This is an outfit I wore almost 2 weeks ago. Me and the hubs were on our way to a birthday dinner for one of hubs' longtime friends. I had gotten fully dressed, and just before we were about to walk out of the door--hubs mentioned the restaurant we were headed to.

I'd assumed we were going somewhere fancy schmancy, but it turned out to be a CASUAL birthday dinner at one of the popular sports bar kind of hot spots. Right away, I realized I was over dressed. I initially had on heels with the ensemble that you see, by the way.

So, without even giving it a second thought, I took off the heels and put on my wedge sneakers. I instantly fell in love with the look. It gave it a little edge.

I know some would prefer to be over dressed, if they had to choose. Unlike most people, I prefer to err on the side of dressed down. It comes from some innate feeling I've always had of not looking like I am trying too hard, I guess. Trust me, I've stolen the show at plenty of shindigs in my jeans while surrounded by a sea of club dresses. I enjoy that. haha

Because the weather here in Atlanta has been up and down--and this was a "down" day, I threw on what I like to call my matrix coat and had a splendid night.