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Maxi in the Halls

July 30, 2017

Hi, babes!
I know, I know, another floral maxi dress, but I just can’t get enough of them! This is one of my favorite prints yet, a vivid floral with a deep blue background. This one has great deep pockets, a high neckline to frame gorgeous metallic jewelry, and a lovely flow when walking. I will say that it was a toucccch short on me, at 5’7″, with flat sandals it was still a couple inches shorter than I would have liked. This exact dress is sold out, but I’m hoping for a restock soon! Until then, check out these other gorgeous maxis Perfectly Priscilla has to offer.
It’s always kind of crazy going back to shoot at places that used to mean something else to me. We went to Crafton Hills College to capture these images, and years ago, I used to attend college here. So much has changed, so many improvements made, and a lot of measures to make this once sterile campus more inviting, green, and beautiful. As with every college campus, there are little nooks and crannies, places to hide away and get some piece and quiet to study or decompress. I know I’m probably not supposed to since I’m no longer a student, but sometimes I come up here just on an off day to read a book and tune out the world. There are gorgeous vistas of the mountains and valleys to look out upon.
Do you have any places like this you like to go and chill? A library or lake? I’d love to hear!

Dress c/o Perfectly Priscilla // Sandals / Steve Madden // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. from The Box of Style // Necklace / Kohls

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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July Stitch Fix Review

July 20, 2017

Hello, bombshells!
Another month, another fix! As this seemingly endless heat continues, I’m so happy that my Stitch Fix stylist sent over a bunch of fun items appropriate for the season. I pretty much always request more maxi dresses, and this time I had two great ones to choose from. I ended up choosing two items this round; keep reading on to view my July Stitch Fix Review to find out which ones I fell in love with!
Top & Cropped pants / Stitch Fix // Heeled sandals / Abound at Nordstrom Rack // Choker / JustFab // Sunnies / Amazon

I had requested something off-shoulder or open-shoulder and while I wasn’t in love with this top right out of the box, it definitely did grow on me! Same goes for the pants. I was like “hello, 90’s” and not in a good way, but when I slipped them on, I realized how versatile they could be. The price tag had me wincing though, so they went back. The top, I felt I would get plenty of use out of through summer and beyond, (this is SoCal after all), so I kept it.
Top, $54, kept; Cropped cargos, $118.

Dress / Stitch Fix // Platforms / JustFab // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies / Amazon

The first of two lovely maxis this fix, this blue, black and tan printed material felt so luxe and great against my skin. I adore the faux wrap front and knotted straps. It also hugged my curves in all the right places, and even though some styles like this gape at the bust because I’m smaller-chested, this one didn’t!
Maxi dress, $78, kept.

Plaid top & Cropped cargos / Stitch Fix // T-shirt / Old Navy // Necklace / J. Crew // Sunnies / Amazon // Sneakers / Target

I was happy to see a super soft plaid included in my box, but who the heck pays $88 for one? Not me. It wasn’t any better quality that I could detect than one from Old Navy or Forever 21. Super cute but not worth near $100 with tax.
Button-down, $88, returned.

Dress / Stitch Fix // Sandals / Steve Madden // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies / Amazon

So, this dress… I wanted to love. The print is lovely, it fit well, the little crochet bit was really pretty, and a great length to wear with flats. The only downside was that I realized it was also $78, like the dress I ended up keeping, and that spending over $150 on two maxi dresses was not the wisest decision. This print/crochet also brought to mind something I might be able to find at the mall for $30, so this one went back.

All in all, my July Stitch Fix was WAY out of my price-range, and I let my stylist know it. Apparently, my previous stylist, whom I loved, has left the company. Jessica chose some really cute items, but not within my budget at all. The total for these items before discount was $416, and $312 after. No, thank you.
When I reached out with my feedback of the fix, the customer service team wrote back to reassure me that it wouldn’t happen again. I have my profile set to “as cheap as it gets”, with the exception of outerwear which I’m willing to spend a little more on. All things considered, I kept the cold-shoulder top and the polka dot maxi dress. Not my best fix, but overall I was happy with what I kept.
I hope you enjoyed my July Stitch Fix Review!
Until next fix 😉

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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Cold Shoulder Vibes

July 15, 2017

What’s happenin’, hot stuff?! 😀
I’m so excited that the weekend is here! My week actually wasn’t that bad at all, after coming back from vacation. The first days were a little rough, but staying busy at work, a photo shoot, and some fun stuff in-between had these past few days flying by and now it’s Fri-Yay!!
I wanted to share this weekend-perfect look ASAP because I thought it was ideal for a myriad of off-duty events, from brunch with the ladies, to a fun date night, to shopping and hanging out. Floral prints aside, this is kind of my go-to outfit formula… a simple top, jeans, comfy but cute footwear, and killer jewelry. I built the look around this top from PinkBlush Boutique, which I adore for several reasons. It’s roomy without being baggy, making the cut super flattering, the tunic length is great for a bit of bum coverage if I wanted to pair it with tights, and the ruffles along the cold-shoulder are such a cute and thoughtful detail. Another elevated basic that belongs in my wardrobe, for sure!
I’d also pair this top with a printed pencil skirt or white cropped denim, or keep the skinny jeans in blue or gray and throw on a pair of heels and some layered gold necklaces for those fancier cold shoulder vibes. Hope you enjoy the look!

Top c/o PinkBlush Boutique // Jeans / Mavi USA // Mules / Nordstrom Rack // Clutch / vintage // Necklace / BohoCheri

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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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.

This post was sponsored by I Shop Simply and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or purchasing items through them may provide me with a small commission. This is part of what keeps Dressed for Time going. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.