v'day special: couple's night! — by Amanda on

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Finally, we've made it to the last set of Valentine's Day inspiration! We've been through dates with yourself and your best frie...

v'day special: BFF night! — by Amanda on

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If you're single, another great option for Valentine's Day is to spend it with your best friend -- or even better -- a whole group o...

v'day special: hanging out alone! — by Amanda on

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I'm one of those people that gets excited for Valentine's Day. I have yet to ever have a Valentine (besides my dog, of course) but...

media monday: the rules of attraction. — by Amanda on

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On Saturday night, I decided to revisit one of my favorite movies: The Rules of Attraction . I hadn't seen this film in years, and most ...

fgf: back in the swing of things. — by Amanda on

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Having a month off from school and work would seem like a Godsend to a lot of people, so never will I complain, but I will admit that I was...

this winter is a fashion-block! — by Amanda on

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I'm lucky enough to work at a job where I can dress pretty much however I like. When I first started, I wore whatever I would typically ...

media monday: reality TV guilt. — by Amanda on

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I am tired of reading articles that tell you that you should feel guilty for indulging in reality television. I'm also tired of people w...

FGF: almond milk. — by Amanda on

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I'm lactose intolerant. To some, this means that they avoid lactose at all costs, understanding that their body just can't digest i...

workout reward system: new gear. — by Amanda on

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One thing about starting to work out when you're not used to doing it is that you don't have any of the gear. Yes, I have a sports b...

media monday: music & movie edition. — by Amanda on

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While this is not a theme that will be recurring, at least not one that will be both music and movies each week, I felt like some recommend...

feel good friday. — by Amanda on

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I am starting to think of themes for each day of the week to help me come up with fresh ideas for the blog. These won't be set in stone,...

to duvet or not to duvet, that is the question. — by Amanda on

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I am having the hardest time finding a new bedspread for my room. I used to use a great ruffle duvet cover from Urban Outfitters, but becaus...

golden globes fashion, my top five. — by Amanda on

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All photos via Just Jared I'll admit it: I haven't seen any of the films that were nominated for best picture in drama OR comedy. I...

a new holiday tradition. — by Amanda on

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Photo by Shane Woodward I'm the first to admit that I'm a grinch. I don't get super excited about the holidays, maybe because i...

daydreaming of deserted islands... — by Amanda on

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This weather is absolutely killing me (along with everyone else), which means I've spent a lot of time in sweatpants and sweatshirts. I ...

review of my three day juice cleanse! — by Amanda on

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Warning: obscenely long blog ahead. I had been eyeing different juice cleanses for a few months now. I have a handful of companies added t...

this year, i vow to... — by Amanda on

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(photo via Wildfox) I have never really made a New Year's resolution, at least nothing I can remember, meaning that I didn't stick ...

the blizzard blues. — by Amanda on

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I love the snow, but prefer when it flurries and doesn't stick, creating a winter wonderland without it being a bother. So when I looke...

first book of 2014. — by Amanda on

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Every time a semester ends, I have to pick up a book that is going to be light, funny, and can actually be put down for a day without me fo...

happiness is no longer an option. — by Amanda on

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After watching Ginger and Rosa, I felt a lot of things. Any film that can make me sob yet wish desperately for the movie to be the backdrop...