview, more photos and a styling video by me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Friday all! So chances are if you have been following
me for any length of time, you know that I do relate-able fashion, that is
fashion styling that won’t break the bank, because this is real, real life
(thank you Campbell’s commercials for that one). Why won’t you ever see me
rocking the designer duds that tons of other digital influencer's do? Well for
one, it’s boring and over-saturated. Two, I work in a law office (aka not
exactly a hotspot of creative inspo) and three it’s ridiculously overpriced.
This girl’s got student loans y’all! (and an apartment to pay for, and just
living in general which mostly mean<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s feeding my face and buying cute shoes).</span></div>
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fashion is because fashion trends come and go. I don’t spend a lot of money on
trends or the “look of the moment” because it’s just that, a moment. I also
enjoy being an individual with my own style, so I don’t want that Tommy
sweatshirt that everyone is wearing. Since I don’t splurge on clothes, I am
able to budget my wardrobe spending on the items that make me the giddiest:
SHOES (side note, definitely have that “OMG, shoes” song stuck in my head right
now). You know I love me some shoes! So here goes my ode to footwear and why I don’t
mind spending money on it: Shoes in my opinion are the anchor of your look.
They can make or break your outfit. Often times, if I don’t know what to wear
that day, I start with my footwear and build an outfit based on what favorite
shoe I’m rocking that day. I think they are so fun because shoes alone can
really showcase your individual style and personality. Today there are so many
options in colors and styles, there’s no way I can’t become a collector!
Quality is another huge reason I don’t mind paying for footwear. In my daily
adventures, I don’t want to suffer walking while trying to be cute. Now there
are exceptions, I have bought some designer shoes in the past and they felt
like torture chambers for my feet after about an hour. In some instances, you
are paying for the name. Basically, I don’t mind paying for my shoes because I
know I will love them and when I take care of them, they will last me. Trends
are also prevalent in shoes today and while I do make some trendy buys (those
darn marc fisher wedges that are just so cute) I love to buy the classic styles
in all kinds of colors and prints. These include sneakers, flats, sandals and
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spend on fancy trendy clothes and accessories I use for shoes. Another great
tool that you can reference is this easy to use personal finance app from
Personal Capital which is a free tool that you can get in the app store (<a href="http://www.personalcapital.com/financial-software" target="_blank">find it here)</a> that
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huge part of weekly routine so I look for styles that are sporty-chic that I
can wear from the gym to running out to lunch, and especially clothes that are
easy to move in and just so darn comfortable, I can live in them. Below are my
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cutest tops with details like cut-outs and mesh, and lots of bright colors. Their
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that. I was looking for a high-waisted pair of stretch leggings though and saw
the gradient ones online and ordered them. When I unpacked them, they waist
looked teeny-tiny but when I tried them on, holy crap are they comfortable! I
literally feel like I’m wearing nothing and its just as good as my damn $100
Nike leggings for less than half the price. Also, even if some of the styles
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and budget was ON active wear. They are always dependable for great tissue tee’s
and tanks and high-waisted crops which I love since I’m petite. They always
have fun and fresh prints and colors and almost always are on sale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can be found here. I love their unique styling and detailing on their leggings
and bra’s, and you can find patterns and colors here that you can’t find in
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