Monday 30 April 2012

Monthly Manicure Monday

Hey guys!
So Leanne and I feel very ovewhelmed with this whole weekly manicure post, as it is difficult to get many different colors and paint our nails every week. So, we're going to start doing Monthly Monday Manicures as opposed to every week! Sorry to dissapoint! Thanks :)

-Amanda

P.S. stay tuned for a post on a fashion show I went to in New York!!

Sunday 29 April 2012

Left My Heart In Calfornia




 Blazer: American Eagle
T-shirt: Hollister
Skirt: Aritzia
Leggings: Aritzia
Boots: Macys
Necklace: American Eagle

 Hey everyone. Tomorrow, I'm headed off to San Diego, California.  I can't wait to get away from this rain and into some beautiful sunshine.  I bought this "left my heart in california" t-shirt when i moved back to Vancouver.  It's a great way to be reminded that i will always miss living in California. Who wouldn't?!  I paired it with leggings and a short black skirt.  There's always that awkward t-shirt length, should you wear it with leggings, or pants?  I love the comfort of leggings, but hate when girls wear them as pants. A form fitting skirt underneath can definitly help!  Well i hope you all enjoy your weeks, i will be shopping, eating and hanging by the pool!

-Leanne

Friday 27 April 2012

Empire State Of Mind

Hey guys!
So as you know I was in New York last week and I'm sorry its taken so long to get the pictures up but I've been super busy with school. The wait will have been worth it though! So with no further ado, here are some photos from my trip! I'll try to keep them strictly fashion related haha. Enjoy :) xo

-Amanda

P.S. if you have any questions please feel free to leave them on here :) i love answering!

Sweater: Target
Top: Smart Set
Pants: H&M
Shoes: Prada
Bag: Coach
Watch: Betsey Johnson
This photo was taken on lovely Park Avenue (my future street hehe)

How touristy of me.. Times Square of course

My parents and I on the Staten Island ferry

Blazer: Aritzia
Top: Smart Set
Skirt: Aritzia (brand BCBGeneration)
Shoes: Prada
Tights: Aldo
Bag: Coach
I can't remember which cathedral this was.. But it was right across from Wall Street! My dad and I looking stylish haha

Sunglasses: Aldo
Dress: Vintage
Bag: My mom's
This was at Central Park Zoo. I got a burn this day, it was almost 80 degrees!!

Top: Smart Set
Sunglasses: Aldo
Skirt: Zara
Bag: Coach
This is at Bryant Park. One of our only family photos sadly haha

Lady Liberty

Thought this was hilarious. In the Downtown area

 Top: Joe Fresh
Bag: Coach
Jeans: Zara
Shoes: Prada
This is my favorite picture of all time! At the Top of the Rock


Clothing: Same as above
Belt: American Eagle

Blazer: Aritzia
Dress: Zara
Purse: My mom's
Tights: Aldo
Shoes: Tory Burch
This night was so fun! We went to see Mary Poppins :)

Blazer: Zara
Top: Aritzia
Jeans: Zara
Shoes: Prada
Bag: Kate Spade
Grand Central Station!!

Times Square! So dirty and touristy. And everyone tries to sell you their crap haha I hated it

Last dinner! Sad :(


Monday 23 April 2012

Manicure Monday: Obsessed with Essie

Hello all!! Can't believe its Monday once again.. Anywho I wasnt able to do my post last week because I was in the Big Apple, but here I am! So today I've decided to tell you about my Essie obsession. I pretty much flat out refuse to wear any other brand of nail polish. Whether it be because the bottles are so pretty or because the polish goes on flawlessly, I'll never know hehe. Sadly because of school I am unable to afford nail polish that is over 10$ every week so I have to make do with these seven beautiful shades for now! Right now I am wearing the bright pink one (Secret Story) and I absolutely love it. Pink is my favorite color. I think I might try the light pink polish with the bright pink as a statement nail (thanks Leanne for making me obsessed). So there you have it! What is your favorite polish brand? xox

-Amanda


Saturday 21 April 2012

I'm back!!

