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Dressed For Time | Top Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog Tips | Best Popular Chic Fall & Winter Style Outfit Inspiration in Chicago

Dressed For Time Offers Top Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog Tips For The Best Popular Chic Fall & Winter Style Outfit Inspiration in Chicago

Eyes.Lips.Face

February 7, 2015

It’s been, oh, I don’t know, 4 years maybe since I ordered from ELF cosmetics’ website. Since their addition to Target stores, I’ve found myself just stopping by the aisle really quickly to pick up a replacement liquid eyeliner or eyelid primer, but not really pausing to investigate new products and shades. Then silly me remembered I had purchased a Groupon for ELF (that had long expired) and had yet to redeem it! It really did take me some effort to find enough goodies to make it to the free shipping minimum (that’s a lot of $3 lip products, mmkk?) but I’m pretty happy with my selections! I will try to get swatches up soon of the lip items and am also so happy to have a replacement for my old “dump” bag! I just love that they call it that, because you can just dump all of your makeup or whatever in it, but the one I had was from years ago and was covered in spilled loose eyeshadow and foundation, eek! This is much better 🙂

For the bargain price of $24 I received –
The infamous dump bag
a travel mirror
2 eyelid primers
a glitter primer (if I ever wear glitter on my lids again!)
2 lipsticks
lip exfoliator
gold smudge pot
3 tinted lip balms
blush palette

Not too shabby! I’m most excited for the wine-hued lipstick and that lip exfoliator.. My lips have been so dry recently!
What are your thoughts on bargain makeup brands like E.L.F.?
🙂



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Filed Under: Beauty, Posts, What I'm Buying Tagged With: beauty haul, blush, cosmetics, eyes lips face, lipstick, makeup, online shopping

Kyle Chan Buys

February 7, 2015


This gradient sapphire necklace had been on my wishlist for months, and now that it’s mine, I’ve already worn in twice! Once was on a trip to La Jolla this last weekend, and I got lots of compliments on it! The varied shades of blue are just so pretty.


This pretty little stone (rainbow moonstone) caught my eye immediately. It’s delicate enough to mix with other pieces, but looks stunning when it catches the light.

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When I came up to the Kyle Chan booth, I saw one of the salespeople wearing this necklace, and I knew that I would wear the hell out of it if I had the chance! The little black beads are so delicate and they give off just the right amount of shine.

These shots were taken with the work of Ruben Ireland as a backdrop.
View more of Kyle Chan Design’s work here.



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Filed Under: What I'm Buying Tagged With: accessories, fashion, gold jewelry, kyle chan design, new buy, shopping, style

Kyle Chan at the California Gift Show

February 5, 2015

Every 6 months, I make the hour drive to LA to experience a cash-and-carry shopping extravaganza like no other. I save up considerably for this event, knowing that I’m sure to find oodles of fun and on-trend jewelry to get me through the next 6 months. I must admit that the booth I’ve come to look forward to stopping by the most is Kyle Chan Design. I’ve been following his work for a couple of years now and just find the most beautiful intricacy in his work. Each piece feels so thought-out and special, and I’ve amassed a little collection of necklaces, bracelets, and rings that I hold very dear. One of these days, I’ll save up for one of his diamond and gemstone rings, but until then, here is a sneak peak at some of the goods that were being offered at the show..

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My favorites from this set would have to be the amber teardrop pendant (second in from the right), the stardust necklace (one more over from the right) and that adorable little gold penguin charm!

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I would seriously wear every one of these, and just rotate them to go with my outfit for the day. They’re gorgeous! Thus far, I only have a bright green chrysoprase version, but I have my eye on the one in the middle here, with the gold pyrite and labradorite beads intermixed.

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OBSESSED with this extra-long mixed tourmaline necklace. I can see it worn so many ways, like over a basic white tee, with a colorful dress or skirt, over a neutral-colored sweater… The possibilities are endless.


I adore all of these brilliantly simple gold charm pendants. I currently own the octopus, the bumblebee, and a tiny heart. I’ve been eyeing the hummingbird and, of course, the penguin! 

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On my wishlist currently is this stunner… It’s rose gold and morganite (and diamonds, of course), and goes for around $3,350. Definitely an investment piece!

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Myself with the designer, Kyle Chan.

Soon to be posted are my buys from the show!
😀



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Filed Under: Posts, What I'm Buying Tagged With: accessories, collection, fashion, gold jewelry, jewelry, kyle chan design

Bumble and Bumble Mini Haul

January 4, 2015

I’d never come across a hair care line that I love so completely before Bumble and Bumble. Literally everything that I’ve tried from them is something that I not only find myself reaching for frequently, but it actually does what it says it will do! That cream that says it gives hair polish and separation… Does exactly that. The Thickening Spray builds up each strand and gives incredible volume without weighing hair down. They’re simply the best overall brand that I’ve tried. I’m going to post soon about the contents of my hair product-centric medicine cabinet which will include all of my B&B collection, but for now, these are the newest additions, accompanied by my Secret Santa gift from my coworker.

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Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine
Bumble and Bumble Pret-a-Powder
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Primer
Necklace by Juicy Couture for Kohls



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Filed Under: Beauty, Posts, What I'm Buying Tagged With: beauty, bumble and bumble, hair, haul, jewelry, online shopping, product, statement necklace

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