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

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

Fringe Flutter

July 31, 2016

Fringe FlutterHello, loves!
Today, I’m bringing the fringe! I love this “fringe flutter” look because broken down, it’s a super simple outfit recipe where the accessories really make the ensemble complete. I found these metallic crisscross sandals (from Seychelles) at the last Gilt City sample sale, and I’ve been pairing them with everything from jeans and a tee to a day dress to an LBD for a GNO. They were on super sale (around $30!), because the straps were about 6 inches too long. So random, but a quick trip to my favorite cobbler and they were perfect for about $8. Not a bad investment at under $40. If you’re ever in the area when these sales are taking place, I highly recommend attending. I’ve come home with amazing finds at about 80% off retail.
The fringe bag is from BohoCheri, a local boutique that I love. The long leather tassels are definitely part of what makes this a statement bag, because they swing back and forth as you move. I wanted to add a pop of color with my jewelry, and I’ve been OBSESSED with turquoise this summer. I love that turq can run the gamut from deeper greens to light blue, and I adore when the stone has that gorgeous veining in it, whether it’s real or not. I loved this beaded stretch bracelet from Jessica Simpson so much when I rented it from Le Tote that I ended up buying it! The little gold coins really catch the light without being garish.
On a little side note, I’ve just returned from the CA Gift Show, which is my semi-annual pilgrimage to the convention center in LA to see all of the upcoming trends in jewelry and accessories. I can’t wait to share with you all the gorgeous things I came home with!
😀

Fringe Flutter Fringe Flutter Fringe Flutter Fringe Flutter Fringe Flutter Fringe Flutter Fringe FlutterBlouse / H&M // Jeans / MaviUSA via StitchFix // Bag / at BohoCheri // Sandals / Seychelles // Necklace / Elysian & Grace (similar) // Bracelet / Jessica Simpson // Rings / Forever 21 // Sunnies / Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, bohocheri, casual style, fashion, Forever 21, gold jewelry, H&M, heels, jeans, jewelry, lookbook, mavi jeans, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, seychelles, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style, sunglasses

One Vest, Three Ways – Neutrals

May 24, 2016

One Vest, Three Ways - NeutralsHello loves!
I thought it was about time to show again how I style one piece, three ways. I had been eyeing this sleeveless dove grey vest at BohoCheri for a while and it got me thinking of all of the different ways I could wear it. Casual with jeans and a tank was an obvious direction to go, so I decided to pair it with neutral touches for running around downtown. I also put together two other looks that I’ll be posting shortly. I love distinct pieces like this that can be dressed up or down, are pretty much seasonless an can even be worn to work. I would totally wear this over a slim-fitting LBD with some gorgeous gold bangles and strappy black sandals, or with a colorful button-down, black pants and nude open-toe heels. So many options!
Speaking of options, I’m running out of things to watch on Netflix, which I never thought would happen! Mark and I have recently gone through the new House of Cards, Daredevil, and Flaked. Flaked started off pretty darn slow but we enjoyed the little plot twists & turns. I have no idea how they’ll make a watchable second season though. I watched How to Get Away with Murder and Love by myself because Mark didn’t really care for them. HTGAWM was so riveting from episode one and I totally binge-watched it over the course of a couple weeks. When I watched the last scene of the last episode of season two, I literally gasped! I do absolutely enjoy Viola Davis’ performance (along with everyone else in the cast), but I think in the first couple of episodes her cockiness was a little annoying. Oh, yes! I’ve also been binging on Young & Hungry. It took me a couple of episodes to really get in to it, but I love the light-hearted quips that go down between Gabi and Sophia. The leading ladies are so funny, have crazy-but-relatable love lives, and I totally look forward to seeing their outfits on each episode. I wish I had Emily Osmet’s legs so I could rock some of those cute little dresses she wears! I think the 6″ stiletto booties she wears all the time are super impractical for a chef who lives in San Francisco, but hey, they look rad!

Which TV shows do you binge-watch? Any recommendations for me?

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Vest / en Crème c/o BohoCheri // Tank / Everlane // Jeans / Mavi USA // Necklace / Elysian & Grace at BohoCheri // Mules / Old Navy // Crossbody bag / Poshmark (use code PTVAA for a $10 credit towards your first purchase) // Sunglasses / Lauren Conrad for Kohls // Bracelets / Forever 21 & LA find // Large gold ring / Gorjana c/o Rocksbox (use code dressedfortimexoxo for your first free month!)

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: bohocheri, casual style, crossbody, elysian & grace, everlane, fashion, jeans, lookbook, mules, Old Navy, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, poshmark, sandals, style, summer style, sunglasses, white tank

April Stitch Fix

May 5, 2016

Hello, loves!
I hope everyone is doing well and settling in to this warmer weather that crept up. I would have been doing a lot better had I not locked my keys in my trunk during the hottest part of the day earlier this afternoon! Luckily, Mark (and AAA) were just one call away to rescue me.
I wanted to share with you all today my April Stitch Fix experience. This time, I actually remembered to leave feedback for my stylist. I asked for a summery print maxi dress, something with lace, colored jeans, and a chambray-like button-down. I think my stylist did pretty well with the styles, however, I had asked for the prices to be more moderate with each piece. I was sent a pair of $98 peach jeans. They were cute (albeit a bit too snug and long), but $100 for trendy jeans that I likely wouldn’t wear past August seems like not the best investment. I want something I’m either going to wear to death throughout a season or an old faithful piece that I can pull out at any time and know it’s going to look great.

