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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

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks

November 8, 2016

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Floral Print Midi DressI’ve been following Who What Wear for several years now and was so excited when they partnered with Target to bring some of the current trends, perhaps normally reserved for street style stars, to a much lower price point so they are accessible for all. It took me a couple of seasons to finally dive in and buy a few things, mostly because the collection is always down to a few off-sizes at my local store by the time I make it in. This season, I decided to order online and edit from there. Not pictured are a couple of the pencil skirts (I sized UP and these still didn’t fit!), cropped pants (that weren’t sewn at the top so the material kept flipping up), and a couple of long-sleeved tees with off screen-printing. As you can tell, not every piece in the collection is a winner. If buying online, make sure you read the reviews to see if you need to size up, if the zipper generally sucks, etc. Without further ado, check out my Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks!

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Feminine Midi DressThis dress (obvi) was just the most fun to twirl around in. At first, I wasn’t sold on the faux leather trim around the neckline and the wrists, but it’s really grown on me! It adds a little edge to the feminine floral print. The lace-up low heels are also from Target. Dress (different print), $36.99, pumps, $34.99.

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Polka Dot Shirt Dress Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Pajama ShirtdressMy first time trying out the pajama trend, this shirtdress is about as comfy as wearing pajamas! The belt is definitely needed, as this dress isn’t very fitted so it looks a little sack-like without it. I paired it with heeled cut-out ankle booties to balance the look. Dress, $29.74 (on clearance!)

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Suede Moto Jacket & Skinnies Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Moto Jacket and Striped Shell I’d been wanting to get my hands on a colored suede moto jacket for fall, and when I came across this one (on sale, no less, because I had a 20% off code!), I jumped on it. Olive is such a versatile color for fall, and great to throw on over just about anything. I paired it with this sheer striped shell, also from WWW, black skinnies and beige suede booties. Jacket, $49.99, shell, $22.99.
And lastly, not from the Who What Wear brand, but I found several gorgeous pairs of velvet shoes at Target that I had to share. Velvet and embellished are two of my favorite trends for the upcoming holidays, especially in the form of footwear! They’re so fun and put an extra little bit of festiveness in your step!

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks - Velvet & Embellished ShoesClockwise from top : Embellished ankle-strap heels / FarylRobin $39.99 // Embellished ankle-strap flats / FarylRobin // Velvet ankle booties / Merona (no longer available in this color 🙁 // Lace-up flats / Mossimo (also got these in burgundy, because of course I did!)

What do you all think of the Who What Wear collections for Target? Any hits/misses that you’ve tried? I’d love to hear 😀



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Filed Under: Lookbook, What I'm Buying Tagged With: ankle boots, casual style, fashion, flats, floral, jeans, lookbook, midi dress, moto jacket, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, style, target, who what wear

12 Ways to Style an LBD

October 1, 2016

12 Ways to Style an LBD - Wool trench, heels, tote bagHi loves,
I’m back with another fun post sponsored by London Times, showing 12 ways to style an LBD! I’m sharing how to take a little black dress from day to night, or from work to play. With everyone’s schedules jam-packed and getting increasingly more hectic as the holidays approach, it makes sense to have a couple of go-to pieces that can easily transition from work meetings to a movie date, or from shopping to a night out on the town. We all have accessories lying around that can make an outfit pop, like statement necklaces or a pair of bright heels, and also ones that can tone a more formal dress down, like a knit scarf, denim jacket and ballet flats. Having a basic foundation piece like a great-fitting little black dress makes it so easy to transition between events and occasions throughout the day (or the week). Here are a couple of outfit formulas I love:

Fall Layers – throw on a pair of black tights (patterned or solid), ankle booties and a knit scarf.

Brunch Perfect – Top an LBD with an olive military-style jacket, layers of gold necklaces and beige lace-up heels.

Edgy – With a shorter LBD, rock some OTK boots and a little biker jacket.

Chic & Simple – Layer on a camel knit cardigan, nude pumps, and a tan satchel or bucket bag.

Sunday Casual – Wear shiny black leather booties and a light denim jacket for the perfect weekend shopping outfit.

Classy Night Out – Choose a black belt with a metal hardware accent, pointy-toe pumps and a little clutch. This outfit also looks gorgeous with all of the accessories in white.

Transitional Layers – Pair a tan or olive cardigan with a leopard scarf, tan bag, and lace-up flats or sandals.

Pop of Bright (or Leopard) – Take a basic black dress and throw on some bright (I love fuchsia and cobalt for this) or leopard-print heels, and keep the rest of the look simple.

Relaxed Trench – Top an LBD with a grey or camel trench coat, a black leather bucket bag and white sneakers.

I know this classic lace-embellished dress is black and white, but I still feel like it can be classified as an LBD because it has versatility and elegance. I also love the little shimmer in the skirt fabric. See the three ways I styled it below.

12 Ways to Style an LBD - Leather Tote and Vintage Wool Trench CoatDress c/o London Times // Bag / Nordstrom // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Bracelet / J. Crew
Paired with a classic wool trench, rich (faux) leather bag, and ankle-strap heels, this look could easily transition from a work meeting to a night out if you carry a smaller clutch inside the tote!

12 Ways to Style an LBD - Black & White Cape, Tights and Boots 12 Ways to Style an LBD - Knit Cape, Knee High Leather Boots, Tights Dress c/o London Times // Boots / Alfani // Tights / Hue // Sunnies / Amazon
For a cozier look, I combined this knit cape with knee-high boots and tights. I was so sad that the statement necklace I wanted to wear with this outfit BROKE as I was putting it on, because I definitely think this look could use a little sparkle, but that didn’t stop me from twirling around!

