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BohoCheri Summer Lookbook

July 21, 2016

Hi, loves!
I’ve been shopping at BohoCheri for a little while, and we’ve worked together on small projects here and there, but I was SO elated when they asked me to model for their summer lookbook! It’s just this surreal feeling to be taking pictures in clothes you are accustomed to seeing on the racks of your favorite local boutique and then being able to share them with you all here! So, without further ado, some of my favorite shots from the BohoCheri Summer Lookbook…

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One thing I adore about this boutique is that it’s a mix of well-priced basics (leggings, jeans and tanks), along with lovely printed dresses and caftans (my favorites from Pool to Party and Jen’s Pirate Booty), off-shoulder blouses and cropped tops, but they also have one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and designers. A couple of the standouts which I’ve brought home with me are delicate gold bead & stone necklaces from Elysian & Grace and hand-sewn leather wrap bracelets from Ronnie M Jewelry.
I love that walking in to the store, it will look completely different than the last time I was in (even if that happens to be last week!), and I never know what I’m going to find. I think owner Cheri’s attention to detail and her fantastic and friendly staff are a part of what makes this spot so unique. Cheri’s eye for curating items for the store is so on-point and on-trend, I know I’m always going to walk in and find something I’m in love with and can’t go home without.
BohoCheri is currently a brick-and-mortar location with an inspiration-filled Instagram feed, but we’ll be continuing to shoot content for the soon-to-be-live website, so everything will be shopable!

I’d love to hear about your favorite local boutique and what makes it special!
Share in the comments below 😀



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, bohemian, bohocheri, bohochic, bold color, caftan, casual style, fashion, flats, maxi dress, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, platforms, qupid shoes, sandals, shop local, style, summer lookbook, summer style, tunic

June Stitch Fix

July 2, 2016

Hello, loves!
Another month, another shipment to drool over! For my June Stitch Fix, I asked for a large tote, a blush-colored item, a breezy maxi dress, a pair of embellished sandals and something off-the-shoulder. To be completely honest from the get-go about my shipment, the items I received were for the most part, all things that I would love to add to my closet. However, I don’t feel that my stylist honored my request to keep things on the less pricey side. When filling out your style profile, they give you the option to chose a range of price points that you would like each type of item to fall in to. There is “the cheaper the better” which I have checked for everything but outer layers. The next tier up is $50-100, which unfortunately, is where every item I was sent fell in to.  I understand that some items are going to be of higher quality, made with better materials, from a prestigious designer, etc., but considering you get 5 items in each shipment, if I fell in love with everything and wanted to keep it all, that would REALLY add up quickly. I prefer to be offered several items at lower price points, so there’s a higher chance I’ll want to keep more of them. Anyway, moving on to the main event, here is what I received in my June Stitch Fix.

June StitchFix - Maxi DressNecklace / Le Tote // Sunnies / Amazon
This dress was pretty damn gorgeous. The pattern featured the unexpected pairing of navy and orange, could be easily dressed up a bit with some platforms/wedges and a statement necklace or down with strappy flat sandals and a simple lariat. I think the fit was good, not great, but the thing that sealed the deal for me was that although the thin straps appeared adjustable, they would not budge. I even had Mark try to play around with them and nothing. At the length they were basically set at, the straps were just a touch too long and exposed my strapless bra underneath, a look I’m not a fan of. I probably would have kept it otherwise! Dress, $68, not purchased.

June StitchFix - Off the Shoulder DressSunnies / Amazon // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style // Sandals / Steve Madden
Next up was this off-the-shoulder navy dress. I loved the slightly crinkled material (perfect for packing up and taking with me to Puerto Rico because I won’t have to worry about ironing it!), and it could even work for a beach cover-up or paired with heeled sandals and a long gold necklace for a night-out look. The neckline had a pretty snug elastic band, which I appreciate because I won’t have to be fussing with it constantly to keep the sleeves in place. Dress, $68, purchased.

June StitchFix - Lace Blouse & Reversible Tote Necklace / Elysian & Grace // Sunnies / Amazon // Sandals / Kenneth Cole // Jeans / Target
This shot features two of the items I was sent… The blush-toned corded lace blouse and the reversible tote. The top I was SO close to saying yes to but I couldn’t pull the trigger. It’s a gorgeous, well-made piece, but the price and expected cost-per-wear just didn’t add up for me. As for the tote, I’d actually tried out the same style from the same brand from a Nordstrom Anniversary sale last year, and that too went back. I just think they look kind of cheap, with the unfinished edges and construction of the bag. The color of the bag is exactly what I asked for, so that was great, but the rest failed in terms of good quality for the money. Lace top, $68, and reversible tote, $64, not purchased.

June StitchFix - Tote and Sandals Top / BCBGeneration // Jeans / MaviUSA // Sunnies / Amazon
This look also shows two items from my June Stitch fix… The reversible tote (switched to the light blue material), and these gunmetal rhinestone-emblazoned gladiator sandals. I hate to say it, because it sounds harsh, but the sandals looked cheap. Like I could have found the same style at the ghetto-girl store for $25, tops. The little crystals were glued on and I can picture them falling off immediately with a little bit of wear. The kicker is that they weren’t cheap, they were $68 :O Back they went.

So overall, my June Stitch Fix was a little unsatisfying. I would have kept more had the price guidelines that I had set been followed. I ended up keeping just the off-the-shoulder dress because I know I’ll get tons of use out of it this summer.

