I can't believe that I've been in my new job for nearly two months- it feels as though I've always been there- especially now I've officially gotten into the swing of things by spending the night dancing and drinking with my new colleagues!
But...even though I was excited to get to know my new colleagues outside of the office arena, I did have a momentary panic involving glad rags. How do you do the whole work-to-play outfit switch-over when everyone is going out straight from work? Do I take clothes in? Do I dress up for work and just spruce myself up with a bit more make-up? What do I do with my clothes and shoes if I change them in work?
In the end I decided on the alternative...The AAA - Accessorise All Areas.
This is how I ended up solving my dilemma...
I've had this simple light weight New Look dress for a little while now, but the weather has either been too cold to venture out in it or it has been too plain to make a statement. For work I chose to wear the dress with a pair of velvet studded Topshop slippers (not the new canvas ones) and the obligatory H&M work cardigan...
So, to change my look without bogging myself down with unnecessary clutter on the night out, I changed my flats to a pair of velvet Carvela heels, added a pair of Thomas Sabo earrings and swapped my cardigan (that I left on the back of my office chair) with a warmer leopard print coat from my favourite retailer- Zara. Oh, and a bit of Tom Ford lippy in Crimson Noir was added just to make sure that I was definitely dressed for a night out!
So what do you think? How do you go from work-to-play?
Also...thank you to everyone who entered my Vivienne Westwood giveaway. I haven't forgetten about you...I will choose the winner this week :)
Also...thank you to everyone who entered my Vivienne Westwood giveaway. I haven't forgetten about you...I will choose the winner this week :)
you're very stilish. this outfit is very chic!!!
ReplyDeleteGiselle
http://thebudgetblondie.blogspot.it/ please follow me
These are great tips and I absolutely love your night outfit. How cute are those shoes and leopard jacket!
ReplyDeleteStay in the Lines
Love that coat! I've been working from a home office for the past few months so I haven't had to grapple with divising a work/drinks outfit but I look forward to the challenge when I do once again work in an office. Miss working in the city bigtime!
ReplyDeleteI would love to work from home once in a while - seeing clients all the time can bog you down and it would be great to spend a day at home doing some admin! xx
Deletelove your outfit! chic & stylish
ReplyDeletethank you for lovely comment on my blog.
follow each other? i would be very happy. :)
XoXo Nastia
http://nastiadi.blogspot.com/
Love this amazing things ! Really adorable is this coat in leopard prints ! Kiss x
ReplyDeletehttp://mfashionmyobsession.blogspot.com/
Loving your buys! SO CUTE! can't wait to see how you style it! xx
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are beautiful. Very nice blog you have here. I am now following you. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you have some time, check out mine and follow if you like:
www.sweetsaremyweakness.blogspot.co.uk
You've picked out a perfect outfit for an informal work event! I absolutely love every detail!
ReplyDeleteXoXo
Plami
http://www.fashionthrill.com/
so beautiful! i love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, keep it on :)
xoxo P.P.
PS: I started a giveaway on my blog, visit if you want to win the amazing Bobbi Brown book!!!
http://www.rebelission.com/
I'm in love with your leopard coat!!!
ReplyDeletekisses from Italy, V
http://lostileungioco.blogspot.it/
love that leopard coat! let me know if you want to follow each other! xo
ReplyDeletelouboutinsandlove.blogspot.com