*Review Time! Etsy Shop: GandLbabyboutique*

Hey Everyone! It’s Amanda,and I’m back to review another Etsy shop.

This Etsy shop is different than the ones I usually review, because I am reviewing 5 different styles of clothing from this shop, so there is more variety and something you are sure to want. With back to school coming up, these are all great options to purchase for the first day of school. This shop has absolutely amazing monogrammed pieces such as tank tops, running shorts, lunchboxes, clutches, hats, and much more. This shop is perfect for
a girl who just loves a good monogram, not to mention, a fabulous shop
to get a special present for yourself or another girl in your life! So I’m going to start off by reviewing a hat.

This is  white baseball cap/hat with a blue and white anchor detail and yellow monogram. What makes this hat so great is you can choose from a wide variety of colors, so you are sure to find something you love! I absolutely love the color combination, and overall design of this hat. Because it has a monogram, it makes it unique, and its not just a plain boring hat, it’s customized! quality is like a normal hat, but it is thick so it isn’t flimsy and less likely to blow away in the wind. It also has an adjustable strap in the back, where you can adjust the width  of the hat, so it will be able to fit perfectly on your head. The monogram itself is very nicely sewed on there, and doesn’t look tacky or cheap at all. It looks so nice and classy. Overall, as you can probably tell, I totally recommend this Etsy shop! If you want to purchace this hat you can buy it here:  www.etsy.com/shop/GandLBabyBoutique

 The next product from this shop I will be reviewing is a pocket tank top.The pigmentation of the shirt is great! It is so vibrant, and jet black. The
quality is also amazing, it is super super soft and light, which makes
it great for working out, or casual summer days. The monogram is super
classy, and I love the pocket overall. It is grey and whitepolkadots,
with a royal blue monogram that matches the shirt. This shop has so many
amazing color choices, so you are sure to find something you love!
Overall, I recommend this Etsy shop. Especially the pocket tank.  It is
really versatile, and great for many different occasions! It makes a
great outfit paired with a neon bandeau and some cute shorts. It is
$16.00, which is so low for how amazing the tank is. This tank is
certainly worth it. The shop owner is super nice, and
easy to work with, so your experience purchasing from her will be great!
 You can go to her Etsy shop and check out this amazing pocket tank.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/153972243/monogram-pocket-tank?ref=shop_home_active

This tee can be worn basically everywhere, and dressed for any occasion. Its a great fit, just a little oversized, so it fits perfectly loose on me. It can be paired with athletic shorts for a sporty look, and jean shorts for a classic, preppy look. It’s perfect to wear to school or to a party. You and your friends can have SO much fun mixing and matching colors so you both look matchy, but each with your own unique twist! The quality of this shirt is also amazing. It is nice and heavy, but not too heavy. It’s perfect for spring and summer, and can be easily layered with a cardigan for fall/winter. I have already got so much use out of my shirt, and I have confidence it will last me awhile  because of the great quality! This Etsy shop has a wide variety of options that are all so versatile!  I definitely recommend checking out this amazing pocket tee on this Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/shop/gandlbabyboutique

I am also reviewing this amazing reversible headband that is just so cute. I like it because it has two really adorable patterns, so you can wear it with many different outfits.  The headband has elastic, so it won’t fall off your head. The chevron pattern is the same one used on my pocket tee, so it goes perfectly with it! I think it is great for sport, because the material is light and comfortable. It also isn’t too slippy, so it holds on well. Overall, I totally love this headband! It is nice and thick and well stitched. I would definitely recommend it!

These shorts are another item I have received and I have to say they are absolutely amazing. They are so sporty and preppy at the same time, thanks to the monogram in the corner. These shorts are light, so they are perfect for sports. They are made of a great material, that stays dry, even when you are sweating. They are really unique, and will surely get you some attention wherever you wear them! The monogram is a good size and is well stitched on. These shorts are so amazing and really worth the price, so please check out the headband from GandLbabyboutique.

