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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

April Stitch Fix

May 5, 2016

Hello, loves!
I hope everyone is doing well and settling in to this warmer weather that crept up. I would have been doing a lot better had I not locked my keys in my trunk during the hottest part of the day earlier this afternoon! Luckily, Mark (and AAA) were just one call away to rescue me.
I wanted to share with you all today my April Stitch Fix experience. This time, I actually remembered to leave feedback for my stylist. I asked for a summery print maxi dress, something with lace, colored jeans, and a chambray-like button-down. I think my stylist did pretty well with the styles, however, I had asked for the prices to be more moderate with each piece. I was sent a pair of $98 peach jeans. They were cute (albeit a bit too snug and long), but $100 for trendy jeans that I likely wouldn’t wear past August seems like not the best investment. I want something I’m either going to wear to death throughout a season or an old faithful piece that I can pull out at any time and know it’s going to look great.

April Stitch FixSo, initially, I thought this dress would be tricky to wear due to all of the horizontal stripes, but it actually hugged me in all of the right places and was figure-flattering. I didn’t feel the print was versatile enough, in terms of being able to dress it up or down, so at $78, it was a pass.
Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style

April Stitch FixNext up, this chambray-like top, as requested from my stylist. I loved the idea of keeping it super casual with a little tank and leggings. This one was pretty great, with it’s subtle pinstripe fabric, that also happens to be super soft. At $64, it was a touch on the pricey side, but I knew I would wear it often enough to make it work.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Crossbody / Shaffer LA from the Box of Style // Slip-ons & Leggings / ASOS // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

April Stitch FixHere are the aforementioned peach jeans. Cute, but limited in terms of wearability. They were also about 3 inches too long, so I cuffed them up and added my favorite nude open-toed heels. I really liked the idea of pairing it with aqua tones, kind of a play on a coral & turquoise color story. Regardless, their longevity in my wardrobe was non-existent, and therefore, they were returned.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Necklace / Anthropologie // Pumps / Miu Miu // Clutch / Gap

April Stitch Fix
Lastly, and you may have seen this look already in a recent Gwynnie Bee post, but it was probably my favorite outfit that I put together from this fix. The skirt from Gywnnie Bee I knew that I was going to purchase as soon as I unwrapped it, but figured I would pair it with a white blouse and colorful heels. When I saw this pink blouse in my fix, the colors were just so harmonious, that I flipped that idea around and paired the colorful top with neutral heels. I may have considered purchasing the top, as I believe it was just around $45, but it actually had a stain on it, front and center. I know that part of the hazard of sending things out to people to try on is that you may get them back in not-pristine condition, but I just wish that the people who packaged my fix up would have inspected the items a bit more thoroughly.
Sunnies / Amazon // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style // Skirt / Gwynnie Bee // Heels / Dolce Vita

The last item I unfortunately do not have a picture of. It was completely unwearable, as the “Large” was genuinely like a Small/Medium and I could barely get it over my head! It was a top with white crinkly fabric and several patchwork-like strips of material running down the front. So not my size or my style.

Overall, I just kept the chambray shirt from this round, and I’m quite happy with my purchase! For my next fix, I’ve requested another shot at a maxi dress, a colorful crossbody bag and something in the on-trend blush shade. I can’t wait to see what my stylist chooses for me next! I really do look forward to coming home to that box at my front door 😉
If you’re interested in signing up for a box of your own, feel free to use my link here.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook, What I'm Buying Tagged With: accessories, asos, casual style, chambray, colored jeans, dolce vita, fashion, H&M, heels, jeans, jewelry, kyle chan design, lookbook, maxi dress, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style, sunglasses

