Sweatshirt Crazy

Really though. I need to stop.

1 // You really can't beat a cream colored sweatshirt for Thanksgiving dinners, winter parties and gatherings and Christmas mornings. 

2 // And you definitely can't beat gray. The detailing. It's rad as rad can be. And pretty. You can beat pretty and rad all in one. 

3 // Guys. this dress is super flattering, super comfortable, but super expensive. It's gold. Like the perfect mix of classy casual. With opaque tights and booties..you're good to go.  

Happy wishing.
Stay gold.

Life Lately...

Where have I been, you ask? I'll tell you! Or...I'll just show you.

 
  

 

1 & 2. I was Santa's little helper this Christmas. Now I know what to anticipate when I actually have to be Santa. It's hard to act surprised when you know exactly which presents you wrapped, and what's inside of them.

3. I celebrated one of the most beautiful Christmases. I miss it so much. Why did it have to go away?

4. I saw the most beautiful movie. If you have not seen it yet, you NEED to stop doing what you're doing, and go. Seriously.

5. I shoveled a bunch.

6. I marveled at the beauty of snow. How cute is that bush?

7. I went to the big New Year's Sale at Dillard's. Can you say craziness? I have a whole post about the madness.

8. I got new glasses! What do you think? I love them!

9. My siblings and I wished you a Happy New Year!

10. My mom and I had to put away Christmas. And I cried.

11. I ate a delicious Bento Box and some top-notch sushi. If you are ever in the Ogden area, go to Tona Sushi on historic 25th street.

12. I had to pack up all my stuff to head back for Winter Semester. Mind you, I left a lot of that stuff there. I just had to sort through it all. Thank you, parents for convincing me. Also, I'm giving away some shoes here. In particular, an old pair of Sam Edelman boots. If you are a size 7 and interested, lemme know.

13. I reunited with friends. How is it that we are on separate couches. This is BYU. Hastag: Do Better.

So...I started Winter Semester. Get ready for new adventures...and another post today. Weee!

Playlist Thursday: Christmas Songs Week 3

Christmas is 5 days away, can you believe it?

I only have 2 songs for you, but hey they are absolutely beautiful. Enjoy, lovelies.

1. Bring Him Home by Alfie Boe

In honor of Les Miserables coming out on Christmas day, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert that I attended. This song will now forever remind me of Christmas. It was a honor, delight, and pleasure to see Alfie Boe perform live.

2. Grown-Up Christmas List by Michael Buble

There is a comment on the video that says, "If Christmas was a singer, it would be Michael Buble." I completely agree. That was a win comment.

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs? Albums? Comment below. Happy holidays!

Stay gold. 

Update: Life Lately in Instagrams

*I apologize for the formatting and placement of the pictures.* 
Get ready for a whole lot of Instagrams, Dani's Life Style.

I thought I would provide a little update, since I haven't posted many photos in awhile. Enjoy!



 




1. After a bloody nose, jean stains, a trip to 5 European countries, and a festival of colors, it was time to get a new bag. So I got the Fossil satchel shown above, only in mustard yellow, because it seems that I can't resist anything mustard yellow. Did I mention it's leather? Yeah, I felt fancy. I upgraded from canvas my whole existence to leather. Let's have a round of applause for Dani making grown up decisions.

2. Speaking of becoming a grown up, I can make my own clothes now. Well sort of. I can make oxblood colored pleated skirts...and I can get A's on them. I conquered sewing since the last time I uploaded pictures. Please don't ask me to make you one. It really will cause me a lot of anxiety.

3. I saw a guy giving an intense back massage. I really wanted to ask him to stop because it seriously go uncomfortable, and frankly I was trying to feel the spirit. And he was getting a little TOO intimate.

4. I went to Temple Square with the most beautiful girls I know. What a beautiful way to kick off the Christmas season.

5 and 6. And while we were there, I dreamed of owning everything in the Anthropologie window, and I treated myself to the best red velvet cheesecake on the planet. Thank you City Creek and thank you Cheesecake Factory.

