Tis the Season for eating, and eating, and drinking, and then eating again because you just drank a lot and it made you hungry. It's also the season for freezing your bootie off commuting to and from work. And then having to change into an even less comfy outfit for a holiday party post work. Which is not recommended. At all. We want to keep things comfortable around here, yeah? Stylish and comfortable is one of my biggest priorities. Let's go over the makings of a party ready day to night ensemble:

// shirt (alternative options here and here) // pants (love tuxedo pants, too) // earrings (these are also great) // shoes (similar look in flats) //

First things first, in order to do this right, you want to stay high quality with the materials you're wearing. So, leave the cotton and jersey at home and pull out silk, wool, and leather (or faux leather). This will automatically elevate your outfit from everyday to fancy and festive. Secondly, you don't have to add sparkle to your outfit. High quality materials will speak for themselves, but since sparkle is so much fun, I've added just a tiny bit here with the shoes. Lastly, don't overcomplicate the outfit with accessories. Head to work with your everyday jewels on, and then swap those out for something fun at the end of the day. Easy peasy.

Also, can I just be frank for a second? I don't have a corporate job anymore, and amost of my friends don't work 9-5 jobs either...so most of us wouldn't be in this situation. For me, the lesson here can translate no matter what you do; when you need to dress up, you don't have to sacrifice convenience, style or comfort to look good.

See you all back here tomorrow!

xoxo,

Welcome to little red's well!

What is it about fall that makes everyone just want to start fresh? I may be 28, but every year at the end of August/start of September, without fail, I'm on the hunt for a new back-to-school wardrobe.

Unfortunately we don't always have the time, or more importantly the funds, to spring for a new wardrobe every year.

So it got me thinking...

The lovely Court just organized her closet, and I thought it would be fun to go through her clothes and put together a few outfits that she normally wouldn't wear.

The upside? Totally revamped wardrobe. Added bonus? $0 budget. We did this for FREE with 1 hour of time. All clothes, shoes and accessories belong to Court and all of the outfits we came up with received what we like to call the PSA (partner seal of approval!) from her husband, Craig (who happens to be multi-talented and took the incredible photos you see below).

Outfit 1: Casual

There is ALWAYS room for denim on denim, and luckily you can find an inexpensive chambray button down just about anywhere. We styled up this simple outfit, perfect for running errands, with one of Courtney's silk scarves repurposed as a belt. My one recommendation to take this outfit from late summer to full on fall appropriate is a pair of simple black flats. We realized while styling this shoot that Court doesn't own any ballet flats! Here are a couple of cheap pairs she could spring for: ASOS LAILA Ballet Flat $18.56 , London Rebel Studded Ballet Flat $21.10

Outfit 2: Day to Night Out

Every New Yorker knows it's a pain to run home and change for a night out after work. Here we took that same chambray shirt from the first look and put it under a summery dress with black tights and casual boots. With this outfit Courtney can go from an audition, to work, and out with friends without having to bring extra clothes.

Outfit 3: Date Night

Most likely our significant others don't really mind seeing that same LBD every date night (or in my case, same flannel button down and black skinny jeans, but I digress), but sometimes it's nice to switch it up. Pairing a boxy shift dress with jeggings and fun heels is unexpected and playful, and the brooch adds the right amount of accessory. No muss, no fuss, this outfit is perfect for dinner and drinks.

Outfit 4: Formal

Speaking of that Little Black Dress, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it! The key is finding a piece that fits you properly, and knowing how to style it. Not that anything looks bad on Court, but she looks like a knock out in this dress, so my work was basically done. Normally she said she would pair this with black pumps, but we chose a nude peep toe that elongates her leg. One great bracelet to accessorize, and that's it! It stands on its own. With the chilly weather, she'll probably need something to keep her warm. I myself am not a fan of wearing pashminas instead of outerwear to formal events. Friends, that is not going to do anything to keep you warm! My go to is a Burberry jean jacket, but with Courtney's outfit, here are a couple fun/transitional options for her: River Island Draped Shearling Jacket $118.13 , ASOS Blazer in Crochet Lace $92.82

What pieces in your own closet could use a fresh outlook? What are some of your favorite ways to change up your look? Let us know!

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