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

Mini Florals & Knee-High Boots

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I hope everyone is doing well and keeping mostly sane around these crazy holiday times. Mark and I braved Costco AND Sam’s Club yesterday and managed to get out of there relatively unscathed (and spent under $100!). I saw a lot of folks stressed out and I wanted to tell them to just calm down and enjoy this time. The holidays for me have never been about “winning” or who has the best of something, or even worse, who got the best gifts. It’s about family, friends, awesome food, relaxing and fun times!

Now for the outfit, because you knew I would get there eventually.. haha! I’ve had this floral print dress for maybe a decade and I seem to only wear it in the fall because I think it works so well paired with rich cognac and ruby tones. Dark florals are one of my favorite trends this year, because they are the perfect blend of feminine and edgy, kind of what I’m all about 😉

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 Dress / Forever 21 similar // Belt / JcPenney similar // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Tights / Hue // Clutch / similar // Ruby ring / Kyle Chan Design // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies / Layered by Cake

Photography by Holli Zenko.



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Merlot & Cognac

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Well, hello there! Fall has definitely arrived in California, and we can all rejoice in breaking out the sweaters, scarves & boots we’ve had in storage. I have a “healthy” collection of sweaters, mostly in the neutral color range (cream, black, grey, etc.) but my fall wardrobe was calling out for something crimson. I came across this Forever 21 sweater recently when browsing their website, and for around $20, I knew I couldn’t go wrong.. It has a slouchy fit, nice open weave, and a back cut-out detail that I love.
Speaking of neutrals, I’ve come to learn that leopard-print really can act as one, when it’s paired with the right tones! It can look great paired with cobalt, olive, magenta, really any shade, including other neutrals. I’ve been wearing these ankle-strap flats from Sole Society at least a couple times a week recently, and if you’re on the fence as to whether you should pick up a pair because you’re not sure what you’ll wear them with, I say, do it! Life is too short to wear boring shoes 😉

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Sweater / Forever 21 // Jeans / Mavi from StitchFix // Flats / Sole Society // Necklaces / J.Crew // Ring / Kyle Chan Design // Bucket bag / Old Navy (similar) // Sunnies / Layered by Cake.

Photography by Holli Zenko.



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Navy Blues

DFT Centennial Plaza Choices01It’s always a treat to spend time in the Layered by Cake boutique, checking out all of the cute new items Shannon has brought in. I was immediately drawn to this scarf as soon as my eyes locked on it. The shades of blue and brown instantly brought to mind several outfit pairings… Over a gray or cream-colored dress, with an ivory sweater and cognac knee-high boots, etc.
Navy is definitely one of my favorite hues for fall. It’s chic and comforting, but not as stark as black.

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Photography by Holli Zenko.



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Bring It On, Fall!

DFT-Downtown Session Picks23Does this look not totally get you in the mood for fall!?
The pumpkin-patching, cider-brewing, leaf-changing, cooler weather, scarf-with-everything goodness.. I love everything about fall. Which is odd, considering I’m in Southern California and we get about only 3 weeks of the season! I’ll take what I can get!
I’ve paired with Layered by Cake boutique again to highlight some of the cool new items they have on the site.. The “Kristin” floral pencil skirt, the infinitely cozy infinity scarf, and a floppy felt hat in one of my favorite autumnal hues, merlot.

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Photography by Holli Zenko.



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