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Friday Faves: What To Pack For Spring Break

Lauren — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:01:42 +0000

It’s SPRING BREAK! If you’re planning a vacation, here’s your style guide on what to pack for Spring Break. These pieces are so easy to wear and instantly bring that easy, breezy free vibe that vacations are all about. The trick to the best Spring Break style is choosing pieces you can mix and match, throw on and go from brunch to beach to bar.

Growing up, I always looked forward to this time of year – a break from school, lots of sunshine with the ones I love most and no care in the world!

I found these nine quotes relating to Spring Break and I loved them all, so I wanted to share them with you…

1. “Go where the wifi is weak and the sun is strong.” – Unknown

2. “We travel, not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Unknown

3. “It doesn’t matter where you’re going, it’s who you have beside you.” – Unknown

4. “Tropical state of mind.” – Unknown

5. “I do believe it’s time for another adventure.” – Unknown

6. “Work hard. Travel harder.” – Unknown

7. “All I want are sunsets and palm trees.” – Unknown

8. “The sand may brush off. The salt may wash away. The tans may fade. But the memories will last forever.” – Tonya Gunn

9. “Eat, beach, sleep, repeat.” – Unknown

For me, Spring Break usually always involves a beach and I’m wishing so badly I was on a beach right about now. Soon we will be! What are your plans for Spring Break? Do you make plans or do you prefer to have NO plans? Whatever you’re doing, big or small, I hope you have an enjoyable, relaxing time!

What do you pack for Spring Break? I’m sharing my top picks below, with everything from pretty sun dresses, to cute swimsuits, chic sandals, fabulous hats and great beach read books. What are your favorites below? I’d love to hear your thoughts… and tell me, what is ONE item you always back for vacation?

Have a wonderful Easter weekend ahead! Thank you so much for dropping by, I always really appreciate it and love hearing from you.

SHOP – SPRING BREAK FASHION:

What To Pack For Spring Break

1. Palmacea Polka Jungle Swimsuit, 2. DIFF Carson Sunglasses, 3. Madewell The Boardwalk Ankle Strap Sandals, 4. Roller Rabbit Lucknow Serafina Tunic, 5. ‘Can You Keep A Secret’ Novel, by Sophie Kinsella, 6. Brixton Joanna Straw Hat, 7. Peixoto Nissi Pom Pom dress, 8. Shiraleah Fortuna Straw Clutch, 9. Anthropologie Talia Geo Fringe Beach Towel, 10. La Blanca Island One-Piece Swimsuit, 11. Madewell Cotton & Linen Baseball Cap, 12. Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses, 13. Trina Turk Off the Shoulder Swimsuit, 14. Street Level Rattan Circle Crossbody Bag, 15. 1.STATE Trevor Slide Sandals, 16. Shiraleah “Made for Shade” Straw Hat, 17. Kos Resort Eyelet Romper, 18. Treasure & Bond Sannibel Platform Wedge Sandals, 19. J.Crew Stripe Ruffle Cotton Maxi Dress, 20. DIFF Lily Cat Eye Sunglasses, 21. ‘This Will Only Hurt A Little’ Novel, by Busy Phillips, 22. BaubleBar Vionnet Heart Drop earrings, 23. Cathy’s Concepts Monogram Straw Tote, 24. Schultz Victorie Slide Sandals

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Style Sessions – Spring Boho Dress

Lauren — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:55:01 +0000

There’s something so effortless and beautiful about a floaty spring boho dress. It’s a look I love to wear, because a pretty bohemian dress is not only easy to style, but it is also one of the most coveted fashion trends. I don’t even want to call it a ‘trend’ though, boho fashion is timeless.

Do you like bohemian fashion? Would you wear a spring boho dress this season? I’m so interested to hear what you think about boho style, it’s become my go-to style… I think the Sagittarius in me is coming out more, so I love the free, earthy, effortless vibe of bohemian outfits and how beautiful they are to wear. Let me know your thoughts, please leave a comment below!

Shop – Spring Boho Style

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Spring Boho Dress

Spring Boho Dress: Boho Maxi Dress | Sandals | Ariel Gordon Starry Night Necklace (a favorite of Goop)

Beauty: Estee Lauder The Mattifier Perfecting Primer | Double Wear Foundation (my color is #3N1, holy grail of foundations with over 4,200 five-star reviews) | Beauty Blender Original Makeup Sponge Applicator (over 365 five-star reviews) | MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (my color is NC20, over 1,100 five-star reviews) | Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette (love this, it also has 6,500 five-star reviews) | Bare Minerals Illuminating Mineral Veil (over 326 five-star reviews) | Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer in Medium (over 229 five-star reviews) | NARS Blush in Deep Throat (my fave, has over 745 five-star reviews) | Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara (the best, has over 402 five-star reviews) | Le Labo Santal 33 (a cult favorite and my all time favorite) | Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick

This is a close-up of the necklace I wear every day, it’s the Ariel Gordon Starry Night Necklace (a favorite of Goop and Gwyneth too). It’s 14kt gold and hand made in Los Angeles. This pretty celestial jewelry style is delicate and it works with every outfit… I honestly never take it off!

