Day to Evening

I love using accessories to change the look of an outfit.  Without them a striped tee and jeans is nothing special, but when you add the right accessories you can really transform a look.  Take this Old Navy tee and GAP boyfriend jeans:

For daytime I paired them with a Joe Boxer neon orange striped scarf, Route 66 sandals, Madewell sunnies, and gold and neon jewelry.

For evening, I popped on some Calvin Klein coral suede heels, a JCREW glitter clutch, some statement bracelets, and a necklace.

The end result is two distinct looks, using basic pieces from my wardrobe.  My rule of thumb:  when in doubt, accessorize!  ;)

What are your favorite pieces to dress up and down?

xoxo

Jenny

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Ripped Jeans as Evening Wear? Just Add Glitter.

You can get the details of my fabulous Saturday spent enjoying the best in Rochester fashion, beauty, and nightlife over at Flower City Fashion and Beauty.  Here, we're going to talk about the important stuff:  like what I'm wearing and how to dress up a boyfriend jean and t-shirt with evening accessories. ;)

I needed an outfit that would transition from salon time, to front row seats at a fashion show, to a VIP after party at one of the chicest spots in Rochester.  Not an easy task.

 Here is what I wore:

Old Navy tee, Gap sexy boyfriend jeans, Madewell sunnies.
Hair, makeup, and gel mani c/o Allora Salon and Spa in Victor, NY.

You take away my jewelry, throw my hair in a pony, and slap on some flip flops and this look is about as casual as it gets, but paired with the right accessories, a great pair of ripped boyfriend jeans can take you from day to night like it's nobody's business.

Exhibit A - The Bag:  J.Crew Glitter Clutch

Exhibit B - The Jewels and Nails

Bracelets:  Jewelry by Lindsay, thrifted, J.Crew
Rings:  Estate chocolate diamonds, Madewell

What can I say?  A perfect gel mani in a look-at-me, bold shade can really pull a look together.

Michael Kors Watch
Bracelets:  Groop Dealz, Stella and Dot, BallaBling

Exhibit C - The Shoes:  Calvin Klein Coral Suede and Cork Heels

You can take a super casual outfit (boyfriend jeans and tee) to the next level by pairing on-trend evening accessories.  Add some bling, an evening bag, and a pair of killer heels, and you just took your look from day to night.  (And kept things super-comfy to boot).  Win-win.  When in doubt, add some glitter.  It seems to work for Ke$ha...

What's your go-to look to take you from day to evening?

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Jenny

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Weekend Wardrobe

I know, I know, I know...it's Wednesday.  What I wore this weekend is old news.  In my defense, I've been working on a piece for a book that needs to be in to my editor by July 1.  So yeah, blogging is on the back burner until I get it done.

With that said, I am LOVING writing again.  I know I write my blog, but this is different.  It's like reuniting with a new friend.  My dining room table is covered in books and journal articles, highlighters are out, and notes are being taken.  It.feels.so.good.

But I digress, and this is after all, a fashion blog, sooooo on to the clothes...

Saturday we celebrated our five year wedding anniversary with margaritas at Salena's outdoor bar and dinner at Good Luck.  So delish!  Here is what I wore:

Anthropologie dress and bracelet, Calvin Klein heels, Louis Vuitton bag,
Michael Kors watch, Banana Republic earrings, vintage ring

In front of Good Luck

Posing...

Love the criss cross back!

At the table wearing my new chocolate diamond necklace and ring.
The hubs and I said we weren't exchanging gifts...
Naughty, naughty.

Instagram/Picstich summary of the evening

For Father's Day we laid low.  Went to church, cleaned out the garage, dinner at TGI Fridays, and shopping at BJ's wholesale... ahhh the glamourous life I lead!

Mossimo for Target shoes,  MinkPink skirt via Dado, Michael Kors watch,
H&M tank, Anthropologie belt, Forever 21 sunglasses

Colt is wearing Carters shorts and polo shirt, Toy Story alien socks,
 and a plastic lei as ammo.  My kid is awesome.

Despite it being hump day and the week being half over...how was your weekend?  Any exciting plans for this weekend coming up?  I think it's time to BBQ with some friends...drinks on the deck, anyone?