7. I had plenty of study parties.

8. And I ate some more, with more beautiful people. Great food and great company make for a great time. The creamery has the best chicken strips and cracked pepper fries. Oh and let's not forget their German Chocolate Crunch and Peanut Butter Trails ice cream. Oh man, I would drive an hour and a half to get some right now.

9. So then...I got some pizza, but it wasn't just any old pizza. It was the best pizza on the planet people. The best. Okay so I am pretty sure there is better pizza in this world, but SLAB pizza takes the cake on a Rosemary Potato Bacon Pizza, and a Thai Chicken Pizza. The pieces are huge and you can split them with a friend or awesome sibling. I chose the sibling.

10. Finals week came and I spent a lot of my time in the library. I studied like there was no tomorrow. There is a certain hunger that you have for home and mine was insatiable. (Look at me using big words...what a college student.)

11. A letter from my Valley Boy missionary came, and I was the happiest girl that day. Some days I miss Jarett more than anything but I know he is serving the Lord and that is where I want him to be. Oh Elder Iverson, you are the greatest.

12. Then I finally got home. I finished my exams and my first night home I went and looked at lights with my Daddy-O.

13. I also came home to the most festive and Christmasey house. It was like my mom became Buddy the Elf when she was decorating.

14. Well it is considerably colder up north, and my fall jacket wasn't doing it's job. So I went coat shopping. I haven't found the one yet. But the two in the picture are definitely on my list. I guess I'll let Santa choose.

15. My milkshakes!

16. I found the outfit of my future husband...on a mannequin...and I really wished it was real.

17. I almost got a really great chambray shirt. It's a shame when things don't fit right and aren't flattering. Tsk. Tsk.

So that's my life lately. Thanks for caring. See you tomorrow. Stay gold.

Playlist Thursday: Christmas Songs Week 2

Hello friends,

I said I'd be back the 13th and lookee here, I'm back. I'm home for Christmas. Home for the holidays. It feels great. Finals weren't as rough as I thought they'd be, and it was an incredible blessing. I pushed myself to be home by Wednesday and it worked out. I am grateful for that because I know it won't always be the case. I miss my family in Provo already, but it will be all right. I need this time with my REAL family. I need this time to rejuvenate and to grow. Don't we all? So if you are still working on your final exams, don't lose hope, you'll be home soon enough. Don't ever give up. You can do this.

Despite the stress of the week, I was able to find some fantastic songs to share with you. That's the best part about studying you can plug in, study hard, not pay attention to those around you, and no one judges you for it. It's awesome. Here are my Christmas picks of the week.

1. O Come O Come Emmanuel by The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars should make an entire Christmas album. I would listen to it every day of the year. Their music is haunting but SO lovely.

2. Melodies of Christmas by David Archuleta

3. Christmas Lights by Coldplay

4. Home This Christmas by Justin Bieber (don't judge) feat. The Band Perry 

5. Little Soldier by Mindy Gledhill

I just love her music. Love. Love. Love. 

6. Little Saint Nick by Mindy Gledhill and She & Him

7. Christmas Wish by She & Him

She & Him really have a perfect Christmas album. When I grow old, I want it to be played continuously Christmas morning. Future Husband, would you agree? He will probably say yes. 

8. Los Pastores a Belen by David Archuleta 

His high tenor voice right at the end sends chills down my spine. My parents were able to go to this performance..and I'm so jealous. Who votes for a spanish album when he gets back from his mish? I do.

Playlist Thursday: Christmas Songs Week 1

December is here! It's time for Christmas cheer and what better way to get Christmas cheer than to listen to the best holiday tunes!

Here are some current favorites.

