That's how you let the beat build...

{Top, Watch, & Bangles: Nordstrom | Jeans & Sandals: JustFab | Earrings: House of Harlow | Stackable Initial Rings: Urban Outfitters}

Last night my best friends Holly, Melissa, and I went to the Lil Wayne concert in Irvine! It was so fun! Keri Hilson was one of the opening acts. She was really personable on stage and her dancing was so good! Lil Wayne was amazing - he puts on a great show and we danced the entire time!

What was the real problem? I'll admit, I had NO clue what to wear to a hip-hop concert! So I just went for what I'd wear to any concert - something nice and comfy! I think this top is really fun, because it's mixed media - sheer in the front and collar/cuffs, but jersey in the back. I think the pleat on the back is super cute, too! Luckily we weren't too affected by the 90-degree heat, so we had a couple of cocktails, and greatly enjoyed the evening!

Neutral monochromatic.

{Dress & Stackable initial rings: Urban Outfitters | Sandals: O'Neill via Huntington Surf & Sport | "Bamboo" bracelet & Watch: Nordstrom}

So, neutrals have been in lately. Monochromatic looks have been in, too. So I figured, why not kill 2 birds with one stone? Not to mention, this is also kind of monochromatic with my hair and face, too. Way to go, Dani.

Seriously though, kids, this dress is crazy comfy, and light as linen, and easy breezy for the "close" of summer. I use the word "close" loosely, as summer doesn't end till mid-October in southern California, so I fear that the nastiest heat is just getting underway. TGFD. Thank goodness for dresses. Something tells me, "TGFD" isn't going to be catching on...

Stylish & Versatile :D (8/30)

{Top: H&M | Jeans: William Rast | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell | Necklace: Vintage | Ring: Juicy Couture | Scarf: Nordstrom}

So many things to write about today, so in my OCD nature, I'm going to have to list them, in a numbered format. Apologies.

1. Despite its neutral tone, I love this top! I felt like the precious little swirlies at least livened up the drabness I've felt over the past 7 days. This BRIGHT scarf I got from my best friend Holly for my 23rd birthday helped, too, as did my fabulous leopard sandals!

2. My jewelry made me smile today as well. The bouquet ring was a belated birthday gift from my bride-to-be bestie Katelyn. This necklace is also very special to me. My grandpa (Papa) was an avid coin collector. He gave my grandma (Mommo) this ancient Chinese coin replica, and it was probably the first piece I "acquired" from her many years ago.

3. If you can enlarge the photo of my fingernails, check out the dazzling pinkalicious glittery perfection I now get to look at on my hands thanks to Sally Hansen's Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. They're amazing! They're basically strips of polish (totally dry, not wet or really sticky) that you peel off, stick on, and file onto your nails. The entire process (buffing, selecting the correct size, and filing down) took me a grand total of about 10 minutes, and they're supposed to  to last for 10 days! (Will keep you all posted on how they hold up!) At about $10 for a set, they're cheaper than a manicure, super easy, and I don't have to listen to a stranger tell me that my nail is "naturally crooked" or ask me if I have a boyfriend.

4. Whew! I am sooo honored to have been awarded the Stylish & Versatile blogger awards by Amy W of  In My Closet! What a sweetheart!



As a recipient, I am supposed to blog 7 facts about myself, and then nominate 7 more chickadees to receive the award! How fun!

1. I have an unusual obsession with baby dinosaurs.
2. I could listen to Hanson all-day, every day, and would kill to see them in concert again (for the 5th time).
3. I know every word to Clueless, and I can't really help but recite them when I watch it, which I imagine is very annoying.
4. I believe that there is nothing scarier than a clown.. besides live turkeys. :(
5. I love Sex & The City, and I can pretty much answer any trivia question you throw at me. I own the entire series, as well as the movies, on DVD, and I still watch at least an episode everyday.
6. Improper grammar, spelling, and pronunciation top my list of pet peeves.
7. I am constantly on the search to find out which Disney character I could work as at Disneyland. I've gathered that I'm too short to be a princess, but too tall to be a mouse. :(

Now, some of my favorite stylish & versatile bloggers!

Kelly of The Eclectic Owl
Sorren of Classic Noise
Kelsey of Snappy Casual
Monkeyface of Hello, Monkeyface!
Elisabeth of mission: closet
Kristine of Kristine. Or Polly.
Linley of Dwelling and Telling

I so love reading the posts of these lovely ladies each day (as well as so many more!), especially during the 30 for 30 Challenge!


See you for Day 9!

Brazillll-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaa... (7/30)

{V-neck: H&M | Sweater: Trouve via Nordstrom | Leggings & Socks: Target | Boots: Steve Madden}

Today I stayed loyal to my tried & true style of comfy casual chic. I'm realizing slowly and surely that I should have included much more color in my 30 items. However, these bright pink socks did the trick today. Not sure if you can tell, but this big black cardigan actually has glittery thread as well as tiny random sequins sewn all throughout it for a nice little taste of sparkle. I had my eye on this cardigan for months before it went on sale - just in time to spend my holiday gift cards! Lucky me!

The necklaces I wore today also gave me a punch of pizazz in a now (almost sadly) monochromatic and neutral wardrobe. These beads were some of my major staples my senior year in high school. One of my best friends Tatiana brought them back for me from Brazil for my 18th birthday. I am still head over heels in love with the multicolored strand.

Since I'm mildly OCD and have planned out my entire 30 days of outfits in advance (Thank you, Stylit!), I have a lot more blah (in my world, colorless is blah) outfits on the way. Any ideas of how to punch up my 30 days with more color and/or fun? Sigh...