PLL - Aria Inspired

Hello! I've decided on a bit of a different post today which I hope you enjoy! I recently went to an 18th birthday party (Happy Birthday Denise!) and decided I'd do a blog post on what I wore. Well.. I found this dress at a New Zealand store called Pagani. It feels so nice, it's indescribable! The soft and subtle rose's polka dot against the smooth emerald green. This dress is the perfect length and already I find it very versatile. It can be dressed up or down which is an absolute must have.  




But wait.. You are probably thinking.. What is with the title? Well let me explain. When I pulled this dress off the rack it immediately reminded me of Arias style from Pretty Little Liars. A show which I am obsessed with right now!! It is very different from what I'd usually go for which is generally pink and frilly. Although sometimes a change is as good as a holiday. I definitely loved the change. As you can see from the top photo I paired it which basic black wedges - also a closet must have. 

Asha - Mikka - Dani

I can't wait to wear this dress again and again. It was also such a score at only $30(NZD). What do you guys think?

Love Dani. xx

Zoeva Haul | Review |

I am back with a contrasting post to the last. Today I am talking all things makeup. Specifically Zoeva makeup! I first heard of this brand from my favourite youtuber, and the one and only Zoella. Anyway, I was in the market for some new makeup brushes and eye shadows, so I thought I'd give it a try. Here goes my Zoeva haul and review post on the main things I ordered! 

I am in love with this naturally yours eyeshadow palette. It is so great for everyday natural makeup. I've used it A LOT already. My favourite colours are the top 2 on the left. They are matte and make for a great subtle smokey eye. I'd recommend this palette to everyone - it is very versatile across different makeup looks and would suit many complexions. 

This one is obviously less natural, except for a few colours which are. I really love the shimmers in this like the green and blue you can see in the photo. I actually wore the shimmer blue, the matte blue and the corner blue (which has gold specs in it) to my school ball (formal). It lasted all night on top of an eye primer, which is another item I purchased from Zoeva. I was really impressed, not only with their eye shadows but also their primers. I think these colours are beautiful and more orientated towards special occasions and parties. 

These were honestly the main reason why I ordered from Zoeva in the first place. These brushes are perfect. I love them so much. As you can see they are already well used! My favourite brushes are the foundation blending brush, the concealer brush and the blush brush. They are perfect sizes so you can control application well. They also have an added bonus of being super pretty because they are rose gold! Zoeva also provides a nifty little brown bag, which you can just catch a glimpse of in the photos background, to store the brushes in or use as a makeup bag.

 Zoeva prices aren't too bad. They are more expensive then drugstore makeup but that's sort of a given. They are quality products and I'm very happy with my purchases.

Love Dani. xx

Hello

I really want to make something of this blog.. and I will. Unfortunately its not the opportune time for it. Frankly, I have so much going on. I am stressed!  Although, in my never ending trail of thought, I somehow think it's a good idea to blog right this moment. So hello. I am currently sat on top of my pink duvet at 11 pm typing away on my slow dell laptop. 

A lot has happened and is happening in the life of danidarling. Although I will spare you my life story. To put it briefly - I am in my last year of high school. Well my last 4 weeks. It's utterly bizarre that my entire educational life for the last 13, and specifically 5  years, is coming to an end. As like all seventeen year olds.. I have no clue what the future holds but I am so, very extremely excited by it.  

Love Dani xxx 

P.S Think makeup and clothes for the next posts! Oh, and I think theres a stray cat in my house. :( Night. x

Mini Winter Haul

Hello everyone! You can probably guess that it is Winter here in New Zealand. So lately I've been buying a few new clothes to suit the current climate! I felt this was a good opportunity to write a blog post so hopefully someone will find this interesting. Unfortunately I'm missing a winter jacket which I have been on a hunt for, but I will continue looking and let you know when I find one! Here it goes; a few wintery items that I've picked up in recent Weeks...

First of all I picked up this cute tartan skater style dress from a shop called tempt. It was $15 (if I remember correctly) and is a lovely soft material. It has capped sleeves and is a good length. Personally I think it is quite flattering, if I do say so myself! In some cases it can look like a school uniform, but as long as it is paired with a casual jacket and casual shoes (unlike school shoes) it will look awesome. 

 I am in love with fluffy knits!! I first purchased a black one from the warehouse. At only $15 (compared to glassons prices of over $40 anyway) it was a real score. My mum bought me this one above (excuse the sassy pose). She bought it from a place called Mirrou for $10. It is a pretty coral colour and it's long enough to be worn with leggings which is a definite plus! It is so soft, ugh, I really recommend these to everyone. Seriously buy one!

This little flattering peplum top was $20 from Dotti! I've wanted a peplum top for ages, and I've finally got one. I am super pleased! I don't even care that it may not be in fashion anymore... So the material of this one is quite stretchy which makes it really comfortable. The long ish sleeves make it a winter statement and I am super glad that a bought it. I really recommend this style for people who don't have many curves (like me)!

This pink textured beauty was also from Dotti with the same price tag of $20. It's not particularly a winter item, but the material is thick, so it would do well under a jacket. It's something that I can probably wear all year round. I am very happy with this purchase. Special mention to the black skinny jeans that are also in the photo above. They are really good quality from Glassons ($50) and are super wearable and go with everything, including this top. 

Last but not least I bought myself some brown boots. They are the comfiest shoes I have ever worn. They look really good with my black skinny jeans, but even better with cute skater dresses! They feel really good quality (and they should do because the were $60)! I am in love and just want to keep wearing them. I'm sure I will own these for ages as they are fast becoming my favourite shoes. 

What's your statement winter item? Let me know in the comments. :)

Love Dani. xx

A thing called instagram

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all doing well. I am in the midst of winter and it's freezing, although it is warmer than usual. I've been struggling to think of interesting blog post ideas. It's something that every want to be blogger like myself has to overcome. Where is this blog going? I have no idea, it's all just too exciting.

Today I bring you the topic of Instagram. It's a very cool place. To the right of this blog I've added an Instagram widget, where you can see more pictures of my life (if anyone cares). It's sort of become an obsession. I think it's a great way of sharing your own life photos and viewing others. Others including  youtubers (my fave!), celebrities and anything from lush instagram accounts to healthy eating accounts. I really wish I joined sooner!

Although, there is a lot of emphasis on how popular your online material is. It's silly that we live in a world where someone needs to be liked over the Internet, instead of looking towards other means, like being face to face with someone. Yes, I do get it why you want that Internet fame, but most people don't receive it on the Internet unless they look like models that have just walked off a shoot. All I am hoping to achieve with my Instagram is a lovely little space where I can share my photos, whether they be beautiful photography works or random photos of my cats and friends. I've spent so many years, on tumblr, on twitter wanting to build up a following, but I just can't. So I just wanted to say it's okay if you can't or don't or whatever. The Internet is a place where we can look into others lives and share our own, and it's okay if you don't have millions wanting to know your every move. Enjoy your own little space on the internet, because the world is moving way to fast. I know I'll enjoy mine.

Sorry guys, don't even know where I've gone with that ramble. Hopefully the point is clear... The Internet is awesome but don't feel like you need a massive following. Use it to express yourself, like I'm doing with this blog and my Instagram.

Love Dani xxx