Statement Necklace & Jalapeno Wine

{sweater: c/o zlz | jeans: seven for all mankind | wedges: toms (similar) | necklace: baublebar | sunglasses: juicy couture | purse: rebecca taylor (similar)}

I'm going to try to get as much wear out of this sweater as I can before the temperatures rise so high I don't even want to wear clothes. (Don't worry, guys. I'll still wear clothes. I just won't want to.)

I wore this to meet some friends in Downtown LA at Industriel for dinner and drinks. I had a delicious white fish entree, and we all shared a bottle of wine (I think it was a Sauvignon Blanc?). It had "hints of jalapeno" in it. Which, if you drink wine, you know is super weird. I could taste the bite in every sip. If you don't drink wine, let me just tell you, it's pretty darn weird.

ZLZ Clothing

{sweater: c/o zlz | pants: forever 21 (similar) (similar) | heels: kohl's (similar) | necklace: luna b (similar)}

How fun is this sweater from ZLZ? I had so much fun looking through all of their cute pieces and choosing which to wear! I honestly love anything with a big ol' animal on it, so I this sweater was seriously right up my alley! It looked even better in person than I expected - the graphic is nice and clear, the fit is perfect, and the knit is SUPER SOFT!

I think you should all head over to ZLZ and look through their adorable pieces - you won't be disappointed! They're fun, versatile, and totally affordable! Here are some of my favorite pieces from their site!

{midi skirt / pants / cutoffs / mini skirt}

How perfect are those cutoffs for summer?! And doesn't that patterned mini look like it could be right out of a J. Crew catalog? Take a look around - which item is your favorite?

Friday's Fancies: Dress Yourself!

{Heart Pin/Jacket/Shirt/Cords/Monogram/Bubble Necklace/Watch/Bracelet/Boots/Ring/Belt/Purse}

This week's Friday's Fancies theme is "Dress Yourself!" aka make up an outfit that screams "you!" Or, rather, "me!" What I didn't realize is that it would take me three weeks to put one together! I know what you're probably thinking: there's a lot going on in this outfit.Well, turns out, a lot pretty much categorizes my style! I love a lot of things: I love accessories. I love anything Native American-inspired. I love denim on denim. I love monograms. I love bubble necklaces. I love seafoam green/mint. I love Tory Burch. I love oversized menswear-style watches (And this Marc Jacobs one is my new obsession - possible birthday gift?!). And apparently, I love eclectic outfits!

And how about yourself? What screams "you!?"

Foxy!

{Sweater & Watch: Nordstrom | Shirt: J. Crew | Cords: Urban Outfitters | Boots: Steve Madden | Necklace: Forever 21}

Are you impressed by my very creative post title? Anyway...

I love this sweater! I love an animal print! My friend Jenna posted a photo of her Nordstrom haul on Instagram awhile ago, and I caught a sneak peek of this beautiful little fox! I texted her immediately, and she located the only ONE piece left in the company, and ordered it in for me! I'm so lucky to have a great pal who is great at her job at my favorite store!

Always Leopard. Leopard Always.

{Cardigan: Old Navy | Blouse: Modcloth | Jeans: Forever 21 | Oxfords: Volatile via Zappos | Bracelet: Nordstrom | Watch: Shock Boutique}

I've said it before and I'll say it again: leopard goes with everything. It is the new neutral. It is my favorite neutral, and this is quickly becoming my favorite cardigan. I gave you a little double dose on animal print here. I love an animal print. [It's late, and I'm feeling repetitive. Leopard. Animal print.]

P.S. No one need comment on my posture in these photos. Just go with it. I'm a rag doll.

Precious Peplum Pieces

If there's one trend that's really coming into full effect for Fall, it's peplums! Peplum blouses, dresses, and skirts are popping up everywhere, and eShakti knows it! Their current pieces and new fall line are giving us some precious peplum pieces!

{Centerfold knit top // Carousel blouse // Peplum blooms pencil skirt}

As you've probably read here before, most eShakti items are customizable for your body type (made for your height, in sizes 0-26!) and to your preferences, as far as hems, necklines, and sleeve lengths go! Through August 31, eShakti is offering my readers 10% off all items with the code DAN8ZRX, which can be used in addition to other offers!

What's that you say? Peplums aren't your thing? Don't worry, eShakti has plenty of other adorable items for you!

{Primavera beaded dress // Swanning around blouse // The birds who gossip dress}

 I am pretty much in love with embellishments and animal prints, and eShakti has plenty of both!

