Talia Ruffled Tank Dress & Knit Kimono for Coachella

Happy Friday everyone! Here's the last look to my 2015 Coachella Style Series featuring a light pink, ruffled tank dress from Talia, worn with a knit kimono, bold cuffs, knee high socks, and riding-inspired boots. I love how cozy and feminine this outfit looks, and it doesn't sacrifice style. Is anyone going this weekend of the next? I'll be in the desert on Saturday ALL DAY for parties and festivities, tweet me! If not, follow me along with other lovely bloggers for our #BLOGCHELLA adventures! Thank you to the amazing Shawna of Bleudog Fotography for capturing the photos for my style series, she is seriously a phenomenal photographer!

Lara Racerback Dress, Talia Organic Loungewear Collection
Knit Kimono, Elison Rd
Cuffs, Raptor Jewelry
Knee High Socks, Urban Outfitters
Penny Boot in Whiskey, Sam Edelman
Photos taken by Bleudog Fotography. Talia Hankcock dress provided gratis by Kelly Kepner PR, Amanda was not given monetary compensation to compose this article and all opinions expressed are of her own.

Lace Duster & Bralette for Coachella

It's almost the weekend! Here's the third look of my 2015 Coachella Style Series, featuring a blush pink lace bralette and cream floral lace duster. I paired both with high-waisted denim shorts and camel colored riding-style boots with a peek of dainty knee high socks. This outfit has a romantic, country feel to it; but still fitting for Coachella with a bit more skin showing an a gypsy/boho-like belt. As always, this series was shot by photographer Shawna of Bleudog Fotography. Stay tuned for a DIY vibrant floral crown and how it looks with this outfit!

Lace Duster, Urban Outfitters
Lace Bralette, Forever 21
Zinc Belt, Raptor Jewelry
Denim Shorts, Thrifted
Knee High Socks, Urban Outfitters
Penny Boot in Whiskey, Sam Edelman
Photos taken by Shawna of Bleudog Fotography

Keep Your Soul Sweet x FFF Bracelet Set

I got to interview bracelet designer Deanna of KYSS (Keep Your Soul Sweet) Bracelets awhile back and during that interview also got to co-design a bracelet set with her. That bracelet set is available for purchase on her recently launched ETSY site! I wanted a set that was neutral with a pop up color (my favorite color: aqua), and here's what she came up with. I styled a casual outfit around our bracelet set, here are the details:

Sweater, Ann Taylor Loft
Collared Shirt, Old Navy
Romper, Strike Le Pose
FFF Bracelet Set, KYSS Bracelets
Louie Boots, Sam Edelman

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Floral & Fringe for Co-Hosting #GOGBrunch

A Casual Country-Inspired Look for GOG Brunch

Happy Halloween Everyone! Do you have any parties to attend, festivities to be apart of? If so, what are you dressing up as? I still have no idea what I want to dress up as or if I'm even going to dress up because I have no Halloween plans. Before the weekend is in full effect, I wanted to share the look from the Blogger Brunch that I co-hosted with artist collective, Great Over Good. It was a huge success, and I can't wait to start planning another event for creatives. The floral dress and knit wrap are from Elison Rd, all jewelry from Earthy Luxe, and Sam Edelman Boots from Tootsies Shoe Boutique. Kind of got the country fields, free spirit, bohemian babe thing going on with the floral print, fringe sweater knit, layering of wood beaded bracelets, deer suede & pearl fringe necklace, and riding boots. Stay tuned for photos from the brunch!Photos taken by Andrew Nguyen

Third Look: Fall Fashion with Elison Rd, Long Beach & Seal Beach

Here is the third and last look for my fall fashion series with Elison Rd boutique. See the first and second look here! Which look is your fave, or are you like me and couldn't decide? I'm not a total fan of the hue orange, but I do love a good burnt orange shade. This low v, cross over, billowy tank in a burnt orange/beige print made me feel so feminine, then I sassed it up a bit with a good ole' pair pair of cut-off denim shorts. To complement the print of the tank, I styled a light knit and uber soft, oversized wrap cardigan to snuggle up a bit when it gets chilly. An outfit is not complete without accessorizing, I grabbed the an awesome deer printed bag and unique, tiered pendants necklace. The bracelets are handcrafted by Elison Rd babe Deanna, her KYSS bracelets aren't available at the store but you can see/purchase them here! The booties? Mine! And it seems that I can't stop wearing them, they're Sam Edelman's 'Louie' Booties! Check out some of the goodies at Elison Rd in the photos below.

Belmont Shore/Long Beach
4804 E. Second St. Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 438-2150
Located across the street form Children's Place 
Street Parking (Residential & Metered) or Paid Parking Lots

Old Towne Seal Beach
211 1/2 Main St. Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 296-8022
Located near Woody's Diner 
Street Parking (Residential & Metered)  

Second Look: Fall Fashion with Elison Rd, Long Beach & Seal Beach

Just when I thought I was done with plaid, it wrangled me back into it's crossbarred patterned grasp. I visited the Elison Rd Belmont Shore/Long Beach location and was in the middle of putting fall looks together when I stumbled upon this oh so cozy plaid button down. I was especially drawn to it's warm tones and soft touch. I wanted to keep this look easy-going and California coastal-chic, so I had a peek-a-boo lace bralette and faux suede ruffled hem shorts layered underneath the plaid button down (left unbuttoned), and oversized sunglasses and fringe hobo bag. Fitting that the entire look complemented by favorite camel colored fringe booties.
If you don't want to show too much skin, layer a cami or tank (have fun with a graphic printed tank) under the plaid button down; or pay homage to 90s grunge by tying the shirt around your waist. You can get this entire look from Elison Rd; the booties are the 'Louie' style from Sam Edelman.

Belmont Shore/Long Beach
4804 E. Second St. Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 438-2150
Located across the street form Children's Place 
Street Parking (Residential & Metered) or Paid Parking Lots

Old Towne Seal Beach
211 1/2 Main St. Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 296-8022
Located near Woody's Diner 
Street Parking (Residential & Metered)