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I have a real treat for you today, friends.  I have two outfits in one post.  OK, I actually did that on Sunday, but yea, I’m doing it again.  I like to call this series Happy Hour Style.  Why?  Because it’s Friday, the best day to go to a happy hour after work to kick off the weekend right!

Dress: LOFT | Shoes: Zara | Necklace: Swell Caroline | Bracelets: Forever 21 and Isshou No Yakusoku

This first outfit was the one I wore to last blogger event at J.Crew!  It was the release of the Fall line (which I absolutely love) and some fellow bloggers and I met up at Gram & Dun for some drinks beforehand. I decided to stay with a classy neutral and black look.  I got this dress a few years ago at LOFT before I even knew what colorblocking was.  Who would have known that I was trendsetter back then?  ;)   Thanks for taking these pics, Chasing Davies!

Top: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: J.Crew Outlet | Cardigan: Gap | Belt: K Fashion House | Shoes: Sole Society, borrowed from friend | Purse: Asian iCandy | Necklace: Petitor | Bracelets: Oia Jules

For this next outfit that I wore to Snow & Company (an awesome happy hour location with iced slushy shots) I went with a more colorful look.  And if you couldn’t tell, I’m kind of obsessed with gold jewelry.  I used to be a silver metal freak but now all I ever buy is gold!  I’m sure silver will come back in one of these days, right?  Thanks to Nancy for taking these pictures and letting me borrow your awesome shoes!  :)

P.S. The winner of the Stephanie Johnson giveaway is Phoebe of The English Breakfast!  Please send me an email at sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com with your choice of item (except Scarlett Satchel) and mailing address!

P.P.S. The winner of the Isshou No Yakusoku giveaway is Krysten of Why Girls Are Weird!  Congrats girl!  Please send me an email at sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com with your mailing address!

What’s your Happy Hour style?  Or how about your drink of choice?

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44 Comments ( Reply )

  1. Audrey @ Putting Me Together
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 1:19 am

    Looking pretty fly, Sandy!

  2. Michelle
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 1:45 am

    Oh my! I absolutely love your shoes in that second outfit and the dress in the first one! :)

  3. Cátia
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 4:57 am

    You look so pretty! I love the blue look – all details are fabulous!

    Kisses sweetie*

  4. torie@25design
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 6:38 am

    I love both outfits, but I love that first dress. So pretty.

  5. Marcy
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 7:02 am

    both outfits are so pretty! love them! and so honored to be worn by you! <3

  6. Tara
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 7:04 am

    both outfits are gorgeous! I especially love the second outfit with the fun colorblocking!

  7. Ms. Megan
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 8:08 am

    I love the classy black and white look of outfit #1 and I love the blue hues + gold accents of outfit #2!!

  8. Always Maylee
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 8:22 am

    I love both outfits! I adore that cute bow belt in the second one!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  9. Kemi
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 8:43 am

    This is lovely. Both outfits are really cute. Need to get my hands on that chain link bracelet. Looks like that’s a trend now

  10. Sharon
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 9:08 am

    That first dress is sooo pretty on you, Sandy! That happy hour with the slushy shots sounds awesome. I usually drink white wine (Riesling) :) Have a great weekend!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Enter to win a gift card!(open internationally)

  11. Mandy
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 9:19 am

    I LOVE the Loft dress! I like both outfits don’t get me wrong but I’m a sucker for cream colors. :)
    My happy hour outfit is usually skinny jeans and a nice top with wedges. I’m a stay at home mom so I don’t have a lot of dresses or heels for that matter. I’m working on changing that though! I just bought my first pair of heels the other day, nude peep toes to go with a dress to wear to a wedding. I have a feeling I’ll be wearing them a lot.

  12. katherine
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 9:31 am

    i love this idea! and i love both outfits i – i coudn’t pick a favorite if i had to. i love the blue belt in the second outfit -and i just love that dress on you in the first one. your style is so pretty and lovely. and that j crew events sounds like a ton of fun

    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails // current giveaway

  13. Meredith
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 9:33 am

    I love both outfits! And you accessorized them so well! I love that bow belt! You look gorgeous.
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

  14. Jessica
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 9:35 am

    I love your style!! I LOVE those blue shoes :)

  15. Shea
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 10:42 am

    I’m loving both of these cute Happy Hour looks Sandy. That Loft dress is adorable, and I love those shades of blue together in your second look. And I totally want to steal your friend’s shoes! :)

  16. Stephanie
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 10:43 am

    I love both outfits – I used to work at Loft and remember that dress…now I regret not buying it! I love choosing outfits for happy hour, my go tos are blazers and pumps. I still feel “business” but the heels add a little something extra. :) Have a good weekend!