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: JustFrocket*

Hey everyone! It’s Amanda with another review! You all have been requesting more reviews on my instagram like crazy, so I thought I would do another one! This is one is on another Etsy shop that I adore named MonogramManiac. This is a shop that specializes in monogrammed/personalized items. What I am reviewing is their monogrammed pocket tee in Grey. This is a basic pocket tee. But this isn’t like a normal pocket tee, it fits perfectly. A lot of pocket tees I have reviewed also have good fits, but this pocket tee is perfect. It is a little bit oversized, but not too oversized. It has the perfect oversized, slouchy, not trying to hard look that is hard to pull off. But, somehow this pocket tee pulls it off perfectly. The seller of this shop is also super nice, and easy to work with, which is great if you have any questions. The quality of this shirt is also amazing. You can dress this shirt down, with a pair of athletic shorts and flip flops, and just go out the door.  But you can also dress this shirt up with a nice pair of skinny jeans, which is amazing because it’s so versatile. This shop also has many color options you can choose from, so you’re sure to find something you love! I don’t hate anything about this shirt, it’s honestly just so simple, and classy at the same time, like I said it’s perfect. If you want to check out this shirt or this shop, you can visit it here: 

Www.etsy.com/shop/justfrocket

Www.etsy.com/shop/justfrocket

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: SweetLandyn*

Hey everyone! It’s Amanda with another review! You all have been requesting more reviews on my instagram like crazy, so I thought I would do another one! This is one is on another Etsy shop that I adore named SweetLandyn. This is a shop that specializes in monogrammed/personalized items. What I am reviewing is their monogrammed pocket tee in white. This is a basic pocket tee, with initials on it. But this isn’t like a normal pocket tee, it fits perfectly. A lot of pocket tees I have reviewed also have good fits, but this pocket tee is perfect. It is a little bit oversized, but not too oversized. It has the perfect oversized, slouchy, not trying to hard look that is hard to pull off. But, somehow this pocket tee pulls it off perfectly. The seller of this shop, Sarah is also super nice, and easy to work with, which is great if you have any questions. The quality of this shirt is also amazing. You can dress this shirt down, with a pair of athletic shorts and flip flops, and just go out the door.  But you can also dress this shirt up with a nice pair of skinny jeans, which is amazing because it’s so versatile. This shop also has many color options you can choose from, so you’re sure to find something you love! I don’t hate anything about this shirt, it’s honestly just so simple, and classy at the same time, like I said it’s perfect. If you want to check out this shirt or this shop, you can visit it here: www.etsy.com/shop/sweetlandyn www.etsy.com/shop/sweetlandyn
www.etsy.com/shop/sweetlandyn
www.etsy.com/shop/sweetlandyn
www.etsy.com/shop/sweetlandyn

 

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: Emidesign*

Hey Everyone! Today I’m reviewing a few different pieces of jewelry from the Etsy shop EmiDesign. The are a more formal style of jewelry and I absolutely love each stunning piece! I have a 2 earrings and  2 bracelets to talk about, and I’m so excited to share them with you guys!

This first pair of earrings are stud-like at the top, but are very long and elegant. I love them because even though they are big, they feel almost weightless on my ears. I think the design is absolutely stunning and beautiful. The quality is very amazing and the price is only ten dollars! That is an amazing bargain for the look of the earrings. The diamonds look so elegant, and no one would ever know you only spent $10 on them because of how expensive they look. I would definitely recommend these. I just love the way they look and they are not too dangly, so you don’t have to worry about them swinging around crazily. The diamonds also sparkle in the light, so you are sure to get noticed. Overall, these are amazing earrings!

Bracelet

This is one of the fabulous bracelets I will be talking about. It is a basic silver coil, with details of silver designs throughout. This bracelet is a super cute way to dress up basically any look, because silver goes with a lot of colors. It is also great for layering with other bracelets. It is a unique design that  coils around the hand. I love coil bracelets because they are easy to put on and don’t fall off! You also don't have to worry about a clasp or chain breaking. It is a very nice and simple design and is really elegant. The bracelet doesn’t bend in a strange way, it curls at the perfect size for my wrist and stays curled, so it will last me a very long time. I don’t have to worry about the bracelet falling off or sliding up and down my arm which is a huge plus because of how hectic things can get. I really do think this is an amazing bracelet!

Earring

These last pair of earring I will be talking about  are an absolutely stunning piece to look at. The top ball is a beautiful silver and in a pattern. The glass at the bottom swirls in a very unique way. Unlike the other pair of earrings, the top is a hook that goes into the ear. The earrings are pretty long, but like the other ones, don’t strain the ears. I absolutely love the look of these earrings. They have a bubbly feel, and I just love how the glass is transparent with white accents. With a nice braid, these earrings can really complete a formal or classy look. Since all of the colors are fairly neutral, these earrings can go with pretty much any outfit. I would definitely recommend you check these out! These earrings are twelve dollars, which is a truly amazing deal for how unique these earrings are!

