Day-to-Night

by Jen on Monday, July 23, 2012


As much as I like the idea of shifting an outfit from day to night, I honestly find many instances of it done rather impractically: after all, changing every single element except, say, your blouse basically requires you to carry a whole other ensemble with you all day! Last week, I had a date with D after a casual lunch and errand running in the afternoon. Because I didn't have a chance to go home, I popped a few items in my bag in an attempt to transition appropriately into the evening festivities. An accessory & footwear swap, quick pop of lip colour, and bag strap removal later, and I felt much more prepared to take on the night.
How do you transition from day to night?




Wearing: h&m blouse, Club Monaco skirt, DKNY bag.
day / Coach flats, Alex and Ani bangles (c/o), House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses, C Wonder belt
night / Aldo RISE heels (c/o), BCBGMAXAZRIA cuff, vintage belt, Revlon Fuchsia lips

32 comments

Beautiful outfit!

by Natasha Fatah on July 23, 2012 at 6:01 AM. #

I love the print on your top and your brown skirt!

Michelle
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by Michelleesque on July 23, 2012 at 7:28 AM. #

from day to nigth with just a switch of accessories.lovely idea!lovin you bag and heels and that beautiful top.

by Despina T. on July 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM. #

Fun looks! I think makeup is a definite helper in the day-to-night transition, as is flats to heels!

by Caroline on July 23, 2012 at 10:06 AM. #

Love both versions!

Have a lovely week ;)

by Beauty Follower on July 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM. #

Oh you look great! I love that top, the print is fantastic and the shoes...the heeled shoes.. amazing! :D

by Anaivilo on July 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM. #

So pretty! Love your bag!

xo
Melissa

by Sweet Melissa on July 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM. #

Oh you stop being so cute! I love both looks! I think switching shoes is the best option too!
<3 Kastles

by Kassandra on July 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM. #

shoes definitely transformed your outfit.
I would say makeup can help with the
transition.

xoxo
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by avenue ahline on July 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM. #

Great transition! Love the change of accessories and shoes + lipstick! And you look cute on both!

Jenny
http://www.jensoutfitjournal.com/

by Jenny L. on July 23, 2012 at 1:33 PM. #

Great way to change! I prefer the day outfit. That belt is really beautiful.

<3
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by Patrícia M. on July 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM. #

Nice transition!

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by Jen on July 23, 2012 at 2:36 PM. #

i love your top!

by Eva Wu on July 23, 2012 at 2:55 PM. #

How is it you can come up with so many cute outfits?! Everytime i read your blog i just want to go shop :) Gorgeous outfit indeed!

by hardydanielle on July 23, 2012 at 3:13 PM. #

Very cute! D did such a great job with the photos. The changes in accessories, makeup and hair do make a big difference.

by lisa on July 23, 2012 at 3:50 PM. #

I love the H&M blouse, such a pretty mirrored print!

xoxo,
Suzie Q
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by Suzie Q on July 23, 2012 at 4:05 PM. #

great job on the transition, you nailed it!

xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

by jules on July 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM. #

I love the top. Very pretty
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by Happy Chinadoll on July 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM. #

I love this transition and it was really smart. Your observation about the impractical Day-to-Night outfit advice out there is totally spot on.

To be honest: I never do Day to Night. I usually dress in whatever would be OK for a night out right at work, or I go home and change, because I don't work far from home. It's easier to go home, get a snack, do house work and then change before heading back out.

with love and aloha, Mae
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by thereafterish.com on July 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM. #

perfect balance of patterns with great shoes :)

xoxo
Cassidy

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by Cassidy Short on July 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM. #

I love both of these outfits! And I find transitioning from day to night to be too bothersome and I usually just don't bother, haha.

-Lindsey
Et tu, tutu?

by Lindsey on July 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM. #

As always you look classy and beautiful! Love your shoes and skirt.

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by octoberchic.com on July 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM. #

Love this day to night look Jen! You look gorgeous! I really like those heels :)

Melissa

by Melissa on July 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM. #

Very pretty look
I like the skirt and the belt in the 2nd outit :)

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by ๑۩ﺴ PINKtistic ﺴ۩๑ on July 23, 2012 at 9:42 PM. #

Your version of a day-to-night look is much more practical than others I've seen! I completely agree that having to change out everything except for one piece of clothing isn't really practical. Your way of changing up the accessories, shoes and a bolder lip really transitions your outfit well. And those Aldo heels are even more amazing on!

Marisa
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by Marisa on July 24, 2012 at 12:17 AM. #

What an amazing outfit, and what an amazing sense of style you have, I love how you transformed your day outfit to night, super cool!
Awesome blog you have!

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by Julie Mitzie on July 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM. #

For me personally, I tend to wear a lot of black if I'm going to do a day to night transition and change shoes and jewelry. For example, for day I might wear a sequined blouse, black slacks and black pumps with a cardigan over the blouse buttoned halfway. Then for night, I might slip into open-toed black sequined sandals, remove the cardigan and add some dangling earrings and makeup.

I love what you did especially with the belt. It is amazing how shoes and accessories can totally transform your look.

Marisa
www.culinary-fashionista.blogspot.com

by Marisa-Andrea on July 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM. #

I like both pairs of shoes. Do you have any tips on maintaining pony hair? My lovely leopard print pumps are starting to look a little worse for the wear :(

by Rites of Beauty on July 24, 2012 at 10:25 PM. #

i love ur skirt!! and i love the combo with both shoess so pretty!

by Oreleona on July 25, 2012 at 12:18 AM. #

Those are great shoes!

by kokostiletto on July 25, 2012 at 1:15 AM. #

Beautiful outfit. Casual at day and chic at night :D
xo

glamDevils

by Mira on July 25, 2012 at 4:31 AM. #

Something as simple as letting your hair down makes such a huge difference!

by Joanna Le on July 25, 2012 at 8:21 AM. #

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