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Summer Brights Maxi Dress

June 30, 2017

Hello, loves!
Today I’m sharing another lovely maxi from The Mint Julep Boutique.
When I first saw this dress, with it’s bold shades of blue, green, and coral, I instantly wanted to be outside wearing it, basking under the summer sun. Well, OK, I wanted to be in the shade at a pool party or under the awning of my favorite ice cream shop, but regardless. It begs to be worn on a warm day, with hair up off the shoulders, simple jewelry and sandals comfy enough to walk around all day in.
Along with sleeveless maxi dresses, I’m also digging any kind of accessory with tassels, and I’m thinking it’s definitely one of my top 5 trends for summer. I’ll be doing a trends post soon, sharing my other 4 picks, so be sure to watch out for that! This necklace in particular is SO pretty in person, from the aqua tassels to the grey beads to the silky cord. I can’t wait to pair it with black, white, or another pretty print this season.
I grabbed this maxi dress in a size XL, which the website states would work for a 10, but I’m a 12, some days a 14, and this fits me like a glove, so I would say maybe to size down with this style. The material is quite stretchy, and hugs my curves in all the right places. I just got some of those bra converters too, which makes wearing this with a standard bra no problem. Plus, pockets! What’s not to love?
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Dress & Necklace c/o The Mint Julep Boutique // Sandals / Old Navy // Bag / Botkier // Ring / Gorjana from Rocksbox // Water Bottle / FabFitFun

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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Latest Stitch Fix Review & Giveaway!

June 16, 2017

Hello, loves!
This month’s Stitch Fix review is extra special because I’ve partnered with them for a giveaway! More to come after all of the details of my most recent fix, and spoiler alert, it was a GOOD one 😀

Top & Jeans (and necklace from a previous fix) / Stitch Fix // Bracelet / Kyle Chan Design // Mules / Abound at Nordstrom Rack // Jacket / Gap // Sunnies / Amazon // Crossbody bag / Forever 21
My stylist thought I would love this pair of colored denim.. And she was right! They fit well and actually pair really nicely with solids and print tops. I didn’t notice they are “cropped” which for this pair means just a touch above my ankle. I’ve had this issue before with cropped pairs, that it doesn’t look intentional, so I cuffed these up a bit.
The top is definitely up my alley as well, combining some of my favorite things… Floral print, polka dots and lace! It was tiny bit snug around my hips, but nothing too uncomfortable to stop me from wearing it.
Jeans, $78 and top, $48, kept.

Cardigan & jeans / Stitch Fix // Wedges / JustFab (similar) // Blouse / Daniel Rainn at Nordstrom Rack
See, these jeans pair well with so many things! I was super excited to pull out this embroidered, dolman-sleeve cardigan, right up until I noticed the long sleeves, eek! It’s 96 degrees outside right now, so I will have to reserve this piece for cooler nights or bring it back out around fall. Still a keeper though, because it’s just so cute!
Cardigan, $58, kept.

Kimono / Stitch Fix // T-shirt / Aerie // Jeans & bag / Old Navy // Wedges / JustFab // Necklace / Sweet Lola // Sunnies / YHF Los Angeles from the Box of Style
A $28 light layering piece in a cute print, come on! This kimono I knew I was definitely going to keep. I could wear it over a black tank dress, with a black tee and jeans, or even over my swimsuit. Such an easy “third-piece” item.
Kimono, $28, kept.

Top / Stitch Fix // Jeans / Old Navy // Necklace / eBay // Flats / Sole Society (similar)
Last but not least, this elevated basic grey top. It does look kind of plain from the front, so I added a lovely (and sparkly!) statement necklace to jazz it up a bit. I love the knotted detail on the back and can see myself pairing it with a little lacy bralette peeking out as summer progresses, or when fall comes around again, a vivid print scarf.
Top, $38, kept.

All in all, I kept… Everything!
I was super happy with this fix.. From the fit of the items, to how well they suit my clothing personality, and the price points were very reasonable for me.

CONTEST ENDED!! Now on to the fun stuff! I’ve partnered with Stitch Fix to offer one lucky winner a $50 gift card towards a fix! Keep it for yourself or give it to someone as a gift, although you know what I would say! To enter, you just need to fill out a Style Profile and then come back here to comment “done!” That’s it! The best part is, all existing Stitch Fix members will be automatically entered to win, as long as they comment “done” below! We will be checking to make sure that a profile has been filled out, so if you did it a while ago, make sure to edit to fit your current preferences. This contest will run until 6/25/17 at 5PM PST and the winner will be chosen at random and announced via email shortly after. Good luck, ladies!

This post was sponsored by Stitch Fix and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

All pictures by Holli Z Photography.

Mixing Denim

May 26, 2017

Hello, loves!
It’s National Wine Day, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t currently sipping on some Syrah right now. Red wine has longtime been a favorite of mine, and after the day I had, I was planning on coming home to a glass (or two), after work regardless of the “holiday”. Whew, it was bonkers today at the urgent care. It seemed that people today were especially grumpy, in a hurry, and overall so rude! Thankfully, I was working with someone who has a wonderful sense of humor, so we were doing our best to take things in stride.
Moving on to spring fashion, I wanted to talk about some of my favorite denim pairings! I’m wearing here one example of mixing denim, colored bottoms with a jean jacket. The look is playful, casual, and great for this weather. A fun outfit for spring and going in to summer is a white denim top or bottom mixed with a faded denim piece. I love the idea of a little pale blue denim skirt paired with a white tank and white denim jacket.
Another classic look is to pair a lighter chambray-like button-down with slightly darker jeans. I love how simple it is, but give a pulled-together vibe. With sandals or a pair of sneakers, it’s casual for brunch, and with shiny heels and a bold necklace, it’s perfect for a not-too-fancy date night.
I used to be so scared of mixing denim, for fear of that dreaded “NOT” label that some magazines used to put on the overly loose (or tight), same color outfits of the past, but I think starting off with two completely different colors is a perfect “gateway” outfit. Here’s to conquering fashion fears and exploring new ways of styling!
What’s a fashion fear that you’d like to try out? Jumpsuits? Asymmetrical hemlines? I’d love to hear!

Jeans, Top, Necklace / StitchFix // Jacket / Gap // Bracelet / Kyle Chan Design // Bag / Forever 21 // Mules / Nordstrom Rack

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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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.

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