Hey guys, I know you've missed me lots but I'm back and at it! I got home yesterday so there won't be any NYC pictures for a couple days because I am trying to get my projects done before I go back to school on Monday! So don't fret, but while you're at it, feast your eyes on some of these lovelies I captured with my iPhone 4S. Outfits to come soon :)

-Amanda
@AmandaFriesen17 - twitter
live_breathe_fashion - instagram


Doesn't this one look like a postcard?? I'm a pro ;) ^^^^


Thursday 19 April 2012

The Calm Before the Storm





Tank top: Club Monaco
Skirt: H&M
Bag: Aldo
Shoes and Necklace: American Eagle
Kimono: Urban Outfitters
Bracelet : Bfriend

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of outfit posts, but i've been pretty busy.  Amanda is still off in NYC, and im still stuck in Vancouver.  Monday I went downtown with my brother, and we took a drive through Stanley Park and English Bay.  Vancouver really is a beautiful city, minus the constant rain.  These pictures were taken last week, with the little bit of sun we had left.  In two weeks, i will be sitting in sunny San Diego, and i can't wait!  If you guys have instagram, Follow me at leannerenee.

-Leanne 
 

Monday 16 April 2012

Manicure Monday : Favourites

Hey guys,
Amanda is out for the week, in New York City!! and I'm super jealous, but I'm heading down to San Diego at the end of the month, and I could not be more excited!  Today's post is simple, i just picked out a few of my favourite instagramed manicures.  I always do my own nails, and i find it super relaxing. As you can tell, i love pink and sparkley nails.  Enjoy!

-Leanne

O.P.I - Teenage Dream
Essie - Ballet Slipper



American Apparal (light pink)
O.P.I (dark pink heart)



O.P.I - teenage dream


Monday 9 April 2012

Manicure Monday : Make a Statement




I dont know about you guys, but i love a statement nail.  It's a great way to add a little bit of bling without the jewelery.  This season's brights and pastels can look great with golds, silvers and multi-colored sparkles.  My two personal favorites are Butter Londons "West End Wonderland" and Sephora by O.P.I's "Spark-tacular".  I usually do my statement nail on my ring finger, and i use some sparkle about every manicure i do.  It's a great way to add a little bit of excitement to a solid colored manicure.  I reccomend trying out a statement nail for your next manicure.

-Leanne

Sunday 8 April 2012

Family Matters





Dress: H&M
Shoes: Aldo
Necklace: Gifted
Ring: Miss Melissa via VanBloggersale
Nailpolish : Sephora by OPI "Sparticular" and Essie's "Ballet Slipper"

Happy Easter everyone! Yesterday i attended my Grandma's wedding, and it was a beautiful day for one.  In between the ceremony and reception, the immediate family and I decided to try the new Cactus Club in Abbotsford.  We enjoyed drinks and laughs.  Today, i am spending another day with the family and i am really realizing how important family is.  Im so thankful that God has blessed me with great parents and siblings.  I hope you all enjoy your long weekends and Easter with your family.

-Leanne

Springtime Fun!

Monday is  my 2 year anniversary with Matt (aka my boyfriend!) so we went downtown Saturday to celebrate. I made him take photos of me and as you can see he isn't that great of a photographer, sadly. Besides that, we enjoyed the lovely Vancouver weather that has been happening! Hope you enjoy! :)




Sweater: Target
Tee: Smart Set
Pants: H&M
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Prada

xoxo,

Amanda


Thursday 5 April 2012

Lacking Imagination






Sweater: Target
Scarf: American Apparel
Skirt: Aritzia
Tights: Zara
Purse: Coach
Booties: Steve Madden
Arm Candy: Vintage bangles and Pandora charm bracelet

Its been a while since we've done an outfit post! Sorry for the dissapointment, I'm sure you've all been dying to see what else us girls can pull off. So this was my outfit a few days ago. Its lacking some imagination for sure and the lighting isn't that great cause they were taking at night, so sorry about that. I hope you all enjoy what I've put together here! Don't forget to comment :)

Amanda



Monday 2 April 2012

Manicure Monday: Attack of coral !!

Hey all!! As you know today is manicure Monday on the blog and today I've decided to do Essie's "Tart Deco." It is so so amazing I love it. I just bought it Saturday and this is the first time I'm wearing it but it's so perfect for spring! I got at least five compliments on it today which was lovely :) I recommened that you guys all go out and purchase it! Essie has such great quality nail polish, so I never use any other brand!! Please feel free to comment and tell us what you think!
-Amanda