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Date Night in the New Year with UpBra

December 27, 2017

This post was created in partnership with UpBra. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The start of a New Year always lends itself to an onslaught of resolutions and promises we make to ourselves, and I am no stranger to this tradition. I’ll be sharing some of my own over the next few posts, and I’m starting off with something a bit personal. Mark and I have been together coming up on 5 years, and I’m not going to lie when I say that we’ve often fallen into a rut with our date nights. It often ends with us ordering something for pick-up, coming back and watching countless episodes of Broadchurch or The Punisher. It’s just so easy!
So for this upcoming year, I’ve decided to implement a new “policy” for Mark & I and it includes one spectacular date night each month. I have so many fun things planned, some seasonal or event-specific which I don’t want to share here in case he reads my blog haha! But that gets me to thinking also of how I want to feel on our dates. Flirty is always a good start, but sometimes I also want to feel sexy!
I was sent a couple of bras from UpBra recently, and I’ve been finding myself reaching for them more than my go-to seamless bras that I’ve had for years. When I first put on the “perfect T-shirt bra“, I instantly noticed perkiness, fullness, and a lovely shape to my bust-line. It also dips down pretty low in the front, so it’s ideal for wearing with low-cut V-neck tops and dresses. I paired it with this lace bodysuit to highlight my décolletage and I was thrilled with how I felt. Sexy, but to too showy, and totally ready for a fun, adventurous date night out on the town with my love.

Bodysuit / JustFab // Moto jacket / INC // Jeans / Mavi USA // Bra / UpBra // Flats / Vince Camuto // Bag / Forever 21 // Necklace c/o The Giving Keys

Aid Through Trade Beaded Bracelets Giveaway

December 18, 2017

This post was sponsored by Aid Through Trade. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Hi, loves!
I’ve just returned from my first Staycation with the SoCal Blogger Babes and I have to say, I am happily wiped out! We made so many fun stops all around Costa Mesa, and I look forward to sharing all of the details on here soon!
I’m excited to share this look with you all, first because I adore it for this still in-between weather we’re experiencing, but also because it was shot by my boyfriend! I was warned by several of my blogging friends that they’ve had less than pleasurable experiences being directed by their S.O. but we actually had a blast and I took him out to lunch after.
I built my look around these “rose all day” bracelets from Aid Through Trade. They reached out a little while back and let me choose any of the stacks on their website, and these instantly grabbed my attention. I love that the stack has some shine and shimmer to it, but isn’t super showy. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a bold statement piece on the regular, but I also like pieces that whisper instead of shout.
The best part of Aid Through Trade, aside from their adorable and versatile roll-on bracelets, is the message behind them. They are created by over 200 female artisans in Nepal, and every purchase helps provide them with a fair income and benefits in a safe work environment. Nothing is better than a company that strives to give back and improve lives!
I’ll be doing a giveaway for any roll-on stack on the Aid Through Trade website starting tomorrow! Head on over to my Instagram for all of the details.

Vest / Daniel Rainn (similar) // T-Shirt / old // Jeans / Mavi USA // Bracelets c/o Aid Through Trade // Sandals / JustFab // Bag / Forever 21

Home is Where the Field Is

October 3, 2017

This post contains affiliate links and is sponsored by Perfectly Priscilla Boutique. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts/opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission. This is part of what keeps Dressed for Time going.

Hey babes!
I don’t know about you but.. I’m obsessed with football. It’s always been my favorite sport to watch, and even though I did enjoy a basketball game or two growing up, my heart has always been with football. I can recall watching games with my dad, both college and pro, as far back as I can remember. Now that I’m all grown up, I not only watch the games every Thursday, Sunday and Monday (whew!!), but I’m also in a fantasy league. Not to toot my own horn, but I’ve won my league 2 out of the past 3 years! It’s fun to feel like you have a little bit of a stake in the games, more so than just cheering for your favorite teams. Mine was the San Diego Chargers for the longest time, but since the switch to LA, I’m sorry to say, it just doesn’t feel the same!

