Inspired By: Mixing Prints Part II

I'm really looking forward to Miley's sky high spiked hair tonight at the VMAs! Wait, no I'm not. Because I miss the Hannah Montana Miley and those precious locks. Ugh ugh ugh. Not gonna lie, because I trust you guys, I cried when she cut off her bun.

Sidenote: I'm having a hard time finding wifi in my house at the moment, so I thought I'd share with you my location.  I am currently blogging in the dark at the top of my staircase. Talk about mood lighting.

Anywho, say shalom to mixing prints part deux! This outfit comes straight from my pre-internship Zara shopping spree. Looks like a dress, acts like a dress, but is really a shirt and skirt. I fooled you, right?

Well, I'm off to a surprise party, but I missed the surprise part. Oh well, just in time for food! Eat, blog, bar- remember?

Shirt: Zara, Skirt: Zara, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,
Amanda

Inspired By: The Tuck

Ever think about the word tuck? It's just a word I love. I love to tuck in my shirts, effortlessly, well seemingly effortlessly to you, or with much effort.  And by effortlessly I mean the "half in half out" tuck, as pictured below. I also love to tuck my little hips- at the Bar Method, of course! Jeez, you people are so scandalous.

Below is my signature tuck. I always find myself tucking in my shirts, I think it's real trendy.  But sometimes the full tuck is just too much, ya know? Sometimes the little stretch of the pants and toss the shirt in tuck is all you need.

My other favorite tuck? The "tuck your hips to the right, to the left, right left tuck tuck." Fuck, I love Bar Method too much.

Shirt: Barneys New York, Shorts: J Crew, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,
Amanda

Inspired By: Polka Dot Romper

Miss me? Ugh, sorry, I miss you too! I've been busy living at the Bar Method and answering five questions correctly on Jeopardy.  Genius? I think yes.

So, Kim and Kanye's baby is cute, right?

See this romper below? Well, this is my special romper. He's been with me through thick and thin, just like my stuffed platypus Timothy.  Whenever I am dazed and confused at what seems to be the nothingness that fills my closet, although I stare into a sea of unworn clothing, this romper saves the day.  He's just easy, ya know? Not in a slutty way, though.

Ever think about rompers? I mean, like, really think about their role in society? They are just the easiest thing to throw on because they are shorts and a shirt combined! To quote my favorite Chelsea Lately roundtable punnyman Ross Matthews, that shit is bonkers cray cray.

Romper: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,
Amanda

Inspired By: Apples and iPhones

I finally did it! Finally did what, Pretty Bird? Is probably what you're asking yourself at this very moment.  And to that I respond with, I finally got myself an iPhone 5. It was about time. I mean, a girl could only endure a water damaged phone for so long, ya feel me?

Now I'm really overwhelmed with my cover options. Like, I thought I wouldn't have to deal with this ever again after finding the most wonderfully texturally pleasing Belkin case to ever live.  But now, to my dismay, the case comes in many more colors. So that's where I'm stuck. Purple with turquoise again? Perhaps purple on purple? Eek.

Now Mandy is ready for work with her iPhone 5. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.

Sidenote: I really wish iPhones could go caseless. Tell me that shit isn't sleek. Am I right, apple lovers?

Sorry for repeating these shorts. I swore I wouldn't repeat an outfit all summer.

Shirt: Vintage Havana, Shorts: Free People, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,

Amanda

Inspired By: Public Transportation

Don't let the title of this post deceive you.  I'd like to take a moment to shit talk public transportation. I mean, it just really sucks.  How is this relevant, you ask? Because on this very day I wore this outfit, I arrived at work panting and sweating and panicking. My bus stopped in the middle of the road, randomly, and I arrived to my destination 20 minutes later than scheduled, causing me to be 15 minutes late for work.

If you happened to see a chick sprinting through the New York City streets at around 9:00 a.m., that bitch was me.

Anyway, public transportation can suck it as far as I'm concerned. The amount of people that have fallen asleep on me on the bus this summer is too many to count. They were strangers, by the way. One time a man sneezed on my foot. Another time my bus driver was driving the wrong route.

On that day, Mandy wasn't ready for work, she was rushing there.

Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Shorts: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,
Amanda

Inspired By: Black and White

Today I had a revelation. I never want to go to prison. Why? Because Piper makes it look scary and I wouldn't last one whole day in there.

Orange is the New Black has been my newest obsession and time filler since New Girl.  I must say I'm a little sad that the show has a more serious nature.  Nevertheless, I'm still entertained.  Unfortunately for me, I'm on my last episode. Ugh, seriously what to do now?

Another unfortunately for me, my Netflix decided it would be funny to begin the season on episode nine. So, needless to say, I was beyond confused and had little idea about anything going on.  Like any dedicated television-viewer, I started over. Yay Netflix.

Eat Netflix, blog, bar. Kidding! I may be gluten free, but dried apricots aren't going to eat themselves. am I right, ladies dried fruit lovers?

Notice how every single day my posts become less and less about the outfit pictured below? #mandyreadyforwork

Shirt: Nasty Gal, Shorts: Free People, Shoes: Steve Madden

Inspired,
Amanda

Inspired By: Floral Dress

I'm sure my next statement will surprise all of you, since you know me, and all I do is talk talk talk talk talk.  But like, I really just have nothing to say aside from the fact that I'm really confused about what new show to watch.

I began and completed New Girl in basically a day, OK- so it took 20 episodes yesterday and four episodes today, but doesn't it sound cooler to finish a show in only a day?

Aside from that, a friend of mine says I remind her of Jess from New Girl.  Like yes, I know I'm hilarious.  But also like, thanks? Am I crazy? I know a sing a lot, but I wouldn't sing my feelings in such a manner, especially to a man.  Nor do I tap dance.

Remember when I said I had nothing to say? There goes that.

Dress: Free People

Inspired,
Amanda