Friday, January 24, 2014

date night


I have a confession. While I would love to admit the man friend and I have regular date nights out, it's actually pretty tricky for us to pull off. Between both of our work schedules, long commutes and now a puppy (wow, my first world problems), I'm pretty happy just to plan a quiet evening in, making dinner together. But when it does happen? Well, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I love the idea of pulling together a few new flirty separates, throwing on a bright lip and hitting the town. I mean, who doesn't?

I recently partnered with bebe (the mecca for flirty date night dresses) to showcase my date night style. Now, admittedly, I'm not usually one for body con silhouettes, much to my boyfriend's dismay, but I do love how this crop top and pencil skirt combo feels very me. The black and white pairing, the long sleeves and the sliver of skin, in my opinion, are all a nice balance of my personal style with a dash of sex appeal. Let's just say, the man friend approved. And so did I. Win, win.





As for my ideal date night? Last weekend actually sets the bar pretty high, so I'm glad my dear friend Lydia was available to help us capture it. Being the miracle workers that they are, my guys' parents happened get us tickets for The Book of Mormon (which you probably don't need me to tell you, has been sold out for months). I'm a big Broadway show lover and always make a point to catch a performance whenever I'm in New York. My guy, on the other hand, doesn't mesh well with musicals. And he's a musician. Go figure. Luckily, when musicals involve the two creators of South Park, he's on board. 



Before heading to the theatre, we popped over to Maiden Lane at Union Square for dinner and drinks. Living in such a foodie town has definitely spoiled us and when we get the chance to head out for dinner, I love researching new restaurants for us to try out (State Bird, I'm looking at you!).



On him: Suit: Zara (similar here and here); Shirt: H&M // On her: Top and skirt: Bebe (here and here); Bag: Chanel; Shoes: Valentino; Sunglasses: Celine; Necklace: Gorjana; Lips: Stila "Beso"

And as for the cable cars? Something I'm trying to embrace this year is acting more like a tourist in my own town, especially on our date nights together. It's fun rediscovering your own city and even more so with someone you love.

I'm curious -- what's your ideal date night? Any fun traditions?


This post is sponsored by Bebe. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting posts that keep This Time Tomorrow's doors open.

40 comments:

  1. WOW!!! This is an amazing look that I would love to have in my closet. Hope you had a great night.

    Happy Friday!
    Sofia

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  2. Such a cute date night outfit! Black and white is always a classic :)

    Away From Blue

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  3. lovely pics... especially pic 4... beautiful.x

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  4. awww so in love with your date night outfit. Especially the skirt<3

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  5. Great date outfit! I love the whole outfit, especially those shoes!!!

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  6. This is a perfect date night look! You look gorgeous and oh so happy :o)

    xoxo
    Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
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  7. What a perfect date! You both look terrific and compliment each other. I like his plaid shirt with the suit and your shoes.
    xo
    Carelia

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  8. hot hot hot! perfect date night outfit!!! for as busy as your schedule seems to be, you certainly have enough time to stay fit -- you definitely don't need to shy away from bodycon silhouettes with that figure, girl!

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  9. Such a beautiful look! That outfit is gorgeous! What a marvelous night for you two! Date nights can be hard to plan, but they're so worth doing!

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  10. so cute!! ; ]

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  11. This date night sounds spectacular. A striking outfit, hilarious show, and great meal. Have heard great things about state park. You look stunning.

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  12. That skirt is really cool. You chose wisely :)

    kiss

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  13. wow, you look so pretty! love everything about this photo shoot. date night - pizza + a movie! xo

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  14. Photos are so beautiful and the outfit is perfection from head to toe! :)

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  15. Both of you look amazing and I love your entire outfit. Gorgeous.

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  16. You look GORGEOUS!!! I am not a bodycon gal either (and even less of a crop top girl) but I LOVE the way this looks on you! And all of the people smiling & watching you take your pics in the cable cars = too cute!

    XOXO, Jenn
    The Stylish Housewife

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  17. Holy adorableness! My hubs is at the WH by day and musician by night, so I completely understand not being able to schedule date night and having a musician who doesn't like musicals (still so odd to me). HA!

    You planning on being at NYFW this season?

    xo
    Lacey
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  18. LOVE the outfit!*
    Gorgeous pictures!*

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  19. You look so pretty on your date night. I lol'ed at those excited tourists taking photos of you haha :)

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  20. Only in my DREAMS could I wear that outfit lol! I love the black and white. So classy. :)

    Ashley
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  21. wow!! these photos are so stunning!

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  22. These photos are so lovely, so happy! And the outfit is gorgeous. Love the simplicity of the black and white, very elegant and chic!

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  23. hahah at the first world problems reference
    you two are so cute!!!
    love your top and skirt
    xx
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  24. Very cute look sweetie, love those shoes! C x

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  25. Aw you two are adorable!

    xo Jennifer

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  26. I love this whole post so much especially the people in the trolley they look like paid actors haha so jolly

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  27. Book of Mormon is the BEST! I am glad you guys were able to get tickets AND have Lydia capture your power-couple style! Hope you enjoyed your night! xoxo, Bethann

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  28. gorgeous photos - what a lovely couple you make and so great to see your man in front of the camera too! We always try to go see a movie (I love the cinema) and a dinner date...not too often as we like to include our boys too but its nice to have some alone time out with my man!

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  29. Date night varies from a good dinner downtown, to a few hours at the rock climbing gym! I also love visiting the touristy places in NYC sometimes.

    <3 Vicki
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  30. LOVE love love this post + your date night look!! You guys are super cute! xx

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  31. This is such a cute post and you look amazing in your date night outfit! But I think it's tough to make date night a priority after dating for a long time. Maybe it's time to make some traditions...
    xo Adri
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  32. Such great shots of your outfit! Love this post!

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  33. great post krystal - I love when a sponsored post appears to mesh so seamlessly with your own style/lifestyle - you look incredible and I love hearing about your ideal date night :)
    date night is often a night in for us but, on the occasion we go out (sans puppy), trying out new restaurants is a must - all about the fooooood!

    Thankfifi

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