Happy New Year to everyone! (I can't believe how fast all of the holidays flew by!) I found it thoroughly enjoyable to kick back, spend time with family and friends and eat way more food than I usually do. Honestly, there were these amazing stuffed mushrooms that were so addicting. Today was my first day back at the gym after the holidays, and I am still feeling the effects of those hors d'oeuvres.
For New Year's Eve (and Day) we had some very special people up from Pennsylvania to celebrate with us, and my adorable and stylish friend Tayla agreed to pose with me for a few fashion-y pictures before my family's New Years Day party. Taking fashion shots with a friend was twice as fun, and made for lots of giggles. I definitely want to do this again in the future.
Tayla and I are both firstborns, rather OCD... and take an unhealthy delight in being organized. We both like cute movies, old fashioned clothing, talking about how lucky we are to be single, tasting samples (and then buying stuff) at Whole Foods, and drinking Kombucha. She's even more into healthy eating than I am, loves to cook, and makes vegan, raw and vegetarian dishes. Oh yes, and she also really liked the stuffed mushrooms.
I wish I had the brand names of everything Tayla was wearing on Sunday, but I will point out the gorgeous Indian designed flats that she's wearing (which accounts for the more-drastic-than-usual height difference... I was wearing heeled boots). The flats were handmade buy a woman at a flea market and have amazing embroidery. So, so pretty!
What I'm Wearing:
- Pleated Neckline Top by Banana Republic - thrifted
- Mini Skirt (with pockets) by French Atmosphere - thrifted
- Belt - from Kohls
- Leggings by Vera Wang - from Kohls
- Boots by MERONA - from Target
- Flower Headband - from the dollar store!
- Earrings - from Kohls
- Bracelet - made by my bestest Melissa Lee, Beautifully
- Ring - from Touchstone Crystal
And here I am with another dear friend, Tayla's sister, Alina, who was our photographer for the day and shot all these pictures (except this one, of course). It was so much fun to have an actual person shooting the photos, since I usually just rig up the tripod and do it solo. I'm going to have to have Alina do this every time she's up here... she does lovely work!
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How was your Christmas and New Years? Has anyone posted pictures of their holiday outfits? I'd love to see!
-Amanda
9 comments:
Love it! You both look so elegant and adorable.
HAHA! The facts about the firstborns is so great! Thanks for letting me take the pictures! It was SO much fun and I can't wait until next time...because I sure hope there will be one! :D Your officially one of my favorite models to take pictures of. Such a natural which works really well cause usually I can't open my mouth and say "do this now" haha :)
Had such a great weekend with you guys and can't wait to see you again hopefully soon!
~Alina
Oh my god this looks like it would've been so much fun! And you guys look SUPER cute!
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Wonderful pics, Amanda! And, happy 2012!
Great pics, Amanda. Glad you are having so much fun with your dear friends. From one first born to another, Happy New Year!! Love to the family!
Looks like you two had fun and it's so wonderful to have a kindred spirit, especially when it comes to stuffed mushrooms. ;) These things are better shared...that is unless there is only one left then the true test of friendship comes. heehee
And yes you are lucky to be single! It's a very lovely part of life! But I must say, married life is splendid too! Wherever God has you at this moment is always the most wonderful I think. :) Alright...now that I've written you a book...have a grand day! :)
Thank you all so much! Glad you got as much of a kick out of these photos as I did. :)
Alina - Thank you! Love ya!
KaHolly - Happy New Year to you! We miss you already! (You need to come back for a longer visit. ;)
Anna - So glad to hear from you! I love skipping over to your blog and seeing what's new! And I think I stopped in and said this before, but congratulations on your marriage! I am so happy for you. :)
And for the record, I know I DO talk too much about how much I love being single. (lol ;) I'm kind of reacting to a society that often thinks there's something wrong with you if you don't have a boyfriend, and a church culture that sometimes thinks you're pining away if you don't have a husband. Haha! I'm so glad that God is bigger than that and has a great purpose for those whom He has currently given the gift of singleness. It's awesome. :)
i love ur outfit it is so pretty. i believe alot in modesty and i admire you for setting up this blog. i just started a blog mostly for tween and teen girls http://prettymodestbffs.blogspot.com/
keep on shining! <3
God Bless, Lizzy
Lizzy, thanks so much for your comment! I just visited your blog and think you are doing a great job. I'll definitely add it to the MFB Network when I do my next update. :) Keep up the good work!
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