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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!

Cropped and Sequined

February 7, 2018

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Hey, Babes!
I know, I know, it has been SO long since my last post! If you follow me on Insta, you may have seen my updates about attending New York Fashion Week THIS THURSDAY…. OMG, it’s less than two days away, I can’t. Let’s just say, I am not prepared, and scheduling everything has been incredibly time-consuming, creating an itinerary for 6 ladies! I wanted to prep 8 outfits, and only have 5 currently planned out, am missing pieces from specific looks, made a last-minute dash to Forever 21 last night for nude bodysuit, which, what the heck, took me 30 minutes to find! Enough with the run-on sentences, haha, let’s just say I am hoping I can pull it all off in time. And also, that all of it fits in my new luggage!
I’ve been sharing sneaks of my looks on stories, but you’ll be able to see a full recap here after I’ve returned from New York. I seriously am so excited to share with you all the fun looks I’ve put together, all of the excitement from the shows, presentations, showroom visits, meals, and, wait for it, the photo shoot my group is doing with one of my favorite dress brands!
For now, enjoy this Valentine’s Day and date night-perfect cropped and sequined outfit. Sparkles, heels, and little peeks of skin are my idea of the ideal ensemble for a night out (or in), with my honey.

Side note, one of these days, I will stop playing with my freaking hair! Haha.

Jacket c/o Eliza J (now on sale at Nordstrom) // Tank / BB Dakota // Jeans / STS Blue from Stitch Fix // Heels c/o Simply Be // Necklace / Rocksbox // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

Shot by MM Photography.

Getting Your Best StitchFix Ever

January 10, 2018

This post was created in partnership with StitchFix. Items in the post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. This post also contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Hey, babes!
I hope everyone has had an incredible beginning to the New Year! Mine has been SUPER productive, and I am so excited to share that I have been spending a lot of my time planning my upcoming trip to New York Fashion Week! It’s less than a month away, so believe me when I say that I’m a little stressed getting everything lined up. Back to present day, I’m happy to bring you this month’s StitchFix, but this round is a little different… I’m also going to be sharing how to get your best fix EVER by communicating with your stylist, how to truly voice your opinion, and what I feel makes for the best fix.

In case you’ve been under a rock and haven’t heard about the awesomeness that is StitchFix, it is a service that delivers curated pieces to your door as frequently as you like. You fill out a detailed questionnaire, including how much you’d like to spend, your body shape, areas you like to flaunt/hide, and so much more, so they can really get to know your style. You send back what you don’t like, and they only keep the $20 styling fee if you don’t purchase anything from the fix, otherwise it goes towards whatever you buy, AND you get 25% off if you buy everything.

First up, communication is KEY! There are several ways to make your voice heard with your stylist. The one I always get very detailed on is the “note to stylist,” where I can request specific pieces for events, certain fabrics, lengths, anything that I would like to wear in the next couple months. When I was headed to Vegas year before last, I requested a “Vegas-worthy midi dress,” and for a brunch with the girls, I wanted an “off-the-shoulder floral top,” and that’s exactly what I received. I love that the stylists try so hard to match up my requests, and sometimes I wonder how much time they must spend searching for the perfect item for me!

I’ve also thrown out pretty broad requests, like in this fix, I wanted a pair of dark distressed jeans, colored blazer, and another midi dress. I was super happy with the pieces they selected, although the blazer was just a touch snug, so I’m currently wearing it as a cape! It’s also important to give feedback on past fixes, such as when something was too tight in the hips (usually the case with button-down shirts for me), or too short (I generally don’t wear anything above the knee). Once your stylist knows your tastes and fit more in more depth, they can use that info when planning your next fix.

Another way to share your style preferences is through creating and sharing a Pinterest board. We’re already all spending hours a day on Pinterest anyway haha, so start creating a board of styles you would actually wear, and link it for your stylist in your StitchFix profile! I have tons of midi skirts, floral prints, comfy cardigans, and fun work looks on mine. I know my stylist references it whenever she’s planning a fix for me, because influences from it are so apparent with her choices. It’s also so important, I believe, to focus on your lifestyle and what you truly will wear. If you work an 8-5, only go out to meet the girls for brunch, and don’t like showing your legs, than it’s probably not the best idea to link a street-style thigh-grazing look that you’ll never get any use out of. By the same token, if you’d like to get a little adventurous with color, patterns and prints, and maybe highlighting your décolletage for instance, don’t be afraid to share some pins that pull elements you’d like to experiment with.

I hope these tips have been helpful for you! It’s taken me a little bit to get my bearings with the service, but as you can tell by this being my 28th fix (!!!), I truly am enjoying it. StitchFix is offering to all of my readers their first styling fee waived! Now you have nothing to lose, and a closet full of cute clothes to gain 😀

Jacket and midi dress c/o StitchFix // Heels / Nordstrom Rack // Clutch / TopShop // Necklace Luv AJ // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect
The color of this blazer is so unexpected, and actually pairs with more in my closet than I anticipated. I can definitely picture pairing it with a floral skirt, or jeans and a white tee.

Top and jeans c/o StitchFix // Booties / JustFab // Necklace / Rocksbox // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect
The mesh cutout on the back of this top is such a cute and interesting detail! I loved making a jeans and tee combo just a little bit fancier and brunch-worthy by adding a statement necklace and gold-specked ankle booties.

Top and jeans c/o StitchFix // Necklace / gift // Ring / LA gift show // Metallic sandals / JustFab // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect
This top is definitely my favorite find of the fix. Mark and I went out to date night in this very outfit after my shoot, and I definitely turned some heads! The color is so saturated and the ruffle neckline is very flattering!

Don’t forget, all of my readers get their styling fee waived on their first fix! Hope you enjoy!