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

Cali Cool Date Night

DSC_0062It’s difficult sometimes to make jeans and heels seem fresh for a date, but I say it’s all in the details. These D’orsay pumps have this sexy little curvature to them that I love. Cuffing the jeans (a style tip I picked up from Shannon at Layered by Cake Boutique) allows more skin to peek out to highlight the footwear (also helpful in this sweltering heat, they act as vents when you’re wearing skinny jeans haha!) Another fun detail from this look is the one-shouldered top from the quarterly blouse subscription service, Elizabeth & Clarke. It’s a flirty element that doesn’t leave you feeling too bare. I topped it all off with a very summery and fun scenic clutch that holds just the essentials.. cell phone, compact mirror, lipstick, gum, eyeliner, perfume vial, and credit cards/ID.

DSC_0065 DSC_0060 DSC_0073 DSC_0056 DSC_0088 DSC_0041 DSC_0091One-shoulder blouse / Elizabeth & Clarke // Skinny jeans / Target // D’Orsay heels / Sam Edelman // Scenic clutch / Forever 21 // Necklace / Lulu Frost (Rent the Runway) // Rings / LA finds



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Maxi at the Mansion

DFT- Kimberly Step Winners05I’ll be honest, it’s been a little while since I rented something from Rent the Runway that I loved as much as this maxi dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA. The printed lace detail is just gorgeous, it fits like a dream (although a smidgen too long for the heels that I wore), and it can really be dressed up or down.

When brainstorming a location to shoot this beauty, my photographer, Holli, instantly thought of the Kimberly Crest mansion. We’d both been to swanky events hosted there, and every one has been memorable due to the fantastic scenery. This place holds so much history and drama and is truly at it’s prime around sunset.

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Photos by Holli Zenko at With An I Photography.



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Rent the Runway Gowns

I recently received word from Rent the Runway that they wanted me to pick any two dresses off the site to enjoy and take some pictures.. And let me start by saying that it was not an easy task! RTR offers hundreds of gorgeous dresses ranging in formality from poolside hanging to Oscar party. I went with a couple of fancier choices, as I don’t often have the occasion to wear gowns, so why not!

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Gown – Nha Khanh c/o Rent the Runway
D’orsay pumps – Sam Edelman
Clutch – vintage sunglass case (I added the crystals)
Crystal link bracelet – J. Crew – similar
Rings – LA finds

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I love when my photographer tells me a joke in the middle of shooting 😛
Overall, this dress fit me perfectly, everywhere except the length! I would have been happier if it was maybe 2-3″ longer. I believe they do offer this dress in a longer length, and in that case, it would be extraordinary for a fancy holiday party.

Next up, was this gorgeous and surprisingly comfortable ruby red gown from Badgley Mischka. It flowed so beautifully as I walked and I almost didn’t want to take it off! I actually ended up wearing it out to dinner with the boyfriend after this shoot!

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Gown – Badgley Mischka c/o Rent the Runway
Bag – vintage
Necklace – LA find – similar

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Photos shot by Holli Zenko.

I will of course disclose that Rent the Runway sent these dresses to me to wear at no cost. I have been using their services for over a year now, and am a member of their Unlimited membership program. More on that here. Any time I’ve had any type of issue (from a dress that doesn’t fit to shipping delays), their customer service associates have always been incredible. Their selection is amazing, as I mentioned, and includes day-to-day and date night pieces, along with those drop-dead-gorgeous gowns.



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Black Head to Toe OOTD

Never doubt the slimming and chic effect of an all-black ensemble! I wanted something unfussy for a night out with some friends, unfortunately, these new shoes from Sam Edelman did not fit the bill. They’re insanely cute, but amazingly painful, even after about 10 minutes! I thought I could hang in there but right after I was done taking a couple shots, I whipped them off and switched into some ankle booties to save myself. After all, I hate to be the girl who can’t get out and dance because her shoes are killing her feet!

IMG_0269IMG_0270Faux-leather front top – Target
Black skinny jeans – Old Navy
Heels – Sam Edelman
Necklace – Banana Republic/similar
Clutch – Melie Bianco/similar
Lego ring – craft show



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