The OC

Back in the day, when the OC was big everywhere, I was a big fan of Mischa Barton. Every time I watched the OC, I would go crazy over Ben Mackenzie, and think that Mischa Barton & Rachel Bilson were so pretty. Now that I am 5 years older from when it started airing, I look up to Mischa and Rachel for fashion ideas. When I was younger I didn't look for the way people dresses or the makeup that they had all. All I was interested in was the show.. which was good, but now that I have all the seasons, I watch them over and over again just getting makeup ideas, and fashion ideas. You all know that having your own style is better than copying someone else because it's your personality that should show in your outfits, not someone else's. But nit picking from people that you look up to is a great way to make your own creative style come together. These pictures of Mischa and Rachel are to show you something similar to what I would wear. 

On Mischa, the thing that I would change to make the outfit a bit more "me" would be to make the dress come 2 inches above the knee, and make it one length. Also, pairing it with Christian Louboutin red soled black suede pumps, instead of black studded boots. 

On Rachel, the thing that I would change about her outfit would be to change the shoes to the tessie bottie by coach in graphite to add some edge to the classy sky blue dress! Don't be afraid to test drive un sure outfits when you run errands, instead of to school, because you don't want to be judged by your friends just yet! Just remember, "Fashion fades, style is eternal".

xoxo

Cozy Outfit

I love the days when its cold and raining outside, and when mom used to call it an "inside day". Now, when I want to relax and be comfortable, this is something that I would reach for in my closet, throw on, make a hot cup of green tea, and sit in front of the fireplace, listening to Alexandre Desplat.

Items from:

Forever 21 - Striped Relaxed Top $21.80

Lululemon - Alignment Pant $88.00

Victoria's Secret Pink - Slouchy Slipper Sock $34.50

this is the perfect outfit to lounge in, and soak up the relaxation that you need! Don't take the time out of your day to relax, relaxation picks it's time when your the busiest. Breathe, and clear your mind. Catherine de Hueck Doherty said "Acquire inner peace and a multitude will find their salvation near you."

(ps. hidden song is by alexandre desplat )

The Beginning..

Welcome to raspberries & vintage. I wanted to start a blog because I want to share with everyone the secrets that I have learnt with makeup, fashion and more, also winter is right around the corner, and it is such a festive season! This blog is all about fashion, food and more. I will post as often as I can, but in the mean time, check out my youtube page, amandaawallace, where I make makeup tutorials and fashion videos. Anyways, winter is such a beautiful season, that I can't skip the warm and cozy fashion that goes along with it. I will post winter fashion, drink creations for the snuggle up against the warm fireplace, and dinners recipes that will stop the rumbling tummy! Pietro Aretino once said "Let us love winter, as it is the spring of genius"
ps. all the bolded letters spell a song, I will try each blog post to bold a new song that I was listening to when I wrote the blog post, so all you have to do is find the bolded letters and write each one down to spell it out. remember, bolded letters not full words or symbols! have fun.