Closet Staples from Day to Night

I absolutely love it when I can take an outfit from day to night, and this a-line skirt and cold shoulder top combo easily fit that bill. And, not to mention, the neutral color palette of these closet staples makes accessorizing so. much. fun. This look can be quickly changed into so many different outfits, just by switching out the scarf, necklace or shoes; this is exactly how I made my outfit do the work for me just by removing my scarf for a dressier, nighttime look. No sitting in my closet pondering what to wear for a second time in one day when I have plans after work! By simply taking off my scarf and switching the focal point of my outfit to this gorgeous Kate Spade pearl statement necklace, I completely changed the aesthetic of my look and essentially created a second outfit - perfect for dinner with friends or date night with your significant other!

What pieces in your closet do you consider staples of your wardrobe? How do you make your favorite outfits work for both day and night? Leave a comment below!

Happy shopping loves! xoxo

Top: H&M - no longer available (similar here, here and here)

Skirt: H&M - no longer available (similar here and here)

Scarf: Collection Eighteen (similar here, here and here)

Necklace: Kate Spade

Tights: Simply Vera Vera Wang

Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar here)

Booties: Jessica Simpson (similar here, here and here)

Bracelets: Erica Lyons

Ring (Green): Glamour Rings

Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Thanksgiving Outfit Perfection

Nothing is more perfect for a Thanksgiving day spent with family than an oversize cable knit sweater and a cozy plaid blanket scarf. When paired with high waisted skinny jeans and suede ankle booties, it creates an effortless put together look while still being comfy and laid back. Who wants to be stuck in a dress and tights when they're trying to eat their yearly share of Grandma's turkey stuffing? Not me. If you see a "food baby" in your future, switching out jeans for leggings is another option. I would suggest looking for leggings with leather accents, and pairing with wool socks to be scrunched up just above the top of your booties. 

As far as scarves go, finding a true blanket scarf is a difficult feat. This one from Francesca's (I'm obsessed with this color combination) is not a perfect square, so I folded it in half to achieve the bandana styling in my fourth picture. Blanket scarves (and similar styles) are really versatile though, and there are many different ways to wear them; it all depends on the look that you're trying to achieve. 

Here's to a stylish Thanksgiving!

Scarf: Francesca's 

Sweater: Gap

Jeans: Gap

Booties: Guess

Bag: Anne Klein