Day Look:
Night Look:
Day:
Blazer: Theory, similar
Top: Asos
Skirt: J. Crew, other colors on sale!
Purse: Marc Jacobs, old, similar
Night:
Top: Asos
Skirt: J. Crew, other colors on sale!
Shoes: Schutz, similar
Clutch: Clare V.
Bracelets: BaubleBar
Happy Friday!! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend! I’m doing a staycation, which I’m so excited about. I’m looking forward to catching up on some good books, time with friends, and a little pampering.
This week has totally emphasized the importance of picking pieces that can easily transition from day to night as I’ve had events 3 nights after work. No one wants to change in their car (been there, done that), change at work and get lots of questions from co-workers (no thanks…), or find another place to change (locker room at the gym anyone?).
When I know I have an event after work, I generally wear a skirt or dress to work as I find them easier to transition. I also have a few other key tricks to transition my look.
1. Switch your daytime tote for a chic, smaller night version, like this leopard clutch. I don’t know about you, but the purse I carry to work has so much crap in it that it doesn’t really work for after work events.
2. Change into a dressier pair of shoes. Shoes generally make the outfit for me and I never turn down an opportunity to wear those shoes that aren’t quite office appropriate!
3. Amp up the jewelry. I’ve started wearing my arm party everyday to work, but I will usually add a pair of statement earrings or a statement necklace.
4. Freshen your makeup. For me, this is generally just applying a little more lipstick as I’m usually running late and don’t have time to do anything else.
Do you guys have any other day to night tips?
I hope you have a great weekend! I’m taking Monday off so I will return on Wednesday with my regular posting.
Linking up with Simple Sequins, Style Elixir, Two Thirty Five Designs, Rachel the Hat, Lena B Actually, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas, Life’s a Party Dress Like It, Glossy Blonde
Linking up with Simple Sequins, Style Elixir, Two Thirty Five Designs, Rachel the Hat, Lena B Actually, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas, Life’s a Party Dress Like It, Glossy Blonde
Whitney and Blaire
August 29, 2014 @ 10:59 am
Both tof these looks are so chic Nicole. Great tips! Have a fabulous “staycation”!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Tracy Miller
August 29, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
You have the best shoes!! Love both looks.
Ivete Correa
August 29, 2014 @ 2:32 pm
Loving both looks and your tips. Have a wonderful staycation and enjoy every minute it! See you next week. ;-)
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Elegance and Mommyhood
August 29, 2014 @ 3:23 pm
Sexy+chic in black+white. You did a great job transitioning. I am leaving for a 5-day vacation tomorrow. Enjoy yours.
Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!! <3 Ada.
Kelsey Bang
August 29, 2014 @ 3:31 pm
what a fun post! love how you mixed up the outfit! those black heels are so fab! love them!
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willfullyelegant.com
August 29, 2014 @ 4:30 pm
Absolutely love the transition idea Nicole! This is so easy and yet so chic! Gorgeous nighttime sandals!
fitfabfun Jane
August 29, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
What a fantastic black and white outfit!! Love the clutch too~!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
Michelle Pan
August 29, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
Love that leopard clutch!
— Michelle | MXP STYLE
Marta C
August 29, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
Love both looks!! Your heels & clutch for the night look are so fab! Have a great long weekend:)
Marta, xo
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Jessica Jannenga
August 29, 2014 @ 5:27 pm
I love both looks. The blazer really pulls it together, and those heels are Sex-ay!! Love it, have a great weekend
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Andrea InMamasWardrobe
August 29, 2014 @ 6:33 pm
Great tips & great outfit glammed up too! Thank you for joining Renae & I at Fashion Item Friday! Ax
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carascliche.com
August 29, 2014 @ 7:07 pm
Love your tips on transforming from day to night! Love both of these looks so much!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
Maggie
August 29, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
Oh my goodness stop it with this insane gorgeous-ness! I love the day to night transition – it is so seamless and doable. Your tips are ao great!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Kate Dunphy
August 29, 2014 @ 7:44 pm
We must be on the same wave length today because my post today is Day to Night as well!! LOVE those gray pumps and your Marc Jacobs purse for day! And of course your leopard clutch and strappy heels are the perfect addition for evening!
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Leaving the Corner & Dipping My Toes
August 29, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
I love both looks, and it transitions perfectly, specially with those fierce sandals, I love them.
Natalia
Ginnie
August 29, 2014 @ 8:51 pm
I love both looks, especially the night out! Those shoes are to die for!
Tamara
August 29, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
I love the leopard print clutch! :)
Tamara
http://www.trulytamara.com
Lorna mai ltd
August 29, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
I love both the day and evening looks. I especially like the heels in the day look but I’d fall over! I have a hair piece which I may wear in the evening. Love your tips!
Anngelik Martinez
August 29, 2014 @ 11:25 pm
Both are some great looks and I love how versatile that shirt is. Also those black heels are amazing.
-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com
Ashley
August 29, 2014 @ 11:30 pm
Such great tips! Definitely not fun to change in your car. I LOVE those “night” heels – so fancy!
Bogi RedReticule
August 29, 2014 @ 11:46 pm
Super chic and feminine looks and those are some killer sandals!
Red Reticule
Daily Express
August 29, 2014 @ 11:55 pm
Well this is a fun post! I love seeing the way you transitioned your outfit and reading your tips for making it work for you without awkwardness. Loooove those lace up shoes in your night outfit!
Gina – On the Daily Express
KP
August 30, 2014 @ 12:58 am
Those black lace up heels are HOTTTTT!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
frisda azzarina
August 30, 2014 @ 1:38 am
love that clutch!!! Nice outfit!
