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Damask Crochet Midi Dress

August 7, 2017

Hey, babes!
So, I’ll be completely honest with you all about this dress… When I first took it out of the box, I wasn’t too sure about it! It looked a little shapeless and frumpty-dumpty, but I’m glad that I reserved final judgement until I actually tried it on. It has great movement, I’m in love with the fun and cheery print, and the crochet trim is such a great textural element! I decided to keep the boho vibe going and paired it with a druzy tassel necklace, beaded wrap bracelet, and some espadrille wedges. I love this look for a casual date night or brunch with the babes!
I’m so happy that it has been cooling off (slightly) in my neck of the woods, aka Southern California. M and I went down to San Diego to visit with my papa yesterday and it was about 15 degrees cooler! It was blissful sitting on his patio, with the light breeze and views of the foothills. We came back home and there was actually a chill in the air, and it made me really want to work on getting our patio and backyard in better condition for hosting outdoor parties as fall approaches. Right now we have a table with 4 chairs, a grill, and that’s about it! I’d love to get an outdoor cooler, some fun storage options and definitely more seating. I’d love recommendations on where to find some reasonably priced, and cute of course, outdoor décor! Side note, I can totally see myself wearing this outfit to host an end-of-summer party, can’t you?

Dress c/o Pink Blush Boutique // Necklace / My French Farm // Wedges / JustFab // Bracelet / LA find // Sunnies / Lauren Conrad for Kohls

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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.

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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.

This post was sponsored by The Mint Julep Boutique 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 helps keep Dressed for Time going.