Bracelet

Next to review is this bracelet. This bracelet is very cute and simple. I love that about is because it can be as formal or casual as you would like.  I like the color scheme a lot. This is because the lavender parts are metallic, so they match the silver very well.The bracelet fits on the arm very well and I love how the metal loops together, and I found that very unique. The price is only fourteen dollars, which is, again, very good value. This entire shop has very good prices, which is great, because that means you can get multiple items to layer!  I hope you check out this etsy shop!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/emidesign

http://www.etsy.com/shop/emidesign

http://www.etsy.com/shop/emidesign

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: JBatesandco*

Hey Everyone!

Its Amanda, and today I will be doing the much requested reviews!! I have got feedback that you all love hearing about new products and shops to check out, so I thought I would do another one. This is a very special review, because I am reviewing 3 different things from the same shop called JBatesanCo. This is great, because since we all have our own style preferences, you may not like one thing from this shop but fall in love with another. So, to begin the review, I am going to start off with a pocket tee. This is a light green with a simple pink monogram on the pocket.

As you can probably tell, the quality of this monogram is terrific. I can tell the owner of this shop, Jess spent a lot of time on it and it looks so elegant, yet classy. The great thing about these pocket tees are that she has so many different colors of shirts and thread color options, so you are sure to find something that suits your personality amazing!

This shirt is a little oversized, but I love that! It gives it an effortless feel. It’s not too oversized that you feel like you are wearing a bag, but it’s not too small. It’s basically perfect. The shirt itself is super soft, and very nice quality. It isn’t too thick  but it gives just the perfect amount of warmth. This type of shirt is so versatile, and you will be able to find so many places to wear it if you get one like I did! I have worn mine so much and I am in love with it! If you would like to check out this certain t-shirt on the Etsy shop you can click here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/155595589/monogrammed-comfort-colors-short-sleeve?ref=shop_home_active
If you just want to look at the shop, you can click here: www.etsy.com/shop/JBatesandco

The next item from this shop I will be reviewing is a sweatshirt/pullover. This sweatshirt is white with a custom pocket. The pocket is just absolutely amazing! It is in Ohio buckeyes colors (red and grey) chevron and it has stitching in the shape of Ohio and my monogram in the middle. It just looks so well made and put together! I love it! If you decide you want one as well, you can customize the pocket however you would like.

The sweatshirt itself is one of the softest pullovers I have ever felt. The inside is a fleece material and it instantly warms you up. It is great in the morning in the fall or winter when you are outside drinking your coffee and you need something to keep you warm. This is the sweatshirt that will do the job. Not to mention, it is super adorable. You will feel warm and cozy, but still stylish, customized, and put together.

The last item I will be reviewing is another pocket tee. But it is different than the first one. This shirt is by a different brand, and it is more fitted than the other pocket tee. It is also bright green with a chevron pocket with an anchor and my monogram.

This pocket tee design is so on trend now! Whenever I wear this shirt, I get tons of compliments on it. It is a regular t-shirt. It depends on what size you get, but mine wasn’t too fitted but it wasn’t very oversized either. It was sort of just a normal cute, classy shirt.If you are into the preppy look, this is the perfect shirt for you! You can wear this to many events like concerts, theme parks, running errands, shopping, sleepovers, and so much more! This is a shirt that you are guaranteed to get a lot of use out. It is so perfect, along with this amazing monogrammed store! As you can tell, I 100% recommend this store! If you would like to take a look at this store you can click here: www.etsy.com/jbatesandco www.etsy.com/jbatesandco www.etsy.com/jbatesandco www.etsy.com/jbatesandco www.etsy.com/jbatesandco
Thanks guys!

xoxo,

Amanda

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: GraceBennettBoutique*

Hi Everybody!

Today I’m reviewing this super cute and fashionable pocket tee from the Etsy shop GraceBenettBoutique. I got the color grey with a multi colored chevron pocket and a black/blue monogram. What’s so great about this shop though, is that there are so many options and colors to choose from, so you are sure to find something you love!

www.etsy.com/shop/gracebennettboutique  

www.etsy.com/shop/gracebennettboutique

This tee can be worn basically everywhere, and dressed for any occasion. Its a great fit, just a little oversized, so it fits perfectly loose on me. It can be paired with athletic shorts for a sporty look, and jean shorts for a classic, preppy look. It’s perfect to wear to school or to a party. You and your friends can have SO much fun mixing and matching colors so you both look matchy, but each with your own unique twist! The quality of this shirt is also amazing. It is nice and heavy, but not too heavy. It’s perfect for spring and summer, and can be easily layered with a cardigan for fall/winter. I have already got so much use out of my shirt, and I have confidence it will last me awhile  because of the great quality! This Etsy shop has a wide variety of options that are all so versatile!  I really hope you check them out and love them as much as I do! 

www.etsy.com/shop/gracebennettboutique

  

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: ElsBriarPatch*

Hey Guys!