Belted Maxi Dress and Wedges

May 3, 2016

Belted Maxi Dress and WedgesHi loves!
I have to say, I’m loving this BohoCheri belted maxi dress and wedges from DVF! The wedges are amazingly comfortable for how high they are and I’ve literally gone the whole day in them, running errands around town. Height and comfort, not to mention they’re super cute, it’s the best of all worlds! The dress is fun too because it has a beaded neckline for a little added interest up top, but also the hi-lo hemline allows it to flow beautifully behind me when I walk. Love!
I know that this is perhaps not the most sexy of topics to be discussing but today I wanted to talk about caring for your feet during summer. It is SO important to take extra special care of your feet in the warmer weather, not only for your health, but also because you’ll be showing them off a lot more! They can get all kinds of nasty, being held captive and sweaty in sneakers, being dragged across the bottom of swimming pools, etc.
The first thing I want to recommend is professional maintenance. I think it is important to get a pedicure by a professional nail tech at least once a  month. You can do it yourself for financial reasons, but I always feel that technicians are a lot more diligent and really get in there, as opposed to me who will just stop when it tickles haha.
Next, is to remove your polish in-between pedis. This step is crucial because it’s necessary to put down another strengthening/hardening coat often so that the chemicals from the colored polish doesn’t seep in and start eating away at the enamel of your nails. I learned this the hard way recently when I went to the nail salon and after my old polish was removed came an (informative) lecture about why my nails looked the way that they did.. They were slightly yellowed, and had little white flecks in them! Sooo not attractive, and I had no idea how harmful it was to leave polish on for a couple of months, by just being lazy and refreshing dark polish when it started to chip. He ended up having to sand down a couple of my nails to get them on the road back to good condition.
Along the topic of home maintenance, there are several other things that I would recommend keeping up on. I am obsessed with my Amope electronic foot file that I purchased off of Amazon a couple months back. I use the regular coarse type, but they also offer an extra coarse. This file is crazy efficient, and it’s both gross and riveting to use. You start rolling it around in the areas where you’re experiencing some dead skin or calluses (I typically reach for this once a week) and it just eats away at them, causing the skin to turn to dust and fly in to the air. I wish it was like a ped-egg, and it just collected in to a little well that was easy to dispose of, but no, the particles pretty much just float away. Like I said, gross. But so effective! After I use the file, I’ll apply some lotion. The other at-home item I definitely recommend having on-hand is a rich cream made for especially for feet. My favorite is the Set N Me Free (cheesy name, but whatever, it works!)  Foot & Callus Rub. It contains menthol, so it makes my feet tingle! Right before bed, I’ll rub in about a nickel-sized dollop on each foot, cover them with socks and head to bead. If you can’t stand to sleep with socks on, another option is to apply it just after getting out of the shower, when it’s easier to penetrate skin.
I hope this post has been informative and have fun showing off those pretty feet!
😀

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Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: beauty tips, bohocheri, bohochic, casual style, crossbody bag, fashion, heels, kyle chan design, lookbook, maxi dress, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, stitchfix, style, summer style, sunglasses

Downtown Redlands Art Walk

April 26, 2016

Downtown Redlands Art WalkHi there!
I hope everyone is doing well today. I had a lovely relaxed weekend and then came back to a very busy workplace so I’m definitely glad that I had that time to decompress. Mark and I attended the Spring Downtown Redlands Art Walk on Sunday, and wow, I must say.. It gets bigger and more exciting every time we go. They had bike ramps set up, artists using spray paint to create massive works of art live as onlookers awed, and lots of great local spots that had set up pop-up restaurants for dining on the go.
This was our third time attending, and while I was sooooo close to buying a piece of framed art (a gorgeous botanical sketch), I left only with a hand painted card with the most intricate yet simple pattern of grey & white dots scattered about it. I’ve wanted to walk away with a great sketch or oil painting for some time now, but just can’t seem to make the jump to actually purchasing a substantial piece. I really am regretting not picking up that sketch though, because I got home and found the perfect spot for it! Oh well, perhaps next time.
It really brings me a huge amount of hometown pride to attend events like this. To live in a town that supports and nourishes all of it’s creative minds is incredible. Yes, we have great food and plenty of places to shop, parks and historical locations to explore.. But what sets us apart from other small towns is how much we really allow artistic minds to shine.
I’d love to hear from you, what is your town best known for?

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Pictures by Holli Zenko Photography.



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Filed Under: Lookbook Tagged With: bold color, casual style, event, fashion, H&M, le tote, lookbook, midi skirt, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, redlands, sneakers, spring style, style, summer style, sunglasses, target, vintage

Festival Style with BohoCheri

April 13, 2016

Festival Style with BohoCheriHello, loves!
Today I wanted to share with you some festival style with BohoCheri, a local boutique that I adore. They have so many fresh looks for Coachella, or any other festival, and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. I, unfortunately, won’t be making it to Coachella this year, due to staffing issues at my day job, but I love to still put together some festival-worthy outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Festival style to me is all about comfort and practicality, while embracing a boho aesthetic. I love lace-up sandals and low stacked heels, breezy dresses and maxi skirts, light layers that you can add or subtract, depending on the weather (like this crochet vest, which adds not much warmth but a lot of texture to the look). I’m not a shorts girl, but I enjoy seeing others in them, especially when paired with lace-up tanks or off-the-shoulder blouses. For jewelry, I love when people really pile it on… Layered necklaces, stacks of bangles, rings on every finger. When it comes to bags, you’ve got to rock a crossbody. For walking around all day, nothing is better than a crossbody bag  for carrying your essentials, but also for being out of the way and hands-free to let you enjoy the moment. No one wants to be bothered with a clutch when they’re at a concert. This leather bag from BohoCheri is a new favorite of mine. I love that it’s big enough to hold the things you’ll need for the day, but it also has a gorgeous stone and chain, which act as built-in jewelry. It’s pretty much a no-brainer for a boho luxe look.

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Crochet vest and Crossbody bag c/o BohoCheri // Tank / Elizabeth & Clarke // Jeans / MaviUSA // Sandals / JustFab // Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

What’s your go-to festival style? Boho glam in print maxi dresses? Rock ‘n roll in a vintage tee and cut-offs? Or maybe it’s playfully sexy in a little romper? I’d love to hear your take on the theme 😉



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, bohocheri, casual style, coachella style, fashion, festival style, jeans, justfab, lookbook, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, spring style, style, summer style, sunglasses

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