Sunday Song: The Drifters (Father's Day Edition)

Today, in honor of Father's Day, I bring you one of the most magical songs I've ever heard.

Flashback: 100 years ago, when Napster first came out (remember Napster??), I made my dad download it. I'm a huge music freak, but my dad is a MAJOR music freak. I mean, there are no words. Ask him basically any song that has come out between the 1920s and today, and he can tell you the year it came out, and probably who wrote it, and probably some other random fact about it. It's pretty amazing. Well, FYI, this was the very first song he downloaded on Napster. Then I went home and downloaded it on Napster. And I have loved it ever since!

Happy Father's Day, Dad! I love you! You're the best!

Friday's Fancies: Wedding Season

Apparently, it's wedding season! While, honestly, the two weddings I'm attending this year occur(ed) in February and October, that doesn't mean I can't help out all of my readers to plan what they'll wear as wedding guests this summer!

{blazer (similar) / purse / dress / necklace / heels}

I think the classic theme for a spring/summer is pastels! However, by pairing contrasting pastel shades, and adding a brighter version of one of your shades into the mix, you can really pump up the volume of an otherwise subdued outfit! Keep it classic with some neutral accessories, and you're ready to go!

{blazer / clutch / dress / necklace / heels}

You really can't go wrong with the traditional blazer + dress combo, and by mixing your classic pieces with a stand-out dress and statement necklace, you will be prepared to stylishly celebrate your friends & families!

{outfit 1: studs / clutch / wedges / dress (sold out - similar) | outfit 2: dress (sold out - similar) / studs / clutch / heels}

While I've never been to a formal wedding, or a beach wedding for that matter, an ethereal maxi in a beautiful shade seems like the perfect attire for either! Let your dress do the talking, add some beautiful metallic accessories, and dance the night away!

Head over to Long Distance Loving to check out more options for wedding season!

Ombre Aztec

{sweatshirt: forever 21 (similar) (similar) | skirt: new orleans boutique | sandals: gap (borrowed) | necklace: gift (similar)}

A little year ago, I met up with some of my best blogging ladies for a fun weekend in Louisiana! I did a lot of eating, a lot of bonding, and a decent amount of shopping, too! This skirt is one of my favorite purchases from that trip - I think that ombre, seafoam green, and aztec print just about scream Dani!

Classic & Preppy

{cardigan: old navy | tee: zara (similar) | jeans: old navy | flats: me too via nordstrom (similar)}

I rarely ever wear my hair straight, but I tried it out again for a few days, and didn't hate it! While I don't think it quite screams "Dani!," it's nice to try a little change every once in awhile. What goes best with classically straight hair? A classically preppy outfit: a cardigan, striped tee, dark-washed jeans, and simple flats feel classic & preppy to a T!

Neon & a Band Tee

{chambray: target | tank: forever 21 | skirt: target | sandals: gap (borrowed) | necklace: nordstrom (similar) (similar)}

Sometimes, you wake up with no idea of what to wear, and a random mish-mosh turns out just fine!This neon skirt is pretty much a stand-out (and a steal!), you can never go wrong with a vintage-inspired band tee (unless you've recently accidentally seen a picture of what Axl Rose looks like in present-day and you want to cry), and a classic chambray + statement necklace are the perfect toppers to any outfit!

I wore this to work last week when the staff and PTO honored me, as it's my final year at the Early Childhood Center I've been working at for SEVEN years! I begin my elementary student teaching in the fall, so in 2 days, I have to say goodbye to this chapter of my life. It's bittersweet, but I know that this transition is the most logical next step in my life - and I'm going to try to welcome it with open arms!

Classic Pieces // Long Wear

{shirt: nordstrom | tank: nordstrom | leggings: old navy | boots: minnetonka | sunglasses: borrowed (similar) | purse: luna (similar)}

I have to be real with you guys. I wore this outfit for a long time. I wore it to go out in Brentwood for cocktails with my friends Melissa, Karla, & John. Then, well, I wore it to sleep... Then I borrowed these sunnies, drove home, showered, changed my undies (I swear... TMI? Sorry.), and... then I put the outfit back on. Then I went to the movies to see The Great Gatsby. Then I drove up to my friends Ashley & Steve's house to watch The Bachelorette. So, basically, I wore it for about 24 hours straight. Don't judge me. Guess it goes to show, classic pieces make for long wear. ;)

Friday's Fancies: Serious Sunnies

I have been looking for a new pair of shades for awhile now. I am still absolutely in love with my Juicy Couture pair that I've been sporting for the past 3 years or so... but sometimes, a girl just needs a change! So, on that note...

{sunglasses: super by retrosuperfuture / necklace: topshop (similar) (similar) / tee: rag & bone / boots: sam edelman / jeans: rag & bone}

Ok, y'all. I kind of love these classic frames. They're Wayfarer-ish, though more modern, and I like the shape, and the dark lens... I just really like 'em! I kind of don't love the $140+ price tag, though, so I think I'll meditate on this splurge for awhile. Anyway, I think these cool frames would look awesome with an equally-as-cool casual olive tee, super-cool distressed skinnies, a nice turquoise pendant, and these badass snakeskin booties.

I will definitely be heading over to Long Distance Loving to check out which pairs my fellow bloggers are recommending! What kind of sunnies have you been sporting lately?