What I Wore Wednesday: Maxi Dresses and Feathers

Today is a Wednesday disguised as a Monday, ufff talk about rough day! Even my fun accordion maxi dress couldn’t pick me up out of my funk!

Needless to say, I needed a break, and a Venti Passionfruit Lemonade from Starbucks to work out those mid week kinks!

My Starbucks walk it out sesh turned into an opportune photoshoot for my What I Wore Wednesday post, while my fun dress and sassy Pirates-of-the-Caribbean-esque ring couldn’t pull me out of my funk, I still had fun putting together the outfit!

Hope you enjoy…

Isn’t this jewel toned red just the lovliest pick me up ever?

Check out my new feather! If you live in Sac... you have to go see Candice Campbell for all your hairstyling needs (she's kind of bomb.com)...

Ring. Kate Spade (via Nordys) Vest. CAbi (a couple of seasons ago)

I love my maxi dress, it makes me feel super pretty!

Dress. Modcloth Belt. Banana Republic Factory Store

  

Once again, cheers to awesome Target shoesies! These suckers have lasted 3 seasons of constant wear!

Ciao

One Last Thing...

As we approach "What I Wore Wednesday"….I couldn’t help but share with you my life motto…yep this is me in a nutshell. 

See y’all tomorrow!

Ciao

What Not To Say....When Your Bestie Becomes a Single Lady

So….we’ve all done it, you know that ‘insert foot in mouth’ moment where you think you’re being funny but it really just comes out all word vomity… My newest feature edition of ‘What Not To Say’…will address these moments in life and hopefully give us all a little more perspective on how to react, or rather how not to react, in those cringe worthy awkward laughter moments of life…Enjoy!

What Not To Say…When Your Bestie Becomes a Single Lady...

1. Dude, this totally reminds me of that one Katherine Heigl movie…

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH- This is not funny, and neither is she...also, if Josh Duhamel was knocking down my door, I wouldn't be in this position in the first place....

2. I promise, you’ll be back together before next week’s Taco Tuesday, you’ll see…

3. Sooo…does this mean I can have his Xbox that he left at your house…

4. I was wondering why you gained 5lbs in a week…

5. Major bummer! Oh by the way, is his identical twin brother still available? I always thought he was fiiiinnnneeee…

Just sick lady....woof

Got any suggestions or want to participate in the 'What Not To Say' challenge? Hit me up below or email me at danielle.vaticano@gmail.com...

Ciao

A Lovely Lunch Date- Farmer's Market Edition

Yay for warm weather, good friends and farmer's market lunch dates! Yesterday Kate and I took a lovely little stroll over to the park to lust after all of the sweet peaches, ripe tomatoes and juicy berries our shopping bags could carry.

Not one to be outdone by the vibrant in season selections, I of course sported my brand new mustard yellow Hallogen skirt...adding a dash of cheetah for good measure.

Check out our adventures!

Is that you Buddah? Skirt. Halogen (Nordy's anniversary sale), Blouse. Heart Boutique, Shoes. Cuffs Boutique, Belt. Thrifted, Shades. Marc Jacobs

"The higher the hair, the closer to God." - some very smart lady

Stairway to heaven? Nahhh, just an opportune photo prop...oh and check out my ring which I also got at Heart Boutique!

The 'fit.

Adventures in berry picking...the young professional woman's version...

I may be snacking on these berries, right at this moment...so yumsters!

Not your typical farmer's market fare, but you'll notice we split the El Senor Jumbo dog...onions on the left (me), plainsicle on the right (K).

Pinkies up! Obligatory hot dog nom nom shot...

Playing in fresh lavender bundles and seductively eating berries are all part of normal farmer's market protocol...duh!

Go eat local and enjoy what the season has to offer today!

Ciao

What I Wore Wednesday: Olive-y Green

I love me some olive-y green, the perfect summer to fall color, it instantly mans up an outfit that may have been bordering on the super girly trendy scale...PS- we def took these pics out in the ally behind my work, and may or may not have witnessed a hit and run on a parked car... 

Dress- Banana Republic, Belt- Thrifted, Bag- Kate Spade

Workin' it in the ally :) 

Most comfy 2 year old black sandies on earth (can you say thank you Target?!) an my ouchie toe

Booty shot!