My attire for the game is shifting as well, especially since I don’t necessarily feel like I have a designated team anymore, and rarely reach for my jerseys or team-specific t-shirts. I was so excited to find this top from Perfectly Priscilla Boutique, which is as comfy as it is cute! I love the “Home is Where the Field is” message, and the forgiving fit that won’t show if I’ve had a beer or two, or shared a plate of chicken tenders during halftime.
I’d love to hear, what’s your favorite sport? Do you prefer to watch the games from home, or to get caught up in the excitement with like-minded fans at a restaurant or sports bar?

Top c/o Perfectly Priscilla Boutique // Necklace c/o Starfish Project (modified) // Jeans / Mavi USA // Booties / Forever 21 // Bag / Nordstrom (linking this year’s version) // Jacket / JcPenney (similar)

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

Latest Stitch Fix Review & Giveaway!

June 16, 2017

Hello, loves!
This month’s Stitch Fix review is extra special because I’ve partnered with them for a giveaway! More to come after all of the details of my most recent fix, and spoiler alert, it was a GOOD one 😀

Top & Jeans (and necklace from a previous fix) / Stitch Fix // Bracelet / Kyle Chan Design // Mules / Abound at Nordstrom Rack // Jacket / Gap // Sunnies / Amazon // Crossbody bag / Forever 21
My stylist thought I would love this pair of colored denim.. And she was right! They fit well and actually pair really nicely with solids and print tops. I didn’t notice they are “cropped” which for this pair means just a touch above my ankle. I’ve had this issue before with cropped pairs, that it doesn’t look intentional, so I cuffed these up a bit.
The top is definitely up my alley as well, combining some of my favorite things… Floral print, polka dots and lace! It was tiny bit snug around my hips, but nothing too uncomfortable to stop me from wearing it.
Jeans, $78 and top, $48, kept.

Cardigan & jeans / Stitch Fix // Wedges / JustFab (similar) // Blouse / Daniel Rainn at Nordstrom Rack
See, these jeans pair well with so many things! I was super excited to pull out this embroidered, dolman-sleeve cardigan, right up until I noticed the long sleeves, eek! It’s 96 degrees outside right now, so I will have to reserve this piece for cooler nights or bring it back out around fall. Still a keeper though, because it’s just so cute!
Cardigan, $58, kept.

Kimono / Stitch Fix // T-shirt / Aerie // Jeans & bag / Old Navy // Wedges / JustFab // Necklace / Sweet Lola // Sunnies / YHF Los Angeles from the Box of Style
A $28 light layering piece in a cute print, come on! This kimono I knew I was definitely going to keep. I could wear it over a black tank dress, with a black tee and jeans, or even over my swimsuit. Such an easy “third-piece” item.
Kimono, $28, kept.

Top / Stitch Fix // Jeans / Old Navy // Necklace / eBay // Flats / Sole Society (similar)
Last but not least, this elevated basic grey top. It does look kind of plain from the front, so I added a lovely (and sparkly!) statement necklace to jazz it up a bit. I love the knotted detail on the back and can see myself pairing it with a little lacy bralette peeking out as summer progresses, or when fall comes around again, a vivid print scarf.
Top, $38, kept.

All in all, I kept… Everything!
I was super happy with this fix.. From the fit of the items, to how well they suit my clothing personality, and the price points were very reasonable for me.

CONTEST ENDED!! Now on to the fun stuff! I’ve partnered with Stitch Fix to offer one lucky winner a $50 gift card towards a fix! Keep it for yourself or give it to someone as a gift, although you know what I would say! To enter, you just need to fill out a Style Profile and then come back here to comment “done!” That’s it! The best part is, all existing Stitch Fix members will be automatically entered to win, as long as they comment “done” below! We will be checking to make sure that a profile has been filled out, so if you did it a while ago, make sure to edit to fit your current preferences. This contest will run until 6/25/17 at 5PM PST and the winner will be chosen at random and announced via email shortly after. Good luck, ladies!

This post was sponsored by Stitch Fix and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

All pictures by Holli Z Photography.