Celebrity Inspiration: Lauren Conrad {New Year's Eve Style}

Have you been tuning in the past few days to check out my celebrity style inspiration a la Rachel Bilson and Sarah Jessica Parker? Well if you're anything like me, it's the day of and you're still scrambling to figure out what you're going to wear to tonight's festivities, whatever they may be! Never fear, we have another one of my favorite style icons to lend us a last-minute hand!

Ever since she first appeared with her bleached-out hair and overplucked eyebrows on Laguna Beach in 2005, I immediately carved out a soft spot in my heart for Lauren Conrad! (Nevermind the fact that I, too, had bleached-out har and overplucked eyebrows in 2005... let's just let that one slide.) Not only has LC seemed incredibly sweet and relatable as we watched her grow in her romantic relationships, friendships, and career on The Hills, but she has wowed us with her fashion sense from the beginning!

{dress / bangle / sandals}

I think we're all pretty familiar with the LBD, or Little Black Dress, but what about the LCD? The Little Cream Dress? Or is it the Lauren Conrad Dress? Either way, you are sure to be a stand-out stunner in a beautiful neutral-colored piece, plus rich cognac and gold accessories! Think out-of-the-box and stray from your go-to black number to take it up a notch for a very special night out!

{necklace (sold out - similar) / heels / dress (sold out - similar)}

I know that yellow is a typical sunkissed summer color, but Conrad shows us that in the right luxe fabric with the right evening cut, yellow can be the perfect happy-go-lucky attention-grabber for New Year's Eve! Pairing this sunshine shade with a delicate gold pendant and anchoring it down with a beautiful eggplant purple statement shoe will keep you fashionably festive as the ball drops!

{cage heels / blue & green dress / black & gold dress / bobby pins / cream pumps}

I think we can all admit that New Year's Eve and sequins/sparkle go hand-in-hand, but I think we can also admit that sometimes that notion is a bit overdone or over-the-top! However, in the case of Lauren Conrad, we can see that in the right color, placement, and silhouette, a little sparkle can go a long way in allowing your fabulosity to shine! If you're going to stick with the classic gold or silver metallics, try them in a gorgeous pattern rather than a head-to-toe shock! If you're going to venture into colored sequins, why not look for a fun pattern to shine the night away? Conrad even shows us that an unexpected piece - like a drapey cardigan or a sweet little hair accessory - could be the perfect glitteriffic element for a night out on the town!

So, what will you be wearing tonight? What will you be doing? I'll be heading out to an event in Hollywood with some friends, and all I have figured out as of now regarding my NYE outfit involves tulle, heels, and big curls! ;)

Happy New Year!

See ya in 2014!

Celebrity Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker {New Year's Eve Style}

Did you all check out the New Year's Eve style inspiration I posted on Friday? If you enjoyed getting a little push in the right style direction from Rachel Bilson, then you'll love what I have in store for you today!

I think there are very few ladies out there who wouldn't list Sarah Jessica Parker as one of their top style icons! Whether she is walking the red carpet or fascinating us in a scene of Sex and the City as the one & only Carrie Bradshaw, she is always an absolute stunner! Here are some ideas to take a cue from the always fashion-forward and always perfectly polished Sarah Jessica Parker!

{coat / necklace / dress / earrings / heels}

Not a "shout-out-loud" with your outfit kind of gal? Never fear, SJP can provide us all with some inspiration that shows - you don't have to wear loud colors to look chic! Find some impeccably fit pieces in blacks, grays, and navys (Why not try a menswear-inspired coat?!), keep your jewelry minimal, and you are sure to stun in classics with a tailored twist!

{bangle / sandals / zebra dress / camo dress / neon heels / cuff}

I am a huge fan of a fun print, and so is Sarah Jessica Parker! Go all-out festive with a printed, long-sleeve mini, a strong gold bangle or cuff, and some bright and FUN neon heels! Not too into neons? You could always keep it consistent and party-ready with metallics!

