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Maxi in the Halls

July 30, 2017

Perfectly Priscilla Floral Maxi DressHi, babes!
I know, I know, another floral maxi dress, but I just can’t get enough of them! This is one of my favorite prints yet, a vivid floral with a deep blue background. This one has great deep pockets, a high neckline to frame gorgeous metallic jewelry, and a lovely flow when walking. I will say that it was a toucccch short on me, at 5’7″, with flat sandals it was still a couple inches shorter than I would have liked. This exact dress is sold out, but I’m hoping for a restock soon! Until then, check out these other gorgeous maxis Perfectly Priscilla has to offer.
It’s always kind of crazy going back to shoot at places that used to mean something else to me. We went to Crafton Hills College to capture these images, and years ago, I used to attend college here. So much has changed, so many improvements made, and a lot of measures to make this once sterile campus more inviting, green, and beautiful. As with every college campus, there are little nooks and crannies, places to hide away and get some piece and quiet to study or decompress. I know I’m probably not supposed to since I’m no longer a student, but sometimes I come up here just on an off day to read a book and tune out the world. There are gorgeous vistas of the mountains and valleys to look out upon.
Do you have any places like this you like to go and chill? A library or lake? I’d love to hear!

Perfectly Priscilla Maxi Dress Review Floral Print Maxi Dress and Coin Necklace Perfectly Priscilla Floral Plus Size Maxi Dress Cambridge Satchel Co Bag from the Box of Style Summer Maxi Dress for Plus Sizes Floral Print Plus Size Maxi Dress Silver Metallic Bow Sandals Plus Size Maxi Dress for Summer Dress c/o Perfectly Priscilla // Sandals / Steve Madden // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. from The Box of Style // Necklace / Kohls

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by Perfectly Priscilla and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items from them may provide me with a small commission. This is part of what keeps Dressed for Time going. All thought and opinions expressed are my own.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bold color, box of style, fashion, flats, floral, jewelry, lookbook, maxi dress, online shopping, ootd, outfit, Perfectly Priscilla, photo shoot, sandals, sponsored post, style, summer style

Spring Box of Style Review

April 12, 2017

Spring Box of Style ReviewHello, loves!
Let me first say how excited I was to finally receive the Spring Box of Style from the Zoe Report! It’s almost worse when you get teasers of which items will be in a subscription box; I’m starting to think I’d rather just be surprised haha! I definitely was looking forward to the “hero” item, which did not let me down.

Before I get ahead of myself, I wanted to share that this exact box is currently $20 off when you use my link here and code “FRIENDS20” at checkout until midnight on Friday, April 14th! Now, without further ado, so you can know if it’s even worth it haha, here is my Spring Box of Style Review!

First up, the “hero” item, this versatile bag from Tribe Alive. Retail is $238, which I personally wouldn’t have paid for it, just because I wouldn’t spend that much on a bag right now. It is very well made, the leather and woven material look very high-end, and I love that it has some structure to it, and is quite roomy. It did take a while to relax and had the “folded” look for the first week I had it, so don’t expect to wear this one straight out of the box. The second time I wore it out, I had a woman try to find it online right then and there so she could buy it, she loved it so much! Thumbs up to this item!
Next up is the multi-way earrings from Adornmonde (retail $62). Subscribers were given the choice between gold and silver, but I didn’t really care because my ears aren’t pierced! I reached out to Team Zoe and was informed that there wasn’t another option to choose from, so these will be re-gifted. No value in these guys for me.
The Symbology scarf (retail $50) was also an item I wasn’t quite sure about… The color (a true red), doesn’t immediately speak to me as a spring item, and the shape isn’t something I reach for in my current scarf collection. I honestly haven’t worn it yet, and might wait until summer, when I’m breaking out my brighter colors. I love the idea of it artfully tied over the strap of a bag, but I’m not one to wrap a scarf around my arm or as a necktie. Others may find this item more worthwhile.
I’d been wanting to try the Tatcha skincare brand for some time, and am happy to have received the Polished Gentle Rice Enzyme Powder (retail $65). Again, a little pricier than I normally spend for an exfoliating product, but this one is pretty cool. The packaging is gorgeous, and this very gently foamed up and scrubbed away dead skin, leaving my skin feeling pretty fresh and clean. I didn’t notice any discernable scent, but I’m completely fine with that. Perhaps not a product I’d purchase again, but glad that I’m getting to test it out.
Another item I was stoked about was the glass water bottle from BKR. After seeing these babies all over the internet, I knew that I wanted one but didn’t want to invest the $35 they go for. It is, of course, heavier than regular plastic bottles, but you also aren’t going to risk anything leaching into your water. Plus, the color is SO pretty.
Lastly, as part of the box, the Butter London nail polish in Piece of Cake (retail $18). This one I was a bit disappointed in. I did three layers, because you could still see my nail with only two coats. It chipped very easily and looked uneven and slightly chalky. I haven’t used many polishes from this line before, but it doesn’t have me wanting to search out more shades.
I did also receive, as an annual subscription member, this adorable tassel keychain, which I adore. It’s been on my keychain since the day I got it, and I love the little bit of flair it gives to something usually pretty mundane.

