Lazy Boho

{top: nordstrom (similar) | jeans: delia's (similar) | sandals: shoedazzle (similar) | necklace: luna (similar) (similar)}

I call this look "lazy boho," because that's exactly what it is. All of these items are at least a year old, which is good, considering I start my unpaid student teaching this week and won't be shopping for new pieces for a looooong time... I couldn't decide what to wear out to dinner on Friday, so I put on my lazy-day jeans. I couldn't decide what shoes to pair it with, so I went with this comfy sandal. I couldn't decide what shirt to wear, so I went with this and covered up the hole (yes, there's a big hole under that necklace) with a big ol' chunk of turquoise.

And I call this hairstyle, "I was bored with my middle part, so I attempted to try something new, but looking back at these photos, I will never wear my hair like this again." Ta-da!

Do you have any lazy-day go-to looks?

Animal Instinct

{sweater: luna (similar) (similar) | pants: zara (similar) (similar) | sandals: kohl's (similar) | necklace: forever 21 (similar) (similar) | purse: target (similar) | sunglasses: juicy couture}

Another case of fashion amnesia rears its ugly head! I completely forgot about these pants! I got them about 3 years ago, and I used to wear them all the time; they're so comfortable, stylish, and an easy pair to pull on and dress up or down!

This sweater is another super easy option whenever I just need a tried and true piece to complete my look!

Basically every piece of this outfit is 2+ years old, which is pretty unusual for me! Since I am starting student teaching in the fall (which is basically an unpaid internship!), I won't be making much money for the next 6+ months... therefore, I'm definitely going to be doing a lot of "shopping my closet" for awhile!

Do you have any go-to items in your wardrobe that always work for you?

Glam / Casual

{sweatshirt: forever 21 | jeans: old navy | flats: yosi samra | necklace: pim & larkin via piperlime}

Isn't this statement necklace amazing? I'd pinned it (in real life, with an actual push pin, on an actual bulletin board) onto my inspiration board in my room awhile ago, just as a fun piece to admire and some bright-color inspiration. Then I kept seeing the image pop up on blogs and on Pinterest, so I finally (virtually) stalked it online until I found it on Piperlime, fell in love, and splurged! I think it will add a touch of glamor to anything I wear, even a cozy casual sweatshirt!

Are you sick of me wearing this gray sweatshirt yet? Too bad, because I'm not sick of wearing it! I bought it on a chilly day at the ginormous Forever 21 in Las Vegas. I'd been feeling kind of icky because my ampersand sweater was getting fuzz all over everything I owned. All I wanted to do was put on something comfy, shlubby, and super-soft... and then I found it in this sweatshirt! It's so soft; it feels like I've owned it for ten years, rather than ten weeks, and I want to wear it every second of every day! And sleep in it, too. (And hey, I even washed it today...)

P.S. Don't forget to enter the MAJOR $700 GROUP GIVEAWAY I've got going on this week!

Snake Swoon

{Duster: Free People | Dress & Watch: Nordstrom | Sandals: Old Navy | Earrings: House of Harlow}

I fell in love with this dress when I saw it! The print and the color just make me swoon! I bought it while on my shopping excursion with Jenna, and when she styled it for me, she paired it with a drapey gray sweater. I didn't buy the sweater, because drapey sweaters tend to sit unworn in my closet for the rest of their lives. I love this duster, though, and thought it would make a good substitution. I'm a little iffy on this pairing, though. I'm interested to know what you'd pair with this piece - how would you style this tank dress?

Meow.

{T-shirt: Everlane | Vest: J. Crew | Jeans: Target | Sandals: Old Navy | Necklace: gift from Nelle Creations | Bracelets: Chloe + Isabel, Nordstrom}

This was sort of a mish-mosh outfit. I kind of forgot I had these leopard jeans, and when I remembered, I was desperate to wear them! Also, it's still super freaking hot, so I can't believe I put on pants, let alone a 2nd layer up top with that vest. But alas, I did. Is this outfit boring? I can't really decide. Can you think of some fun ways to style these leopard jeans?

A Striped Steal

{T-shirt: StyleMint | Skirt: Old Navy | Sandals: ShoeDazzle | Necklace: Nordstrom | Ring: Vintage (Grandma's)}

Guess how much this skirt cost? Go on, give it a guess! Wrong. :) It was $4.98 in the Old Navy clearance section. That price blew my mind! I'm going to admit it to you guys, I may not have bought this skirt if it had been full-priced. I know you aren't supposed to buy something just because it's cheap or on sale, but hey, we all have our the occasional (or in my case, extremely often) moments of fashion weakness!

Candy Colors

{Tank & Pants: Forever 21 | Sandals: ShoeDazzle | Watch: Nordstrom}

I wore this Sunday night to see Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat at the Greek! It was sickeningly hot all day and I can't even believe I was able to put pants on. I didn't even need to bring a sweater to the venue because it ended up being so lovely out - once the sun set! I went with this looooud look because it feels nice and summery to me! I threw on the HOT pink pants and thought, What would go best with these? Oh I know, BRIGHT yellow stripes!

More importantly, Gavin was aaaamazing! I've never seen him live before, but I can't wait to see him again! He played a lot of songs off of his new album, Sweeter, which I love! He is such a great performer, so engaging, and incredibly charming! What a great night!

Snakessss

{Dress: Parker via Shop Bop | Sandals: H&M via my mom's closet | Watch: Shock Boutique | Tortoise bracelet: J. Crew | Love bracelet: StyleLoveLiving | Ring: Nordstrom (gift)}

This was my first FULL DAY multi-outing post-surgery! I spent the afternoon at an Angel game with my dad (check out my hideous farmer's tan!), came home for a couple hours to rest a bit, and went out to a lovely little wine bar in Brea for my friends Sarah & Dan's engagement party. I got this dress on sale from Shop Bop with a gift certificate I won from Chasing Davies! It is so soft & silky, delicate & girly, and the soft peaches & pinks feel perfect for summertime!

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!)

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Blank Canvas

{Shirt & Sandals: Old Navy | Jeans & Earrings: Forever 21 | Bracelets: J. Crew, Betsey Johnson | Watch: Shock Boutique}

I consider this outfit a very bold move for a preschool teacher. White jeans + 3-year-olds + paint = deep-seeded fear. However, I figured if I don't wear my clothes to work, where else am I going to wear them? Moral of the story, I stayed paint-free all day (even through teaching an art class) and I am giving myself a major pat on the back.

P.S. One of my students went home on this day and said to his mom, "Mommy, you look very pretty today, but you'd look even prettier if you wore a pink shirt like Miss Dani." Winning the heart of a Pre-Ker? Check!

Celeb Style - My Way: January Jones

Sweater: Old Navy | Tee: StyleMint | Pants: Forever 21 | Sandals: ShoeDazzle}

I'll have it be known that the better part of my Spring Break was spent watching the first 2 seasons of Mad Men on DVD. I know I'm a little late to the game on the whole Mad Men phenomenon, but whoah! I'm slightly obsessed with all of its fictional glory! That being said, I am now also slightly obsessed with the reality of it, that being the show's actors. (Except Elizabeth Moss. I can't go there.) Anyway, I always thought January Jones was a little loopy before watching. Now I think she's super loopy, but I kind of dig her style, so I decided to give this look the good old copy-cat try!

I couldn't bear to wear boots on this 90-degree day, but I went with a similar color palette in the shoes. Despite feeling a bit like a Valentine, I thought the simplicity of this outfit was cute and comfy! I wore it to go see American Idiot, the musical inspired by Green Day's album, at the Ahmanson in LA. And a mad green good time was had by all.