{Urban wristlet}

 eShakti even has accessories, like this perfectly compact neon and gold studded wristlet - it's almost like a miniature saddlebag - so adorable!

Now through the end of the month, use the code DAN8ZRX at eShakti for 10% off!

Pinteresting Pattern Mixing: Part 2

Did you all happen to catch my Pinteresting Pattern Mixing: Part 1 last week? I showed you some easy-peasy ways to mix one of my favorite patterns - stripes! This week, I'm showing you a few more ways to mix patterns.

Have you tried mixing patterns yet? I'd love to see your fabulous results!

Neigh.

{Blouse: Dorothy Perkins | Blazer: Forever 21 | Jeans: Urban Outfitters | Wedges: Modcloth | Bracelets: Chloe + Isabel, Nordstrom}

How unusual, I'm wearing my Modcloth loafer booties again. I just can't help it - they are so comfy and go with everything! Love 'em! Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love an animal print! I wore this Friday night to... guess where? Another piano bar. I just can't stay away, apparently!

Menagerie

{Blouse & Wedges: Modcloth | Skirt: Urban Outfitters | Necklace: Juicy Couture | Watch: Nordstrom | Black bracelets: Chloe & Isabel | Orange skull bracelet: BaubleBar | Lightning bolt ring: China | Silver ring: Vintage | Purse: Luna}

I'm super into animal prints, but probably not the animal prints you're thinking of. While, yes, I do love a good leopard print, I also really love zoo-esque animal prints. I wore this Thursday night when I went out with Melissa to a Vice magazine launch party for Air alcohol. Air is some new canned malt beverage that basically tastes like a foamy wine cooler. Delicious description, I know. Sorry, Air, but I'm not on board. I mean, if I could only take a couple sips before I denied unlimited free alcohol, you know it was bad. Oh well.

Anyway, this menagerie-inspired blouse was perfect for the zoo I witnessed at the party. Perhaps I shouldn't say zoo, though. Animals don't behave in as odd a manner. I know I'm a pretty mainstream gal, and maybe launch parties aren't my scene, but I must say I've never seen so many weirdos trying to look cool in their lives. I'm glad I wash my hair. The end.

Stampede

{Top: Urban Outfitters | Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: Steve Madden | Watch: Nordstrom | Link bracelet: derng | Scissor bracelet: Bauble Bar}

They say the 293rd time's a charm. (That's the saying, right?) Either way, it felt like I tried on that many outfits before settling for this one. Do you ever have the feeling where even though you have more clothes than you know what to do with, you have "nothing to wear?" Well, that problem definitely reared its ugly head on Friday night! I decided to just go with this look because it was easy and comfy - hello super soft oversized tee - and then added the platforms to dress it up a touch. Then, Melissa and I were off to see Temper Trap at the Palladium, and the show was fantastic! My favorite song they performed was I Need Your Love, but I can't find a video of it, so I'll leave you all with their performance of Sweet Disposition. :)

Chalk It Up

{Top, scarf, bracelet: Nordstrom | Jeans: Urban Outfitters | Sandals: Old Navy | Bracelet: derng}

Let's not ignore the obvious here: my hair is blue and purple. I've been experimenting at work with sidewalk chalk in my hair (ahh, the wonders of teaching preschool) and thanks to a lovely coworker, discovered a perfect (and impermanent) way to color my hair! She brought in a pack of pastels (consisting of about 30 rainbow shades) and spent a few minutes one morning making me into a modern-day Rainbow Brite. My hair is pretty porous, so even after washing, I've still got some hints of pinky-purple hanging out at my ends. (And I'm not complaining!)

Don't forget to enter my eShakti giveaway for a custom-sized and custom-styled item of your choice!

Neighhhhh.

{T-shirt & Sandals: Old Navy | Jeans: Urban Outfitters | Bracelets: Derng | Scarf: Fred Flare}

Oh, I just love anything with an animal on it! I'd been eying this scarf on Fred Flare for awhile, and kept adding it to imaginary shopping carts. One day, in one of my recent online shopping binges (Stop, Dani! Just stop!), I finally bit the bullet. It's hard not to go for something so unique-looking when it is pretty inexpensive at the same time! I wore this on Easter, for our non-Easter celebration, hanging out with my cousins, and was definitely happy and comfy all day!

P.S. Check out my blogger feature over at Living in Color!