One thing that was pretty cool about this season’s box is that everything in it came from female-founded brands. The only thing that didn’t was the item not pictured here, the Stella Artois chalice. I still have no idea why this was included, as it seemed so out of place. It does have a really pretty etched pattern on it, just not sure it’s relation to the other products.

All in all, I’m loving the bag, the water bottle and the keychain. I value the box at about $160, in terms of the use I will get out of the items, which is not a bad deal at all! If you’re interested in subscribing, for one season, or an annual membership, use my link here to sign up!

This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing items through these links may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Beauty Tagged With: beauty, beauty review, box of style, box of style reveal, box of style review, spring style, subscription box, the zoe report

August Stitch Fix

September 14, 2016

Welcome to my August Stitch Fix!
This month, I forgot to submit any requests to my stylist, but thankfully, she’s been watching my Pinterest boards, because she definitely found some amazing items that she knew I’d love.. Spolier alert, I ended up buying my entire fix for 25% off! My stylist knows that I don’t wear any hemlines above the knee (or not much above it, anyway), I love fun prints, lace, pieces that can transition from work day to date night, and colored pants. She pretty much hit every note just right, as I’ve been wearing all of these pieces in heavy rotation since they arrived at my door. I’m not sure how I managed to do it, but I lost my invoice so I don’t have prices available for my August Stitch Fix items to share with you.. The total usually ends up being around $200, because I keep my requested price-per-piece under $50. Read on for all of the details on my August Stitch Fix!

August Stitch Fix - Floral Blouse, Olive Pants, Wedge Sandals August Stitch Fix - Floral Blouse Olive Cropped Pants and Sandals for FallTop & Pants / Stitch Fix // Crossbody bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style // Wedges / JustFab // Sunnies / Amazon
First up, two Stitch Fix items, this sheer floral-printed top with crochet panels, and these slightly sheeny (that’s a word, right?!) olive cropped pants. The pants had been on my wishlist for a while, and are even more versatile than I imagined. I’ve paired them with everything from striped tees to a strappy tank, and I can’t wait to match them up with a chunky sweater, once the weather allows. The shirt I love because it’s light and breezy and the floral print isn’t necessarily season-specific.

August Stitch Fix - Navy Maxi Dress and Crossbody Bag August Stitch Fix Turquoise and Navy Maxi Dress for FallMaxi dress / Stitch Fix // Bag / Shaffer LA from the Box of Style // Sunnies / Amazon
I can always go for another maxi dress, and although this version is a tiny bit snug, I love how long it is (floor-grazing with low wedges), and the mixture of turquoise and navy is so pretty.

August Stitch Fix - Black Fringe Tank and Olive Cropped Pants August Stitch Fix - Strappy Black Tank, Olive Cropped Pants and Leopard Crossbody bagTop & Pants / Stitch Fix // Bag / American Eagle // Sandals / Seychelles // Sunnies / Amazon
Initially, I thought that this tank was a little big on me, but I grew to love its airy, flowyness and the fringe looks so cool when you walk. It does kind of stick to my pants a bit when I’m just standing, but I’m hoping a spray of Static Guard will help.

