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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

Fall Florals Button Maxi Dress

October 10, 2017

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Amazon Milumia Button Maxi DressHello, beauties!
I know you may be thinking, “Hey, does that dress look familiar?” Well, you’d be right, because this is a very similar style to a dress that I wore recently, just in a slightly different and more fall-tastic color palette. I was so in love with the first style I bought, I wanted to see what other patterns it came in.. Turns out, the answer is – a lot! Just about 35 variations on the same dress, and I’ve got my eye on at least 2 others for fall. The length is perfect on me, (I’m 5’7″), the material is slightly stretchy and lightweight without being transparent, and the button-details, although a pain in the ass the first time you close them all up, look so pretty spanning the front of the dress.
I can say that without a doubt that my mentality of “If you find something you like, buy it in multiple colors” came from my mom. As a young teenager, it was pretty difficult to find clothing in my size that was actually cute, so when my mom took me shopping and I found something that fit, she would encourage me to find every variation they offered! So sometimes, I would come home with 3 butterfly-print maxi skirts with different colored backgrounds. It’s been a little difficult to break that mentality EVERY time I go shopping haha, but a girl has to set a budget eventually!
What’s something you’ve purchased multiples of? I’d love to hear what was good enough to go back for seconds, or thirds!

Lob Haircut and Fall Florals Maxi Fall Accessories for 2017 Fall Style for Curvy Women Amazon Fashion Floral Maxi Dress Floral Maxi Dress and Strappy Heeled Mules Vince Camuto Suede Tassel Bag Fall Fashion Trends for 2017

Dress / Amazon // Bag / Vince Camuto // Mules / Abound at Nordstrom Rack (linking similar) // Bracelet / Sweet Lola // Necklace / FabFitFun

Shot by Holli Z Photography.



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Lookbook Tagged With: accessories, amazon, bold color, casual style, crossbody bag, fashion, floral, gold jewelry, heels, jewelry, lookbook, maxi dress, nordstrom rack, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, sandals, style, summer style, vince camuto

One Item, Five Ways ~ Work Chic

October 21, 2015

DFT-Downtown Session Picks33Post number two for my One Item, Five Ways series!
This look I would definitely wear to work for a meeting or for an interview. Remove the color-blocked blazer and I’d be all set for drinks with friends.
When searching for great workwear, I look for a few key factors…
First, I search for pieces that can be worn for different formalities. The blazer can easily be dressed down with jeans or a maxi, and the skirt can be dressed up with a button-down and a statement necklace and heels.
Second, I look for layering pieces to adapt to different climates. Especially where I live, in Southern California, it’s not unusual to go from it being 100 degrees outside in to a 70 degree office. Opposed to wearing a long-sleeved sweater, I opt for sleeveless or short-sleeved tops with a cardigan or light jacket on top so I can add or subtract.
Lastly, I love patterned pieces that incorporate multiple colors. It makes it a lot easier to throw outfits together and go. Prints like florals, stripes, and geometrics can all be worn to the office, although I wouldn’t recommend plaids as they can often read too casual.

DFT-Downtown Session Picks32 DFT-Downtown Session Picks35 DFT-Downtown Session Picks40 DFT-Downtown Session Picks51 DFT-Downtown Session Picks28Skirt / Layered by Cake online boutique // Blouse / Worthington at JCPenney // Blazer / J.Crew // Flats / Vince Camuto // Clutch / Topshop

Photography by Holli Zenko.



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Filed Under: Lookbook, Uncategorized Tagged With: accessories, blazer, clutch, fashion, flats, floral, foldover clutch, J Crew, lookbook, midi skirt, nordstrom, online shopping, ootd, outfit, photo shoot, style, topshop, vince camuto, work look, work outfit

Current Codes

September 18, 2015

It’s time for another roundup of some of the amazing deals that are going on right now, along with my picks.

Groopdealz – code BDAY15 will get you 15% off sitewide.
I love this essential button-down cardigan, the red & cream blanket scarf, and the wool fall hat.

Old Navy is having a kick-ass denim sale, or use the code YOUSAVE through the end of today and take 30% off select styles.

Bluefly – offering $40 off a $200 purchase with code FALL20 through tomorrow morning. Yes, you have to spend a lot to qualify for this deal, but if you’ve been eyeing a designer bag or pair of shoes, that $40 will take a nice chunk off the total.


Layered by Cake is offering 10% off with code VIP10. I’m obsessed with a lot of the new things on the site, especially that shirtdress, so cute!

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Saks Fifth Avenue is having a flash sale (prices as marked), and I’ve chosen my top 6 items still in stock.

Take 25% off Vince Camuto with code FRIENDS25 through the 22nd.

Kohls – Take 20% off with code SHARING20 until Sept. 20th. While you can, use this deal to score some of Lauren Conrad’s new Runway collection.

Any deals and steals that I missed?



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Filed Under: Uncategorized, What I'm Buying Tagged With: bluefly, coupon codes, curent codes, deals steals, fall fashion, fashion, fashion deals, groopdealz, heels, ivanka trump, kohls, lauren conrad, layered by cake, online deals, online shopping, runway collection, saks fifth avenue, shopping, skirt, style, vince camuto, what I'm buying

Artisanal LA with OOTD

May 4, 2015

I swear, I should live in LA for how many events I end up attending in the area! Last weekend, we went to the Artisanal LA expo, this weekend, the Gluten Free Expo, and day after tomorrow, Mark and I will be going to a concert at the Disney Concert Hall. Since I’m a smidgen behind in posting, ahem, I will first share photos from last weekend. Artisanal LA is a collection of vendors selling everything from pickled veggies to freshly charred s’mores to vintage dresses and potted succulents. We picked up several goodies, like spicy green beans, ancho chili and tamarind sauce, small-batch chocolates, and of course, I grabbed a couple of things from the vintage clothing pop-up shop. Below, some highlights from the show…

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 The handsome boyfriend and I. I wanted to wear something spring-y but super comfy knowing that we would be walking for a significant part of the day.

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It was pretty awesome watching our s’mores being made. I seriously want to own a brulee torch now.

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OMG. So good. The one on the right.. has bacon!

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Gorgeous, simple bouquets.

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A table full of bliss.

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A little shoefie, stopping off at Anthropologie. No purchases were made here, but my eyes were darting everywhere at the thought of 20% off all dresses!

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Next stop was the Farmer’s Market. Being faced with the difficult decision of where to eat, we finally decided on The Gumbo Pot, a creole spot serving up gumbo, jambalaya, and my pick, softshell crab po boys. For dessert, we had to try the beignets, which unfortunately, were not as fluffy as I prefer so we decided to give the other two to an adorable older couple who were sitting next to us. They seemed to enjoy them! 😀

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Open-front cardigan – Vince Camuto
Tank – J. Crew
Blue jeans – Old Navy
Sneakers – Old Navy
Necklace – Penguin Holley Handmade

Thanks for reading!



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