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Styling Trending Above Jewelry Two Ways

June 12, 2018

This post is sponsored by Trending Above. All thoughts and opinions are always my own.

Hey, loves!
I hope you all are having a fantastic start to the week. I’m so excited to be sharing with you some gorgeous pieces I found from Trending Above. Designer and owner Alyssa Bove is quite the fashionista herself, and is a genius at creating pieces that layer gorgeously with one another. I chose three of her designs to style… the Cori Necklace in Pink, Devan Sparkle Bangle, and the Madden Bracelet in Cream. All of the pieces work so well when you mix and match within the line, but also when pairing with pieces you already have in your own collection.
I’m styling Trending Above jewelry two ways to reflect my Southern California vibe. First for a more chill, summery ensemble, perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or running errands but still wanting to look cute. Second, dressing it all up a bit for date night or a fun little party in a swingy floral-print dress. Which look is your favorite?

Top / StitchFix // Jeans / Old Navy // Bag / Botkier // Sunnies / Amazon // Sandals / JustFab // Bracelets and necklace c/o Trending Above

Dress c/o London Times // Heels / Torrid from Scarlet Threads Boutique // Clutch / DVF from The Real Real // Bracelets and necklace c/o Trending Above

It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for me. Last Friday and Saturday consisted of a two day immersive retreat called Amplify in Irvine, CA. It was an incredibly introspective experience, gently forcing me to think about my goals, what I wanted, and why I wanted it.
It was such an eye-opening experience and I am so thankful that I was invited to attend. I actually got quite a bit emotional at the end, not only because the retreat was coming to a close, but also because everyone was sharing about what they learned and how they felt.. I was almost brought to tears! Saying goodbye to all of my new friends, all of those incredible boss babes, was hard, but now I can sit back and follow them all on their journeys and hope to meet up with everyone again soon!

Gozon Spring Lookbook in North Park

May 2, 2018

This post is sponsored by Gozon. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hello, dolls!
This post has been a little while coming, and I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the sneaks I’ve been sharing on Instagram. We had SO many great shooting locations and outfits, it’s been hard not to share the whole lot of them on there!
I’ve been working with Gozon for a while, and I know that I LOVE so many of their styles, so I was over the moon when they asked if I wanted to get a group of influencer friends of mine together for a little group shoot! I jump at the chance to do anything social with fellow bloggers and influencers, and it just sounded like a good time to me, so I was in! I reached out to several proprietors in the North Park area of San Diego, contacted some of my favorite girls that I follow in that area, and we were all ready to shoot!

We started out wandering around the North Park Nursery, a neighborhood staple since 2006, providing a plethora of California-produced plants, and a place that had us all ooh-ing and awe-ing at their huge assortment of succulents.

Jessica dress c/o Gozon (sold out in white, linking the same style in blush) // Bag / Aldo // Sandals / Franco Sarto // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design
Shot by MDMS Photography.

The lovely Stephanie of Bubbles and Bones and Thanh of Ps Cest la vie shot by MDMS Photography.

The stunning Raya of Rayahope in her spring-perfect striped dress from Gozon, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Stunning Camila of @camilarpontes, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Our next stop was right next door to the shared spare at Communal Coffee and Native Poppy. A super cute coffee shop with a flower shop tucked inside… Sold!

The always lovely Alyssa of @lifeandstylebyap, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Shot by MDMS Photography.

Stephanie, Alyssa and myself inside communal coffee. Shot by MDMS Photography.

After we wrapped at this location, we headed to our next spot, to visit the much-grammed pink wall and succulents outside of Pigment, an adorably curated gift store.

Thanh making this cobalt transition from day to night with ease, shot by MDMS Photography.

Ella dress c/o Gozon // Mules / Who What Wear Collection // Bag / Sam Edelman // Sunnies / Wear Panda
Shot by MDMS Photography.

Alyssa with her beautiful bouquet from Native Poppy, shot by MDMS Photography.

Raya rocking a cool high-low tunic, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Christine of @collectivelychristine in a perfect spring look, shot by MDMS Photography.

We were all in need of a little pick-me-up, so we headed over to Hammonds to indulge in some of their super yummy imaginative ice cream. Except for me of course, because I was still on Whole30, I was so sad!!!

Too difficult for Camila to choose just one! Shot by MDMS Photography.

I’m just digging the awesome photobomb… shot by MDMS Photography.

A super versatile maxi on Stephanie, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Just a couple of babes cruisin’ down the street, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

Retro vibes in this sunny midi dress, shot by Elisha Thompson Photography.

This amazing group of #bossbabes shot by MDMS Photography.

