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Day Date Maxi Look

June 25, 2017

Hello, loves! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite maxi dresses for summer, the Kaia from Ellie & Adair. It’s definitely an item I would call an elevated basic, because it’s simple and can be dressed up or down, but it has some extra little details. This maxi features collarbone-grazing cutouts, knee-high slits, and… pockets! It’s also the softest stretch material and is so comfy to lounge around in, or it can totally be dressed up for a day date or the material at the bottom can be tied and worn for a GNO with some heeled sandals and a statement necklace.

When pulling the accessories to bring this dress to life, I knew I wanted to keep it playful and casual. I grabbed the necklace to add some color and a touch of glam, the sandals for comfort and simplicity, a denim button down for texture, and a crossbody bag only big enough for the essentials. I felt the look was missing something, so I tried on this panama hat. Just in case you all hadn’t noticed, I rarely wear hats, and only own a handful. They’re just not an accessory I reach for, and I think that’s because I am under the impression that I have an oddly shaped head. Most hats just don’t fit my head right! I love a floppy sun hat, but most fedoras, caps, etc., I think are super unflattering on me. This one though called to me, and I’ve worn it several times since purchasing. I thought it perfectly went along with the casual, not-trying-too-hard vibe I was going for, and totally a look I would wear for a day date with the boyfriend.

If you love this dress as much as I do, you can shop it now at Ellie & Adair, just make sure to use code VIP15 at checkout to save 15% off your total purchase AND free shipping!

Dress c/o Ellie & Adair // Denim shirt / Target // Crossbody / Poshmark // Sandals / Target // Necklace / Premier Jewelry Designs // Hat / JustFab // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect // Gold necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Ring / Slate from Rocksbox (use code KRISTINBFF320 for your first month free) // Bracelet c/o Efy Tal Jewelry

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This Day Date Maxi Look post is sponsored by Ellie & Adair and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission.

Aspen in Spring with Maggy London

May 21, 2017

Hey, hey there!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably already caught several views of this gorgeous look I created in partnership with Maggy London. I wanted to share the full look here, and link directly to this dress so you can shop it here! I’m obsessed with this brushstroke-like print and the swooshes of blue against the crisp white. The pleated skirt is so flattering, and I love that it can be worn with or without a belt to change up the look.
Dresses like this are the bread & butter in my closet… styles that can easily transition from work to brunch to shopping with my mom. Throw on a sparkly belt or statement necklace and stilettos for a night out with the bf or a braided belt and cute white sandals for running errands and a coffee date.
Maggy London has some great dresses out right now, and I definitely added myself to their email list to get first pick when they go on sale, which is often! I will say that this style runs slightly large, so I would recommend sizing down. Shop the Aspen here, and while you’re at it, check out the Avery and the Mindy (my new favorite that I have my eye on… the print is incredible!)
Enjoy the rest of the shoot!

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Miu Miu // Chainmail clutch / vintage // necklace / LA find // Bracelet / Rachel Zoe from the Box of Style

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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

In the Style Spring Collection

May 16, 2017

Hello, loves!
Today I’m sharing with you a look featuring items from a cool brand that I’ve just discovered, called In the Style. They’re a UK brand that has been around for a few years and focus on trendy, sexy pieces at really great prices. They have a straight-size section, as well as a “Curve” section, the latter of which I shopped to create this look.
It’s not like I should have been surprised when I pulled the oversized t-shirt dress out of the package… But I was, because it was short. So stinkin’ short, I was almost thinking I was going to have to send it back! After I got to playing around in my closet a bit, I thought to pair it with some patterned tights for a bit more coverage, and it totally gave me the confidence to rock this look! I’ve never been one to wear a dress or skirt that’s more than a couple inches above my knees, which this one definitely passed, but I made it work.
I paired it with a light, unlined trench coat in the color-of-the-moment, blush, along with some ankle booties and this uber cute embroidered velvet bag. The look definitely needed some sparkle, so I added this five-strand necklace that I’m obsessed with. TBH, the booties are a wee bit uncomfortable after wearing them for a while, and I think that is due to the slope of the heel. The bag I’ve worn with jeans and a cute top, and I love that the zipper glided very easily. Thankfully, we’ve had a bit of a cold front around here recently, so I’ve had the opportunity to wear this trench again. While it doesn’t offer too much in terms of warmth, as to be expected, it does add a fun pop of color to an otherwise muted look.

Dress, Trench, Boots, Bag (black version sold out but I’ve linked the blush version) c/o In the Style // Tights / JcPenney // Necklace / LA find // Barrette / Nordstrom Rack (similar) // Sunnies / Amazon

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by In the Style and contains items that were sent to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Moody Florals with Mint Julep Boutique

March 31, 2017

Hello, loves!
Today, I’ve partnered with an awesome online store called Mint Julep Boutique to share one of their gorgeous floral maxi dresses! They have SO many cute maxis on the site right now, it was difficult to choose, and I already want more of them in my closet! This one is called Peaceful Paradise, which I think is quite apt for a dress this pretty. One thing I will say, is that I found the background of the dress to be black, not navy, as stated on their website. I could be imagining things, but my photographer and boyfriend agreed with me! I wore it with a light denim jacket to ward off the chill that’s been hitting us recently when the evening rolls around. For accessories, I paired my new espadrille wedges (hello, 90’s shoutout!), a stack of glimmering gold bangles and my favorite crystal necklace.
I’m also loving the look of the Garden Stroll, the Visions in Bloom, the Living Fantasies, the Beauty Abounds, and the Happy to Bloom maxis. Like I said, they have SO many cute options to choose from right now! Be sure to sign up for their emails, so you can get $10 off your first purchase! The dresses are already very reasonably priced, so this is just the cherry on top. Keep scrolling to see the full look, I hope you enjoy it!

Dress c/o Mint Julep Boutique // Denim jacket / Gap // Bag / T Shirt & Jeans (linked their similar style in blue) // Wedges / JustFab // Bangles and necklace / LA finds

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post was sponsored by Mint Julep Boutique. Items in this post were provided to me for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission.