Dannie Demolition

I've been having war with denim for quite some time now, and lately it seems that denim has been winning by a landslide. I notice myself reaching for it when longing for comfort while still wanting to maintain structure, needing a simple look but still desiring flair..

The fact that this particular denim happens to be in the form of a light romper makes it an even better addition to my sudden fondness of the fabric. Originally my plan was to go for a more polished look, but my demolition hair and cobweb tights pretty much stabbed that idea in the heart.

(gifted sunnies- you tell me??, cut off cropped denim jacket- younique, denim romper & tights- f21, classic chuck taylors)

Reminescense

Last summer does not seem so long ago, I can still rememeber the smells and sites; and due to the indecisive weather of the 661, I find myself hit with its deja vu surprisingly early this year, considering it is still April and all (at least for a few more days, I'm trying to hold onto it).

I must say that short hair was one of the smartest decisions I made last year. The effortless sex appeal, intrigue, and confidence it exuded was unmatchable. At the risk of sounding uncouth, I love, love, freakin' loved it and I can't wait for another round of cropped cuts this coming season.

On the subject of clothing, the denim in these photos are James Jeans I scored while interning for the company this time last year actually. As you know, I'm in no way a fan of jeans (due to their inability to ever fit both my hips and waist cohesively) but these denims were a pleasant surprise, as they complemented my gams with perfection and halted right at the ankle, adding even more flair aside from their cool, classic wash, and easy fit.

In the realm of tops, don't you love this super cool hipster, tie dye tank I copped on Haight St. in SF last summer? The fabric is a soft, intricately netted mesh that provides for a breezy, fun, and super light summer piece. I also love how the print repeats on the back because it always sucks a little when a graphic top is plain on the backside (forcing me to rock it backward sometime).

I refer to this dress as my punk princess piece because that's what the section I got it from at Forever 21 was called. I love this dress because although it's dramatic, the color palette is so chill that it makes for an easy I'm just gonna get dressed piece. So far I've worn it with fishnets and Chuck Taylors, as well as with my enourmous Hello Kitty bow for Halloween when I was a Japanese school girl; it is so surprisingly versatile.

Touching Spring

(pc: lookbook.nu, fashionlane, jak&jil, olsens anonymous, google)

It's A Lifestyle

My Boyfriend Calls Me Cutesy

The most common comment I get in reference to my style is: "I love your confidence, I could never pull that off!"

While I more than appreciate the gracious compliment, I always wonder why exactly one wouldn't be able to pull off a bold, eccentric look. Dressing boldly is always more fun! Wearing a piece that strays from the more tamed, conservative chic factor takes your style a step further by displaying a strong level of confidence, subsequently improving the look. Actually, some of my favorite wardrobe pieces are are of the slightly off kilter kind.

I have always been a devout believer in self expression and creativity, and really the reason I love fashion so much is because of the voice it gives you without you ever having to say a word; your personality, mood, and even morals shine through your personal style.

Oh, and just in case you were wondering, yes, I totally went out in this outfit; if you know me at all, that comes as no surprise. It was great; fun, bold looks always improve my mood and just put a brighter tint on the day as a whole.

..and these sunnies originally reminded me of Anna Wintour, however, the more I see them, the more my mind helplessly drifts to Lady Gaga, yeesh..

(sequin top- buffalo exchange, houndsooth pants- f21, flats- jcp)

Grunge Gardens

For some reason unbeknowest to me, spring and grunge just seem to fit perfectly together. Actually, now that I think about it, grunge fits perfectly with everything pretty much.

..and this is me in "Okay, let's just go" mode.

We'll Play Jacks and Uno Cards

Spring is all about easy, breezy things so when I trekked down to Studio City to meet with American Apparel, a fun tee and elastic waisted acid wash shorts clearly seemed like a cute plus comfy win.

I'm absolutely in love with these shorts and cannot wait to wear them all summer; the fact that they have an elastic waist constitute them as genuine perfection because I did not have to spend my day feeling like a gangster with my pants sagging off my waist every five minutes, as per usual. Plus, although they appear to be denim, the material is a lot softer, making them perfect for lounging or going out. Aaaah, I just looove super wearable clothing!

(worthington blazer, downtown la transformers tee, specs/acid wash shorts from f21, and heels by delicious, bag from anchor blue)

Spring Fever

I want you, I need you, oh Baby, oh Baby..

(docmartens/f21)

Hi spring!

These photos reign from circa 08, back when I still had patience for my tripod. They remind me of a Teen Vogue editorial because of how bouncy and random my poses are, and I love that because Teen Vogue editorials are my absolute favorite!

The floral leggings are definitely still my main squeeze, embarrasingly enough I'm wearing them right now. It's safe to say floral print is absolutely classic; it complements every style, with the effortless ability to be dressed up or down. My favorite floral look is a pairing with distressed denim and lace. Ooh, I'm so happy for spring, so funny how I never paid so much attention to seasons before I started this blog.

A Foxtrot Above My Head, A Sock Hop Beneath My Bed

I haven't seen Alice in Wonderland yet but for some reason, this look reminds me of it. Although I've worn this dress on the blog already, I've had a deep longing to grunge it up (as I do with most pretty things) and add a funky factor to a piece that screamed sweetness just a little too loudly. As aforementioned, this dress heavily reminds me of the whimsical Betsey Johnson, and I think the striped tights easily enhance that notion. Am I a fashion faux paux for the bra sneak peek? If it is any consolation, its embroidered with floral and lace, complementing the dress. I hope you are not tired of seeing Chuck Taylors in every post, it is just that they pretty much epitomize the easy, fun, funky, and classic attributes that accentuate my style, and they effortlessly add a cool factor to basically any look.

(sunnies/dress/tights- f21)