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Fall Trend Series : Red & Bell Sleeves

October 16, 2017

This post is sponsored by Mint Julep Boutique and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission.

Hey, babes!
I wanted to start a little series on a few of my favorite trends for fall, and I’m kicking things off with “red” and “bell sleeves”, coming together in this super cute and comfy top from The Mint Julep. I love how forgiving the cut is, and how it can be paired with jeans or leggings alike. I knew I wanted to style it with something sparkly and lovely, and this statement necklace I rented from Rocksbox definitely stood up to the bold red shade. I was soooo tempted to buy it, but I’m really trying to cut back on my jewelry spending until the end of the year.
As it gets cooler, eventually, I will absolutely be pairing this top with a blanket scarf and peacoat, and tucking the jeans into some knee-length boots. One thing I love about red is that it can easily pair with brown or black accessories, depending on what you have or the mood you’re going for.
I’m going to be shooting a couple of other fall trend looks in the next few weeks, and I’d love to hear from you! What are your favorite trends for the season? What do you need help styling?
Here are some ideas I have:
Midi dress/wrap dress
White shoes
Super frayed cropped denim
Blanket scarves
Colorblocking
Jewel tones
Velvet everything
Tie-neck blouses
Dressed up screen-print tees
Also, I’ve teamed up with 4 other awesome bloggers to share how they rock red this season. Scroll down to see their unique takes on the trend!

Top c/o Mint Julep Boutique // Jeans c/o Simply Be // Flats / Halogen at Nordstrom (similar and way less pricey version) // Bag / Philip Lim for Target // Necklace / Rocksbox (use code kristinbff320 for your first month free!) // Sunnies / EyeBuyDirect

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

Top Row – twopeasinablog ; treatsandtrendsblog ; thesamanthashow
Bottom Row – missmoorestyle and me!

Check out their blogs for full outfit details!
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Fall Transitions with Simply Be

September 14, 2017

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Hello, my loves!
Happy Wednesday. It really does feel like the middle of the week right now, because I’m sandwiched between weekends full of events! It’s kind of a new feeling for me, but I’m not mad at it. If you follow me on Insta, you probably already knew that I attended OC Fashion Week and I had a blast! I met up with some of the other members of the SoCal Blogger Babes group, and we watched a handful of local designers show off their latest collections. This weekend, I’ll be attending a restaurant opening in-town, Fashion Week OC at Fashion Island hosted by Simply, and visiting my local Nordstrom to check out their Fall Beauty Trend event! Whew! I’m far from a social butterfly, but I’m having so much fun traveling around Southern California, and honored to be included in the festivities!
Back to the outfit at hand, I finally found a fall transitional piece that incorporates one of my fave trends from summer, pompoms! This was actually my first foray in to trumpet sleeves, and I love that this trend is following us in to cooler months as well. Some pieces just FEEL fun, and this is definitely one of them. I paired it with a grey tank (a fall essential), some distressed denim complete with frayed hems, and these TDF heels! I wish they came in white, because I’d already be on that train, but I’m searching for a similar pair to rock all fall and winter long. I love this look because it’s current without being a slave to the trends, do you feel the same?

Jacket / Tank / Jeans / Heels c/o Simply Be // Clutch / Nordstrom (only $45!) // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Watch / Nordstrom // Sunnies / Raen from the Box of Style

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by Simply Be. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing and styling purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own, and I would never endorse companies or product that I don’t personally use and love.

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.

How to Wear White After Labor Day

September 6, 2016

Wearing white after Labor Day has always been one of those fashion rules that I never quite knew how to follow. A classic white button-down blouse, white jeans, etc.. I feel that I can make them work during any season. That being said, there are definitely a couple guidelines that I follow to keep an outfit from looking too summery.
First, start with some season-appropriate grounding pieces. For fall, I’m loving shades of mustard, crimson, navy and milk chocolate. If you’re planning on wearing white jeans, a burgundy or slate grey sweater would be a lovely pairing. I like to wear a dressy white blouse with colored pants, like the toffee ones I’m wearing here. Combining white with darker tones takes the look into cooler temperatures and away from the florals and brights of summer.
Next, I like to add in some metallic accents. A statement necklace or delicate layered pieces, a brooch or drop earrings, anything that basically you wouldn’t wear when it’s 100 degrees outside. I especially love a gold or jewel-toned brooch pinned on a blazer or coat (even on the lapel of a blouse).
Lastly, I recommend making sure the whole look is balanced. If you’re wearing a white bottom, shy away from a super light top, and vice versa. Wearing head-to-toe white is the quickest way to look like you belong at a pool party ;D Simple sheath or skater dresses can still work, but add another layer on top, like a navy blazer or camel trench coat.
I hope my tips were helpful on showing you how to wear white after Labor Day. After all, fashion rules were made to be broken!

Blouse, Pants, Bag & Heels all c/o Simply Be // Ring / Kyle Chan Design // Necklace / FabFitFun (use code PUMPKIN for $10 off the fall box)

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post was sponsored by Simply Be. Items in this post were provided to me for review and posting purposes. All thoughts expressed are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links and/or making a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This helps to allow me to continue bringing quality content to Dressed for Time.