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Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London

March 7, 2017

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London Hello, loves!
Two things.. Well, three, actually. Spring is almost here! That means it’s time to start stocking your closet with all of the pretty, girly florals you’ve been itching to wear over the last few chilly months. We all love bundling up in sweaters and scarves, but secretly crave the pretty pastels and feminine fabrics of Spring dressing.
Second, I’ve become enamored with Maggy London’s current collection of little dresses, perfect for any of this season’s events. Anything from a wedding, baby or bridal shower, or even for perking up your work day, they’ve got you covered. I’ve linked several of my favorites below.
Third, and most excitingly, I’ve teamed up with Maggy London to give one of you this very dress! They’ll send this exact style to you, in your size of course, when you enter our Instagram giveaway. Check out the post here for more details.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Nine West // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. // Ring / vintage // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London Meet the Poppy Fit & Flare! So fun and cheery, I’m loving this bright print!

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London This is the Betty Fit & Flare, so perfect for dressier Spring Occasions, like a wedding or bridal shower.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London I’m obsessed with how vivid the colors are on the Georgia! This one would definitely take you in to Summer as well.

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

NYE Party Ready with Rent the Runway

December 31, 2016

Hello, loves!
Happy New Years Eve!! I’m beyond excited to bring you another look from Rent the Runway, perfect for NYE and beyond. One of my favorite night-out formulas is to take an LBD (preferably one that has lovely details, like an interesting neckline or sleeves), add metallic accessories and a rockin’ pair of heels. Classy, festive, and fun! Let me say that I’m not opposed to a sequin mini dress or floor-length metallic gown for the celebration (I actually love both options), but they’re also a commitment, and hard to justify buying such a statement look that you will likely only want to wear for one night a year! I know it’s probably a vanity thing, but I prefer to wear super special dresses just once, and associate them with that lovely occasion. That’s why I prefer renting dresses for events! Rent the Runway makes it so easy to search by style, length, neckline, formality.. Basically, you can narrow down their thousands of choices to a handful that are perfect for whatever you want to dress up for. I’ve used their services for media events, parties, weddings, and most recently, my own birthday brunch! Consider them for your next special occasion in 2017 to make the event even more memorable.
Whichever way you go, sparkly H to T, or understated luxe, I hope you all have a fun, safe, and fantastic New Years Eve!! Looking forward to sharing with you all next year 😀

Nicole Miller dress & Christian Siriano clutch c/o Rent the Runway // Heels / Forever 21 // bracelets & earrings / vintage // ring / LA find

Shot by Sarah Soulberg Photography.

This post is sponsored by Rent the Runway. Items in this post were provided to me to for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Rent the Runway is a service I’ve been using for years, and I highly recommend them.

Happy New Year + Polka Dot NYE Look

December 31, 2016

Hello, loves!
This year of ups and downs (a lot more downs as of late), is coming to a close, and I for one, am looking forward to what the new year brings. This is, of course, the time to start making resolutions and personal promises about being more healthy and spending wisely, etc… I’ve heard two schools of thought on resolutions. One is that you shouldn’t be waiting for a certain time to make positive changes, why not start today! Another is that the new year is a great starting point for a clean slate. Personally, I’m somewhere in the middle. I think that if you want to start a workout routine or financial restrictions, you should dive in as soon as you have a game plan, not wait until Monday or the beginning of the month (or year). At the same time, there is something restorative about a new year beginning. It’s a chance to definitively draw a line and say “this is where I’m starting over.” A deadline to finish up with things you don’t want following you in to a new year, like toxic relationships, unhealthy habits and so on.
For some reason, it really does feel “easier” to maintain a resolution when you’ve told someone what you’re hoping to accomplish. For that reason, I’m sharing a few of the things that I hope to start/maintain/back away slowly from..
I’d like to renew my commitment to practicing yoga. I sustained an injury to my knee about two months ago and had to stop going to my favorite yoga class because of this. I’m almost healed, so I’m striving to attend at least two classes a week. I also love to run, but I find myself making excuses to not wake up (suuuuper early, like 4:30), to get outside and just go. An extra glass of red wine the night before is usually the main culprit, haha! Which brings us to…
A two drink maximum at home and socially. I can hear Patti Stanger in my head when typing that, but it actually makes a lot of sense. It’s hard to interact with intention, not to mention, remember half the night, when over-imbibing. I like to wake up and think back fondly to hanging out with friends, celebrating a birthday, or spending some time with my honey at home, not feel the lasting sting of a hangover. Looking back over the past year, I’ve had a couple of nights where I took it a few too far, and my head paid the price the next day.
As far as relationships go, I’ve been with the love of my life for almost 4 years now, and I think we’re in a pretty great place. I would like to work on communication more, because I think it’s something that can always use improvement, but I’m looking forward to all of the fun things we’ll do together in 2017.
I’m not going to make a blanket statement about dieting, because if there’s one thing I will never deprive myself of, it’s food. I would like to be more attentive to how many starchy foods I’m taking in, and also recognizing when my hunger is actually a cry for liquids. I think I confuse the two quite frequently, so pouring a glass of water before eating a snack seems to be a good solution.
I’d love to hear.. What are your resolutions? What do you think of making them?

Side note, this was one of my favorite shoots to date, featuring this DIVINE polka dot dress from Maggy London. It’s called the Abigail Flare, if you look for it! I couldn’t decide which to cut, so you’re getting more shots than usual, I hope you enjoy! 😀

Dress c/o Maggy London // Bag / vintage // Heels / SJP // Geometric ring / Slate from Rocksbox (purchased) // bracelet / Wilson’s Jewelers // Midi & other gold ring / Forever 21 // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies/ Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post is sponsored by Maggy London. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts/opinions are my own.

Party Ready with Simply Be

December 11, 2016

Hi loves!
I hope everyone is doing well and staying mostly sane during this increasingly busy holiday season. I can feel work getting busier by the day, as to be expected when the temperatures drop! My gift-giving is mostly handled, thankfully, and I’m also working on some gift guide items to share with you, which I’m really excited about!

Amidst all of the shopping and cooking, and everything else that makes the holidays great, there is also the parties to attend (and even host)! I’ve partnered with Simply Be to bring you some gorgeous holiday party looks. They’re completely different from each other to have you covered, from the work or family party, to the night out with friends. Simply Be has a fantastic selection of festive items to build your perfect party look. They’re serving up faux fur and leather jackets to keep you cute AND warm, embellished little dresses, metallic clutches, statement necklaces, and everything in between. So many of these items would cross over to your NYE look as well. Happy shopping, and have fun getting party ready with Simply Be 😀

Lace midi dress c/o Simply Be // Coat / vintage // Heels / JustFab // Link bracelet / J.Crew // Bangle / Wilson Jewelers // Long chain necklace / vintage // ID chain bracelet / Ettika // Rings / Forever 21
#Obsessed with this lace dress. The navy with nude lining is a little sexy but still girly. Paired with a vintage swingy coat, suede heels, and layered gold chains, this look is ideal for a more formal holiday gathering. The dress also has pockets, so you don’t even need to bring a clutch!

Jacket & Booties (currently half off!) c/o Simply Be // Dress / I Shop Simply // Necklace / eBay // Bracelet / Wilson’s Jewelers // Sunnies / Amazon
I love the pairing of a more ladylike print bodycon dress with a faux leather jacket and booties. It is the perfect balance of feminine and edgy with a touch of glam, courtesy of a bold crystal statement necklace.

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post is sponsored by Simply Be and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission. This is part of what helps keep Dressed for Time going. I would never recommend brands that I don’t love and buy myself.