Spring Boho Fashion

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Friday Faves: Easter Weekend Outfit Inspo

Lauren — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:32:58 +0000

With Easter Sunday just around the corner, it’s time to plan your Easter weekend outfit! It’s the perfect occasion to debut your spring wardrobe – and here’s everything you need to look fabulous! The start of spring calls for wearing more color and prints, which liven up the mood and create a happy vibe.

There are so many gorgeous outfit options to choose from, including bright shades of yellow, pink, green and crisp fresh white. Floral prints are synonymous with spring and details like ruffles add a playful fun touch to any look! I’ve done the spring fashion scouting for you and below are some of the best Easter weekend outfit options to suit any budget.

What are your Easter weekend plans? Brunch with the family or dinner with friends? Whatever your plans are, you want to be stylish and comfortable – and these deliver both!

Also, don’t forget it’s the last day of the huge Shopbop Sale! You get 20% off orders under $500 and 25% off orders over $500. Just enter the code EVENT19 at checkout to save big on the best Shopbop sale finds.

I snapped up a number of new season styles and some fine jewelry, as I’d been looking for a few pairs of 14kt gold and diamond earrings for a while… and waiting for the Shopbop sale so I could get them on sale! In case you missed it, I shared my top Shopbop sale finds in this blog post yesterday.

I hope you have a lovely weekend preparing for Easter week ahead! Thank you so much for dropping by, I always really appreciate it and love hearing from you.

SHOP EASTER WEEKEND OUTFIT:

Easter Weekend Outfit

1. Rachel Parcell Smocked Waist Dress, 2. BP Oversize Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses, 3. Sam Edelman Hazel Pumpd, 4. BaubleBar Contessa Tassel Earrings, 5. Eliza J Bow Neck Dress, 6. Tory Burch Kira Block Heel Sandals, 7. Nordstrom Cubic Zirconia Earrings, 8. WAYF Blouson Midi Dress, 9. Tory Burch Pebble Crossbody, 10. Ray-Ban Icons 53mm Retro Sunglasses, 11. Gal Meets Glam Victoria Pearly Trim Dress, 12. Cult Gaia Ark Clear Clutch, 13. Eliza J Tassel Fringe Maxi Dress, 14. Eliza J Off The Shoulder Floral Maxi Dress, 15. Le Specs Bandwagon Sunglasses, 16. Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandald, 17. KAANAS Maceio Sandals, 18. Gucci Petite Marmont Leather Bag

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Style Sessions – Minimalist Outfit

Lauren — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:05:39 +0000

I love minimalist outfit style, the neutral tones are on-trend and as it usually includes classic pieces, it’s always going to be in fashion. The ultimate minimalist fashion colors are grey, black, white and nude. It’s really easy to try minimalist style, as the simplicity actually makes getting dressed easier and because of the neutral tones, you can mix and match them.

One of my favorite minimalist outfits is a Grey Sweater, black Paige Transcend Verdugo Skinny Jeans (on sale!) and Stuart Weitzman Over The Knee Boots. It’s perfect for season transitional dressing, as the loose knit sweater is light and airy, but the OTK boots and jeans still keep you warm. So, this look is fabulous for taking you from afternoon into evening!

Just because minimalist fashion is clean and simple, that doesn’t mean it’s boring! Adding some ultra stylish accessories is a great way to elevate your look a little more. I love adding my Chanel Shoulder Bag to outfits and Celine Sunglasses are a fabulous choice for injecting instant cool to any look.

What do you think of minimalist outfit style? Do you like simple fashion with neutral colors? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this… as I seem to find myself drawn to this more and more. Including in home decor! But I want to hear what YOU think… so please leave a comment below and let’s chat about it.

