From Desk to Dinner on a Friday

Happy Friday to you! H and I just got back from dinner and I am stuffed!  Now we're relaxing watching season 2 of Suits, quite possibly the best show on TV right now.

I only have some iPhone photos today---but here's how I styled this top/blazer combo from office to dinner:

Top- Express; Blazer- Express; Pants- Banana Republic; Shoes- Zara;
Necklace- Regina Pierallini

Jeans- Zara; Shoes- Michael Kors; Bracelet c/o: Amour Couture

Day to night, easy peasy! Have a great weekend everyone,

Pleats, Please

Today I wore my Banana Republic accordian pleat skirt and it continues to be one of my favorite new pieces.  You can see how I styled it previously in my Banana Republic Desk to Dinner post.

Even though it is more of an A-line shape, it wears just as well as a classic pencil skirt and is just as versatile.  Fuller skirts with pleating also have a sort of feminine and flirty feeling to them and they're a nice option if you're looking to step outside of the pencil skirt box.

Skirt- Banana Republic (buy it here!
this one fits large so size down, mine is a small & I could have gotten XS)

Shoes- Nine West (buy them here)

Top- Target (similar; another option) 

Belt- Express (buy it here; similar)

Blazer- Artizia (similar)

Necklace- Stella & Dot "ever after" necklace, c/o

Have a great night everyone!

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From Desk to Dinner- Styling Banana Republic's New Collection

When you work in an office, it's important to have pieces in your wardrobe that can transition from day to night.  You'll get more wear out of the item and it will become a staple piece in your closet.

When Banana Republic contacted me about their new Desk to Dinner collection, which features work-worthy styles that easily transition to dinner-ready ensembles, I was thrilled to style the accordion pleat skirt from the collection.

Transitioning this versatile skirt from desk to dinner was a cinch---it was as simple as switching up a top and swapping out accessories.  The pleats make it both a classic piece in your wardrobe and a fun and flirty piece for a post-work happy hour or date night.

The first outfit I styled for the office was very classic---the crisp white shirt was a perfect pairing with the pleated navy skirt. I also added a skinny leopard belt to cinch the waist.

 Shirt- Talula @ Artizia; Belt- Express; Necklace- Banana Republic;
Skirt- Banana Republic; Shoes- Nine West; Bag- Kate Spade

Shirt- Hunter Dixon NYC; Belt- J.Crew; Skirt- Banana Republic;
Shoes- Nine West; Bag- Kate Spade

For dinner/evening, I simply swapped in a neon pink tank and added a glittery gold belt, turquoise earrings and a pave chain bracelet. I also added some open-toe heels.

Tank- H&M; Belt- J.Crew; Skirt- Banana Republic; Shoes- Zara;
Necklace- Banana Republic; Bag- Tory Burch; Earrings- Kendra Scott; Bracelet- J.Crew

I had a lot of fun styling this skirt.  If you are interested in purchasing one, I recommend sizing down. I am wearing a size small, but could have gone down to an extra small because the waist is elastic.  I absolutely love the length of this skirt. It's well made and is very flattering on a lot of body types.

How do YOU take pieces in your wardrobe from desk to dinner? Let me know in the comments below!

PS- BR is also partnering with Bon App�tit and Open Table to give you exclusive access to a curated selection of Bon App�tit-approved summer dining spots in five cities: New York, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Miami.

For all of my Houston readers---check out the invitation below to attend BR's Desk to Dinner event in their Highland Village store this week!

FTC Disclaimer: I was sent the Banana Republic accordion pleat skirt to style for this shoot.  I am not being compensated for writing this post and these are my honest thoughts about the skirt after having worn it.

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My next outfit is also an office-appropriate pick, but I added a pop of color with a collar-less silk blouse.  I chose a gold studded belt to play off of the gold buttons on the top and kept the nude heels to elongate the leg.