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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

Monochromatic Summer

April 8, 2016

Monochromatic Summer LookHello, loves!
Let me start by saying that this weather is drivin’ me nuts! I know, I know, it’s Southern California and I should just be accustomed to it all by now. However, the 92 and sunny one day to 60 and raining the next just does not allow one to plan outfits properly! I’m not even saying for photo shoots, just for life in general. The day that we shot this monochromatic summer look, which by the way, I’m kind of obsessed with, it was at least 90 degrees out. In the shade, it was completely tolerable, and when the cool breeze washed over us, it was even blissful. Flash forward to today and it is raining and just dreary outside. I know that we need the rain, that I’m fine with. But I wish we could just ease in to it, instead of switching from flip flops to boots from one day to the next, that’s all I’m saying!
On to the look of the day.. While at the Boss Notes event this past weekend, I took it upon myself to explore all that the Westfield Topanga mall had to offer. Lucky me, I wandered in to Anthropologie during their sale-on-sale and found a couple of super cute tops for only $30 each! This drapey, buttery sleeveless top was one of them. I knew right off the bat that I wanted to go monochromatic with it, although I’ll probably also end up pairing it with a printed pencil skirt. I’ve been wearing my Old Navy black skinnies constantly, so why break the habit. To finish the look, I added this black & white bag from Poverty Flats by Rian, and these fantastic wedges from Diane Von Furstenberg, both recent acquisitions from the most recent Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack sale. Such great finds.

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Side note, as I’m sure you can tell especially from the last pic, I’ve decided to keep this blonde train moving, and might even end up going back to my, ahem, roots, of near platinum/baby blonde. I really missed being blonde and I’m loving these fresh locks for summer.
Top / Anthropologie // Jeans / Old Navy // Tote / Poverty Flats by Rian // Wedges / Diane von Furstenberg // Ring / Forever 21 // Necklace / Scarlet Threads find  // Sunnies / Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Speaking of changing up your ‘do, do you like to freshen up your color for the warmer months? Either brighter or warmer? Or do you keep it the same throughout the year?



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Filed Under: Lookbook, Posts, What I'm Buying Tagged With: anthropologie, black jeans, casual style, Diane von Furstenberg, fashion, jeans, lookbook, monochromatic, Old Navy, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, style, summer style, sunglasses, tote bag, wedges

Gwynnie Bee Spring Trends Guide

March 31, 2016

Hello loves!
Today, I wanted to share with you the brand new Gwynnie Bee Spring Trends Guide that I’m loving. In it, you’ll find floral prints, materials ranging from scuba to lace, and updated work and lounge wear, all from the plus size clothing rental company Gwynnie Bee. They actually have smaller sizes as well, starting at a 10 and up to a 32. Even if you aren’t able to wear the sizes they offer, you can still get some great ideas for Spring dressing. I generally reach for a 12, and have been able to find a lot of options in my size, including this adorable skirt, which I ended up buying from them for just $31. It is in the still on-trend scuba material and has this gorgeous abstract floral pattern.

GwynnieBee Spring Trends Guide I paired it with a light pink blouse with lace collar (Fun2Fun from StitchFix), white leather shoulder bag (Cambridge Satchel Company from the Box of Style), and tan lace-up laser-cut heels (Dolce Vita).
The guides focus on three specific trends for Spring – Graphic Black & White, The New Romance, and The Blues. My favorite is, of course, the New Romance guide, because I love anything feminine and romantical. A few standout looks from the guide have got to be the laser-cut leather-like skirt paired with a floral & lace tank, and the striped/floral dress paired with a denim jacket, bucket bag and bright sandals. Those are two looks I will definitely be planning on putting into rotation this season. I love lookbooks like these because they really do take some of the guesswork out of what’s hot and trends to focus on. Easy peasy 😀

Photo shot by Holli Zenko.

This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on the link may provide me with compensation. These help make my blog possible! All opinions expressed are mine, as this is a company that I do use and pay for.



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Filed Under: What I'm Buying, Lookbook Tagged With: dolce vita, Gwynnie Bee, heels, lookbook, photo shoot, sponsored post, spring style, stitchfix

Swingy Floral Top & Lace-Up Wedges

March 29, 2016

Swingy Floral Top & Lace-Up WedgesHello, loves!
Today, I want to talk about one of my new favorite companies. Well, to be honest, I’ve been a member of JustFab for a while now, but haven’t really purchased much until recently. I’ve had not great experiences with companies like these before, the monthly membership for clothing & accessories type. Fabletics was so touchy with quality and sizing, Jewelmint started sending items that totally weren’t my style and would fall apart after only a few wears… Anyway, I decided to give JustFab another chance after catching glimpses of cute shoes and bags that other bloggers or influencers were wearing.
I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the shoes especially. From these 90’s-tastic platforms to on-trend lace-up flats to these gorgeous laser-cut wedges, all pairs I would have expected to pay more than $40 for. The flats I’ve seen from many other brands at upwards of $200, and these are comfy and cute. For my next purchase, I’ve got my eye on these comfy faux suede, stacked heel sandals. So on trend right now, and just $40 with free shipping.
For my look today, I just wanted carefree, unadulterated springiness. Floral prints are a give in, but I’m loving these vibrant blue tones, paired with neutrals in the sandals and clutch.

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Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

What do you think of subscription apparel & shoe companies like JustFab, ShoeDazzle, Fabletics, Elizabeth & Clarke, StitchFix etc.? Do you think that you end up sacrificing quality for convenience? Or do you like trying trendy, seasonal items for less than you would find at a brick & mortar store?



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Filed Under: What I'm Buying, Lookbook Tagged With: bohocheri, bold color, casual style, fashion, floral, Forever 21, fringe, jeans, jewelry, kyle chan design, lariat, lookbook, Old Navy, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, style, summer style, sunglasses

Current Deals & Steals for March

March 27, 2016

Hello loves!
I know I’ve been talking a lot about shopping recently, but there are just so many fantastic offers to be had! You can see my picks for the Nordstrom Rack sale here, but also check out these current deals and steals for March at these other online vendors…

Simply Be – take 50% off select items for their mid-season sale.
Echo – Take 25% off sitewide AND free shipping with code FF25FS until 4/5.
BaubleBar – take 20% off Maya Brenner’s collection for BaubleBar until 4/11 with code LOVEMAYA.

Ongoing codes
Use code MUSTHAVE5 to take $5 off your first PopSugar Must Have box.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, What I'm Buying Tagged With: deals and steals, online shopping, sale

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