Seriously, such a good day!
It was amazing meeting all of these lovely ladies and so much fun planning everything and seeing it come to life!
I love that we were able to partner with Gozon for this collaboration. Gozon’s online boutique offers very affordable styles as crazy good prices, and I love that the inventory is changing constantly.. They offer new pieces daily! I love checking out the “coming soon” items on Gozon.com and seeing what they’re going to be coming up with next! They work with local manufacturers in LA, one of the reasons that they’re able to create new styles and bring them to their contemporary boutique so quickly.
Don’t forget to use my code “DRESSEDFORTIME” for 15% off if you see something you must have, which trust me, will happen!

Fall Trend Series : Red & Bell Sleeves

October 16, 2017

This post is sponsored by Mint Julep Boutique and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission.

Hey, babes!
I wanted to start a little series on a few of my favorite trends for fall, and I’m kicking things off with “red” and “bell sleeves”, coming together in this super cute and comfy top from The Mint Julep. I love how forgiving the cut is, and how it can be paired with jeans or leggings alike. I knew I wanted to style it with something sparkly and lovely, and this statement necklace I rented from Rocksbox definitely stood up to the bold red shade. I was soooo tempted to buy it, but I’m really trying to cut back on my jewelry spending until the end of the year.
As it gets cooler, eventually, I will absolutely be pairing this top with a blanket scarf and peacoat, and tucking the jeans into some knee-length boots. One thing I love about red is that it can easily pair with brown or black accessories, depending on what you have or the mood you’re going for.
I’m going to be shooting a couple of other fall trend looks in the next few weeks, and I’d love to hear from you! What are your favorite trends for the season? What do you need help styling?
Here are some ideas I have:
Midi dress/wrap dress
White shoes
Super frayed cropped denim
Blanket scarves
Colorblocking
Jewel tones
Velvet everything
Tie-neck blouses
Dressed up screen-print tees
Also, I’ve teamed up with 4 other awesome bloggers to share how they rock red this season. Scroll down to see their unique takes on the trend!

Top c/o Mint Julep Boutique // Jeans c/o Simply Be // Flats / Halogen at Nordstrom (similar and way less pricey version) // Bag / Philip Lim for Target // Necklace / Rocksbox (use code kristinbff320 for your first month free!) // Sunnies / EyeBuyDirect

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

Top Row – twopeasinablog ; treatsandtrendsblog ; thesamanthashow
Bottom Row – missmoorestyle and me!

Check out their blogs for full outfit details!
😀

Downtown Date Night

September 21, 2017

This post was created in partnership with Maggy London and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or buying items through them may provide me with a small commission. This is a small part of what keeps Dressed for Time going.

Hey there, you beautiful things!
We got a hint of the cool weather over the past couple days, and then it was 90 degrees again today. Le sigh. When we shot this dress it was 98 degrees, but I’m owning my glow! I had plans to meet Mark for a quick drink and then dinner downtown, but knew I’d have some time to kill before he got ready after work. Thankfully, my lovely photographer Holli was able to meet me to snap some shots (and join me for a glass of vino before the man of the hour arrived). I think Redlands, our city, is just so perfect for date night. I mean that for married couples of 30 years, or dreamers on their first date, and everyone in-between.
If you’re in the mood for cocktails, there are so many options, and I’d almost tried them all, but this was the first time I’d ever been to the District. When I heard “vape-friendly bar”, I’ll admit, I scoffed at the thought, because I’m not a fan of the vape. Thankfully, we had the place to ourselves, and the bar is actually REALLY nice, a little hipstery, but it’s Redlands, so there are touches of that everywhere. It was super clean and the drinks were very reasonably priced (1/2 off wine bottles on Wednesdays!), plus our bartender was so welcoming! He even allowed us to shoot pictures in the lounge area, which we greatly appreciated, so we could try to capture the vibe of this spot. I’m so thankful that Mark indulges me in these little dress-up date nights, even if they’re just in town. He knows I love to play dress-up, and I think he secretly enjoys it too!
I must admit that I look to Maggy London first when I am in need of a cute little cocktail dress. This one I love for the rich fabric with a subtle sheen, the off-shoulder/cut-out detail, and the pleated skirt for a little drama. I paired it with some neutral vintage accessories, (this pair of floral earrings that was part of a set acquired during Mark’s bday adventure up the coast this summer; a snakeskin clutch found at the Scarlet Threads consignment sale), along with nude pumps. Perfectly date-ready for wherever the night takes us!

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Calvin Klein // Earrings & clutch / vintage

Shot by Holli Z Photography.