Today I’m reviewing this Etsy shop named ElsBriarPatch. This Etsy shop specializes in scarves and monogram items! As you might know, I am totally obsessed with monogram items. Recently, I’ve also become obsessed with another thing which is infinity scarves. Today I will actually be reviewing an infinity scarf!! Along with a monogrammed pocket tee from the same shop. To start out with the pocket tee, it is a white Hanes v-neck with a grey and white chevron pocket and a hot pink monogram. I love absolutely everything about this pocket tee, because it is just a timeless shirt that I will get so much use out of! It washes nicely, without getting even the slightest bit damaged in the wash. Which is a huge plus, because that’s one less thing I have to worry about. The shop has a wonderful variety of colors and styles that are all amazing! With all the different colors and styles, you are sure to find something you love! The tee is also exceptional quality and a great value at only $18! For this great of quality, I am so happy that is only $18 The monogram is so pretty, and I can tell the owner of the shop, Rachel puts a lot of hard work into each and every shirt she makes. As you can tell, I am very pleased with this hops pocket tees. They are exquisite!

The next item I am reviewing from this shop is an infinity scarf! The scarf I am reviewing is a burnt orange color with white trim. It is honestly one of the softest scarves I have ever felt. This scarf is not too thick, and not too thin. It is great quality! This is an amazing staple item to have in your winter wardrobe, and looks great with a cute pair of skinny jeans and a white cable knit sweater. All of the scarves from this shop are super cute, affordable, and amazing quality. These are a must have for all seasons and I would recommend checking out this shop’s scarves and pocket tees, no doubt about it!

I hope that you all enjoyed this review, and love Rachel’s shop as much as I do! You can shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch
www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch
www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch
www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch

 

www.etsy.com/shop/elsbriarpatch

 

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: Jamessociety*

Hey Monogram lovers! It's Amanda, and I'm back with another review! Today's review is another Etsy shop. The name of this Etsy shop is: jamessoiety! This shop specializes in unique handmade, and vintage items. They have so many amazing products in their shop, and I absolutely love it! The product that I recieved is this gorgeous black and white polka dot skirt.

As you can see, this is a gorgeous white skirt, with small black polka dots on them. I love how versatile this skirt is. Since it is black and white, you can pretty much wear it with any color top and it makes a super cute outfit! You can dress this skirt up with a black lace top and a pair of pumps, or you can dress it down with a basic crop top and a pair of sandals! On the Etsy shop, it is listed as a skirt or a strapless top, so you can wear it as a top as well! This skirt is also really good quality with a nice sinched waist. However, the skirt is very sheer, so you are going to have to wear a slip under it or a cami, which is not a big deal! Overall, I would totally recommend this Etsy shop. Their pries are great, they have good quality, cute things, and every piece they have is unique! They have a website, and etsy shop where you can purchase their amazing items! Their website is www.jamessociety.com www.jamessociety.com www.jamessociety.com www.jamessociety.com www.jamessociety.com and you can go to their Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/jamessociety         www.etsy.com/shop/jamessociety        www.etsy.com/shop/jamessociety    www.etsy.com/shop/jamessociety

*Review Time! Etsy Shop: Mixandmatchme*

Hey Everybody! Its review time! Today I’m reviewing this stunning desert calico dress from the Etsy shop Mixandmatchme. As you can see, this dress is a light peach color, and it has crochet detailing at the waist. The neckline is sort of a scoop neck, and is very Grecian goddess. The fabric of this dress is absolutely amazing! It feels so soft, and flowy. It comes up just above the knee, and is very modest, feminine, but still fresh and young. The downside to this dress is that the straps are a little bit tight, because they aren’t the same quality of the dress, but the more you wear it, the more the straps stretch, so its honestly not a big problem at all. As you can tell, I highly recommend this dress. But there is more this shop sells than just this dress! Mixandmatchme has a ton of other amazing styles of clothes including maxi skirts, circle skirts, different styles of dresses, and more! This shop is absolutely amazing! The shipping arrived very fast, and the seller was super nice and easy to work with. I recommend this Etsy shop very much, and especially this stunning desert calico dress. If you want to check out the shop I’ve been raving about, check it out here! www.etsy.com/shop/mixandmatchme 

