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Dressed For Time Offers Top Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog Tips For The Best Popular Chic Fall & Winter Style Outfit Inspiration in Chicago

Poolside Glam

August 24, 2016

Poolside Glam - Plus Size Swimwear Some days you want to show up to the pool and dive right in, and others you want to just lounge next to it and soak up those rays! It’s still entirely too warm to head to Palm Springs, so I sometimes like to play pretend like I’m hanging out at some luxe hotel on the weekend, complete with my best girl friends and cocktails. We always bring poolside glam in spades with the cute cut-out suits, breezy cover-ups and completely impractical accessories.
I wanted to share a couple of my favorite poolside cocktails, the perfect refreshing boozy concoctions for getting your buzz on…

The Dark & Stormy
2 oz. dark rum (I love Kraken spiced rum)
4 oz. ginger beer
Mix over ice.

The Blue Wave
2 oz. Grey Goose or Belvedere vodka
1/2 oz. blue curacao
4 oz. lemonade
Shake them all up, pour in to an ice-filled glass and garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

The Pineapple Breeze
1 1/2 oz. tequila (I like Patron)
2 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. lemon juice
1/4 oz. grenadine
Combine, shake, serve over ice. Garnish with a pineapple chunk and cherry.

The Bloody Mary
So classic, ideal for the “morning after” and it even comes with something to nibble on 😉
1 1/2 oz. Grey Goose or Belvedere vodka
4 oz. tomato juice
1/4 oz. lemon juice
a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
3-4 dashes Tabasco
2 dashes of celery salt (regular salt will work just fine)
a pinch of pepper
Mix everything together in a shaker then strain into an ice-filled glass. Here comes the fun part.. Garnish with olives, a celery stalk, a lemon or lime wedge, fresh herbs, spicy green beans, pickled okra, or whatever other savory thing you can find.

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Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Lookbook, Uncategorized Tagged With: chanel, earrings, fashion, Forever 21, gold jewelry, jewelry, lookbook, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, plus size, sandals, style, summer style, sunglasses, swimwear, vintage

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February 5, 2016

As much as I’d love to be one of those people who thinks Valentine’s Day is overrated, a commercialized non-holiday for corporations to make money, etc., I’ll admit I’m a total sucker for it. Everything heart-covered, pink & red decor, and the romantic fuzzy feelings I get from seeing flowers, candles, and a gorgeous dinner with the one I love.. Count me so in.
I wanted this Valentine’s Day gift guide to be full of things that I would absolutely love to receive. I also didn’t want to add anything in that would require your Valentine to guess sizes. These gift ideas work for your any of your “Gal-entines;” your best friend, your sister, your girlfriend, or anyone you want to share some love with this February 14th.
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Ellie & James Love NecklaceThis adorable necklace from Ellie & James literally spells out your love. I would wear this year-round.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - My French Farm Paris PillowsThese plush pillows from My French Farm are chic and look amazing on a couch or bed.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide Boho Cheri JJ Winters Bag / Luckycharm purse charm

Obsessed with this amethyst-hued fringe suede bag. I seriously would buy this for myself this Valentine’s Day! I paired it with a gorgeous howlite purse charm, which I love because it’s like purse jewelry and looks so luxe added to any bag.
Fringe bag – J.J. Winters at BohoCheri
Purse Charm – Luckystar at BohoCheri

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Paris CandleCandles are a fantastic way to set the mood for V-day but I also love them as gifts for friends! Paris candle from My French Farm.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Je T'aime Soy CandleDo some good with the purchase of your Valentine’s gift this year by buying candles from Je T’aime Fragrances, available at BohoCheri. They give a portion of the proceeds back to support those with Down’s Syndrome.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Curio & Co. Fender Earrings For the music lover in your life, I couldn’t find anything more fitting than these one-of-a-kind earrings made from genuine guitar pics. Earrings – Curio & Co. at BohoCheri (many styles available).

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - My French Farm SoapsAn amazing budget-conscious gift idea.. These bar soaps are girly and smell delicious and the dispenser can be filled with lotion or hand soap. Dispenser & soaps – My French Farm

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Ellie & James Love Charm Bracelet Simple and chic, this gold-tone bangle is perfect for everyday wear and would be a great gift for just about anyone. Bracelet – Ellie & James

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - My French Farm CrownsThese gorgeous decorative crowns are a lovely gift to mom or a best friend to keep on their mantle or dresser and think of you every time they see them. Crowns – My French Farm

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Rifle Paper Co NotebooksMy love for all things Rifle Paper Co. runs deep. I picked up these gorgeous notebooks, pads and the book Love Style Life by Garance Dore recently and adore the artwork and quality of each and every one! Clockwise from top middle: Beaute notebook (set of 2), Parisian notebook (set of 2), Rorschach notebook (set of 2), Front Row notepad, Beaute notebook, Love Style Life.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Ellie & James Earrings These heart earrings from Ellie & James (modeled by my lovely photographer Holli) would be a fantastic gift for a younger sister or niece. They’re playful without being over the top.

Be sure to share this post with your special someone to help point them in the right direction for your own gift. Whether you’re shopping for others, or want to grab something extra lovely for yourself this holiday, I hope this Valentine’s Day gift guide has covered everyone on your list. I’d love to hear what your favorite gift is to receive on V-Day… Is it flowers, candy, a fancy dinner or jewelry, or something else? Share in the comments below.
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