Venturing out in the lattice boots

Because of my own personal vendetta against typical club attire, I make it a mini mission to try and explore other options when going out on the town. I'm still in the process of figuring out an outfit that is comfortable yet fashionable, and sexy without looking skanky or showing too much skin. But for one of my recent nights out, I decided to try my lovely Urban Outfitters lattice boots! They're such a crazy pair of statement shoes that I kept the rest simple--a black silk tank with scattered silver rhinestones, and my fave Citizens of Humanity denim shorts. I know the lattice boots look absolutely outrageous, but the truth is they only take 1-2 minutes to lace up. Another plus? The 2-inch heel means it's totally comfy and perfect for dancing all night in!

On Sale: J.Crew's glittery shorts

Lately I've been living in my Citizens of Humanity jean shorts, which are stretchy, comfortable, and most importantly, have a flattering cut. It's got me thinking about the versatility of shorts and how, in southern California at least, you see women getting away with shorts in fancy restaurants or upscale nightclubs. That's one reason why I like J.Crew's glitter dot linen shorts. These shorts are given an upgrade with cute cuffs and scattered gold dots that add a bit of sparkle to the fabric. The natural color means that the shorts match just about anything, and can be dressed down with flats and a tank top or dressed up with a collared blouse and jewelry. My personal tip? I often tuck my shirts into my shorts to better display my waistline, as well as give the outfit a tad more formality. The formula always seems to work!