Shopping Finds #1

While visiting my boyfriend in Orlando, his sister introduced me to a resale and vintage store called Dechoes. From the moment I walked in, I was in love. It's like a hipper Plato's Closet that holds brands like Anthropologie and J.Crew instead of Hollister and American Eagle (at around the same prices if not usually cheaper). I could've spent a whole day looking at everything, but I was a little short on time. I still managed to pick up quite a few nice pieces for myself and my sister though. $90 later, I had bought my sister a vintage leather pencil skirt, a pleated silver H&M skirt, and a speckle-patterned Express dress; for myself, I got a pink Betsey Johnson belt, a vintage plaid wool skirt, a pair of J Brand jeans, and a black and silver Michael Kors dress. Not bad. I can say, without doubt, that I will be back here next time I'm back in Orlando.

Top 5 of 2011: TV

I started out writing a Top 10 list, but it quickly turned into a “List of Shows I Had Time to Watch this Year,” so I cut it back to 5. As expressed in my Top 10 Movies list, this has been a busy year, and that doesn’t bode well for tv-watching - which is why I’ve come to favor half-hour shows over hour-long fare (they’re so much easier to watch during a quick meal between classes or meetings). Here’s what has not only managed to find time in my schedule, but kept me eagerly anticipating more:

1. Community
2. Hart of Dixie
3. Parks and Recreation
4. New Girl
5. Game of Thrones

Note: Doctor Who and maybe Supernatural would definitely/most likely be on the list if I were caught up with them.

Honorable Mention: Modern Family

Oldies but Still Goodies: The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother

Biggest Disappointment: Glee :(

What were your favorite shows this year?

Top 10 of 2011: Movies

I didn't see as many movies as usual this year. My trip to Europe during the summer and my busy spring and fall semesters didn't help. However, when I did get the chance to head out to the theater, I was usually pleasantly surprised by what I saw. There were quite a films that proved you can be loved by both audiences and critics. Now without further adieu, here are my top 10 favorite movies that were released this year. 

1. X-Men: First Class
2. Midnight in Paris
3. Jane Eyre
4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
5. Rise of the Planet of the Apes
6. Captain America: The First Avenger
7. Crazy Stupid Love
8. The Muppets
9. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
10. Bridesmaids

Note: I'm pretty sure Thor would have been on this list but somehow I still haven't seen it =( Some movies that may have been contenders on the list, but I couldn't find a theater playing them were The Artist, A Dangerous Method, and Melancholia.

What were your favorite movies this year?

Christmas Presents!

Happy Boxing day! 

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, I spent mine with my family, Indulging in chocolate, surrounded with amazing presents and drinking asti! My little brother woke me up just before 6am yest so I'm spending today vegging out on the sofa, putting my CD's on my Ipod and waiting for my clarisonic to charge!

I thought I would show you some things I got yesterday, I was definitely spoilt, so grateful for everything I got! 

Pictures - 

*Clarisonic Mia Lavender - I wanted this soo much! Although I'm not sure which cleanser to use with it?!

*Simple Products and Good things Body moisturiser

*Trevor Sorbet round brush & Dove conditioner

*Origins Ginger Float and The perfume shop refill spray

*Nails inc all that glitters gift set

*Land before time box set! Rio DVD, Sarah Millican DVD, Ed sheeran CD and Now that's what I call Disney CD - (3 CD's 67 disney songs!)

*Soap and Glory Mighty Mouth lip balm in Naked pink, Rimmel Spice lip liner, MAC Snow season eyeshadow, Ladyblush blush and Power surge eyeliner.Blue nose reindeer

Instagram Diaries #2

I am finally home for the holidays - yay! It feels so good to be back with my family. After this crazy, non-stop whirlwind of a semester, I am looking forward to a relaxing two and half weeks of sleeping, eating homecooked meals, playing video games, catching up on TV shows, and obsessing over Pinterest.

My journey home was a little delayed, however, due to a little excursion. After my short and stress-free finals week, I headed off for the quiet and tranquil beaches of St. George Island before coming home to the loud and crowded ones. My boyfriend, Chris, and I stayed at his family's super cute beach house where we watched Disney movies, cooked salmon, and gazed at the stars in between walking on the beach and exploring the island and its many souvenir shops. Apparently, the island gets super busy during times like the Fourth of July (understandable), but, during our stay, it literally felt like there were no more than a dozen people in that whole 28-mile stretch of land. It was quite nice if I do say myself. And you couldn't beat the gorgeous night sky. Of course, I Instagrammed like crazy :)

1. Chris and I decided to be cliched and wrote our initials within a heart in the sand.
2. The peaceful St. George Island beach. Barely a person in sight.
3. Chris and mine's footprints. I like how mine looks like it's rising out of the sand.
4. Walking on the beach - the weather was just chilly enough for me to wear my Express jacket.
5. Some cool circular mirrors in the beach house (reflecting two framed shell collections).
6. So there are other people on the island...somewhere.
7. The reconstructed St. George Island Lighthouse.
8. Looking back after saying goodbye to the beach.

December Glossybox

I always have a sneek peek of other blogs to see what the products are before I get my glossybox, so I was really excited about getting my festive red box this month!

I was most excited about getting the Deborah Lipman Nail in Razzle Dazzle, I'll be painting my nails this colour for Christmas day - It's so sparkly!
I really wanted this Eyeshadow and blush from blink & go, in the reviews that I read on other blogs, the colours were more neutral - the colours in mine are a bit bright for everyday wear! I would have preferred the neutral palette but I can use these colours in Make up looks and the blushes look more wearable.

Really happy with this months box, it was nice to get a full sized rituals shower gel and I feel there are a good selection of products this month!

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Happy Birthday, XOXO, Amanda!

Wow!! Has it really been a year since I've started this blog? Time sure does fly. I regret that I didn't have time to write more often, but hopefully that will change this next semester. I really do enjoy blogging - I've learned and gained a lot of experience through it - but it always seems to find itself being pushed down on my list of priorities =/ One of my New Year's Resolutions is definitely to be consistent with my posts and, of course, post as much as I can. I always have so many ideas and things I want to post, but never get around to it - not anymore. 

Thanks to all those who have ever visited my blog! It really means the world to me. Please come back (and comment! I love those ^_^). This past year was a crazy one, but I'm looking forward to see where this blog will be this time next year (especially since I'll have just graduated FSU after doing my internship in hopefully New York or London). 

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