Back To School (BTS): Mac Obsessed Tech Cases

{iPhone Cases: 1, 2, 3, 4/ new iPad/ iPad 2 Cases: 1, 2, 3, 4/ Laptop Cases: 1, 2, 3, 4}

Hey guys! Long time no posting!!! I have been super busy these past few weeks with family coming in and my internship! I just finished my internship today and will be starting back university in 1 week!!! The time has went by so fast but it is that time of the year AGAIN: BTS (Back To School)! I am one of those weird kids who loved the time before BTS because that mean that I could get cool new school supplies and fresh pencils! I am still one of those kids but now instead of getting new spiral notebooks and pencils I am looking at new cases and styluses! Oh have the times have changed in all of 3 years! 

So, here are some of my favorite cases for the new school year! I have recently become a member of the "Cult of Mac" lol! So I am trying to outfit my gear before heading back to school so that it stays protected and doesn't get lost in the sea of Apple products at my university! 

I am sure you noticed the trend of Composition Notebook styled cases! I am actually already an owner of the Comp. Laptop Case and I absolutely LOVE it! I was always of fan of Composition Notebook's. Before, texting me and my friends in the hall of my middle school used to decorate them, write notes in them, and past them around in the hallways between classes! O, how I miss those days! 

Stay tuned for the rest of the BTS Series coming up!!! Also, what are some of your favorite tech cases? I would love to have more links and suggestions!

Much ♥ 

ASD

Sunday Afternoons

I haven't been putting up a lot of outfit posts recently! I was away on a shopping trip in Washington D.C. a week ago and then I had some family come in this weekend so it has been busy! I have been planning some things for you guys! I am working on a haul video of all my thrift finds from my shopping trip. Anyways, I finally have an outfit for you guys! This is a new dress that I picked up I absolutely love it I wore it to church this Sunday!!! I absolutely love the watercolor pattern!! Enjoy!

{Kohl's Elle Dress ($3 on Sale!!), Thrifted Belt and Necklace, Black Wedges (Old)}

Don't forget to check who won the GIVEAWAY REBOOT!!!

Much ♥ 

ASD

EBEW: Color Block and Chambray

{Chambray Shirt and Belt - Thrifted, Tank - Charlotte Russe, Magenta Skirt - Old Navy}

I am always color-blocking! I am an eternal lover of color! So when I heard that the EBEW this month was color-blocking it was a no-brainer! Love this outfit!!!

Much ♥

ASD

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My Style Mantra

I found this quote and I had to make a typography of it with my own picture and everything. 

This photo truly encapsulates how I feel about style! This photo featuring my great grandmother's vintage jewelry and other special pieces :) 

Much ♥,

ASD

Don't Forget to Check Out my GIVEAWAY ending on July 10th!!!

Trend Watch: The Optical Illusion

{Awear}

Hi everyone! I am here to share with you this amazing new trend that I just discovered! I know that we women are the masters of the optical illusion with our: belts, make-up, Spanx, and high heels! It all can be pretty exhausting! Now there is a trend that allows you to achieve your best possible body with just one piece of clothing: THE PANEL DRESS! 

This dress fetish is taking over all the hottest clothing lines this summer in stores like: H&M, Forever 21, Zara, and ASOS! This panel dress trend has picked up due to the it's sister trend vibrant, geometric prints! The Panel Dress trend is basically the use to contrasting colored panels on the side of dresses, skirts, and even pants in order to create a slimmer and well-defined silhouette! This can include the use of a vibrant print with solid panels on the side or "old-fashion" solid color-blocked panels! 

Lipsy panel dress / Lipsy body con dress / Miss Selfridge panel dress / Warehouse cut out dress / A|Wear navy dress, $47 / Dorothy Perkins jade dress / TFNC panel dress, $33 / Wallis panel dress / Miss Selfridge cutout dress / Jane Norman body con dress, $55 / Arte Panel Dress - Dresses - French Connection, $70 / Dress - from H&M

3 Reasons why I am "Head-Over-Heels" for this trend:

1. Fits Any and All Body-Types - I am a sucker for any piece of clothing that suit all body types (A-line, wrap dresses, jeans) because it can clearly enhance any body style. On a curvy girl (like myself) panel dresses can accentuate my good curves while hiding my other bits. On a not-so curvy girl a panel dress can create curves with the panelled design and give the allusion of an hourglass-shape! 
2.  They're EASY!!! - Since many of the dresses are adorned with prints and beautiful pops of color the panel dress is a one stop shop. Put away your statement necklaces and belts and go for a more understated accessory look with stud earrings and colorful arm candy! And since this dress naturally shows your waist line no need to cinch your waist with a belt! 
3. They're FUN, SEXY, AND CLASSY!!! - For summer there is no other way to be than loud and proud when it comes to your wardrobe! These dresses give you that fun pop of print and color and allow you to step outside of your "fashion box" and embrace daring prints and colors! Also, they are not only an illusion but an oxymoron! Sexy and Classy how can that be?!?! These dresses come in a variety of styles and shapes that allow these dresses to be appropriate for a party AND for the office! 

