You know last Friday’s post “Day-O” about songs that get stuck in your head (also mentioned were Bette Midler’s “The Rose” and Murray Head’s “One Night in Bangkok”)?  Okay, let’s add to that list the chorus of “Rocky Mountain High.”  Why?  Because, as I write this, I am sitting in a hotel room in Denver, Colorado, and the chorus of John Denver’s 1972 single (which, fun fact, was named the second official state song of Colorado in 2007) has been driving me crazy since I landed here.

But I am here, and it’s been a crazy day.  I woke up at 5 am in Los Angeles, worked until 2:30 pm, headed to the airport, arrived here at 7:30 pm, and then went straight to a business dinner, only to finish up at 11 pm.  It can be difficult to figure out the right thing to wear for work, travel AND dinner, but I think this dress from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi that I got off of Shopbop (http://www.shopbop.com) was perfect.  (I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised since Preen was my recognized designer of last week’s “Kick Ass and Take Names Tuesday.”)

I think a black dress transitions effortlessly from day to night, especially if it has details that give it some added elegance.  Not only does this dress have slightly puffed sleeves and a ruched skirt that give it both a professional and cocktail vibe (depending on the context), but it comes with an optional diamante brooch that can be added to the belt after work to add a touch of glamour.  In addition, the fabric is mid-weight and non-wrinkly, so I can walk off the plane looking ready to go.

Dinner was great, and I felt I looked the part even though I had already been up for something like 14 hours.  But that’s what I love about fashion.  No matter how tired or down you may feel, you can put on something amazing, and it’s the best pick-me-up.