B A M B I N A
Renae of Simple Sequins
August 30, 2014 @ 1:57 am
Man I loved both of these on you. I would even wear the day heels for the night, they are AWESOME. I love how you did both of them. Great post subject. You look all put together which I love about you. Great having you here at Fashion item Friday, too! ♥
Laura Mitbrodt
August 30, 2014 @ 5:44 am
Such a classic look! I love the clutch
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
August 30, 2014 @ 3:24 pm
I love both of these looks! I love the animal print popped in the look! So great!
Katie D
August 30, 2014 @ 3:34 pm
Both of these looks are lovely! I love the shoes and the bag for night.
-Katie
http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/
Dawn Lucy
August 30, 2014 @ 5:02 pm
FAB! Love the shoes and clutch!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Charnele Michel
August 31, 2014 @ 1:40 am
Adore the night look! Those shoes are so fab!
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
The Real Arnolds
August 31, 2014 @ 1:53 pm
LOVE that skirt! This is the perfect transition. You look so chic for work and then so fun for night. Hope you’re having a great long weekend!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Margaret Dallospedale
August 31, 2014 @ 4:07 pm
Wowwww
Perfect babe
Love it
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage diary Fashion Blog
Ira Kharchenko
August 31, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
Amazing post! And i love your blog:)
I am now following you on Bloglovin, follow me back?:)
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Milu Sosa
September 1, 2014 @ 3:15 am
Great ideas to transition an outfit from day to night! I’m love with your strappy sandals and your animal print clutch! you look beautiful! I invite you to visit my blog and let me know if you would like to follow each other to stay in touch.
XOXO
Milu
http://www.hellolupi.blogspot.com
Gina G
September 1, 2014 @ 7:20 am
Wow what gorgeous looks. I especially love your accessories, my my!
Gina
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Victoria GlamFizz
September 1, 2014 @ 9:36 am
Great looks!
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Shannon Jenkins
September 1, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
So cute! I love a good transition outfit! Those heels are killer!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Tatiana Pujol
September 1, 2014 @ 3:37 pm
Beautiful transition look! I love both ways!! and your sandals [OMG!!!]
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Eatlovemerry
September 1, 2014 @ 4:56 pm
I’m loving your heels! x
The forma giveaway!
Cynthia Yang
September 1, 2014 @ 6:12 pm
Love both these looks! Perfect transition from day to night. Black and white always gets me. ~Cynthia
Rebecca
September 1, 2014 @ 10:28 pm
You really have the best ideas on how to transform a look from day to night….I love the understated sexiness of the the top via those sheer side panels!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
LyddieGal
September 1, 2014 @ 11:17 pm
The simple swaps make a big difference, and I am loving your leopard clutch!
iamchiconthecheap.com
Jackie
September 1, 2014 @ 11:37 pm
I love both looks on you! It’s always nice to have options, when you go from work to somewhere else.
xo Jackie
Something About That
Miss Hot Couture
September 1, 2014 @ 11:55 pm
Hi Nicole – thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! I love your night time look, especially those sandals! They are so sexy!
http://www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com
Lyndsay
September 2, 2014 @ 12:35 am
Those black lace up sandals are amazing, my goodness.
prosecco in the park
Patrícia M.
September 2, 2014 @ 10:38 am
You really did the transition perfectly! I think the lace-up sandals are a great way to do it, makes a whole different look, and they’re so beautiful!!
<3
http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/
awhite
September 2, 2014 @ 12:38 pm
Awesome styling, babe! You look great in both looks!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Alecia Mariana
September 2, 2014 @ 2:55 pm
Ah, I am in love with those lace up heels! What great looks! Perfect way to transition!
xx,
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Sarah Lagen
September 2, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
I LOVE that top girl!! You did a great way styling it from day to night!
life15juicy
September 2, 2014 @ 6:17 pm
Fabulous!!! :)
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Sofia Donatelli
September 2, 2014 @ 6:26 pm
Beautiful look on you. Love the way you styled your look today.
Celebrating my blogs 2nd Anniversary.
XO,
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
meganposhprime
September 2, 2014 @ 7:14 pm
Cute! Wow both looks are amazing, and you look great! The day is so professional and the night is so fun with the leopard clutch. I am loving cheetah right now!
poshprime.com
~~megan~~
Allyssa Griffiths
September 2, 2014 @ 9:41 pm
That leopard clutch is PERFECT.
Lyss // Life with Lyss
Londyn
September 2, 2014 @ 9:54 pm
So beautiful!! Love the look and so glad I just found your blog :) New follower!
http://www.fashionistastyle1.blogspot.com
Marianne Friedman
September 2, 2014 @ 10:03 pm
Loving both looks! Such great tips! You look fabulous!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Allison S.
September 2, 2014 @ 11:10 pm
I love this outfit you look so classy and gorgeous!!!!
Allison from http://www.mercuteify.com
Laura B
September 3, 2014 @ 12:37 am
Adore your heels in both outfits! You did an amazing job of transition the look. I can’t even pick which I like better!
Johanna
September 3, 2014 @ 3:20 am
That is such a great outfit and the top can be worn so many different ways. Love that you paired it with lace up heels!
Sabrina
September 3, 2014 @ 4:15 am
Love your night look with those amazing accessories! The leopard and gladiator shoes are perfect.
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Alice Warren
September 4, 2014 @ 5:25 am
I do a lot of quick changes like these to my outfits on Fridays when the family head out to dinner. My look turns more casual so I usually will switch to my Converse and denim jacket. Love those strappy heels on you!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Marissa Poon
September 16, 2014 @ 6:11 am
Love the day to night idea. & that’s a really cool shirt! Love where the mesh placements are. & those shoes! <3