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BohoCheri Summer Lookbook

July 21, 2016

Hi, loves!
I’ve been shopping at BohoCheri for a little while, and we’ve worked together on small projects here and there, but I was SO elated when they asked me to model for their summer lookbook! It’s just this surreal feeling to be taking pictures in clothes you are accustomed to seeing on the racks of your favorite local boutique and then being able to share them with you all here! So, without further ado, some of my favorite shots from the BohoCheri Summer Lookbook…

All items available at BohoCheri, all pictures by Holli Zenko Photography.

One thing I adore about this boutique is that it’s a mix of well-priced basics (leggings, jeans and tanks), along with lovely printed dresses and caftans (my favorites from Pool to Party and Jen’s Pirate Booty), off-shoulder blouses and cropped tops, but they also have one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and designers. A couple of the standouts which I’ve brought home with me are delicate gold bead & stone necklaces from Elysian & Grace and hand-sewn leather wrap bracelets from Ronnie M Jewelry.
I love that walking in to the store, it will look completely different than the last time I was in (even if that happens to be last week!), and I never know what I’m going to find. I think owner Cheri’s attention to detail and her fantastic and friendly staff are a part of what makes this spot so unique. Cheri’s eye for curating items for the store is so on-point and on-trend, I know I’m always going to walk in and find something I’m in love with and can’t go home without.
BohoCheri is currently a brick-and-mortar location with an inspiration-filled Instagram feed, but we’ll be continuing to shoot content for the soon-to-be-live website, so everything will be shopable!

I’d love to hear about your favorite local boutique and what makes it special!
Share in the comments below 😀

Sheer Print ASOS Maxi

March 23, 2016

Hello, loves!
Today, I want to talk about spring & summer maxi dresses. My ideal maxi for warmer months has either loose, floaty sleeves or thinner straps, perfect for layering under a denim jacket or little sweater when nighttime rolls around. It has a hemline that doesn’t drag on the ground, because who wants to have to wear heels (or even wedges) every time with an easy, breezy maxi? Kind of takes the casual-ness out of the look. I like a dress I can throw on with some flat sandals and head out the door. It needs to be in a light, airy fabric. I love either a stretchy jersey or cotton, like the striped version from StitchFix I wore on my birthday cruise last year, or sheer material over a slip, like the dress from ASOS I’m wearing here. Lastly, I love a fun print. I feel like solid maxis tend to accentuate little lumps and bumps, of which I have, ahem, a few. Prints like these make the eye bounce around and are overall more fun for me to wear. I’ve linked some of my favorites below, all under $50.
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you may have seen that I attended the Simply Stylist conference in LA this past weekend. I had SO much fun and enjoyed meeting many bloggers that I’ve followed for years, as well as some fantastic new ones (more about the event and who I met in a future blog post!) I’m not sure if it was our slightly seedy hotel room (should have listened to Trip Advisor) or just my sinus infection coming back, but I’ve woken up with a sore throat every day since! Super annoying. Fingers crossed for me that there’s just something in the air and that it goes away quickly! 😀

Dress / ASOS // Sandals / Target // Lariat necklace / Gorjana via Rent the Runway // Bag / Forever 21 // Sunglasses / Amazon / Rings & Bracelets Forever 21 & LA finds

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Anthropologie Top & Black Skinnies

February 21, 2016

DFT- Lipstick Picks - 13 I’ve been asked before where I would shop if I had an endless budget for my wardrobe. The store that always flashes to mind is Anthropologie. They have such a gorgeous collection of printed dresses, embellished blouses, midi skirts and fancy footwear (not to mention their home décor!), I don’t think I would ever get tired of shopping there. Spending $328 on a dress isn’t really where I’m at right now in life, just being honest, so I rarely walk out with a shopping bag after a lap around the store.
The one area where I really shine though, is finding a deal! I recently (like last week!) found some amazing pieces on the Anthropologie website, including this crochet-neckline striped/floral tee. Yes, there’s a lot going on, but in a black & white palette, it totally works. Keeping it simple with black skinnies and ankle-strap flats, this is the perfect casual chic look I’ve been gravitating towards. Read on for the rest of the outfit and my picks from the sale!

DFT- Lipstick Picks - 17 DFT- Lipstick Picks - 16 DFT- Lipstick Picks - 20 Top / Anthropologie // Skinnies / Old Navy // Flats / Sole Society // Bag / Botkier // Necklace & Ring / LA find

Pictures by Holli Zenko Photography.

I also used Raise to purchase a gift card for Anthropologie at a discount (and used a $5 coupon code on top of that!), AND the sale was on sale. This top ended up being about $20!

3 Ways to Wear a Maxi Dress in Winter

January 29, 2016

Most of us have maxi dresses in our wardrobe that when the cooler weather starts rolling around, they get pushed to the back of the closet or folded in to a box or bag and subjected to a lonely life in the garage until spring comes. I’ve come up with 3 ways to wear a maxi dress in winter so you can keep your favorites in rotation all year long!

This look is perfect for brunch with the girls or a day date.
Maxi / StitchFix // Denim jacket / Gap // Scarf / Layered by Cake // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Necklace / Gorjana // Sunnies / Amazon

I love this look for a date night when you want to look cute but still feel bundled up. Adding a satin ribbon over the cardigan allows for my waist to not be lost under the fabric.
Maxi / StitchFix // Sweater / LeTote // Necklace / J.Crew // Flats / Sole Society // Clutch / Scarlet Threads Consignment

I love this casual look for shopping, running errands, or just hanging out! You can take any button-down, tie it up and tuck it under to add another layer and still highlight your waist.
Maxi / StitchFix // Button-down / Old Navy // Clutch (actually a shoulder bag with the straps removed) / Cambridge Satchel Company // Sneaks / Target

I hope this post gave you some great ideas on how to style your favorite maxi dress, even when it’s not 90 degrees out 😉

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