    Stephanie
    twenty-something

  17. Bekuh
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 10:46 am

    Both of these outfits are great and I love that you kind of stuck to a color blocking theme with these. I haven’t done a pub crawl or cocktail hour in ages. This makes me want to.

  18. thehautecookie
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 11:19 am

    i have those zara heels in the first photo! lovely outifts you always look so great!!!

  19. Liz
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 11:54 am

    Love the color combo of the first outfit! Adorable.

  20. erika
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 12:57 pm

    let’s meet for happy hour someday, k? :)

  21. jen
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 1:12 pm

    i love both of these looks! i too used to be obsessed with only having silver jewelry and now i gravitate to gold. have a great weekend

  22. Shannon
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 1:23 pm

    Pretty, pretty, pretty. I love the colorblocked dress. The necklace looks amazing with it! Yay for Happy Hour! :)

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

  23. Kimmie
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 1:37 pm

    I love that Loft dress! and the second outfit, too. The pink purse is such a great addition to the blues. So envious of your wardrobe, Sandy! :)

  24. Evani
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 4:18 pm

    Both of those outfits are two of the cutest ones I’ve ever seen on you Sandy!! I love how one’s neutral and classy and the other one is colorful and fun! :) Just like you!

    Evani

  25. Ilene @ Much Love, illy
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 4:45 pm

    um, those blue shoes i need!!!!! seriously they are amazing!!!!

  26. Chelsea
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 4:52 pm

    You are one hot mama! LOVE the ruffles :)

  27. Kassi @ Truly Lovely
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 5:33 pm

    Love both of these outfits! I would wear either one! So pretty!

  28. Jennifer
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 6:57 pm

    Loving your J Crew event dress!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  29. Rachel @ Making Life Fabulous
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 7:03 pm

    I love both of these outfits! You did a great job incorporating all those different shades of blue in the second look. Have a great weekend!

  30. alyson
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 7:55 pm

    oh la la, what fun with two posts in one! Might be partial to the first outfit though I love both. PS: have been dying for those sara heels since I first saw them on you. Of course since Monday they’re sold out in my big size 9. sad.

  31. Anna @ IHOD
    Aug 24, 2012 @ 8:32 pm

    Sandy, that dress in the first set is fantastic.
    Also, love the color mix in the second set! You have great taste my friend! so fun you got to meet Meg too!

  32. Amy
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 12:48 pm

    Love both looks Sandy! You are a fashionista!

  33. Krysten
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 1:05 pm

    Amaretto sour please!

  34. Jessi
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 1:10 pm

    Oh my goodness I love that dress! So classy. Cobalt blue and turquoise is one of my fave combos too and your shoes! Oh your SHOES! I need them.

    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

  35. Ylenia
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 3:45 pm

    I love your light blue shoes, soooo pretty!!!

    Love, Ylenia from Longuette

  36. Vicki @ Crowning Victoria
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 9:34 pm

    That Loft dress is adorable and fabulous!

    Question: who does your photo shoots. My husband can’t take decent photos to save his life. Did you teach your Hubs or is he a natural? Or is it someone else?

    I MUST KNOW!

  37. Sarah
    Aug 25, 2012 @ 11:49 pm

    The first outfit is my favorite, but both are fun. (:

  38. Jessica
    Aug 26, 2012 @ 5:19 pm

    Ooo…love both outfits! The neutral/black dress is so pretty and I love the color combo in the second outfit. Plus I really like the shoes!
    ~Jessica
    http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/

  39. Christine
    Aug 27, 2012 @ 2:15 pm

    Amazing shoes! both of them!
    work-it-blog.blogspot.com

  40. Chioma
    Aug 27, 2012 @ 2:22 pm

    you look so cute! Love both looks, and the color blocking outfit is so pretty :)

    Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

  41. Heather @ Glitter and Gloss
    Aug 28, 2012 @ 4:29 pm

    You look gorgeous!! I really love the dress in the first pictures!

  42. Leesh
    Aug 28, 2012 @ 7:17 pm

    I really like both your outfits!

  43. Katie
    Aug 30, 2012 @ 12:04 pm

    Wow! The first outfit is absolute perfection!!!

  44. lisacng
    Aug 31, 2012 @ 1:00 pm

    Obsessed with look #1 because you brought in black in so many ways!

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