Day-to-Night Styler: She Wears Short Shorts

By Jess T.

[We all live busy lives: we go to school or work (or sometimes both), we try to keep our lives in order and, on top of everything else, we try to maintain a social life.

It can all be a bit overwhelming at times, especially when you’re running here, there and everywhere, and in the process of it all, still trying to look cute.  On a weekly basis, I will be posting a guide for an outfit that looks super cute and casual during the day, but you can easily rock out at night with a few accessory additions and/or a change of shoes.  And maybe, just maybe, it’ll help ease the stress of life a little bit because, hey, when we look good, we feel good, right?]

This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season and that means cool ice cream treats, hot days, hotter boys and less clothing.  I figured that in honor of Memorial Day, I’d do a Day-to-Night Style that can easily be worn from a picnic in the park to a night bar-hopping with your buds, all with a few key extras you can store in your beach tote.

Because why should you sacrifice quality daylight hours to go home and do a complete wardrobe change? The summer only lasts so long and we gotta make sure we get the most out of it.

For Day:
Denim shorts are always cute (OK, maybe not always, but they are now, so embrace them!). I love the wash and cuff on these. They are light, summery, and can go easily from daytime style to night time chic.

A flowy tank in a bright color (like a fun sunshine yellow) tops off the look nicely, while also bringing out that gorgeous tan you are definitely going to get.

A pair of flat white sandals are the perfect, versatile summer shoe. Comfy as a flip flop, but so. much. cuter.

Wear some silver hoops with a twist and you’re good to go. (PS: Please not that these earrings are from the most amazing web find ever: 2dollarjewelry.com. Yes, everything on there really only costs $2!)

For Night:
As the day wraps up and it’s time to go into party mode, there’s no need to fret; just change your shoes and your jewelry, add a wrap cardigan and you’ll be sittin’ (or dancing) pretty. Really pretty.

Swap those summer flats for a pair of white hot wedges. You still have the casual, summer vibe going, but the added height will make your legs look oh-so-hot in those shorts.

Add a little oomph with a few accessories. My recommendation: turquoise jewelry. The pop of color perfectly compliments yellow & white and really adds a bold statement.

The nights can still get a bit chilly, so don’t forget your cardigan. And don’t worry about lookin’ sloppy; a loose cardigan over a blousey top looks incredibly chic and will draw everyone’s attention to those long legs of yours.

With an outfit this hot, you won’t need the sun; you’ll be puttin’ off enough heat yourself. Have fun!