Watch- Francesca's, Wrap Bracelet- Banana Republic

Ciao

Summer Lovin'

So it’s a little late, considering that summer will be over in a little over a month, but here are a few of the handiest dandiest products that I could not have survived the summer without!

Tarte Smooth Operator, Bronze Finishing Powder. No faves list of mine would be complete without an item from Tarte Cosmetics, their products have revolutionized the way my skin responds to makeup, and I feel prettier than ever when using the Tarte line. I also have this finishing powder in the sheer finish, but the bronzed version gives the prettiest finish to your summer makeup, sometimes this is all I need for my skin. A def, MUST TRY! 

ESSIE nail polish. I know gasp, right? As a long time loyal Sally Hansen Quick Dry fan, I can hardly believe that I am saying this, but the Essie polishes are really where it’s at. From the pigment and shine to the long lasting wear, Essie polish is the whole kit and caboodle and will keep your nails and toes did all through the long summer days.

SODA, Taffy in Tan Summer Clogs. I wear these shoes WITH everything! The tan color makes my leggies look long and sexy sauce and they are super duper comfy to boot! You can check them out in my blog here, and can find them at Heart Boutique or here.

St. Tropez Self Tanner Mousse. WARNING: Do not under any circumstance apply right before doing any of the following; hitting the club, soundly sleeping/drooling, sweating your balls off or sporting your white booty shorts…this shiz will come off if you don’t let it dry properly and you will have high-larious sweat/drool stains or the worst, pretend poopy white pants ever!

That being said, I recently spotted a wrinkle under my left eye, and decided it was time to give up my care free summer days spent baking in the sun in turn for practicing sun safety and entering the world of self tanner. St. Tropez is a great line of mousses, exfoliants and moisturizers that will keep you looking tanned and beachy without the risk of shriveling into a raisin, check it out at your nearest SEPHORA or go online here.

REVLON- Just Bitten Lipstain and Balm. Normally not a coveter of anything sticky or super scented for my lips, this product gets the job done in the color department annnnddd moisturizes to boot, not to mention the drug store price tag is so nice I might need every stinkin’ color!

What are some of your favorite summer products?!

Ciao

Hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag (i think it means happy birthday in dutch)

This weekend, we celebrated my very best roomie’s birthday! Can you say ultimate pool party?! We ate, we drank, there were babys and dogs, and of course a couple of awesome parents and one cute little brother to boot, helping us celebrate Claire and all of her glory. 

PS- I have some pretty stylish and amazing friends, there were multiple outfit changes 

throughout the day, I tried to capture as many as I could!

Claire- not sure where her dress is from, but you can snag that awesome necklace at Heart Boutique

Marie- Can she look any hotter in those tribal high waisted shorts?!

Family Affair! Say hello to some awesome parentals!

Ali- Helllooo dahling! Our lil' southern belle is the epitome of country class in her sundress and espadrilles. 

Summerryyy Summer! Bikini is from Nordstrom (they make extra large tops for girls like us that need a little more help reigning in the girls), Cover-Up is also from Nordy's, Shorts- Forever 21, Most amazingly comfy summer clogs- Heart Boutique (brand, SODA)

Check out my amazing ring/bracelet that I also got from Heart Boutique, it's handmade and totally makes me feel like I can 'walk like an egyptian' teheheh

Wardrobe Change, Marie edition- hi there hippy chic maxi and headband from Forever 21...love!

Our little Blair Waldorf look-a-like makes a splash in this yellow cover up and matching oversized bow

Classic white totally sets off Anneka's bronzed bod and look at those black bow tie wedges, so cute!

I know I talk about them a ton, but my friends really are the cat’s meow, being with them makes my heart smile and my tummy sore from laughing so hard! In honor of them, I found a couple of quotes that actually put into words how special these chicas are to me:

“It’s not where you are in life, it’s who you have by your side that matters.” Unknown

“Friends are like bras: close to the heart and there for support.”— Unknown

“Friends ask you why you’re crying. Best friends: already have a shovel ready to bury the loser that made you cry.”— Unknown

Tell your friends you love them today!

Ciao