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September 6, 2017

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Hello, babes!
I’ve found a new jewelry company that I had to share with you for several reasons. First off, they are creating some gorgeous, versatile, and amazing quality pieces at super attainable prices. Second, they’re a brand that truly gives back. Starfish Project is bringing education, housing, employment and counseling to women and girls who are escaping the human trafficking trade in Asia. They’re a non-profit, so your dollars are going directly to helping these woman regain control of their lives. I’m proud to partner with Starfish Project to show you some of the amazing pieces they’ve created!
Above is the Julian Necklace, which is one of my fave year-round choices. I’m such a fan of metal-mixing right now. This one pairs brilliant gold, antique gold, and gunmetal, making it so easy to then change up your rings and bracelets too. This is one of those pieces that looks equally as good paired with a t-shirt or a blazer.

The Kerry Necklace is a gorgeous layered piece, perfect for pairing with busier prints. I love that the ivory and amber stone is going to look so pretty against the burgundy, scarlet, and persimmon tones of fall.

This aqua and gold beauty is the Holly Necklace, a piece that is truly unique because no crystal sold is like the others. This pendant catches the light so beautifully, it must be seen in person to fully appreciate.

Lastly, the Chloe necklace.. This beauty is unfortunately sold out, it was so popular, but I had to share it nonetheless. They have a similar style out right now, the Lauren, which also has a green stone and antique gold chain.

I truly enjoy working with companies that do good. Starfish Project is giving back in a way that’s more than just throwing money to a cause, they’re improving lives and providing women with valuable skills and security, which is such a beautiful thing.

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

White Moto Jacket & The Best Labor Day Sales

September 1, 2017

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Hi babes!
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, I wanted to share some of my fave picks from the best sales out there! Sometimes I feel that these sales are the truly underrated ones, even better than Black Friday! I hope you enjoy these Labor Day sale finds!

All sales are active now, unless otherwise stated.

JustFab
For members only, everything is 50% off!
A few standouts are the Monroe booties (already bought these, plan on wearing them with EVERYTHING come fall, now they’re only $ ) // Teyla Pumps (I’ll rock these all holiday season long) // Moto Jacket (the one I’m wearing in these pics, on sale for… get this.. $10! Still available in larger sizes only)

The RealReal
Sign up using my link and get $25 off your first purchase, PLUS they’re having 40-50% off some amazing finds, like these Gucci Square Sunnies and Tory Burch Studded Clutch

Simply Be
Take 50% off all dresses with code YAY50
Digging these styles – Floral Bardot Maxi // Floral Lace Trim Frill Dress // Cap Sleeve Lace Dress

BaubleBar
Take up to 80% off (addt’l 20% off sale), no code needed
Globe Strands in Turquoise (these will still be so pretty to wear next summer) // Carat Choker // Diaz Lariat // Blinky Avatar Cuff (So cute!)

Charming Charlie
Take an extra 30% off sale, no code needed
Starcatcher Miniaudiere (another great find for the holiday season) // Lisa Faux Suede Jacket (a perfect medium layer for only $20) // Morgan Tassel Zip Bootie

Nordstrom Rack
Clear the Rack starts 9/1, and you can take 25% off items already on clearance, no code needed
LOVING this Botier Trigger Satchel // Dolce Vita Kipp Bootie (the perfect fall ankle boot) // Via Spiga Leopard Calf Hair Block Heeled Sandals

Modcloth
Take 25% off everything on the site, 30% off orders $150 and up and 40% off orders $250 and up. That’s a lot of Modcloth haha!

JD Williams
Save up to 70% on these already affordable, super cute pieces in a wide range of sizes. Seriously, JD Williams is such an underutilized resource! Take an extra 20% off everything with code HELLOFALL
I’m digging the Tie Sleeve Soft Jacket // Ruffle Tie-Neck Blouse // Bell-Sleeve Lace Dress in Red – this will be my go-to party dress for the rest of the year!

Jones NY
Take an extra 30% off sale items with code
Great workwear pieces, from printed pants to off-shoulder dresses (this one is navy with eyelet… swoon!) to a faux suede metallic vest, perfect for throwing over an LBD for a holiday party.

Loft
Take 30% off full-priced merch and 50% off already-reduced sale styles.
In the sale section, you’ll find some cute sundresses and shells/tanks for the office.

H&M
Free shipping with code 1869, lots of good picks from $5 and up!
Currently in my cart, this powder pink satin midi dress (YES!), multiple patterns of this $5 scarf, and the jacquard-patterned skirt. Lots of steals, if you’re willing to scroll through over 1100 items!

And then, for some beauty deals and steals..

Stowaway
Use code 17LABOR40 for 40% off every single thing on the site. Love their tiny packaging and products that pack a punch.

Sephora
I can’t even tell you how many items are currently in my Sephora cart… From the Urban Decay Naked Smoky palette, to the Tarte Creamy Matte Lip Paints, and the Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint.. Basically, I need to edit haha, but Sephora is ON IT right now with those discounts, up to 50% off regular retail!

Happy shopping, everyone, I hope you enjoyed the guide, and it helps you navigate these amazing sales!

