FOUND TREASURES

Walking through open air markets can be hard work or a lot of fun depending on how you look at the situation. Some people try to look at everything but don't try that hard. Things that stand out to you  can be some of the best souvenirs. Jewelry is my favorite thing to look for. Vintage, handcrafted, and trendy jewelry can be found in flea markets, thrift shops and open air markets. When I was vacationing on a island in South Carolina with my family, we went into Charleston for a day. My family and I decided to go to the open air market there and that is where I picked up the treasure in the picture above. Happy finding everybody!

EASY EVENING HAIRSTYLE

This is a hairstyle I like to wear for a semi-formal dinner. You can wear it anytime is what I like most for those days when you have to go straight from work or school to a dinner date or a more formal dinner with the family. It's a polished easy to accomplish look so let's get started!

Step 1: Pull your hair into a low pony tail.

Step 2: Twist your ponytail around the base of the ponytail (where the hair tie is), and secure with bobby pins.

Step 3: Any bangs or other flyaways that are toward the front of your hair, curl with a bigger curling wand or curling iron. If you don't have bangs just pull down some wispy and curl those

Step 4: Pin back bigger curled piece (like bangs), hairspray and your done!

DANI'S MUSIC PLAYLIST-JULY

Dani's Music Playlist-July

1. Born & Raised by John Mayer

2. Moonshine by Bruno Mars

3. National Anthem by Lana Del Rey

4. Can't Help by Parachute

5. I Want Crazy by Hunter Hays

6. The Spins by Mac Miller

7. Beautiful Day by U2

8. Beautiful Goodbye by Maroon 5

9. I Lived by One Republic

10. No Faith in Brooklyn by Hoodie Allen

11. Your Love by The Outfield

12. The Promise by When in Rome

13. The Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti & Spearhead

14. Hey Hey Hey by Michael Franti & Spearhead

15. Summer Vibe by Walk Off Earth

16. Strip Me by Natasha Bedingfield

17. Little Too Much by Natasha Bedingfield

18. Free by Donavon Frankenreiter

19. Champion by The Chevin

This is the first of a new series on the blog called "Dani's Music Playlist". Every month i will put up 15 or more songs that i have been loving recently. This month I have really been enjoying John Mayer's new album and other happy sounding, summer music.

4th OF JULY OUTFIT IDEAS

As holidays come and go, I always want to join in on themed outfits without looking absolutely crazy. The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. Parades, cookouts, & fireworks! What's not to love. But it also means a long day in which it is very hot outside and your outside for most all of it. So what to wear? Well here are some ideas that work well for me...

grey tank: american eagle, navy shorts: abercrombie&fitch, red & white stripes: forever21, white shorts: hollister, white blouse: francesca's, navy skirt: abercrombie&fitch.

In my opinion all three of these outfits could work for either night or day festivities. Perfect for hot weather and they are easy maintenance(no short shorts, too big dresses or tight fitting tops). 

white top: american eagle, navy striped shorts: forever21, polka dot top: target, jean shorts: hollister.

Both of these outfits are more for the cookout or fireworks as they seem a little more dressy than for a parade.

red dress: target, blue dress: american eagle, white dress: american eagle.

What you'll see me in! My favorite for cookout and fireworks. The perfect evening attire. Look to sundresses or even simple light colored dresses to make casual with sandals or a pair of cowboy boots. Just be careful if your sitting on the ground that when getting up after those fireworks.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!