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For those cooler days, it can be paired with a  white or tan cardigan or a leather jacket, if you like the style of edgy meets feminine! Any color or style jacket that compliments the color of the dressis perfect to wear with it! On summer days, it can be worn as it is, with a pair of gladiator sandals. With a fishtail braid, or your hair in long, flowy waves, this look creates a cute, unique, Grecian style. This dress is so easy to be dressed up or down and I love that! I t can be worn

 pretty much anywhere! This is perfect for a nice dinner, or night on the town styled with a bright pair of pumps!

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www.etsy.com/shop/mixandmatchme

*Review Time! Etsy Bow Scarf from Shop Nikkisic*

Bow Scarf:

Hey everyone! I’m back with another review for you guys! I know that you will enjoy this one a lot.This is a review on an Etsy shop named: nikkisic. This shop has these amazing, fantastic, unique bow scarfs, as shown in the picture below. I decided to review the neon pink scarf, but she has many wonderful fabulous colors for everyone to choose from, such as tribal print, black, and dark grey. These scarves have a retail price of $35 which is amazing considering the quality and uniqueness of this scarf. It is a very soft material, which is not too thick, but not too thin.

It has a button and loops where you can attach the scarf, and it hides the button with this super cute bow. The bow has ruffles coming down it in sort of a waterfall like shape. This is a perfect scarf for going to school, casual days, traveling, dinner, and basically any other occasion! You can dress it down with a cute t-shirt and a pair of jeans, or you can dress it up with your perfect black dress! Do you want a great way to dress up a t-shirt? Scarves are a great way to do so! This scarf is a very unique style and color! The bow is a cute and girly way to stand out from the average scarf. It is made of very soft and comfy fabric and can be worn all year round. It is very well made and I love to wear it! It comes in many different colors and is a great deal.

If you are absolutely in love with these scarves like I am, you can visit Nikki’s Etsy shop at www.Etsy.com/shop/nikkisic and follow her instagram nikkisic1.

 

www.etsy.com/shop/nikkisic

Hair: What's in This Summer

Your  hair is a great way to express yourself - we will do anything for our hair to be perfect! There are some new trends that are in this summer. This post will help you have the hottest hair around!Braids
Braids a huge at the moment! There are many kinds of unique styles of braids, from the classic, to the french, to the fishtail! It is a great way to keep your hair out of the way while still expressing your personality! They are super cute and easy to do if you learn how! Although sometimes a little time consuming, people will definitely take notice of your great hair!

Beach Waves

Wavy hair is something we all can get from swimming in salty water. But it can dry out our hair? How do we achieve these super cute waves without damaging our hair? The answer is... salt spray! Salt spray can be bought at a beauty store or made at home. Just spray it in damp hair, give it a scrunch and when it dries you have flirty, beachy, waves!

Ombre

Ombre is when hair is died slowly getting lighter towards the tip. Thus look screams summer fun! It can be done with an Ombre kit or at a salon. It is a great way to keep a natural look with a little flare. It works great with long hair so the gradual color change stands out.

Have fun with your hair this summer!

Amanda xoxox

July 4th Outfit Inspiration

Today is officially July 1st! Now, when I think of July, I automatically think fireworks, but a question that I have been getting a lot lately goes somewhat along the lines of : "HELP!! I don't know what to wear for the fourth of July! I don't have anything with stars and stripes on them?" Well my friends, I am here to give you some inspiration. First of all, you don't need to go all out. Just a simple outfit can look classy and elegant. For Example, lets say you have a classic staple in pretty much everyone's wardrobe, a black and white striped shirt.

You may be thinking, ok.. well this isn't red white and blue? Why should I wear this on the fourth of July? I'll get to that in a few seconds, but first lets add some bottoms for this casual look.

These Red J crew Chino shorts are the perfect POP. Now the shoes are really what scream Oh, you did dress up for the Fourth Of July!

And that is  a statement pare of blue wedges.

Wedges are SO in this summer, and are totally appropriate for this outfit because they are a wedge, not a heel. I hope this casual outfit gave you an idea of what to wear on the Fourth Of July!

I challenge you to go into your closet, find stuff that normally would NOT be categorized as "Fourth Of July Apparel" and MAKE it fourth of July ready! I hope you all have an amazing Fourth Of July!

xoxo,

Amanda