Pink Pleats

Happy, happy Friday! Has the week flown by, or what? I don’t know about you, but this week was rough. Friday, you are a welcome sight for my sore eyes.

Whether we are headed out on a movie date, or to a game night with friends, or just staying in and relaxing by the candle light with a good book, Friday nights really hit the spot. It’s one of the only nights I don’t feel guilty not spending time on school or work. Anyone else feel that way, or just me? Fine, fine..the grad student stands studies alone (#gradstudentlife).

Going out on Fridays also means getting dressed up for a night out on the town. I really enjoy putting together fun outfits that I normally wouldn’t wear to work during the week. This pink pleated skirt is one of my favorite statement pieces. It provides the perfect bright pop to an outfit with just the right amount of flirty-ness when I twirl around. Which if you know me, is a lot since I tend to dance around when I get excited at even the simplest of things. Loving life, right?!

Because the skirt adds a bright focal point, I like to pair it with my version of a neutral top–the striped shirt. Striped shirts are a staple in my closet. and quite literally go with anything. Dress them up, dress them down, or somewhere in between as in the current case, you can’t go wrong! Be prepared to see many more stripes here on Cupcakes and the Cosmos in the future. They are too versatile not to incorporate into my weekly arsenal.

Most days I prefer the look of gold jewelry over silver, but I’m also not afraid to mix and match at times either. This bracelet has been on constant rotation for me since I got it a few weeks ago. Gold and black accessories are classic in my book. They have the ability to take a simple outfit and add just the right touch of sophistication without much effort. This Michael Kors purse in particular is simple yet elegant for any occasion. And while clutches have their moments, I’m partial to cross-body bags that I can wear and not have to keep track of throughout the night.

What about you? How are you spending your Friday evening? Is anyone else as stoked as me to see The Martian tonight? If you see it, let me know what you think.

Photos by Outside Ourselves

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Tshirt: H&M (similar) | Skirt: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Shoes: J. Crew Factory (similar, super fun fringe version) | Purse: Michael Kors | Necklace: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Watch: Movado (from Switzerland) | Bracelets: J. Crew Factory (here and here) | Rings: Aggie Ring, KD Ring gifted