Jacket / JustFab // Tank / Everlane // Jeans / StitchFix // Necklace / Rocksbox (use code “KRISTINBFF320” for your first month free) // Bag / Elliott Luca (thrifted) // Sandals / Franco Sarto from Nordstrom Rack (still available in Camel)

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

Summer Sheath and New Hair

August 25, 2017

Hello, loves!
This may be the first you’re seeing it, but I recently chopped off over a foot of hair! Yes, I donated it, because that seems to be the first question that anyone asks, followed by “why the hell did you do that?” Short answer, I felt like I needed a change. Long hair is gorgeous, don’t get me wrong, but I felt like mine was so long that I never knew what to do with it. Styles would take forever, and usually fall out quickly because I had too much hair to do them properly, or be physically laborious (girls with superlong hair will understand the arm/neck/shoulder pain of trying to style 2.5 foot long locks after already spending 20 minutes blowdrying.. it’s an upper body workout!). So I was left with only curling it, or straightening it, because my air dry waves were not so beach chic due to their weight.
Let me take you back a little bit, to the time before last I visited my stylist. She greeted me with “Hey, what are we doing to you today? I had a dream last night that you chopped all of your hair off!,” which of course had me wanting to flee. But later on that day, I was watching Jane the Virgin and saw one of the actresses, Xiomara, with a super cute lob. I found a still online and I screenshot a pic to send to my stylist, with the caption “hey, if I did go shorter, how would this cut look on me?,” to overwhelmingly positive response. Honestly, I had completely forgotten about that conversation until I received her reminder text the day before my most recent appointment. Low and behold, 2 months later, that pic would serve as inspiration for this style you see today. Yes, it was impulsive, and yes, I realllllllly miss my hair. But I’m also having fun styling it and finding how much more versatile this shorter length is. More to come in the next post!
Moving on to this gorgeous sheath dress from London Times, it’s truly one of my favorites from the collection right now. I love the print mixing, the curve-hugging shape, and the black, white and red combo. It’s classy for work, but could totally transition easily to a going out look. To take it from office to restaurant, I’d throw on some black, thin-heeled ankle booties, a cocktail ring and a maybe a crystal choker, to bring a little glam.

Dress c/o London Times // Necklace / Kyle Chan // Block-heeled sandals / JustFab // Clutch / Topshop // Sunnies / Perverse // Ring / Box of Style

Shot by Sarah Soulberg.

This post was sponsored by London Times. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

August Stitch Fix Review

August 24, 2017

Hello, babes!
My August Stitch Fix Review has arrived, woohoo! It’s so surreal to say August, geeze. I’m going to be 32 in a couple months, and I feel like that number is definitely creeping up on me! Anyway, on to the fix and the end-of-summertasticness that it tuned out to be. This round, I asked for an off-shoulder top, some colorful tanks, and a new maxi dress.
I’ll start with the maxi dress, which was most definitely my least favorite piece in my fix. I’m not a self-hater by far, but trust me when I say that this is a dress that will only look flattering on a super skinny chick. It’s one of those dresses that clings to every little part of you, accentuating EVERYTHING. Also the self-tie belt was a little ridiculous. The rest of the pieces those were SO cute and perfect for the season. Read on to hear my thoughts on the rest of this month’s fix..

Top / Stitch Fix // Capris / Old Navy // Bag / Forever 21 // Necklace / Gorjana

This embroidered-neck top was SO cute when I pulled it out of the box, but wearability because such an issue with this one. It looked off wearing a bralette, because of the neckline, but because of the sheerness, you could see my strapless bra quite visibly. At $32, it was a great deal, but I kind of have to be able to wear a bra.
Top, $32, returned.

Tank / Stitch Fix // Cropped denim / Old Navy // Bag / Botkier // Long & Short necklaces / Gorjana from Rocksbox (use code “kristinbff320” for your first month free) // Sandals / JustFab

Ahhhh, this print! So vivid, so cheery and floral. The lace-up detailing is a cute touch, and I love that the bag and shoe pairings with this top are endless.
Tank, $36, kept.

Citrus top / Stitch Fix // Cropped jeans // Old Navy // Choker lariat / Poppy Apparel (use code “dressedfortime” at checkout for 10% off) // Bag / Nordstrom // Sandals / Just Fab

“Totes adorbs” is the first thought that came to mind when trying on this top. At second glance, though, it was a little bit, and also had a small snag in the front. I tried to swap it out for a smaller size, but it wasn’t available, so, at $48, it was sent back.

This silly thing, haha. At $58, it wasn’t the most I’d ever spend on a maxi dress, but I would pay more for one that fit better. Dress, returned.

Top / Stitch Fix // Cropped distressed jeans / Old Navy // Bag / Trive Alive from the Box of Style // Choker / Gorjana // Sandals / JustFab

So this top I was on the fence about until the end. It had a sheer printed bandana-like material on the back, but the front just seemed a touch basic to me. Not special enough to warrant keeping.
Top, $48, returned.

Overall, I thought I was going to be keeping more from this fix, but after remembering I’m really trying to pare down my wardrobe to basics and pieces I can’t live without, I kept only the one tank that I fell in love with. I hope you enjoyed my August Stitch Fix review!

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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