Cowgirl Up...

{Jacket: J. Crew | Shirt: Target | Skirt: Shop in New Orleans | Boots: Steve Madden | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Watch: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: Vintage (Aunt's}

I did not intend to look like a janky cowgirl in this, but I fear that the boots, double denim & tied-up chambray sealed that deal.

How beautiful is this skirt? I saw it at a shop perusing around New Orleans with Bekah and Sarah, but didn't scoop it up immediately. Luckily, on my second trip out (braving the city alone while the gals caught up on their beauty sleep), I found it again at another shop! I think it's a very "Dani!" skirt - the ombre/tie-dye + the aztec print make me happy! :) Plus, it will always remind me of my trip, which is an added plus!

Have you ever picked up a piece on vacation that brings back great memories every time you wear it?

Pastel Pink + Tried & True Cashmere

{Top: Nordsrom | Sweater: Gift | Jeans: Seven For All Mankind | Huaraches: JustFab | Watch: Nordstrom}

Have you all figured out that I really like stripes yet? I've never been a huge fan of pink, or wearing it, but lately I've been gravitating towards it a bit more, especially the pastel route. I haven't worn this cashmere cardigan in a long time, but I knew never to get rid of it! My mom got it for me for my 18th birthday - it is my first (and only) piece of cashmere clothing I've ever owned, and it's still soft as ever! I love it!

Sunday Song: Carly Rae Jepsen, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots

I would be lying if I said I haven't wanted to use Call Me Maybe for my Sunday Song since I started the feature. I know it's been popular for awhile, but I'm still really into it. Truly, I still listen to it at least once a day. If it doesn't make you sing and dance, it's possible that you have a heart of stone. (Just kidding. Sort of.) I went to a friend's graduation party last night, and the only song that got the entire party on the dance floor was this one! I thought this would be a fun version to share, because how can you go wrong with Jimmy Fallon?

Please check out this version, too, for your own amusement's sake.

Lana Del Crayyyy

{Blazer, Wedges, & Purse: Forever 21 | Top: Nordstrom | Jeans: Seven For All Mankind | Scarf: Random LA boutique | Watch: Shock Boutique | Bracelets: StyleLoveLiving | Ring: Vintage (Aunt's) | Sunglasses: Juicy Couture}

Tuesday night, Holly and I went to see Lana Del Rey at the El Rey in LA. While we failed to make flower crowns (we'll save that for Coachella), I still wanted to take my look up a notch, pile on the layers, and put a little skip in my step! Little did I know, I'd be surrounded by the weirdest people wearing the weirdest outfits of all time listening to more weird people perform. Oops.

I obsessed over these printed ikat jeans for months before I finally cashed in all of my hoarded Nordstrom gift cards and splurged! A week later, they went on sale, by almost 50%, but luckily, Nordstrom gave me a price adjustment! Phew! Thank goodness, too, because I'm basically obsessed with them! (Feel free to give me tips on more ways to style them!)

Flower Child

{Dress: Old Navy | Huaraches: JustFab | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Necklace: flammable hearts | Purse: Luna | Watch: Purchased in Baton Rouge! | Bracelet: GOLDhearted via Stitchfix}

Who would have thought that when four fashion bloggers went away on vacay together, we would only take outfit photos once? Silly, I know, but true nonetheless! Anyway, I was totally in love with this outfit! I felt like a hippie flower child. It kept me cool and comfy for our adventure on Bourbon St., and free to dance and stroll the streets with my frozen concoction, appropriately monickered a "hand grenade." Bekah said it well when she referred to it as a "one time only drink of choice." Can I get an amen?!

Safe to say, I miss these gals already... when are y'all headed to So Cal?!

P.S. While I was away, I got 2 blog-related surprises: I was featured on two different fashion round-ups! So exciting! Head on over to see how I style "all black" on Dean Street Society, and my "star spangled style" over on The Budget Fashionista!

We will now return to your regularly scheduled programming...

I'm back!

I got back Sunday from my weekend adventure in Louisiana with Sarah, Sarah, & Bekah! A few days later, I've finally had more than 5 seconds to myself and actually turned on my computer! I'm positive I didn't take enough pictures during my time in Baton Rouge & Nola, but here are a few from my iPhone/Instagram (@dlshapiro) from the weekend... More to come, promise! :)

Shorties, a Giveaway Winner, & Some Exciting News!

{Top & Watch: Nordstrom | Shorts: Foreign Exchange | Sandals: Old Navy | Necklace: Luna | Bracelet: derng | Ring: Vintage (Aunt's)}

Memorial Day brought with it some bright, warm, sunny weather! High 70s in the OC today meant pulling out my summer shorts and sandals! This weather (and outfit) made me so excited for summer, because I'm taking my first summer off of work since I was 17! I can't wait for this much-needed break!

In other news, a winner has been randomly selected for the eShakti giveaway!

Congrats, Emma! I've e-mailed you to get you into contact with eShakti! :)

And finally... I have something SUPER DUPER exciting to share! I'll be absent from the blog until next week, because I'm off to New Orleans tomorrow to meet up with my blogging bling ring: Bekah, Sarah, & Sarah for a long weekend of fun, food, and (if you will) merrymaking! I can't wait to spend time with these ladies, my blogging besties!