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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

Mixing Denim

May 26, 2017

Mixing DenimHello, loves!
It’s National Wine Day, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t currently sipping on some Syrah right now. Red wine has longtime been a favorite of mine, and after the day I had, I was planning on coming home to a glass (or two), after work regardless of the “holiday”. Whew, it was bonkers today at the urgent care. It seemed that people today were especially grumpy, in a hurry, and overall so rude! Thankfully, I was working with someone who has a wonderful sense of humor, so we were doing our best to take things in stride.
Moving on to spring fashion, I wanted to talk about some of my favorite denim pairings! I’m wearing here one example of mixing denim, colored bottoms with a jean jacket. The look is playful, casual, and great for this weather. A fun outfit for spring and going in to summer is a white denim top or bottom mixed with a faded denim piece. I love the idea of a little pale blue denim skirt paired with a white tank and white denim jacket.
Another classic look is to pair a lighter chambray-like button-down with slightly darker jeans. I love how simple it is, but give a pulled-together vibe. With sandals or a pair of sneakers, it’s casual for brunch, and with shiny heels and a bold necklace, it’s perfect for a not-too-fancy date night.
I used to be so scared of mixing denim, for fear of that dreaded “NOT” label that some magazines used to put on the overly loose (or tight), same color outfits of the past, but I think starting off with two completely different colors is a perfect “gateway” outfit. Here’s to conquering fashion fears and exploring new ways of styling!
What’s a fashion fear that you’d like to try out? Jumpsuits? Asymmetrical hemlines? I’d love to hear!

Mixing Denim Mixing Denim Mixing Denim Mixing Denim - Oversized Sunglasses Mixing Denim - Pink Jeans and Gap Jacket Mixing Denim - Nordstrom Rack Mules Mixing Denim - Layered Necklaces Mixing Denim - Gap Jacket, Stitchfix JeansJeans, Top, Necklace / StitchFix // Jacket / Gap // Bracelet / Kyle Chan Design // Bag / Forever 21 // Mules / Nordstrom Rack

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, bold color, casual style, crossbody bag, denim jacket, denim on denim, fashion, floral, Forever 21, gap denim, gold jewelry, jeans, jewelry, kyle chan design, lookbook, mixed denim, mules, nordstrom rack, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, polka dots, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style, sunglasses, sunnies

Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair

May 23, 2017

Casual Boho Style with Ellie & AdairYou guys, this top.. It’s giving me all of the casual boho feels! It’s currently on sale right now at Ellie & Adair, and if you use code “VIP15”, it’s under $25!!
I’ve found that my style is constantly evolving, and is quite difficult to pin down in words, but I think that there are definitely hints of boho chic that work their way into my looks quite frequently. From floaty dresses to crochet and embellished touches, to layers of mismatched necklaces, I love infusing a bit of that carefree look into my style.
Elements of boho style can be found in many of the on-trend items for spring and summer, such as fringe, embroidery, and tassels, along with textures of crochet and raffia. I’m loving a light cardigan with embroidered patches, a breezy maxi dress with a crochet-back, and the top here, adorned with fun tassels that tie in to a bow to play with the look a bit.

Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair - Beaded Wrap Bracelets Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair - JustFab Macey Platform Wedges Casual Boho Style with Ellie & AdairTop c/o Ellie & Adair // Jeans / Liverpool from Stitchfix // Platforms / JustFab // Crossbody bag / B.P. at Nordstrom // Bracelets / Nectar Clothing // Rings / Forever 21 // Necklace c/o I Shop Simply // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by Ellie & Adair. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Clicking on or purchasing items through these links may provide me with a small commission.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, boho style, bohochic, boutique, boutique style, casual style, Ellie & Adair, embroidered, Eyebuydirect, fashion, gold jewelry, jeans, jewelry, lookbook, nordstrom, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style

Aspen in Spring with Maggy London

May 21, 2017

Aspen in Spring with Maggy LondonHey, hey there!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably already caught several views of this gorgeous look I created in partnership with Maggy London. I wanted to share the full look here, and link directly to this dress so you can shop it here! I’m obsessed with this brushstroke-like print and the swooshes of blue against the crisp white. The pleated skirt is so flattering, and I love that it can be worn with or without a belt to change up the look.
Dresses like this are the bread & butter in my closet… styles that can easily transition from work to brunch to shopping with my mom. Throw on a sparkly belt or statement necklace and stilettos for a night out with the bf or a braided belt and cute white sandals for running errands and a coffee date.
Maggy London has some great dresses out right now, and I definitely added myself to their email list to get first pick when they go on sale, which is often! I will say that this style runs slightly large, so I would recommend sizing down. Shop the Aspen here, and while you’re at it, check out the Avery and the Mindy (my new favorite that I have my eye on… the print is incredible!)
Enjoy the rest of the shoot!

Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy London Aspen in Spring with Maggy LondonDress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Miu Miu // Chainmail clutch / vintage // necklace / LA find // Bracelet / Rachel Zoe from the Box of Style

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by Maggy London and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or buying items through them may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: bold color, casual style, collab, collaboration, fashion, gold jewelry, heels, jewelry, lookbook, maggy london, midi dress, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sponsored, sponsored post, spring style, style, summer style, vintage

In the Style Spring Collection

May 16, 2017

In the Style Spring Collection - Blush Trench Hello, loves!
Today I’m sharing with you a look featuring items from a cool brand that I’ve just discovered, called In the Style. They’re a UK brand that has been around for a few years and focus on trendy, sexy pieces at really great prices. They have a straight-size section, as well as a “Curve” section, the latter of which I shopped to create this look.
It’s not like I should have been surprised when I pulled the oversized t-shirt dress out of the package… But I was, because it was short. So stinkin’ short, I was almost thinking I was going to have to send it back! After I got to playing around in my closet a bit, I thought to pair it with some patterned tights for a bit more coverage, and it totally gave me the confidence to rock this look! I’ve never been one to wear a dress or skirt that’s more than a couple inches above my knees, which this one definitely passed, but I made it work.
I paired it with a light, unlined trench coat in the color-of-the-moment, blush, along with some ankle booties and this uber cute embroidered velvet bag. The look definitely needed some sparkle, so I added this five-strand necklace that I’m obsessed with. TBH, the booties are a wee bit uncomfortable after wearing them for a while, and I think that is due to the slope of the heel. The bag I’ve worn with jeans and a cute top, and I love that the zipper glided very easily. Thankfully, we’ve had a bit of a cold front around here recently, so I’ve had the opportunity to wear this trench again. While it doesn’t offer too much in terms of warmth, as to be expected, it does add a fun pop of color to an otherwise muted look.

In the Style Spring Collection - Blush Trench Coat In the Style Spring Collection - Blush Trench, T-shirt Dress, Textured Tights In the Style Spring Collection In the Style Spring Collection In the Style Spring Collection In the Style Spring Collection - Ankle Boots and Tights In the Style Spring Collection In the Style Spring CollectionDress, Trench, Boots, Bag (black version sold out but I’ve linked the blush version) c/o In the Style // Tights / JcPenney // Necklace / LA find // Barrette / Nordstrom Rack (similar) // Sunnies / Amazon

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by In the Style and contains items that were sent to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.



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