Running late today...seems to be a theme!!

OK, so lets just establish that I am always running late. BUT, it this blog and late too...which usually isn't the case. Having a crazy busy day at work...one where it all suddenly hits you about how busy you are and how much there is to do and how little hours there are in the day. Don't get me wrong I actually really love my job :) I love the people that I work with...and at least it's the kind of busy that I enjoy! BUT, I'm busy none the less! Looking forward to dinner (maybe a glass of wine??) and a little music with my friends tonight :) Love you ladies! Since I am going to work, straight to dinner..(did someone say maybe squeezing in some shopping?)...and then out to a concert with friends all without being able to go home. I thought maybe a blog about transitions from day to night would be appropriate. I'll admit, I went boring grey and black today. Regretted it later and thought of the perfect place to add color, but let's get real...somedays you just want to do black and white classic and call it good :) Especially the days you are running late! Below is the outfit I chose!

Black Blazer : Gap

White Buttond down: Banana Republic

Grey (with some sparkle) tank top: Express

Black Skinny Jeans : Old Navy

Black Boots : Steve Madden

I really just love the Blazer/Button down combination. I think people can make the mistake of assuming this would be too stuffy. I really would disagree. I think it just looks super pulled together and with the right accessories and pairings can still look casual. I could have/should have made the tank a color so that could have popped. But when your late, you go the easy route. It was also suggested that I wear this with a pair of colored jeans (Vickie had some Express or Limited ones from back in her highschool days and she said she loved!!!! them). It was an awesome suggestion. I know the colored jeans are such a trend right now and her suggestion might just make me feel like I could pull off a pair. I'm thinking the royal blue ones? I'll have to keep my eye out!

So, back to day to night. I think you can take this day to night by simply changing up the jewelry and shoes. Depending on how fancy you want to get, just sparkle up the jewelry for night. Instead of boots during the day you could also do a simple flat OR you could still do a flat for night, just make it have some bling! Here are suggestions below:

This is a suggestion for Day Jewelry. Cute Patent Flats...perfect for moving ;)

This is my "night" look. See the heels (Jessica Simpson Patent) or the flats (Target) are both cute but add some pizazz.

You can always mix and match the jewelry day to night...I tend to enjoy sparkle regardless of the time of day! :)

Also...sidenote...went to Bass Pro last night with Kristi and Pat to see Maddie go see Santa. She was so good! So Cute! Love her! Anyway, wanted to include that :) Happy Friday everyone!!