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Flatlay Outfit Ideas

January 23, 2016

I love a good flatlay! I think they’re awesome for getting (and giving) outfit inspiration because you can see every single item with one glance. Holli (my amazing photographer & friend) and I had some free time recently and decided to put together some fun flatlay outfit ideas to share with you all! I hope you enjoy 😀

Denim button-down / StitchFix // Knit skirt / StitchFix // Oxfords / Madewell // Bracelet / Elizabeth Stone Jewelry // Necklace / vintage

Blouse / LeTote // Black jeans / StitchFix (Just Black Denim) // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Wallet / Kate Spade // Bracelet / Forever 21 // Necklace / Ettika

Blouse / Mossimo // Skirt / StitchFix // Bag / Forever 21 // Heels / Guess // Bracelets / Forever 21

Jacket / BB Dakota // Beaded top / StitchFix // Black pants / LeTote // Bag / Loeffler Randall // Booties & Ring / Forever 21

Top / StitchFix // Jeans / StitchFix (MaviUSA) // Clutch / JcPenney // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Cuff / Forever 21

Knit top / StitchFix // Pencil Skirt / StitchFix // Bag / Loeffler Randall // Heels / Nine West // Necklace / Ettika // Pyramid bracelet / Banana Republic // Screw bracelet / Forever 21 // Ring LA find

Jeans / StitchFix (Just Black Denim) // Coat / Le Tote (purchased! from Fate) // Rhinestone top / Le Tote // Clutch / Whiting & Davis // Booties & Ring / Forever 21

Do you all like flatlay outfit idea posts? Or do you prefer to see clothes on people, so you can see how they wear/layer/etc.?
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All photography by Holli Zenko.

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.

Playful Plaid

October 31, 2015

I’m so excited to bring to the blog another look featuring designs from Layered by Cake boutique!
Shannon (LBC’s owner and stylist), and I met for the first time at an event I was volunteering at, Scarlet Threads Boutique. I noticed right away her great fashion sense and energy, but after speaking with her for an hour or so, I learned of her beautiful passion for wanting to help women discover the power of great style. It’s great working with local small business-owners, and Shannon has such a great eye for what will be on-trend but not “trendy” for the season.
When she asked me to stop by and pick out some of my favorite looks to photograph for Dressed for Time, I was immediately drawn to this plaid button-down. The mix of navy, peach and baby blue was unexpected, yet a no-brainer. When it gets a bit cooler, I would button it up and pair it with this navy cardigan, a belt, and a heavier jacket on top.

Plaid shirt c/o Layered by Cake // White t-shirt / Aerie // Jeans / Mavi // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Necklace c/o Layered by Cake // Watch / Bulova // Bag / Kate Spade // Ring / Kyle Chan Design

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Mustard and Slate Ladylike Look

September 23, 2015

I’ve had this ASOS skirt for a few months now, and to be honest, have never really known what to wear with it. I was reading my friend Shannon’s facebook page (Layered by Cake), and came across her color wheel post. It inspired me to research color wheels a bit and I instantly thought of looking for shades to pair with this skirt! Mustard wouldn’t have been my initial thought, but I really like the way they play off of each other.

I love pieces like this necklace that bring together a couple of hues you wouldn’t normally think to pair up. I think accessories like necklaces and scarves are fantastic for inspiring new color combos. Next time you go to your closet, I fashion dare you to find a scarf with a couple different colors and plan an outfit around it!

On the note of a fashion dare, this look is number three in the style challenge I’m co-hosting with Shannon on Instagram for our #makeyourjeansjealous giveaway. There’s still time to join, you just have to post 5 looks by Friday. That could be a work look, a date night outfit, errand-running ensemble, etc. Just no jeans! Check out our pages on Insta for more details.

Midi skirt / ASOS (similar) // Button down top / Forever 21 // Cutout heels / Dolce Vita (similar) // Clutch / vintage // Necklace / eBay (similar) // Rings / LA finds

Photography by Holli Zenko.