{dress / earrings / lipstick / heels}

Prints, prints, and more prints! Parker does red-carpet so right with gorgeous but modest printed maxi dresses! With a wild print, keep your accessories traditional with simple shoes in a matching color palette, gorgeous chandelier statement earrings, and a classic red lip! You will surely be the life of the party in a stand-out like this!

Have you decided what to wear for New Year's Eve? I'd love to hear your style choices - leave me a comment to let me know! 

Still deciding what to wear for the festivities tomorrow night? Come back tomorrow for some last-minute celebrity NYE inspiration!

Celebrity Inspiration: Rachel Bilson {New Year's Eve Style}

Remember when I popped in a few weeks ago to say hello and share some of my ideas for the future of The Daily Dani? Well, here I am, trying one of my ideas out! I have always been extremely interested in celebrity fashion - thanks, Us Weekly and Fashion Police - and I'm so often inspired by the red carpet and street style of my favorite famous fashionistas! With New Year's Eve just around the corner, I'm taking some inspiration from one of my favorites to guide my ensemble and celebrate in style!

Rachel Bilson has been one of my style role models since her days on The OC! She has perfected that mix of Southern California laid-back cool and fast-paced city chic! Sort of surfer girl turned urban stylecaster, if you will.

{blazer / heels / dress (sold out - similar) / necklace / lip gloss}

One staple in Rachel Bilson's wardrobe? Perfectly-tailored blazers! Whether they're classic black, a fun pop of orange, or a muted blush, she always knows the perfect blazer to pair with any of her feminine dresses! For New Year's Eve, a bright pop of color (like this powerful cobalt blue) paired with a drapey yet waist-accentuating dress is the perfect combination! Throw in a touch of sparkle on your feet and around your neck, and a sunkissed shade on your lips, and you are ready to go!

{nail polish / booties / dress / stud earrings / purse}

Bilson also has quite the eye for unique prints and figure-flattering silhouettes! Never one for over-the-top jewelry and accessories, she lets her funky prints, body-conscious tailoring, and legs do most of the talking! By anchoring a fun print with a classic black bootie and simple black purse, an out-of-the-box printed mini dress can be the real stand-out as the ball drops!

{heels / lipstick / skirt / top}

Not feeling like wearing a traditional dress this New Year's Eve? Take a note from Bilson and pair together some stand-out separates! More fun prints in a luxe fabric + a body-con bandage skirt are the perfect combination for sipping cocktails and getting your groove on! Add a classic nude shoe and a girly pink lip, and you are good to go! Cheers!

What do you think about this Celebrity Inspiration post? Should I make a habit of it and keep 'em coming? Either way, I've got a bit more New Year's Eve inspiration up my sleeve, so stay tuned!

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{sweater: asos | leggings: nordstrom (similar) | heels: justfab | plaid shirt: urban outfitters (similar) | purse: rebecca taylor (similar) | necklace: justfab (similar) | lipstick: ysl}

Hey, everyone! I hope you haven't forgotten me yet! I just wanted to pop in to say hello! I've gone through a few transitions in my life since I decided to take my "blogging break" a little over a month ago, and I'm looking forward to seeing how those transitions translate to The Daily Dani!

I have about 2 weeks left until Winter Break, and I'm looking forward to taking that time to figure out exactly what I want to do to revamp the blog! I'm thinking that staying organized with a regular posting schedule will do me some good! I'd like to bring back Blogger Feature Mondays and keep up with my Friday's Fancies and Sunday Songs. You might start to see less personal style posts, but more outfit sets and style inspiration. I hope to keep up more steadily with one of my favorite topics - celebrity style! I'd also like to add a weekly or monthly "Life Lately" post - if nothing else, to have another outlet for my sometimes overactive Instagram account! Plus, a visual redesign couldn't hurt, either!

I'd love to hear any feedback that you have - what you've liked in the past, what you'd like to see in the future, what you think about the cluster of ideas I described above - all suggestions welcome! Thanks, pals!

As you can see, my brainstorming is all still in the works, but I take it as a positive sign that I'm finally interested in and able to come up with some ideas, plus have some vision for the future of The Daily Dani!

See you soon!