Blogger Feature: Sarah of and she loved.

On this lovely independence day, I'm lucky enough to have Sarah of and she loved. gracing The Daily Dani! Now only is Sarah super fabulous and fashionable, but she's becoming one of my favorite friends in the blogging world! :)

3 words to describe your personal style?
Casual, Classic, Simple

What would you consider the 5 essential items to a fashionable wardrobe?

Black fitted jacket, dark jeans, statement necklace, silk scarf, jersey dress

What is your go-to, never-fail casual outfit? "Formal" outfit?

Casual: Skinny jeans, slouchy sweater, sandals, bangles and hobo bag

Formal: Fitted wool dress, black tights, black pointy heels, pearl earrings and neutral clutch

 

 

In your search to find your own "niche" in the blogosphere, who has inspired you/sent you in the right direction? Who are your favorite bloggers, and why?

 My favorite bloggers that have inspired the direction my blog is taking are A Beautiful Mess, Jen Loves Kev, and Bleubird Vintage. I love the mix of fashion and everyday life. This is partly because they have such fun adventures, but also because I think it puts fashion in the place of being just one thing (of many) that is fun and happy, which is where I think it belongs. They're also incredibly down to earth and have a great sense of the importance of having a life outside your blog. Somehow they've managed to have a very coherent blogging voice despite the range of topics they write about, and that's something I've been thinking about a lot lately with regards to how I want to grow my own blog.

 

 

As a student/young professional, how do you find a balance between fashion and comfort/professionalism/appropriateness?

 Being professional and appropriate while still maintaining my own style is something I struggled with a lot in high school as I was just beginning to be in situations that I had to represent myself in a more formal manner. I think the biggest thing I've realized is that it's worth it to invest in quality clothing. Instead of buying three or four things at Forever 21, I can buy one or two items from a store like Banana Republic or J Crew. Those items last me longer, fit me much better and are designed in a way that pays attention to trends but is never "trendy" so they are much more classic and timeless pieces.

 

 

Don't forget to head over to and she loved. to check out Sarah's adorable outfits, "self-caught" photography, and to get a peek into her busy and bold life!