Maybe I’m the only one, but I think finding a dress for New Year’s Eve can be tough. Firstly, my days of wearing a mini dress are nearly over (which I’m okay with). Secondly, we don’t really go out anymore. The allure of those shenanigans is WAY over. We opt for a small house party with our closest friends. While I want to get dressed up, I don’t want to be over the top. And, as much as I love sequins and sparkle, as I get older I lean more…
23 December
The 5 Best Online Gift Card Retailers
Let’s face it. Finding gifts for all the important people in our lives during the holidays can be tough. And, now you’re down to the wire! Fear not! You can still get a fabulous last minute Christmas gift – an online gift card! I know that some people are against giving a gift card as an “official” gift. But, personally I love them! Honestly, I think e-gift cards are great for a few reasons. Read my top 3 reasons to give an online gift card this year and the top…
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How did we get here!? There are only 4 days until Christmas and I’m so flipping excited! All my shopping is done, the gifts are wrapped, and the house is (somewhat) clean. We’ll spend a bit of time over the holidays in Chicago with Matt’s family and I got to thinking today about what I’ll pack for our trip. I’ve come to appreciate a quality button down and Rails is a brand that’s polished and chic while comfortable and casual. I bought this red buffalo plaid shirt last year after…
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19 December
Best Gift Guide for the Hostess
Seeing everyone’s homes decorated for the holidays always gives me renewed inspiration to add new touches to our townhouse. We just had one of my best friends in town this weekend for his annual Christmas trip and I made sure our tree was up and our home smelled like fresh balsam. It doesn’t feel like Christmas unless it smells like it, amiright!? For this reason, I was encouraged to create a gift guide for the hostess this year! Each of these items, like this monogram cup or this Bose speaker,…
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When we were in Bora Bora we met a handful of other couples that we really connected with and one of the ladies I spent some time with introduced me to Beautycounter. I’d heard of the brand before, but I hadn’t tried the products. When I checked out their website, I found all these great ideas for under $50 gifts for the holidays. These Beautycounter gift sets are the ones I’m recommending for the special women in your life. Shop the Post (more…)


Hi! I'm Amanda.
South Florida fashion and lifestyle blogger Amanda is a romantic at heart whose style leans towards classic, feminine looks. A Glam Lifestyle is an editorial-focused blog for women and shares daily outfit inspiration, luxe beauty and skincare finds, neutral home decor, and lust-worthy travel musings.