Day to Night

The summer is a time to have fun! And you will want to spend every minute with your friends and family out and about. Hitting the beach, family BBQ's and hot nights out on the town are just some of the exciting parts of summer. The less time toiling over what to wear the better. So here are three key pieces for your summer wardrobe that will take you from day to night in a snap.
LOOK #1

KEY PIECE: FAB LINEN SHORT $12.50 Forever 21
These shorts are one of my favorite pieces from forever 21's endless goodies this season. They look expensive but are a rediculous steal, and you cant beat that incredible shade of yellow for summer. Simply changing your accessories and adding that fantastic top in a deeper night worthy shade lets you jump from the cafe with your gal pals to the bar with your hottie.

DAY: Ruffle front cami $38 Arden B.; Dana Buchman gold-tone charm long necklace $15.60 Kohls.com; Ettika turquoise hamsa charm rosary bracelet $29 Bluefly.com; Gold leaf earrings $35 Ann Taylor; F6175 Sunglasses $5.80 Forever 21; Big Buddah "Alana" satchel $92 Dillard's; Dolce Vita Able Birdcage flat thong sandal $130 Shopbop.com.

NIGHT: Braided linen tube top $14.99 CharlotteRusse.com; Rachel Reinhardt blue resin cabochon and drop earrings $59 Bluefly.com; Jewel petals flower ring $4.80 Forever 21; Collin Stuart satin espadrille $48 VictoriasSecret.com; Jessica McClintock metallic croc frame clutch $40 Endless.com

LOOK #2

KEY PIECE: LA ROK DON'T GET IN MY WAKE DRESS $248 SHOPBOP.COM

Nothing says summer better than a floral dress. Ruffles make it easy chic for day and flirty for night. A tan belt (my fave over a floral frock) and effortless flats keep this dress grounded, while a magnificent studded cropped jacked and electric blue suede heels makes this ensemble sparkle when the stars come out.

DAY: Cheap Monday night watch sunglasses $35 Ssense.com; Gianni Bini braided belt $28 Dillards; Kevia set of 6-gold plain square stacking rings $90 Bluefly.com; Leather ballet flat $38 UrbanOutfitters.com; Pearl center flower earrings $3.80 Forever 21; Fringe festival bag in camel $35 Intuition-ShopIntuition.com.

NIGHT: Studded short sleeve jacket $39 Forever 21; Fragments for Neiman Marcus crytal pave earrings $55 Neiman Marcus; House of Harlow 1960 leather and stone cocktail ring $70 Bloomingdale's; Trinitie pump in blue suede $99.95 Steve Madden; Bow silk clutch $78 Nordstroms.

LOOK #3

KEY PIECE: JOYCE DUPIONI MINI SKIRT $95 CALYPSO.COM

Brights are a definite must this season and this skirt is perfection for the hot days and the even hotter nights. Paired with a super casual graphic tee and a great yellow bag, your colorful outfit will brighten everybody's day. Keep it even simpler with a black tank and crank up the volume with the accessories. With a statement necklace, killer heels and feminie extras, you will be a modern day princess.

DAY: Rockstar presidents tee $9.90 WetSeal.com; Fringe diamond hoop earrings $14 Arden B.; Set of 2 wide studded bangles $28 Urban Outfitters; Melie Bianco patent bowler bag $95 Piperlime.com; Kazler pewter multi flat $89.95 Steve Madden.

NIGHT: Racerback slub tank $4.80 Forever 21; City bright princess cut stud earrings $16.95 New York & Co.; Jet glass pear brooch necklace $68 White House Black Market; Kate Landry quilted flap evening bag $33.75 Dillards.com; Rhinestone burst ring $5.80 Forever 21; Tayla black suede heel $119 Steve Madden.