Polka Dilly

{dress: asos | belt: nasty gal | boots: shoemint}

Ahhh, super polka dots. Sometimes I buy things, wear them once, and then sort of forget about them. It's a flaw that needs correcting. Anyway, that's what happened with this dress. I bought it in December, wore it once, and then hung that cutie right back up. Since it's such a statement piece, I'm not sure how many ways there are to do it up! So, I added a mint belt and some heeled booties and rocked it again, in all its glory.

Any suggestions for how to remix this dress?

Going to the Chapel

{dress: nordstrom | necklace: stitchfix | heels: shoemint | clutch: gift | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

I wore this to the lovely wedding of my beautiful friend Sarah and her now-husband Dan! Talk about the perfect day for a wedding - high 70s in the middle of February! Thank you, Southern California! I had such a fantastic time! Sarah looked stunning, the ceremony was perfect, I got to indulge in a few glasses of wine, and danced the night away with some of my best friends!

Lavender, Oxblood, & Camo On a Birthday!

{blouse & tank: nordstrom | pants: tripp nyc | boots: shoemint}

Well, like I mentioned before, my birthday was on a Tuesday this year, so I didn't get to celebrate much on the actual day. I started my day at work (we did have a milk & cookies party), and ended it in class. Woooo-hoooo. Nevertheless, I wanted to feel pretty on my special day, so I wore the prettiest shade of lavender, and pumped it up with some heeled boots. I never wear heels at work, but these were low enough that I could still play with all the kids comfortable, but they gave me just that little extra kick to feel a tiny bit like a birthday princess! ;)

Birthday Celebration + A New 'Do

{sweater & skirt: asos / socks: steve madden | boots: shoe mint | necklace: luna}

Since my birthday was on a Tuesday this year, and therefore spent at work all day & in class all night, I celebrated the Friday before! After a birthday hair chop (yikes!), my friends (and some family, too!) all came together for a big dinner at Haven Gastropub! I spent my evening surrounded by my best friends, eating truffle fries, and drinking Moscow Mules! What more could a birthday girl ask for?!

{brian, vanessa, melissa, nick, holly, karla}

{steve, ashley, kevin, amanda, brian, jenna, justin, ali}

{aasim, tarek, jessica, lyndsay, lanee}

Friday's Fancies: Serious Sparkle!

{Top outfit: Sweater / Jeans / Necklace / Flats / Clutch | Bottom outfit: Dress / Purse / Ring / Heels}

What screams holiday season more than a little sparkle?! This week's Friday's Fancies theme is Serious Sparkle! and I can see why! Whether you are dressing your sparkles for day-to-day with a fancy flat, or pumping up the volume for a party look, a little glitter never hurt anyone's holiday spirit! Winter white is the perfect compliment for some winter sparkle, and some killer tough-girl accessory embellishments (like spikes, chains, and sharp-cut gems) make for the perfect balance of girly and bad-ass! How are you going to rock some serious sparkle this holiday season?

Feddas.

{Dress: Old Navy | Belt: Target | Flats: Shoe Mint | Chain Link Necklace: derng | Monogram: BaubleBar | Watch: Nordstrom}

I love feathers. Did you know? Always have, always will. I know feathers are super trendy these days, and I hit the feather hair extensions trend hard a couple years ago, but I've really always loved feathers. I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to feathers. I think it began with my love of Tiger Lily in the Mary Martin version of Peter Pan that I used to watch excessively when I was little. Followed by my love of Tiger Lily in the Disney version of Peter Pan. Followed by my love of Pocahontas. Let's just say, I'm into feathers.

[Reason for this post title? A few years ago, there was a boy at my work (I'm a preschool teacher) who pronounced feathers as, "feddas." Now, every time I think of or say feathers, I am always inclined to say, "feddas." Come on, try it. You'll like it.]

Bubblelicious

{Shirt: Luna | Pants: Tripp NYC | Flats: ShoeMint | Necklace: MixFeel}

I have to tell you, just so we're all on the same page, that I don't see myself getting sick of bubble necklaces, well, ever. I now own 3, and I think I'd like to own about 10.

But, let me let you in on a little secret: I hated them when I first saw them. I just didn't see what the big deal was! Oh, how quickly I changed my mind! I think that's the blessing/curse of reading so many blogs and seeing so many fabulous styling interpretations every day!

These fab statement necklaces can pretty much complete any outfit, and considering they come in just about every color, they can also match (or give you a great POP of color) with anything!

How about you? Do you love/hate this trend?

P.S. I started a Facebook page for The Daily Dani! Please go check it out and "like" if you get a chance! :) 

Celeb Style - My Way: Olivia Palermo

{Shirt & Bracelet: Nordstrom | Skirt: Old Navy | Flats: ShoeMint | Watch: Shock Boutique}

When I saw this double denim look on Olivia, I loved it immediately! I was afraid of denim-on-denim for awhile, after thoroughly abusing the trend in the late '90s. Now that it's back in full effect, I love to try out the look in different ways! (Truth be told, the top I'm wearing in this outfit isn't really denim - it's actually a very soft, cotton shirt in a blue jean shade.) I put together a few looks to inspire you all to wear double denim!

{Flares / Shirt / Sweater / Belt / Wedges / Watch / Ring / Bangle}

{Hat / Earrings / Purse / Tank / Shorts / Vest / Shirt / Sneakers / Cuff}

{Necklace / Shirt / Vest / Wallet / Skirt / Glasses / Flatforms}

What's your favorite way to wear denim on denim?