Minimalist Outfit: Grey Sweater | Paige Transcend Verdugo Skinny Jeans | Over The Knee Boots | Chanel Shoulder Bag | Celine Sunglasses

Shop – Minimalist Outfit

Minimalist Outfit Style

Minimalist Outfit: Grey Sweater | Paige Transcend Verdugo Skinny Jeans | Over The Knee Boots | Chanel Shoulder Bag | Celine Sunglasses

Shop – Minimalist Outfit

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Friday Faves – 11 Of The Best Shows On Netflix

Lauren — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:34:38 +0000

I wanted to share the best shows on Netflix, these series are all super popular with high ratings and are my own absolute favorites! So, the big question is, what did we all do before Netflix? Seriously. I love having endless tv shows and movies to watch with one click of the remote.

It’s also great having some tv shows my husband Chris and I can watch together, we’ve been loving The OA, You and Schitts Creek (this show is so funny!).

It’s also great being able to watch older tv series that when they were actually airing for whatever reason I never got into or missed a bunch of seasons and episodes. So, in recent months I have watched Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries from the very beginning. I loved having so many seasons of these to enjoy!

What are your favorite Netflix shows? I love asking people this question, because it’s always brilliant to discover a new series to binge! So please leave a comment below and share some Netflix shows you love, it will help others and myself find fab shows to watch (thank you in advance!).

Have a fun weekend ahead… hopefully it includes a little downtime for watching some of these tv shows.

11 Of The Best Shows On Netflix

Schitts Creek

This is one of my favorite shows of all time, it is truly so hilarious. “Suddenly broke, the formerly filthy-rich Rose family is reduced to living in a ramshackle motel in a town they once bought as a joke: Schitt’s Creek”. Watch Schitts Creek >

The OA

Chris (my husband) and I were telling friends they have to watch this show the other week and they asked what it was about… we were like, umm we actually can’t even begin to describe it – you just HAVE to watch it. “Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission”. Watch The OA >

Stranger Things

If you haven’t seen Stranger Things yet, what have you been doing? This ultra popular show is completely addictive (my Mom even stayed up until 3am the night she started watching it after our recommendation, she just couldn’t stop!). I’ve heard season three will finally be released this year, it’s been a long wait. “When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl”. Watch Stranger Things >

Jane The Virgin

I didn’t watch this show for ages, as I wasn’t sure I’d like it… well, I LOVE it. The show completely hooks you in (I mean, just watch the trailer below…), the narrator is so funny and Rafael certainly isn’t bad eye candy. “After vowing to remain chaste until marriage, Jane Villanueva learns she’s pregnant due to a medical slip-up and has to rethink her future”. Watch Jane The Virgin >

You

My husband and I totally binge watched this stalker thriller and I found it incredibly creepy! There are definitely some moments that make your skin crawl. Counting down until season two! “Obsessed with an aspiring writer, a charming bookstore manager goes to extreme measures to insert himself into her life”. Watch You >

The Good Place

I was a little apprehensive about watching this show, thinking it might have been a bit heavy… but wow, was I wrong! This is a fabulous show and such fun to watch. There’s a few seasons and I highly recommend this as a light, feel good show to enjoy. “Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person”. Watch The Good Place >

Riverdale

The first season is probably my favorite so far, but each has an evolving mystery that really hooks you in! The series has been incredibly successful and with great characters and episodes, it keeps you coming back. “While navigating the troubled waters of sex, romance, school and family, teen Archie and his gang become entangled in a dark Riverdale mystery”. Watch Riverdale >

Queer Eye

They have done an amazing job on the remake of this show and casting! Every member chosen are amazing and the makeovers are pretty wonderful. Season three just came out and it’s their best yet – it totally made me cry watching some of the makeovers! Jonathan Van Ness is my fave, he’s so fun and fabulous. “Grab some tissues! An all-new “Fab Five” serve up hip tips, emotionally charged makeovers and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels”. Watch Queer Eye >

Santa Clarita Diet

I wasn’t sure about this show at first, it’s a little crazy and wasn’t what I was expecting – but it’s fun and entertaining viewing that keeps me coming back season after season. “They’re ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way”. Watch Santa Clarita Diet >

The Vampire Diaries

I didn’t see many of the episodes when the show was actually running, but came across it on Netflix a few months ago and decided to watch it all the way through from the very beginning. I loved doing this! It’s so good when you get completely HOOKED on a show and have 8 seasons that you can binge watch! So for other fans, are you team Damon or Stefan? I am Damon! “Trapped in adolescent bodies, feuding vampire brothers Stefan and Damon vie for the affection of captivating teenager Elena”. Watch The Vampire Diaries >

Pretty Little Liars

This was another super popular series that I never watched at the time… but recently came across it on Netflix and binge watched every season. I LOVED this show! The mystery hooked me in and kept me guessing who was behind everything. “Rudderless without their missing leader, four formerly tight high school friends band together when a blackmailer threatens to spill their dirt”. Watch Pretty Little Liars >

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