12 Ways to Style an LBD - Casual Chic - Military Jacket, ankle booties, tights 12 Ways to Style an LBD - Perfect Fall Brunch Outfit 12 Ways to Style an LBD - Crossbody Bag, Tights, Ankle Boots Dress c/o London Times // Jacket / JcPenney // Bag / Poshmark // Necklace / The Crowned Crane // Tights / Hue // Bracelet / Ronnie M // Sunnies / Amazon
This might have been my favorite look, and I think that it’s perfection for brunch or a casual date. The wedge booties are comfortable but still give a little height, and the military-inspired jacket and crossbody bag lend a casual vibe.

London Times has been KILLING IT in the LBD realm, and I’m loving so many of the dresses they’re offering right now. I also am thrilled that they offer their dresses in a wide range of sizes, so everyone can find something beautiful that works for their body type. Check out their new arrivals here.

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post is sponsored by London Times. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. Any thoughts/opinions are my own. By clicking on the links in this post, I may be compensated. This is part of what helps me continue doing what I love to do, sharing styling tips and trends with you! ?



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: ankle booties, ankle boots, boots, fashion, Forever 21, heels, J Crew, jewelry, London Times, lookbook, midi dress, midi skirt, one item three ways, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, style, sunglasses, vintage

Monday at the Mansion

September 6, 2016

Monday at the Mansion - Anthropologie cocktail dress

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the most lovely properties in my hometown. The proprietors, friends of my photographer, were gracious enough to invite us in to their magnificent manor and serve us a home-cooked meal. We took a few moments to explore the grounds, and I was overwhelmed by the views and verdant landscape. We figured what better time to take a few shots of my look for the evening; a lace & satin cocktail dress, suede kitten heels, and some diamonds around my wrist to celebrate Monday at the mansion.
On another note, I wanted to share some fantastic news. I’ve been working on several collaborations that I CAN NOT WAIT for you all to see! First up is a post on how to wear white after Labor Day, which will be up tomorrow, featuring a work look that is perfect for the impending cooler weather, featuring selections from retailer Simply Be. After that, I’ll be working on a couple of posts featuring some amazing LBD’s from Maggy London, and how to take them from day to night. Soon I’ll be shooting some transitional summer-to-fall looks highlighting gorgeous jewelry from Ronnie M, a local line of handmade wrap bracelets with stones and beads. I love being able to share items from lines that I already shop, and brands that I believe in.

Monday at the Mansion -- Anthropologie lace dress Monday at the Mansion - Anthropologie floral print dress and heels Monday at the Mansion - Ivanka Trump suede kitten heels Monday at the Mansion - Anthropologie Cocktail Dress and Heels Monday at the Mansion - Warby Parker glasses & Statement necklace Monday at the Mansion - vintage pale pink clutch Monday at the Mansion - J. Crew statement necklace and Anthropologie lace dress Monday at the Mansion - Anthropologie lace cocktail dress

Dress / Anthropologie // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Necklace / J. Crew // Clutch / vintage // Bracelet / Wilson’s Jewelers // Ring / LA find // Glasses / Warby Parker

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, anthropologie, bold color, clutch, cocktail dress, diamonds, fashion, floral print, gold jewelry, heels, J Crew, jewelry, lookbook, midi dress, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, spring style, statement necklace, style, summer style, vintage, warby parker

Spring Florals with Gwynnie Bee

April 23, 2016

Spring Florals with Gwynnie BeeEvery time I hear the term “spring florals” or basically just those two words in the same sentence, it brings to mind a quote from one of my favorite love-to-hate-it movies, The Devil Wears Prada. The line of course being “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Delivered with such dry wit from the inimitable fashion magnate, Miranda Priestly. It really does make you think though, like pulling out a floral-print blouse or pleated skirt for Spring brunch date doesn’t seem original at all. And yet.. it works. Every time. As you may know, I’m perfectly fine rocking floral prints year round, but there’s just something so sweet about wearing those designs when the flowers are actually in bloom.

This dress is another loaner from the curve-friendly rental house Gwynnie Bee. I’ve been enjoying renting from them for the past few months, but I think my experience is soon going to come to a close. It’s just too expensive for me at around $75/mo. for 2 items out at a time. There are some perks to the program.. For instance, you can alert them that you’re going to be sending something back and they will automatically start preparing your next shipment. You’re not getting that with Rent the Runway. RTR has a couple days turnaround, and that’s AFTER they receive your items back in house. I also like that they updated items on a near-daily basis, so there was always lots to choose from and to add to my wishlist. I’ve purchased a couple of the items they sent, and at a considerable discount off retail, which is awesome! The negatives would be that not everything is available in my size.. I’m a 12, and when I would pull up the new items, I’d click on something cute, only to find it wasn’t available in anything smaller than a 1X. So I’d have to remember to plug in my size to filter the results, and that would always end up taking away several cute options. In all honesty, if I didn’t have the admittedly overfull closet that I do have, and was looking for things to wear to work meetings or on business trips, I would definitely continue on with my subscription. Since I do have an abundance of things, I generally look to rental houses for special occasion pieces to wear to events, which I find Gwynnie Bee was really lacking. Their clothing is definitely more of an everyday, wear it to work or even a night out or for a date type feel, and I feel that I need something more upscale for that price tag.

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Dress / Gwynnie Bee // Heels / Victoria’s Secret // Necklace / LA find

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: fashion, Gwynnie Bee, heels, lookbook, midi dress, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, spring style, style, summer style

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