Much ♥,

Amanda (ASD)


Don't Forget to Check Out my GIVEAWAY ending on July 10th!!!

Happy Independence Day!!!

Have a great 4th of July!! I love keeping it really festive and "kitschy" for holidays! However, I also like to keep it girly and classy "easy breezy" for the outside BBQ!!!

Don't forget to check out my GIVEAWAY and enter!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! :)

♥ASD♥

Floral Blazer + "Curvy is Sexy" Vedette Review and Giveaway!!! {CLOSED}

Hi everyone!!! I have a majorly exciting thing to share with you today! It is Vedette Shapewear :) They so graciously contacted me and asked me to review their spectacular shapewear collection!!! I of course agreed and am happy to share with you my FIRST review on my blog!!! 

GIVEAWAY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THE POST!!!

 I was so excited to receive these pieces from Vedette. When I received the pieces they were so wonderfully packaged I felt like I was receiving chocolates

Isn't it amazing packaging!!! I chose INÈS for my shapewear piece in the color Buff. I liked this piece because it is a classic piece (and I love classic) and would go with a lot of different things in my wardrobe for summer! 

How I decided to style this piece was with this beautifully unique Floral Blazer that I thrifted from Goodwill a couple of years ago! I wanted to make the outfit very daytime and casual so I just added boyfriend jeans and some classic bronze stilettos (for some added sass ;)! I think that keeping shirts or shapewear in this case ;) really simple is that you can really wear statement pieces!!! This piece really works as a great base for this outfit and I truly believe in having MANY basic pieces so that when you find something fabulous like this blazer you have the basic pieces to wear to really make it POP!

This Vedette Shapewear Piece is PERFECT as a basic piece to wear with many statement necklaces, blazers, and bottoms. And it doesn't hurt that it gives you great shape :)!

{Floral Blazer-Thrifted, Ines Shapewear-c/o Vedette Shapewear, Jeans- Target, Heels- Steve Madden}

Now is your chance to have one of these amazing shapewear pieces by Vedette! 

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

1. This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY (with some minor exceptions that can be discussed when you win)

2. There will be 3 WINNERS who will each win 1 surprise Vedette Shapewear piece!!!

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Like Vedette's FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/vedetteshapewear  

2. Follow Vedette on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/vedettestore/

3. Be a follower of my blog VIA Blogger or Bloglovin': 

4. Leave a comment on how you would wear a Vedette piece and that you have done the previous steps! 
5.Leave your EMAIL so that I can contact you if you win :) 

Good luck with the giveaway! Giveaway ends Tuesday July 10th 12:00a.m! 

Zara Sale!!!

Hi everyone!!! Just a quick drop-in post to inform you that Zara is having a sale on their WHOLE website!!! Yes you heard correctly :) !!! This is of course for UK and US! Personally, I absolutely love Zara because of their quality and classic pieces. 

Here are some of my picks from the Zara sale: 

I love this peplum top ($25.99) it is so cute and flirty!!! Also, it's LACE! 

Another lace piece is this adorable skirt($50)!!! I love the soft buttercream color! 

I adore this flowy chiffon top ($25.99)!!! It is so ethereal and casual at the same time! Perfection!

And even the SHOES are on sale and AMAZING!!! I love the flat sandals with the metallic detail ($20)!! Perfect for the summer and right on trend! Also, the neon orange/red wedges($25.99) are also majorly on trend and perfect for summer!! 

These are just some of my picks! But definitely get over to Zara's website and check out the sale for yourself! Everything is going FAST!!!

Thanks for coming by! Don't forget to follow for more!

♥ASD♥

Office Turban

 {Skirt and Turban - Thrifted, Shirt- Ross, and Shoes- Target (old), Necklace- Gift}

Hey guys! This is just a quick post of what I wore to the office yesterday! I love that I am able to dress so freely at my internship! The shirt was uber comfortable and I love this AWESOME deal I got on this skirt and head wrap from the thrift!! Well that is all for now! Thanks for coming by be sure to Follow for more!!! 

♥ASD♥

Floral Holiday

{Blouse, Skirt - Thrifted; Sandals-Old, Headband-Gift, Nail Polish- Sinful Colors-Hazard}

Hello darlings! I hope everyone is having a great start the the summer! It is incredibly HOT here in the South so I decided to dress HAUTE to celebrate (love the cheesy wordplay &heart)! I LOVE this floral thrifted blouse! I purchased it last winter thinking it would be perfect for summer and for months it mocked me until finally the SUMMER came and now I can  wear it! Oh Joy!!!

Also, I am wearing my FAVORITE thrifted magenta midi-skirt that I have had for about 2 years! I am sure you will see more of my darling in later posts! I hope everyone is having a great summer! Follow me for more awesome outfit posts and corny jokes :) 

♥ASD♥