Friday Frocks #144 - From AM to PM

I live about a 20 minute train ride from London, so I'm pretty accustomed to hopping on a train after work on my way to meet friends or an event, and spending the duration of the journey squeezed into the toilet of the train, trying to keep myself steady enough to apply eyeliner whilst the train rocks about. It's a life skill every girl should have, really. And when M&S sent me this dress, asking me to style it as part of their Prim to Partywear campaign, that's what I instantly thought of. I can manage applying makeup in a train loo, but I'm not sure I'd want to change in one of them (not least because I don't really want to put any of my clothes down on that grubby floor!).

Here's my daytime look - I very much believe that lace can be workwear. Why not, eh? I made it a little more casual with a red cardi and matching belt, flat shoes and neutral makeup. I think in a lot of ways it's easier to make a smart dress look casual than vice versa, so if you're trying to dash from work to a party, that's my recommendation.

So, imagining that I was going to dive onto a train with only a small bag for company, I styled myself up thusly. A messy side bun is a super easy way to glamorize yourself, and it doesn't matter if you haven't had time to straighten your hair. No ghds required! It's basically a side ponytail and a bunch of grips. Easy peasy.

I just upped the eyeliner and added some red lippy, then threw on a couple of statement accessories and a pair of heels. Done! Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a party to go to...*

Dress c/o Marks and Spencer

Cardigan - Debenhams

Belt - Tesco

Flats c/o Betty @ Spartoo

Necklace - New Look

Heels c/o Blink @ Spartoo

Hairclip - Little Nell

*Not really. I'm totally in my pyjamas, eating Ben & Jerry's.