I'm Alive!

{Dress: Forever 21 | Sandals: Old Navy | Watch: Nordstrom}

Please bear witness to my first excursion out since my surgery! Mom and I went down to Irvine to watch Men Alive perform "Von Trapped" - a most hilarious rendition of the Sound of Music. Since this was my first time really getting dressed/doing my hair and make-up in 10 days (!), I wanted something very comfy and easy. I haven't worn this dress since last year, but I'm happy that it's just as comfortable and flattering as always!

P.S. The winner of my 31 Bits giveaway is...

My homegirl, Jess from The In-Between! (You'll be hearing from me or 31 Bits soon, lady!)

Ruffles! Duster! Feathers!

{Duster: Free People | Top: Zara | Leggings: Target | Boots: Steve Madden | Necklace: saylor rose | Feather extension: three green hearts}

Not sure if you've all noticed, but I haven't posted a lot of outfits lately, because I've felt like I looked terrible in all of them! These outfits are looking great in my head, in theory, then I put them on and I either look like a slob or a tragically short or they just don't photograph well! Do you ever go through periods like that? Le sigh.

Did you know that I am in love with this duster? I think it was the key piece to get me out of my outfit-hating rut! I also forgot how much I like this top! I think I over-wore it during my summer 30 for 30, so I didn't want to wear it for awhile, and in turn I kind of forgot about it, but I'm glad it's been rediscovered. I got a lot of compliments today - do you think that warrants buying the sweater in every color? How about at least a navy version? ;)

Also, not one person commented on the fact that I had feathers in my hair. I find this odd. Perhaps it's expected of me by this point...

Root root root for the....

{Dress: Rock N Reconstruct | Sandals: Rainbow}

Holy guacamole! How awesome is this dress?! Seriously? When I saw Kelsey's cubs dress, I immediately jumped for joy at the excitement that I could have one of these myself. I contacted Rock N Reconstruct through their Facebook page, and I was absolutely and completely overjoyed at the results! I got so many compliments from literally every person I came into contact with at the Angel game, and I can't wait to wear it again... along with the Lakers dress I had made! You should definitely contact this awesome company for your adorable sports fan needs!

Mini skirt. Take 2. (24/30)

{Top: Zara | Necklace: Vintage (Aunt's)| Skirt: Billabong via Laguna Surf & Sport | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Kohl's | Socks: We Love Colors}

This is what my hair looks like after a warm, muggy, frizz-inducing day. Nothing says "ombre" hair like a blonde waterfall spouting out of a brown head. You're so very welcome.

When I came down the stairs in this outfit, my mom laughed. I think it was the (very) mini skirt + socks with heels combo. Or was it the nappy ponytail? Either way, it kind of made me laugh, too.

Let's see if I can remix this brown belt a 50th time in the next week. Also, let's see if I can remix this white top a 100th time in the next week... Wish me luck.

WWLCD? (16/30)

{Cardigan: Forever 21 | Top: Zara | Shorts: Foreign Exchange | Sandals: ShoeDazzle}

Hello again, orange cardigan! Nice of you to grace us with your presence for the 50th time this month. Today was a lovely and comfy day at work, in a lovely and comfy outfit. My hair was inspired by the 2 hours of The Hills reruns I watch daily on the TV Guide channel. WWLCD? What Would Lauren Conrad Do? Well, in 2008ish, she would have put a braid in 1 side of her hair and curled the rest. So that, my dear friends, is what Dani did.

Floral ruffles + reasons to celebrate! (13/30)

{Dress, Cardigan, & Butterfly Ring: Forever 21 | Socks: We Love Colors | Heels: Kohls | Bracelets: Vintage & Boutique | Other Rings: Vintage & House of Harlow}

I love my outfit today! I've had this dress for a couple of years, and the last time I wore it was to my cousin's Baptism 2 years ago. I'm always happy when I can "recycle" a cute dress!

It's a beautiful Southern California day - high 70s into the low 80s, with a light breeze and tons of sunshine! I'm off today to two celebrations - a bridal shower tea for my friend Katelyn (who is getting married in October - and I'm a bridesmaid!) and my best friend/little sister Holly's family graduation party! I can't wait!