August Stitch Fix - Colored Lace Tank, White Cropped Pants and Silver Bow Sandals August Stitch Fix - Lace Top, White Jeans, Tassel Necklace  Top / Stitch Fix // Jeans / Old Navy // Sandals / JcPenney // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies / Amazon
This lace top was definitely a size too large for me, so I exchanged it for one smaller. This was my first time exchanging something at Stitch Fix, and the process was quite smooth. At checkout, I just hit the “exchange” button, selected a new size, and I received the smaller top within days. I’ve never seen a top with a lace overlay and a brighter tank peeking out from underneath, and again, loving the turquoise/navy color combo.

August Stitch Fix - Off the Shoulder Olive Top, Cropped Denim, Bucket Bag August Stitch Fix - Cropped Denim, Leather Bucket Bag & Lace Up Wedges for Fall Top / BohoCheri // Jeans / Stitch Fix // Sandals / JustFab // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Bag / Shaffer LA from the Box of Style // Bracelets / Forever 21 & LA find // Sunnies / Amazon
I didn’t know if I’d like these cropped, frayed jeans, but they’ve totally grown on me! They’re the perfect length for late summer/early fall and pairing with lace-up sandals.

All in all, a near perfect fix, and all of this without even requesting anything specific! It pays to stick with the same stylist for a while, because they really get to know what works for you. To sign up for Stitch Fix, feel free to use my link here. Each fix is a $20 styling fee up front, which is redeemable towards the purchase of anything you’re sent.

All photography by Holli Zenko.



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Filed Under: Lookbook, Uncategorized, What I'm Buying Tagged With: bohocheri, bold color, box of style, casual style, fashion, justfab, kyle chan design, lookbook, maxi dress, Old Navy, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, review, sandals, stitch fix review, stitchfix, stitchfix review, style, summer style, sunglasses

July Stitch Fix

August 27, 2016

July Stitch Fix - Printed Tank, Jeans, Wedges for Summer Hello, loves!
I’m so excited to bring to you another awesome Stitch Fix! I was quite impressed with all of the gorgeous things I was sent, and to be honest, kind of wanted to keep it all! I forgot to send in a request to my stylist this month so it was definitely all up to her imagination (and her knowledge of my personal style from past fixes), what items I would receive. I have to admit, I felt a little tinge of disappointment when I realized that I hadn’t given her suggestions about what I wanted this month.. I had thought asking for another colorful crossbody bag, embellished pair of sandals, colored jeans, and a fun, printed tank top. My stylist and I are definitely on the same wavelength, because I received 2 of those items! Here, the rest of my July Stitch Fix.

July Stitch Fix - Printed Tank and Sunglasses Tank ($48, kept) / Stitch Fix // Jeans / MaviUSA (also from Stitchfix a couple rounds back) // Wedges / Seychelles from Scarlet Threads Consignment // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style (use my link to sign up and get $10 off your first box!) // Necklace / Luv AJ from the Box of Style // Sunglasses / Amazon

July Stitch Fix - Summer Date Night Look July Stitch Fix - Summer Date Night Look with Jeans Cowl-neck top ($58, returned) / StitchFix // Cropped jeans / Old Navy // Wedges / Just Fab // Necklace / BaubleBar // Bag / Who What Wear for Target // Sunnies / Amazon

DFT University Garden - 18Sandals ($60, returned) / Stitch Fix
These were very cute but a little pricey at $60.00. I just knew that as pretty as they are, they would get dirty and worn-looking after a couple of wears when exposed to the elements.

July Stitch Fix - Crochet Vest with Tank and Jeans July Stitch Fix - Crochet Vest with Tank and JeansCrochet vest ($48, returned) / Stitch Fix
This piece did not speak to me at all. It felt very flimsy and Coachella-y in a bad way.

July Stitch Fix - White Blouse and Raw Hem Jeans July Stitch Fix - White Blouse and Raw Hem Jeans Top / BohoCheri // Jeans ($88, kept) / Just Black from Stitch Fix // Espadrilles / Old Navy // Necklace / BaubleBar // Bracelet / House of Harlow 1960 from Rocksbox (use code dressedfortimexoxo for your first month free!) // Rings / Forever 21

So overall, I ended up keeping the printed tank (which I’m a little upset with, as it shrunk after washing the first time according to instructions), and the raw hem skinny jeans. Next time, I’m going to ask for more lacey items, a maxi dress and some more colored pants. Until next time, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about my July Stitch Fix!
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