Please don't forget that freedom comes at a high price, and we must never take it for granted.
So get out there and CELEBRATE!!!
Proud to be an American,
Amanda
Image: ruffledblog.com
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Monday, 1 July 2013
This giveaway is now closed. That's right, I am excited to have the opportunity my first giveaway in ages... a $50 gift card from the online boutique Shabby Apple!
Many of you may already be familiar with Shabby Apple, a pioneer in the modest fashion industry. For years they have been providing classy and feminine dresses, swimwear, accessories and more for both women and girls. If this is your first time hearing about the company, be sure to click here to see their selection of retro-style vintage dresses!
Please read the instructions for entering carefully:
Mandatory First Entry! Visit Shabby Apple's Facebook Page and "LIKE" it. Then comment here, stating that you did so, and also share which Shabby Apple item you would use the gift card on if you won. This counts as 1 entry. (If you're not on Facebook, follow Shabby Apple on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or complete as many other forms of entry as you can. :)
For additional entries:
Follow AmandaBeth through Blogger, Bloglovin', another feed or the email list, follow AmandaBFly on Twitter ( I follow back!), add Amanda on Google+, or become a fan of AmandaBeth on Facebook - 1 entry for each
Post about the giveaway (on your blog, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, et cetera - be sure to include the link to your post in your comment!) - 2 entries for each
Please post a separate comment for each entry.
You must either leave your email in your comment so that I can contact you if you win, or email it to me at amandabethboutique[at]gmail.com . The winner of the giveaway must have a US shipping address. The giveaway will close at midnight (EST) on July 15, 2013.
Best of luck to all of you! :)
-Amanda
Friday, 28 June 2013
Some of you know me outside of the blog. You know it's not all about the fashion, and that my everyday look is pretty "bleh." You know that I get more satisfaction and fulfillment from writing books in my basement while wearing pajamas than hanging out with friends while wearing nice duds and skyscraper heels. And hopefully we've had an intelligent conversation or two.
And you might know about this YouTube channel. It's a constant and warring source of pride and embarrassment to me. Honestly, I've been a little hesitant to share it here on the blog.
The thing is, once you've seen our videos, you're onto me. I'm not the sophisticated fashionista that I would like to trick myself into thinking I am. I'm really kind of weird.
Feel free to check out our most recent video below (and look at our past videos if you want to see the really scary stuff), "like" The Flynntastics on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. AND if you share our videos and page with your friends we are eternally grateful.
So there you have it. Another side of me.
I hope you're not turned off and that you'll stay tuned. We've got some fun projects lined up for the second half of this year. :) (And if you are turned off, ignore this post and please keep reading the fashiony content here at AmandaBeth. I appreciate you!)
-Amanda
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands.
~ Christina Rosetti, Golbin Market
These girls are my sisters, my friends, my partners in crime. I love them. A lot.
It was funny how none of us coordinated our Sunday outfits, and yet nearly all of us ended up in maxi skirts or dresses. It was fun, even though the day ended up being brutally hot... and most of us ditched the long skirts for shorts at the cookout afterwards. ;)
What I'm Wearing:
- Top by JESSICA SIMPSON - thrifted
- Skirt by AMANDABETH - made-by-me (about 10 years ago...)
- Shoes by STEVE MADDEN - yard sale
- Sunglasses by NICOLE MILLER - J.C. Penney
- Earrings - Walmart
Have a lovely, blessed week...
-Amanda
Photos by Alina M. Photography
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Thursday, 13 June 2013
Spring is the the time of year that everyone seems to be talking about weddings... and looking at dresses, even if it's just for fun. I've been working on a gown for a friend from my church for the past month (along with 3 other women - it's a group effort!), so naturally there's been a lot of discussion of bridal designs.
I've seen photos from some really lovely collections this year (I may share a few more in future posts), and I just loved these looks from Carolina Hererra. They are so classic and elegant!
Mermaid style gowns, with simple details...
Which look is your favorite?
-Amanda
Images: InStyle
Saturday, 8 June 2013
This spread make me feel cheerful and spring-y inside. Carey's just such a cutie!
-Amanda
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Saturday, 1 June 2013
Sorry for the cheesy title, but once I put together the top, wide-legged jeans, sandals, and then did my hair, I was feeling kind of 1970s. My aunt even came up to me at church and said she used to wear her hair the same way when she was in high school. Oh, oh dear. :)
What I'm Wearing:
- Top by FOREVER 21 - thrifted
- Ruffled Camisole by ENERGIE - from Kohl's
- Jeans by OLD NAVY - from Old Navy
- Platform Sandals by STEVE MADDEN - yardsale
- Necklace - made by a friend from a piece of home dec trim
- Bracelet - made by another dear friend
- Pearl Earrings - a gift from my grandmother
Do you ever randomly pull together an outfit and then realize you've got a look inspired by a past era, entirely by accident? It made me smile, especially since a 70s vibe is not usually what I'm going for...
But hey! Sometimes it's fun to do things differently. ;)
-Amanda
Photo by Lydia Flynn
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