Romance in Black and White with Madame Gautreau

"Madame X" by John Singer Sargent. A favorite. Isn't she glorious? I want red hair.

On me: H&M dress, plain white tee won over, DIY headband, and purse from Egypt.I just love that little pop of yellow!

This is me missing the warm weather of days past.

Come back warm weather!!! Come back!

Sequin & Lions & Pearls OH my! // All that glitters

Sequined sweater from Victoria's Secret, Forever 21 dress, random leggings, mother's belt, Miu Miu shoes. Zoya polish in "Ki"

Omgosh you guys! Do you love this belt as much as I do?! My mom finds the most amazing things, I swear! However it is now mine. Whahaha.

So, blogger had a hiccup today with uploading photos. But, all fixed now!

And, I'm wearing my YSL lip gloss that some of you were asking about, however due to the lighting I don't think that you can tell. I'll try to get some better photos.

Have a great weekend!

Tick Tock // Neutral Alice // MIA and how I miss you!

Tick Tock Tick Tock by ambersmouthwash featuring Tom Binns jewelry

Spring Pallet by ambersmouthwash featuring Miss Selfridge dresses

Neutral Alice by ambersmouthwash featuring DKNY shoes

These are looks that I have really been lusting after/ wishing that I was wearing as of late. I really like the concept of dressing for an "Adult Alice".

I'm SO SORRY that I have been MIA with my outfit posts. The last four days have been REALLY hectic. I really haven't had time to take some outfit photos. But, I will get on that before the end of the week. Promise. Photos and everything should be back in the normal swing by Friday.(Including that YSL shade!)

Which outfit is your favorite?


Besos!!

Giving Kilgore a heart attack // Beauty booty // ASK!

*DDF Glycolic 10% Toning Complex, *Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Foaming Cleanser, *Phyto phytodefrisant Botanical hair relaxing balm, *F. Fekkai Glossing Cream, *YSL Gloss Volupte in Framboise Gelee (#2), *Sephora brushes

Whew! This weekend was a fun one! Went on a bit of s hopping spree at Sephora, and picked a few much needed items, and then one splurge item. I LOVE that place. After Sephora's (I was in there for a record breaking 40 min. Quickest trip ever I believe!), it was off to Ikea! Boyfriend and I spent a good 3 hours in there, and came out with this closet! We built it the same night. I finally have some space for my clothes!

I was thinking to do a Q & A with my readers - ask me anything you want (while being appropriate of course). Either ask below, or jot me an e-mail! 

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Ps. Just added a LOCKHEART to my SHOP!

Sunny days // Flowers in my Hair// SPRING!!!!

DIY headband, F21 tops, Gap jeans, bag from Egypt, yellow flats

I think the sunny weather brings out the best in most people -I know it does in me! I love love love this weather!! Everyone seemed to be in such an awesome mood today including these two guys. They asked if they could take my photo, so I decided to take theirs too! Ha!

Also, new items in my STORE! If you have any questions, let me know!

Clogs! // Interview with Maria of CHICISIMO!!!!!!!

Many of my dear readers are familiar with Chicisimo.com (I'm sure!) Maria the founder of the site, was kind enough do to an interview with me. Enjoy!

Mouthwash:Chicisimo is such a wonderful accomplishment! It's quite an astonishing feat, really. About how many hours a week would you say you spend updating it?

Maria: Well, that's not easy to respond to. I am quite adicted to personal style blogs, I love them, I love personal style pictures, so I spend a lot of time visiting blogs and enjoying new styles. I update Chicisimo in between those visits. I spend all my day doing this. I love it!

Mouthwash: Does anyone help you with Chicisimo?

Maria: Yes! I started alone back at the end of 2008 in San Francisco. Not long ago, my hubby started helping me: he's the geek one in the couple,  I love [the] fashion.

Mouthwash: From all the outfits you see from week to week, are you seeing a favorite trend of the moment? What catches your eye?

Maria: Good question! Chicisimo is just a reflection of the personal style community and therefore we see all kind of trends. We can't forget these girls are true fashionistas and a lot are beyond trends: some wear the latest trends, others wear what will become trends in next seasons... What is important is to be happy with your style, and I see a lot of that - also summer dresses worn now in winter.  What catches my eye? Diversity! I love to see girls trying new things!

Mouthwash: Do you have a(ny) favorite designer(s)?

Maria: No! I like a lot of them, but I don't have a personal favorite. A while back, it used to be Giorgio Armani! Now, I go through tons and tons of collections and select what I like in each of them. Later, I remember the specific piece but I forget about the designer :(

Mouthwash: Tell us 3 items in your fridge that you couldn't do with out.

Maria: Fruits, vegetables and cold water are my 2010 resolution. But what I truly love is chocolate, cockies, icecream, coke and candy. The problem is: I cant control myself with this stuff!

Mouthwash: Would you be willing to give a snap-shot of the must have items in your purse? ie, items you couldn't leave the house without?

Maria: My wallet and keys are the two only items I always have with me. I don't take my sunglasses, or make-up, or brush. I can't even remember to take my cell with me. I'm a disaster!!!

Mouthwash: What's some of the music you are listening to now?

Maria: I listen to all types of music, but I'm lately listening a lot to Madonna, Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, old songs of La Oreja de Vangogh and Michael Jackson. And you'll laugh, but having the little girls (3, 4 and 5 years old) Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and similar songs are part of my everyday life.

Mouthwash:Thank you so much Maria for taking the time to do an interview with Amber's Mouthwash!

THANKS Amber!

 Vintage leather fringe jacket and clogs, turquoise Buddha ring, Gap dress. 

Teal Silk // Dressing Mannequins

Silk tank from mom, black menswear vest, leggings, blazer and scarf all thrifted, Anthropologie purse

Today I dressed all the mannequins in the store front window! I was so excited - and as a reward my boyfriend brought me sushi for lunch. Yumm!  

This blazer is my all time favorite. I love the color, how light weight it is, and it's silk. It's glorious. What are some of your favorite items in your closet? My denim jacket, my Miu Miu heels and my ruffle skirt.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

The most incredible bag I have ever seen

Forever21 dress, unknown/no label scarf AND leather bag, cuff from India, random beads

This light as air, billow with the slightest bit of movement scarf has become my favorite of all time. I love the bleach/tie dye look to it: yet it dresses up every outfit with a touch of class. And, how about this bag?!  My heart did back-flips when I saw it: beads, leather tassels, an elephant, magnetic toggles to close...I'm in love.

The weather here has been SO crazy! How are you guys dealing with these weather patterns?

Modeling Simply Chic // Visual Merchandiser

 

  

  

  

 

Diane von Furstenberg camisoles (2), cream sweater, Abercrombie jeans, studio 9 heels, silver belt worn as necklace, charm necklace, quilted bag, gold and pearl ring: all from Simply Chic

My friend Rita who owns Simply Chic invited me to model some of her store's clothing. I couldn't be more excited! It's like having a huge closet, and getting to play stylist. And bonus? She's going to let me do her window display this week!

Monkey Bells // Contest Winner

 

  

  

  

   

  

  

 

Chloe glasses, Hudson jeans, vintage tee, blazer and necklace and belt (worn as a belt), Anthropologie purse, Michael Kors shoes

From these photos, you'd never know that it was gray, ugly and wet yesterday. But the sun was out today! Hurray!! So, is anyone as pumped as I am about the photos trickling in from Paris Fashion Week?!?

And the winner is:

MARLA OF VERSICLE!!! 

 Congrats! Be sure to e-mail me your mailing info. 
(winner was chosen using integer generator from random.org)