We are so lucky!
Thanks to Sydney and Elaine, we are all getting so educated in the fashion department! And now we are even luckier because we found another beautifully talented expert from www.trulymodlydeeply.com to share even more fashion tips with all of us! She’s going to show us how to go from Daytime to Date night in 60 seconds.
Girls, meet Cristi Dame.
Hello there new How Does She friends… I’m Cristi Dame and new around here.
I am SUPER EXCITED to share and RECEIVE styling tips with you every other Friday! I am a mom by day, a photographer, blogger, counselor, and wife by night. So, like many of you- I wear many hats (literally- I love hats!) and constantly have to adapt my wardrobe to each occasion.
Sometimes, it feels as though I am like Clark Kent bolting into a telephone booth and quickly transforming into something totally different…Superman. Any other Geminis out there with that same problem?
That is why I am introducing you to my “two for one special.”
It is taking my typical every day look and transforming it into a simple yet sexy look in no time at all…as quickly as Clark becomes Superman.
I am serious- it only took me just over 60 seconds to transform this:
“Day Time” Look
To this “Date Night” Look:
Here’s how simple and fast it was…
First I ditched the coat, leggings, head piece, and sweater boots.
Then I replaced them with a vintage gold belt, gold hooped earrings, a tad more eye shadow, red lipstick, and tall sexy leopard heels…oh yah and pulled my hair out of the bun.
(Items: Gold Belt: grandma’s closet, Leopard Heels: Steve Madden, Boots: Uggs, Flower Jacket: Zara, Head Piece: Etsy shop, Dress: Clearance rack somewhere, Scarf: Macey’s, Leggings: Target)
So, ladies- it’s date night…I I want to know:
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU LIKE TO WEAR TO SPICE UP YOUR DATE NIGHT?
besitos xoxo,
Find additional “out take” photos of this post and more styling tips visit me at:
Brittaney says
I want to know where that cute blue coat came from?
Cristi Dame says
Brittaney- I got that coat several seasons ago at one of my favorite store’s Zara. (www.zara.com)
Shelley says
Another fashion blogger saying I need to be brave and wear red lipstick. Okay, Okay! I get it. Tomorrow, for date night. Pinky promise. 😉 I love both your looks.
Cristi Dame says
Yay Shelley- go for it! Let me know how date night goes!
Amy says
My hubs and I are pretty casual. For me dressing up is a little extra eyeliner and dangly earring..
Cristi says
love it dangly earrings are a must for date night!
Alison says
Cute post! We are excited to have you here Cristi!
Cristi says
Thanks Alison- I am so EXCITED!
Jessica says
I wear leggings with ballet flats almost everyday, so when I want to spice things up for date night (AKA entire-family-tagging-along-date-night) I like to wear my leggings with heeled boots. That one switch-up really changes my entire look. BTW, I NEVER thought I could do the red lipstick thing but I took a chance after repeat suggestions here and I’m convinced…so is hubby!
Cristi says
Glad you tried the red lipstick… it is so simple yet changes everything. Glad to hear your hubby likes it too!
Missy says
Can’t believe how those simple changes made such a different look. Fabulous!
SO HAPPY to have you here, Crisit! My only change for date night is throwing on heels with my jeans and grabbing my small cute purse instead of the big mom bag. 🙂 Still haven’t tried the red lipstick, I don’t know if I am as brave as Shelley.
Cristi says
Be brave Missy…baby steps…put it on one day when you are alone (if that ever happens in the mommy world) and see what you think! If you don’t like it…then you can easily dab off and tone it down with a clear lipgloss- maybe over time you can increase how much you leave on! 😉
Yes ditching the mom bag is a must…I still somehow manage to bring it along somehow out of habit! It’s staying home next time!!
stacy says
I love your post! I love the transition from day to night!!!
Cristi says
Thanks Stacy for your kind words!
Bianca says
I’m also one who was totally against the red lipstick until I tried it- now it’s hard to go back. Love the post Cristi!
Cristi Dame says
Yay for giving it a try Bianca!
Rachel says
Great post. Super cute blogger. Glad you’ve added Cristi to the How Does She family. Can’t wait to see more her style looks right up my alley.
Also, just check out her blog and found out about Proof Wooden sunglasses. Very good stuff on the blog and love the style. You need to post more pictures I’m ready for more!!
cristi says
Thanks for you kind words! Love the Proof wooden sunglasses- they are a must have. -Cristi
Suzy says
My sister (Rachel) just showed me your post. Love it. I gotta find a hair piece like that. Love it. Which Etsy shop did you get it from?
Looking forward to more.
Cristi Dame says
I will get you that etsy info…I actually got it as a gift so I am going to find out and let you know! 😉
Mindy says
Darling post cristi! I love both looks. So fun to see you on howdoesshe.
Cristi Dame says
Thanks Mindy!! It’s is fun to be here!
Jessica Jameson says
Cool post. Welcome to the Club Cristi.
Cristi Dame says
Thanks Jessica!
Kit says
Red lipstick… that’s… YIKES! I don’t know if I’m brave enough for that. I’m so incredibly, ridiculously pale that I’ve yet to find a red that actually works.
But, welcome aboard, Cristi, I’m new here, too. 🙂
Kristen Duke Photography says
I should try the bright lipstick for a date…would SHOCK the hubs;)
jill says
Very Cool I need to figure this one out. I always spend too much time getting ready to go out.
So this is a great idea of how to dress down and dress up. like it.