Dressed for Time | Spring and Summer Style Tips from a Chicago blogger

Bring It On, Fall!

November 13, 2015

Does this look not totally get you in the mood for fall!?
The pumpkin-patching, cider-brewing, leaf-changing, cooler weather, scarf-with-everything goodness.. I love everything about fall. Which is odd, considering I’m in Southern California and we get about only 3 weeks of the season! I’ll take what I can get!
I’ve paired with Layered by Cake boutique again to highlight some of the cool new items they have on the site.. The “Kristin” floral pencil skirt, the infinitely cozy infinity scarf, and a floppy felt hat in one of my favorite autumnal hues, merlot.

Hat/Scarf/Skirt c/o Layered by Cake // Sweater / Old Navy // Boots / Clarks // Tank / Elizabeth & Clarke // Tights / Hue // Rings / LA finds

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Rebecca Taylor Print Maxi

November 12, 2015

Dress number two from Rebecca Taylor by way of Rent the Runway. Another gorgeous print I fell in love with! The styles are also similar, with a self-tie waist-cincher, button-down front, and ruffled cap sleeves on both dresses. The maxi flows beautifully when you walk, allowing a little leg to peek out too.
This dress would actually be the perfect thing to bring on the upcoming cruise (4 days in Catalina/Ensenada) I’m planning for! I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I’ve spent my recent downtime at work researching every little thing I shouldn’t be caught without.. I’ve already locked down my “formal dinner” gown here, and only have one swimsuit so no guessing game in that department. It’s the in-between time that I’m trying to figure out dressing for. I’d love to hear your tips on dressing for a cruise!

Dress / Rebecca Taylor (Rent the Runway) // Mules / Old Navy // Clutch / Topshop // Necklace & bracelet / Forever 21

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Print Playdress

November 6, 2015

It’s now November, and warm days are still a thing for those living on the west coast. I love to have flirty little dresses like this around for such days. This one in particular, has such a fun, season-less print, and a lovely movement when I walk. This dress was borrowed from Rent the Runway, one of their many more casual, daytime options available with the Unlimited subscription.
Side note, and completely off-topic, but I am still totally affected by Glenn’s likely demise on The Walking Dead! I cried when it was happening, and then again when the show was over and couldn’t sleep that night. I am completely aware that it’s just a TV show and not real, but it was just so sad! He’d been on the show forever, and you can’t help but hope for him to be reunited with Maggie, the love of his life. And also how devastated she’s going to be! Ahhh, I can’t.. Until next episode, which I’ve missed due to my nutty work schedule! I think they’re showing it again tonight 😀

DFT University Grads15 Dress / Rebecca Taylor (Rent the Runway) // Booties / Forever 21 // Bag / Botkier // Necklace / BaubleBar // Double-ring / LA find // Bracelet / Forever 21 // Sunnies / LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Redlands Art Walk

November 6, 2015

I love my small town. Have I mentioned that?
The sense of community is definitely a huge plus, and they put on some of the most fun events to get everyone outside and giving back. Most recently was the semiannual Redlands Art walk, welcoming hundreds of local artists and vendors to sell their goods. As is the case with most events, they also offered beer from several of the local breweries and some tasty small bites as well.
I thought this would be the perfect time to pair up my new branch-print skirt from Layered by Cake with a button-down, cage sandals and a vintage leather-accented belt.

Skirt c/o Layered by Cake // Button-down / Target // Cage sandals / JustFab // Necklace c/o Layered by Cake // Belt / vintage // Bag / Merona // Sunnies / Amazon

Photography by Holli Zenko.