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Ruffle Floral Midi Dress

July 13, 2017

Hello, loves!
Sorry for the procrastination that led to not getting this post up sooner, but I feel like I’ve been stuck in vacation mode ever since Mark and I returned from the Central Coast. We had so much fun celebrating his 30th birthday, from dining with a view of the Morro rock, to exploring the private cottages at Hearst Castle, to wine-tasting on a walking tour in Santa Barbara.. Why would anyone ever want to return to real life? But alas, we’re both back to work and braving this Southern California heat. I guess it makes it all the more special and exciting to look forward to the next fun trip!
Speaking of special, this dress from I Shop Simply immediately caught my eye when I came across it on their site, thanks to the vivid print and cute little ruffle detail on the skirt. I pictured myself twirling around town in it, which I of course had to demonstrate! Be sure to use the code created for my readers, “dressedfortime” to save 15% on your order. I’ve also been loving these heeled sandals from JustFab. They’re called “Sanoura” and I own them in 5 colors! The Green and Cobalt Velvet are on super sale right now. Comfy, cute and reasonably priced.. I’m sensing a theme here 😉

Dress c/o I Shop Simply // Sandals / JustFab // Clutch / vintage // Earrings / vintage Chanel // Ring and Bracelet / Gorjana from Rocksbox (use code “KRISTINBFF320 for your first month free)

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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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.

Grove Party

April 12, 2017

Hello, loves!
Such a fun shoot this was… My lovely photographer and I snuck away for a few moments to the orange groves on a quite beautiful day. We were in the area visiting our friend Sarah at her monthly pop-up vintage shop, held at the Redlands Country Mart. The first Saturday of each month, the parking lot is turned in to a curated flea market of sorts, with local vendors offering up all of their hand-picked finds. There is everything from decanters to fedoras to beaded sweaters and all at amazing prices. I love going to support her and check out all of the new things she’s accumulated!
It really gives me a sense of pride to be in the company of some outstanding entrepreneurial ladies. Some of my best friends are doing incredible things and I’m happy to be a part of that ride and boost them up however I can. Sarah, besides being a great photographer, has started Geaux Vintage, a primarily online-based curated shop of her finds. Holli, my partner in crime and one of the most talented people with a camera EVER, has left her office job to pursue photography full-time. She also has a new product line in the works, showcasing some of her best shots. Barbara is training to become a yoga instructor and also sells oils to her friends in need (love me some doTerra!). I have many friends who are nurses, which I of course don’t need to emphasize how valuable they all are! Nursing is something I could definitely never do myself, and I think it’s unbelievable the things they get put through and still go in to work with smiles on their faces, (I’m talking to you, Clare, April, Merisa!). I have friends who are pursing a career in the arts, like Bonnie who has been doing amazing work in the voiceover and acting realm. My friends in the blogging community are striving to reach their goals, and it’s genuinely fun to build each other up.
My grandfather told my mother something years ago, and she passed the saying on to me, but I never really considered taking it to heart until the past couple of years. The line is, “Surround yourself with balcony people, not basement people.” This has nothing to do with any kind of demographic, but more so that you want to be in the company of people doing good, for themselves, and for others. I’ve been in dark places in my life before, as cliché as that sounds, but now realize as an adult that friendships and other relationships matter so much for my own mental health. When I was hanging with the crew that wanted to sit around the pool and drink all day (I’m talking every day), I wasn’t doing anything good for myself and none of us were pursuing anything except a pot belly and a hangover. Growing up (finally) has me considering the lovely things in every relationship that I have, and weeding out the people who are not meant to be a part of my growth. I have to say, it feels GOOD to know that I have a choice.
I’d love to know, how do you build up and support the ladies in your life?

I had to throw in this last shot of me being surprised by Holli and laughing. Such a fun day.
Blouse / Daniel Rainn at Nordstrom Rack // Pants / Stitch Fix // Necklace / Rocksbox (use code kristinbff320 for your first month free) // Bag / Lulu Guinness for JcPenney (old, linked similar) // Ring / Luv AJ from the Box of Style // Booties / thrifted/vintage // Sunnies / EyeBuyDirect

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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Spring Trends with Maggy London

March 18, 2017

Hello, dears!
I’m so excited to bring you another post sponsored by Maggy London! They sent me this gorgeous dress (the Stephani) to share with all of you. One of my favorite things about it, along with the very flattering, curve-hugging shape, is the midi length. It’s super on-trend for spring, and versatile enough that you’re not stuck wearing it to only casual or formal events. I’ve styled it two ways here, one look perfect for going out (hello, date night!), the other is something I would totally wear to work, perhaps with a little sweater thrown over my arms to ward off that office chill.
On the note of spring trends, I must confess that I’m going a bit crazy over all of the lovely ones that are coming out right now. I wanted to talk about a few of my faves, and the standout ways to incorporate them into your daily wardrobe.
First, is embroidery. Embroidery really started gaining momentum in the second half of last year, and I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon! My favorite ways to incorporate it are in small doses. A little on the collar of a blouse, on the back pocket of a pair of jeans, or even on pretty embroidered patches sewn on to a jean jacket.
You can’t have spring without pastels, and I’m not sure which is my favorite at the moment! From Tiffany blue to canary yellow, from pale pink to celadon, I’m not ruling anything out! I love to pair a pastel mani with a darker version of the color on my toes, like a sky blue and navy, to keep the effect from looking too cutesy. You can never go wrong with pairing a floaty pastel blouse with white jeans and espadrilles, it’s kind a no-brainer spring look!
I keep seeing shoes (think flats, not heels) with bows on them, and I’m obsessed. Other footwear trends I’m currently coveting are cutouts (like both of the pairs I’m wearing in these looks!), dove grey suede, bold pops of color paired with an otherwise neutral look, like an all-white ensemble, and espadrille wedges.
As for jewelry, I’m still loving chokers, but have been gravitating towards less severe styles. A delicate gold choker paired with a couple of longer beaded strands is totally up my alley. Layered and wrap bracelets and still topping my list for wristwear, along with little gold rings and midi rings with and without crystals so that your hands catch the light when you talk with them (which I so frequently do!)
I’d love to hear what some of your favorite trends for spring are… Which prints and colors are grabbing your eye this season?
As a treat for all of my subscribers, Maggy London has been gracious enough to give away this dress to one lucky winner! Go to my Instagram and look for the giveaway picture for details on how to enter! The contest will be going until 8PM PST on March 23rd.