April Stitch FixSo, initially, I thought this dress would be tricky to wear due to all of the horizontal stripes, but it actually hugged me in all of the right places and was figure-flattering. I didn’t feel the print was versatile enough, in terms of being able to dress it up or down, so at $78, it was a pass.
Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style

April Stitch FixNext up, this chambray-like top, as requested from my stylist. I loved the idea of keeping it super casual with a little tank and leggings. This one was pretty great, with it’s subtle pinstripe fabric, that also happens to be super soft. At $64, it was a touch on the pricey side, but I knew I would wear it often enough to make it work.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Crossbody / Shaffer LA from the Box of Style // Slip-ons & Leggings / ASOS // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

April Stitch FixHere are the aforementioned peach jeans. Cute, but limited in terms of wearability. They were also about 3 inches too long, so I cuffed them up and added my favorite nude open-toed heels. I really liked the idea of pairing it with aqua tones, kind of a play on a coral & turquoise color story. Regardless, their longevity in my wardrobe was non-existent, and therefore, they were returned.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Necklace / Anthropologie // Pumps / Miu Miu // Clutch / Gap

April Stitch Fix
Lastly, and you may have seen this look already in a recent Gwynnie Bee post, but it was probably my favorite outfit that I put together from this fix. The skirt from Gywnnie Bee I knew that I was going to purchase as soon as I unwrapped it, but figured I would pair it with a white blouse and colorful heels. When I saw this pink blouse in my fix, the colors were just so harmonious, that I flipped that idea around and paired the colorful top with neutral heels. I may have considered purchasing the top, as I believe it was just around $45, but it actually had a stain on it, front and center. I know that part of the hazard of sending things out to people to try on is that you may get them back in not-pristine condition, but I just wish that the people who packaged my fix up would have inspected the items a bit more thoroughly.
Sunnies / Amazon // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style // Skirt / Gwynnie Bee // Heels / Dolce Vita

The last item I unfortunately do not have a picture of. It was completely unwearable, as the “Large” was genuinely like a Small/Medium and I could barely get it over my head! It was a top with white crinkly fabric and several patchwork-like strips of material running down the front. So not my size or my style.

Overall, I just kept the chambray shirt from this round, and I’m quite happy with my purchase! For my next fix, I’ve requested another shot at a maxi dress, a colorful crossbody bag and something in the on-trend blush shade. I can’t wait to see what my stylist chooses for me next! I really do look forward to coming home to that box at my front door 😉
If you’re interested in signing up for a box of your own, feel free to use my link here.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook, What I'm Buying Tagged With: accessories, asos, casual style, chambray, colored jeans, dolce vita, fashion, H&M, heels, jeans, jewelry, kyle chan design, lookbook, maxi dress, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style, sunglasses

Festival Style with BohoCheri

April 13, 2016

Festival Style with BohoCheriHello, loves!
Today I wanted to share with you some festival style with BohoCheri, a local boutique that I adore. They have so many fresh looks for Coachella, or any other festival, and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. I, unfortunately, won’t be making it to Coachella this year, due to staffing issues at my day job, but I love to still put together some festival-worthy outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Festival style to me is all about comfort and practicality, while embracing a boho aesthetic. I love lace-up sandals and low stacked heels, breezy dresses and maxi skirts, light layers that you can add or subtract, depending on the weather (like this crochet vest, which adds not much warmth but a lot of texture to the look). I’m not a shorts girl, but I enjoy seeing others in them, especially when paired with lace-up tanks or off-the-shoulder blouses. For jewelry, I love when people really pile it on… Layered necklaces, stacks of bangles, rings on every finger. When it comes to bags, you’ve got to rock a crossbody. For walking around all day, nothing is better than a crossbody bag  for carrying your essentials, but also for being out of the way and hands-free to let you enjoy the moment. No one wants to be bothered with a clutch when they’re at a concert. This leather bag from BohoCheri is a new favorite of mine. I love that it’s big enough to hold the things you’ll need for the day, but it also has a gorgeous stone and chain, which act as built-in jewelry. It’s pretty much a no-brainer for a boho luxe look.

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Crochet vest and Crossbody bag c/o BohoCheri // Tank / Elizabeth & Clarke // Jeans / MaviUSA // Sandals / JustFab // Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

What’s your go-to festival style? Boho glam in print maxi dresses? Rock ‘n roll in a vintage tee and cut-offs? Or maybe it’s playfully sexy in a little romper? I’d love to hear your take on the theme 😉



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, bohocheri, casual style, coachella style, fashion, festival style, jeans, justfab, lookbook, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, style, summer style, sunglasses

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