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Amanda DiGiondomenico
Baltimore/DC
Hipster-lite.
Interests: fashion, style, food, travel, nerdy things
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Today is the one-year anniversary of The Spendicate! It's hard to believe that I've been sharing my shopping obsession with you good folks for a year now. It feels like just yesterday that I was scribbling around on my laptop when my doppleganger appeared from the ether. So to celebrate,... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at The Spendicate
I officially graduate with a Master's degree in 2 and a half weeks, and I've already found the dress I plan on wearing to the ceremony. Since the dress was on the sale rack at Madewell, it was an easy choice. My only problem now is: what shoes should I... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at The Spendicate
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This past Saturday, I attended a "style session" with Clinton Kelly -- co-host of What Not to Wear -- at Macy's. I used to be a fan of What Not to Wear back in the day, but I didn't expect Clinton Kelly to be so hilarious -- and actually informative.... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at The Spendicate
Maxi Dresses by amanda-digiondomenico featuring a high neck dress RVCA / High neck dress / Free People / beach hair<3 To conclude this beach-dreaming series, I want to reiterate my love of maxi dresses. As a petite person, I've actually found that they make me look taller -- or at... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at The Spendicate
Today, I started making a playlist for the beach (I've got the bug), and what began as a slightly-reggae mix quickly turned into a compilation of bro music the moment I added O.A.R. Once I realized that bro music takes me back to the good old days of high school,... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at The Spendicate
Summer Reading 2013 by amanda-digiondomenico on Polyvore Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal: Mary Roach: 9780393081572:... / What Are You Looking At?: The Surprising, Shocking, and Sometimes... / Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls: David Sedaris: 9780316154697:... / The Interestings: A Novel: Meg Wolitzer: 9781594488399: Amazon.com:... / The Good Nurse: A... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at The Spendicate
Is Nail Art Dead? by amanda-digiondomenico featuring Sally Hansen beauty products Sally Hansen beauty product / (794) Fancy - Chalkboard Manicure by Ciaté / Revlon Nail Art Neon™ / NEW! Revlon Nail Art Expressionist™ I don't normally write about beauty. I'm not sure why, but I don't really care about... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at The Spendicate
Free People Knows Me by amanda-digiondomenico featuring free people Free People beach dress / Free People tank dress / Free People beach dress / Free People gathered skirt / Free People / Free People URBN -- the company behind Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Free People -- had a meeting with... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at The Spendicate
I was debating finally trying out Rent the Runway for a wedding I'm attending in July, but on a spree through Anthropologie, I found the dress featured below. I haven't committed yet, but I think I might be sold -- especially for the excuse to wear bright blue-green heels. Also,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at The Spendicate
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This week, my department moved to a new part of the office, and we got brand new cubicles, which, of course, means one thing: time to decorate! Not that I've been searching for new desk accoutrements or anything, but I did find something that I would like to add to... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at The Spendicate
The discovery of Curio Road, a new shopping site that specializes in unique, handmade design, has only encouraged my desire to own more adorable things. What constitutes "adorable," you ask? How about unexpected details? And bows, of course. All About the Back - Curio Road by amanda-digiondomenico featuring blouses And... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at The Spendicate
Do-Gooder Fashion by amanda-digiondomenico on Polyvore Products | fashionABLE Last night, my boyfriend's dad asked, "What is it about Toms, anyway?" Answer: They give a pair of shoes to a shoeless child in a developing country every time you buy your own pair. Duh. But,really, there's something to the feeling... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at The Spendicate
I still enjoy buying music. CDs, vinyl, my Spotify membership... I believe in supporting the industry. Buying music only supports the record labels and their CEOs. Artists never see that money, blah blah. Okay, I get it. Whatever. Get off your soapbox. Let me feel good about spending money for... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at The Spendicate
This morning, I slipped into my Toms ballet flats, and I realized that I've worn a pair of Toms everyday for the past 2 weeks. I got an inkling that perhaps I need to invest in a few more pairs -- especially when I noticed a hole forming in the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at The Spendicate
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It came as no surprise that while exploring San Francisco, I found a shop in Ghiradelli Square that sold all things I could ever want in life: Jackson & Polk. From a million different owl-shaped knick knacks and Holga cameras to lithograph necklaces and Toms of many colors ... it's... Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at The Spendicate
On Monday, I will be on a Virgin America flight across the country for spring break. If you were my boss, you would say, "Spring break?? You're too old for spring break!" But when your significant other gets a spring break during the always-hectic third year of medical school --... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2013 at The Spendicate
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About 3 weeks ago, I made my first major adult purchase: A car. A brand-spankin' new car. My ultimate dream car. This being a shopping blog and this being a big moment in my path to becoming a grown up, let's disuss the car buying process. Things that surprised me... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at The Spendicate
Yes, this is a shopping blog. Yes, I am a shopaholic. I've decided to take a moment to recognize that I have a problem, and since you are reading this, you may also have a problem. Here is an infographic-PSA, so we can reflect on our lives (and because I... Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2013 at The Spendicate
I'm trying to resist joining one of these new-fangled subscription services where I could get a whole box filled with amazing things delievered to my doorstep on the regular. Question is: do I want healthy snacks? New beauty finds? Or a plethora of hipster home goodness? I think we all... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2013 at The Spendicate
When given the choice, I almost always go for mint-colored objects. I don't know why this is. I'm not a Pantone snob by any means. I prefer mint over emerald any day. Whatever, color of the year -- I do what I want! And right now, I need the freshness... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2013 at The Spendicate
Right now, on my desk, there are no less than 7 owls staring at me in the form of various tchotchkes. So, I'm considering expanding my fascination to foxes. It seems I have plenty of options in the world of Etsy fashion, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Speaking of... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2013 at The Spendicate
I just... I don't know... There are no words. All I know is that there are built-in cup holders, the cup holders light up, and they'll customize the tape label for you. I don't know what else you could ask for. I'm also watching New Girl as I write this,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at The Spendicate
Living in yoga pants might sound like the opposite of a style resolution. It might sound like I'm giving up on ever looking presentable or ever trying to impress anyone. But this is not true. I was thinking of my "style resolutions," and I was coming up blank. All I... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2013 at The Spendicate
On our way back from our Holiday Roadtrip, John and I decided to stop at IKEA to ogle the kitchens and Swedish wares. Obviously the prompted the debate: is it better to save money on particle board with great design or buy fewer, higher quality pieces that cost an arm... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2013 at The Spendicate
It's only January 3rd, but I'm sure most some of you have already cheated on your New Year's resolution to lose weight. Who cares? Forget the stereotypes. Resolve to bake more! Which is actually not a resolution I would've thought of, until I saw this macaron baking kit. Now I... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at The Spendicate