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

#makeyourjeansjealous Challenge Winner!

October 4, 2015

Thank you to everyone who entered this super fun style challenge, hosted by myself and Shannon from Layered by Cake boutique. It was a challenge all in itself to figure out the winner, as we had some very creative and cute entries. After much deliberation, the winner is… caitlynfowler_fitnessjunkie!

Congratulations, Caitlyn! Your mix of printed pants, a dress and skirt were adorable and inventive. Enjoy your prizes! Shannon and I are already working on another giveaway, I’ll be sure to post details soon! 😀

It Starts With Coffee/The Trendy Sparrow Giveaway

October 2, 2015

A fellow awesome blogger, It Starts With Coffee, is hosting a great giveaway to coincide with the re-launch of her gorgeous new website! Follow that link to her site to enter to win some great goodies including gift cards to Sephora, Starbucks and a blogger-themed gift package! Also, be sure to check out The Trendy Sparrow’s Etsy shop for some adorable clothing and mugs for bloggers 😀

Fringe Binge

October 2, 2015

Love love love this fringe kimono! It has amazing colors throughout the pattern that allow for some great shade pairings.. a teal bag, purple and blue bracelets, orangey-brown boots.. And is an ideal layering piece for making the transition from summer to fall. Kimonos can easily add that “third-piece” finishing touch when worn with a tank and shorts, a shirt and jeans, or leggings and a slim-fit tunic.

Kimono / Layered by Cake Boutique // T-Shirt / Elizabeth & Clarke // Tassel necklace / Elizabeth Stone // Leggings / Lysse (Le Tote) // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Bracelets / Layered by Cake // Fringe bag / Rebecca Minkoff (similar) // Midi ring / Forever 21

Chic and Cozy Plaid

September 28, 2015

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As soon as I walked into the room for Holli to shoot this outfit, she said “Hey, I love a lumberjack look!” Me too! Plaid shirts are my go-to come fall. They work with jeans, black pants, buttoned up and tucked in to a skirt, etc. I also love the instant shade pairing opportunities that can happen when you throw on a plaid shirt. This one here obviously is red & black, but I also love the prints that combine random colors like tan, green, purple and burgundy so you can pull from those when accessorizing.

Oh yes, and a couple of shots for fun. Before the wine haha.
Photos by Holli Zenko.
Plaid shirt / Forever 21 // Black T-shirt / Elizabeth & Clarke // Leggings / Lysse (Le Tote) // Ankle booties / Forever 21 // Necklace / BaubleBar // Bag / Botkier