Spring White Dresses with Danielle Davis

Hey everyone! My name is Danielle Davis. My bestie, Owen, is spending time with her fam in Disney World right now so I'm taking over her blog today. To those of you who may be wondering "who is this stranger on Owen's blog?", allow me to introduce myself. About a year ago, I began my journey as a personal stylist and closet organizer. Thanks to my family, friends (Owen included), and awesome clients; I'm watching my passion turn into my career.

When I'm not running around styling and organizing, I'm in my office blogging about how I do it. Feel free to read all about it at www.danielledavisstyle.com. To give you a little taste of my blog here on Owen's site, I'm sharing with you a spring trend at an affordable price. We ALL love to look stylish without breaking the bank, right?!

LBD (little black dress) is something we are all well aware of and very well may have in our closets for those nights that we want to feel hott. However, a LWD (little white dress) is something every lady needs for when the weather makes those black dresses a little too hot. If you're in need of that perfect Pre-Labor Day look, then look no further. I've collected my favorite LWDs under $100 just for you! Whether you're a bride, attending a luncheon, or traveling on a vacay, I'm certain there's something just right for you to shop for in the collection below. If you have any questions about fit, style, or appropriateness for your occasion, please don't hesitate to contact me at danielledavisstyle@gmail.com. I love chatting with new friends about styling...almost as if it were my job ;)

Adelyn Rae Mixed Media Fit & Flare
$98

Endless Rose Long Sleeve Lace Dress
$64

Nordstrom Eyelet Off the Shoulder Dress
$76

Culture Phit Maxi Dress
$69

Rip Curl Print Maxi
$66

Cream and Sugar Strappy Trapeze Dress
$46

Wells Grace Embroidered Maxi Dress
$35

Brigitte Bailey Faux Wrap Dress
$59

Target Mossimo Maxi Dress
$30

Thoughts on one-piece swimsuits

Every year I am closer and closer to switching over to the one-piece side. I told my husband that I cannot wait to be pregnant so that I have an excuse to wear one-pieces. This is true. He was less than thrilled. However, I honestly think that the right one-piece is so much more flattering and sexy than any two-piece. I don't think I will be making the plunge this summer, but here is what I have my eyes on for next summer:

What are your thoughts on one-pieces? When is the "right time" to make the switch to one-pieces? Where are the best places to buy reasonably priced yet nice quality suits?

Packing for Key West!

I leave for Key West in 9 days! I am so pumped for a long weekend of sun, sand, crystal blue oceans, and fruity drinks! This is what will be in my beach bag:

1. I recently got the cutest fedora at Monkees in my hometown. I can't wait to wear it all weekend and keep the hot sunshine off my face. Stay away wrinkles!
2. Tory Burch sunglasses. I am currently swooning over these aviators. I don't have these exact pair but I do have a different pair of TB sunglasses that will be in my bag! I love her sunglasses. My next splurge will definitely be these shades.
3. Neutrogena sunscreen. My face is super sensitive and I have always dreaded putting sunscreen on it until I found Neutrogena sunscreen. It is oil-free, rubs in easily, and doesn't leave me with breakouts the next day.
4. Cover-up from Victoria Secret. I bought it before my honeymoon and love how light-weight and flowy it is. The last thing I want when I am sweaty and sandy is a hot cover-up that sticks to me. This is just the opposite!
5. Tory Burch rubber sandals. These shoes are the BEST. They are perfect for the beach and sand. Am I the only one that used to wear Rainbow sandals and after rinsing off my feet I was left with brown, nasty stained feet? Solution: TB rubber sandals!

What are your favorite beach essentials?!

Five on Friday: stocking stuffers for men!

This Christmas, hubs and I have decided to just do stockings for each other. We both have Fall/Winter birthdays and our anniversary is December 28th so we don't need to spend a lot of money on Christmas presents. I have been thinking for the past few months about things that my husband would really love in his stocking. Since we aren't doing presents, I wanted to fill his stocking with thoughtful gifts, not just candy. Here is what I have come up with so far:

1. Tovolo ice mold. A few months ago when hubs and I were in Charleston we went to an amazing restaurant and his whiskey drink had a huge ice cube in it. He LOVED it. The next day we were in J. Crew and they were selling the exact ice cube molds!! When hubs was in the dressing room I bought it and slipped that bad boy in my pocket book and have been hiding it ever since. It melts super slow so it doesn't water down the whiskey... and it makes you feel extra fancy ;) If your man is a whiskey drinker, I guarantee he will LOVE this in his stocking!

2. Ted Baker socks. My hubs looooves these socks! He loves to add a funky touch when dressing up in a suit. He already has a handful of patterns but I got him some new fun patterns that I know he will love. They are $15 or 3 pairs for $40 at Nordstrom with FREE shipping! Get them!

3. Meat thermometer. My man loves to cook, grill, etc. but he doesn't have a meat thermometer. I think he would love this in order to get meat to the perfect temperature without over-cooking it. My in-laws have one and he always uses it when we go home!

4. Beats earbuds. They are expensive for earbuds, I know, I knowwww. But your man will love you if he finds these in his stocking. I got these for G for our 3 year anni and he uses the heck out of them... at the gym, at work, at home, etc. They play music SO clear, stay in your ears when exercising, and are so much better than any earbud I have ever tried.

5. Monogrammed flask. Just the other day he was saying he needs a flask for football games, wedding, etc. [do not judge us]. Then I found this gem on Pottery Barn, on sale for $20 which INCLUDES a monogram!

Guys are HARD to shop for! I hope these things give you ideas for the man in your life! What are you filling you man's stocking with??

Five on Friday: Birthday edition!

Happy Friday!! My birthday is 3 weeks from today so I decided to post on what I have been birthday-lusting over:

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A new pair of boots. I may or may not have a slight obsession with Frye boots. Yes, they are ridiculously expensive, but worth every penny. They are super nice leather and stay in great shape for many years. I'm wanting either gray/taupe or black this year. I would be thrilled with any of these 3 pairs!

[2]
New additions to my make-up bag. I don't like to try new products, and I'm not big into make-up, so when my sister-in-law convinced me to try Bobbi Brown, I loved and hated her at the same time. My face loved her, but my wallet hated her. This make-up is SO great, but I rarely splurge on new colors because of the price. I have been dying to try the gel eyeliner and add some new blush colors to my winter make-up collection.

[3]

Kendra scott earrings. I don't wear earrings much, I'm more of a necklace girl, but earrings are coming back into style big time. I splurged on Kendra Scott hot pink earrings a few weeks ago to wear to a wedding, and got SO many compliments on them. I would love to add another pair to my wardrobe, either a neutral to wear with everyday outfits or another funky fun color.

[4]

Tory Burch flats. Duh. I wear the soles off my TB flats, literally. I am leaning towards the cream because the soles are starting to peel off my other pair of brown TB flats that I've had for about 4 years. How fun are the leopard print flats?! I love them but have a hard time spending so much money on a pair of shoes that you can't wear with everything.

[5]

Stella and Dot engravable bar necklace. I am dying for one with our anniversary on it. So cute!