1. Toyland/White Christmas by Mindy Gledhill

I can't find a link for this, and everyone thinks it's incredibly strange, but I love it. And I say they that their taste in music suffers because they can't love a simply beautiful song like this. It's on Spotify so make sure to check it out. It's like a lullaby Mindy Gledhill style.

2. Mary, Did You Know? by Cee Lo Green

I was incredibly surprised by this. Incredibly surprised.

3. The Christmas Waltz by She & Him

She & Him Christmas is fantastic. Listen and love. Zooey Deschanel. Perfect. 

4. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by She & Him 

5. Winter Moon by Mindy Gledhill
  (current favorite)

6. Cold December Night by Michael Buble

This one is for Makenna, Kaitlyn, and Emilee. Enjoy lovely friends. (Even if you hate Toyland.) 

If you want a good laugh, listen to Jessica Simpson's Christmas albums. You will want to cry...it's abominable hullaballoo. (Words you should use more often.)

What songs have you been loving this Christmas season? Sound off below! Stay golden!

Wishlist Wednesday: Christmas Shoes

I really do not like the Christmas Shoes song. I find it manipulative and down right the cheesiest thing on the entire planet. Call me heartless...but you shouldn't cause everyone to weep on Christmas Eve. Mama is going to meet Jesus, and she really doesn't need shoes,  because frankly, Jesus is going to love her, shoes or no shoes. That's all.

So now that I have stepped off of my soap box, I would like to step into these shoes this Christmas season.

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  I'll have a pair in every color.

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They are not selling the nude ones anymore, but the black ones are just as cute. 

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I think these might be waiting for me under the tree this year.

What shoes have you had your eyes on? Is a nice pair of kicks on your Christmas list this year? What shoes remind you of the holidays? A classic flat? Smoking slipper? Sparkly high heel, or a classic black pump? Comment below, link pictures, let me know.

Oh...and P.S. What are your thoughts on the Christmas Shoes song?

Wishlist Wednesday: Black Friday Picks

Sorry this is late. I had a wonderful evening which will be spoken of later. While Black Friday Shopping, I only picked up one thing that I really needed, but while I was shopping I picked some things that might help you with your gift shopping this year...and it so happens to be my Christmas Wishlist...the not so grown up kind.

1. AE Heritage Fleece Hoodie

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I tried this on during Black Friday and it is probably the softest and most comfortable hoodie I have ever worn. Unfortunately, it wasn't on the best sale possible so I didn't get it. Seriously though, it has a sweater hood and the warmest fleece inside. If you are in the market for a new hoodie, add this to your Christmas list.

2.  Oxblood Coated Jeggings

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 I have this obsession for the oxblood trend right now. I didn't intend to go in, try these on, and fall in love, but I did. I tried them on with the hoodie and it was a match made in heaven. I love it when outfits come together like that. For being coated jeggings, they are incredibly comfortable, and they are a pretty normal color if you compare it to the neon jean trend. You could wear these for ages. Well not really..but you know what I mean.

3.  Karinska Tulle Skirt

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The most perfect and beautiful tulle skirt I have seen in stores. It truly is lovely. Wear it on New Year's. Wear it on Valentine's Day. Or wear it just for fun.

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This dress has "Dani" written all over it. Especially the way they styled it in the second picture. I wouldn't mind this dress in Snapdragon either. Isn't Kate Spade delightful?

5. These Coats, 1, 2, and 3.

I am in love with the leather sleeve trend, so naturally, I found an affordable anorak for those wanting to spend a little more on a coat.

The second coat looks much better in navy blue. Taylor Swift inspired...don't you think? 

I tried on the third coat in a camel color and it was very beautiful. The hardware really makes this coat. 

6.  Heather Leather Watch in Sand from Fossil

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A simple, yet stylish watch for those that want something special on their wrist this holiday season. Also, the price is way better than a $250 Michael Kors...sigh. Still wishin' for this one. 

What did you find on Black Friday? Did you buy anything, or was it just a look and see kind of trip? What's on your not so grown up Christmas List this year?