When Happy Hour Meets Magic Hour

When I purchased this skirt last month at Anthropologie, the sales associate asked me if I was going to wear it to a party. "Sure," I answered, having no specific party or event in mind to which I would wear the skirt.  When I tried on the skirt in the fitting room, I didn't really think about it being all that dressy, although once I started looking at the colorful silky material and poofy shape, I did realize that she had a point. This really is more of a "special occasion party skirt" than a "going out to the grocery store" kind of skirt. The truth is, I don't really go to that many formal parties or events, but I really love getting dressed up, which leaves me getting dressed up for no reason at all.

I actually wore this skirt on the first day of our trip to Paso Robles in full realization that it was a little too dressy for the occasion, but on the other hand I was okay with this. It's fun to get dressed up and why not celebrate the start of a one week vacation? Plus, drinking wine is always a celebration, in my opinion.

These photos were taken in the parking lot of the first vineyard we stopped at. The timing was just perfect as the light was just reaching its magic hour state. What could be better than spending happy hour tasting some wines and enjoying beautiful scenery? Now that's something worthy of a party skirt!

Skirt: Anthropologie "Marigot" pleated skirt here
Sweater: J. Crew Factory
Shoes: BCBG similar here
Belt: Anthropologie
Bag: J. Crew "Edie" in Hyacinth
Watch: Tissot
Sunglasses: Prada  here

Linking Up With: Fun Fashion Friday, Fabulous Friday