That's Right... [Secrets] Know's Beauty & Style

Check out Secrets of Hairdesign & Spa owner and master stylist, Missi Koebler, on SHEKNOW's Beauty & Style:

It happens to all of us: A conservative day at the office leads straight into a spontaneous happy hour at your favorite bar. Or more perplexing fashion-wise, a hot date. Obviously, you need to change … or do you? Believe it or not, there are fabulously easy ways to adapt your look from day to night -- no additional wardrobe required!

Great bag
Sometimes all you need for a great evening look is a small cocktail bag: If night-time plans suddenly pop up, move from day to night by switching from a laptop bag to a more festive clutch.

Dress in Dresses
A recent survey by Cotton Incorporated found that 69 percent of women say they prefer to wear one comfortable outfit all day rather than change clothes to suit different activities. The survey also found that dress purchases were up 6 percent in 2009 compared with 2008 -- the only product that saw gains in consumer purchases in that period. What does that mean? Never feel the need to change your outfit if your plans change – just change the window dressing!

Leopard
Sometimes a bold accent like leopard is all you need to spice up that look. As the spring 2010 designer collections proved, leopard prints can be the perfect addition to a casual ensemble, from the subtle touch of a leopard belt or a lightweight, flowing scarf to a bolder option like a skirt. Everyone knows leopard is wonderful for a night on the town, but it can also be a daytime hit!

Hair
Master stylist and salon and spa owner Missi Koebler tells us every woman's best accessory is her hair. Create a hot summer look that works both day and night with just two tools -- bobby pins and hair spray. Before heading to work in the morning, pull your hair back as follows: Section off pieces, then pin each to the crown of your head, allowing the ends to do their own thing. Continue to work around to the back of your hair, pinning up more sections until you're done. The key to this look is not to have a particular plan, but just pin as you go, creating a fun but pulled-together look.

Once you have it all pinned up, simply spray into place, and go! After work, remove the pins, and you have instant, voluminous out-on-the town hair. (Grab a travel hairspray to keep in your purse, and you can spritz it on-the-go.)

Layers
Layers keep your look versatile. A great look for summer is white-on-white. Our suggestion: a ruched tank under a boyfriend jacket with a pair of cropped black pants and comfy flats for day. Remove the jacket, add jewelry and a floral silk scarf and slip into strappy high-heeled sandals for the evening look.

Great lips
Smoky eyes have been popular for a while, but if you want to get your look from day to night simply go for bold lips!
Red is red-hot right now, a classic color making a comeback in the fashion magazines and on the red carpet. For your summer look, find a shade that complements your skin tone, and you're ready for the evening.

-Aly Walansky, Aly Walansky is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City.

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