What items did you request in your last Stitch Fix, or what would you request if you were signed up to receive shipments?
😀

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook, What I'm Buying Tagged With: bcbgeneration, casual style, fashion, lookbook, maxi dress, off the shoulder, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, review, sandals, spring style, steve madden, stitch fix review, stitchfix, stitchfix review, style, summer style, tote bag

May Stitch Fix

June 12, 2016

Hi loves!
Oye, I’m getting really (and embarrassingly) behind on these! I’ll try my best to catch up, as I’ve already shot the looks for June! Le sigh. Anyway, on to the goodies! For my May Stitch Fix, I requested from my stylist a colorful crossbody bag, a bright pair of cropped bottoms (jeans or capris, etc.), a sheer blouse for work and a comfy pair of flats. I would say that she delivered on half of those requests.
You may have already seen the slouchy crossbody bag (from Octavia & Co.) in my hippie chic maxi dress post here…

May Stitchfix - Octavia Crossbody Bag May Stitchfix Crossbody BagI really love how vibrant this bag is. It looks great when paired with neutral tones, like I did here, but also could stand up to other brights or against a busy print. It has tons of interior space, as well as a flap that folds over and opens up to even more storage. At first, I was worried that it might be one of those bags that anything that you put inside, you can see it from the outside (such as a cell phone, notepad, etc.), but the shape stays pretty much the same unless you overload it. The strap is also long enough to wear as a shoulder bag or crossbody. Basically, I love this bag haha!
Crossbody bag – $48, purchased.

May StitchfixNext up was this satiny sleeveless split neck top. I LOVED the print and fabric and it was slightly shorter in the front than in the back, which would have been pretty flattering had it fit. It was perfect in the bust, but way too snug around the hips. It was returned due to fit issues. Top, $58, not purchased.

May StitchfixWhen I first pulled this blouse out of the box, I was a little iffy on the print. Then I realized how versatile it is! You could build an outfit around it, mixing it with pastels or neons, jeans, so many options! It was, again, too tight around my hips so it had to go back. Blouse, $48, not purchased.

May Stitchfix Dolce Vita SlidesThese Dolce Vita slides really aren’t my style but I thought I would try them on to see if I could make them work.. The answer to that would be no, haha! They made a hideous squeaky noise and literally flopped off my feet when I tried to walk in them. At the shocking price of $70, they went right back.

May StitchfixLastly, I received these suuuuuper vibrant cropped pants from Kut from the Kloth. They were reasonably priced at $58, which I think is fair for well-made pants. I can’t say they’re the most versatile bottoms I’ve ever owned, but they can pair with black, white, other jewel tones and fun prints, which is perfect for summer. Cropped pants, $58, purchased.

Overall, I adored the styles of almost everything I was sent, but the sizing was a bit off. It’s not totally my stylist’s fault, as I’ve put on a few pounds unexpectedly over the past few weeks. I’d like to think it’s because I’ve been working out more often and that I’m gaining muscle, that is the happy thought haha!

I’d love to know about any experiences you’ve had with Stitch Fix!
😀



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, What I'm Buying Tagged With: bold color, casual style, crossbody bag, fashion, floral, kut from the kloth, online shopping, review, sandals, spring style, stitch fix review, stitchfix, stitchfix review, style, summer style

One Vest, Three Ways – Neutrals

May 24, 2016

One Vest, Three Ways - NeutralsHello loves!
I thought it was about time to show again how I style one piece, three ways. I had been eyeing this sleeveless dove grey vest at BohoCheri for a while and it got me thinking of all of the different ways I could wear it. Casual with jeans and a tank was an obvious direction to go, so I decided to pair it with neutral touches for running around downtown. I also put together two other looks that I’ll be posting shortly. I love distinct pieces like this that can be dressed up or down, are pretty much seasonless an can even be worn to work. I would totally wear this over a slim-fitting LBD with some gorgeous gold bangles and strappy black sandals, or with a colorful button-down, black pants and nude open-toe heels. So many options!
Speaking of options, I’m running out of things to watch on Netflix, which I never thought would happen! Mark and I have recently gone through the new House of Cards, Daredevil, and Flaked. Flaked started off pretty darn slow but we enjoyed the little plot twists & turns. I have no idea how they’ll make a watchable second season though. I watched How to Get Away with Murder and Love by myself because Mark didn’t really care for them. HTGAWM was so riveting from episode one and I totally binge-watched it over the course of a couple weeks. When I watched the last scene of the last episode of season two, I literally gasped! I do absolutely enjoy Viola Davis’ performance (along with everyone else in the cast), but I think in the first couple of episodes her cockiness was a little annoying. Oh, yes! I’ve also been binging on Young & Hungry. It took me a couple of episodes to really get in to it, but I love the light-hearted quips that go down between Gabi and Sophia. The leading ladies are so funny, have crazy-but-relatable love lives, and I totally look forward to seeing their outfits on each episode. I wish I had Emily Osmet’s legs so I could rock some of those cute little dresses she wears! I think the 6″ stiletto booties she wears all the time are super impractical for a chef who lives in San Francisco, but hey, they look rad!

Which TV shows do you binge-watch? Any recommendations for me?

One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals One Vest, Three Ways - Neutrals

Vest / en Crème c/o BohoCheri // Tank / Everlane // Jeans / Mavi USA // Necklace / Elysian & Grace at BohoCheri // Mules / Old Navy // Crossbody bag / Poshmark (use code PTVAA for a $10 credit towards your first purchase) // Sunglasses / Lauren Conrad for Kohls // Bracelets / Forever 21 & LA find // Large gold ring / Gorjana c/o Rocksbox (use code dressedfortimexoxo for your first free month!)

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: bohocheri, casual style, crossbody, elysian & grace, everlane, fashion, jeans, lookbook, mules, Old Navy, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, poshmark, sandals, style, summer style, sunglasses, white tank

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