Precious and Primitive

Scarf:Precious and Primitive| Denim:Rag and Bone| Pumps: Christian Louboutin

Today I am showing off my beautiful new scarf from a recent collaboration with Precious and Primitive. The line created by Stephanie Sachs and Sandee Zahn combines precious fabrics with primitive designs, and uses bold colors and patterns in their ultra soft scarves. The tribal pattern (pictured above) has rich shades of brown and cream, which is perfect for me because I love neutrals so much.

I decided to be very simple today, while pairing the scarf with a white tee, denim, and my nude pumps. There are so many unique ways you can style the scarfs from headpieces, to tops, and even sarongs.

Check out the look book here: http://preciousandprimitive.com/lookbook/

Leather Shorts

Shorts:BB Dakota (Similar)| Top: BB Dakota (Not Available Similar Here and Here))| Sandals:Stuart Weitzman

Loving simple summer clothing and even though I already own black leather shorts, this BB Dakota pair were so reasonably priced and looked so cute with this little halter top, I simply could not resist. You can keep a leather look light and springy by adding bright whites or a pop of color. Another opportunity to wear my new favorite gladiators as well!

Hues of Blue

Sweater:T by Alexander Wang| Denim:Joe's Jeans| Pumps:Christian Louboutin| Bag: Reed Krakoff

Happy Friday everyone,

It feels so good to finally be out and about after much family illness. This week I was in New York with my sister and friends and we have been having such a good time. Wednesday we went to a white party at Bagatelle and Thursday we were invited to a launch party for StyleLend in Soho that was hosted in a beautiful penthouse owed by Nouriel Roubini. I had a chance to meet some really nice people and from there we had a great time bouncing around the city.

Now I am on to today's post where I am wearing my favorite white Joe's Jeans and this knit multi-color striped top with contrasting cuffs from T by Alexander Wang (on sale now!!). I am loving the striking look of this top and I added a blue belt that came on an older random dress and it just happened to work perfectly. 

Adding a neutral pump and a bag from Reed and all set for a casual day. I'm off running errands today. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I will see you Monday!

xoxoxLauren

Summer Whites

Dress:JCrew|Shoes:Nanette Lepore (older)|Clutch:Milly

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, light breezy clothes, sandals, and flip-flops. Today I am wearing a light weight white cotton dress from J.Crew. Changing it up  a bit I replaced the simple string belt with this black leather one to pick up the black in my shoes and bag. How ironic is it that these shoes are Nanette Lepore and while shopping around I happened to find this clutch from Milly which is an exact match.  I added a couple of fun necklaces and now this simple little white dress reaches another level as it now becomes very chic….

Orange you glad...

Dress:Alice & Olivia| Sandals:Sophia Webster| Choker:Eddie Borgo

Hello everyone,

Looking forward to a full filled weekend with friends but for today I am posting this great orange dress from Alice & Olivia. Easy and casual, it's a dress you can wear for a daytime event or out to dine in the evening. The side slits allow for a peak at your legs and in a nice heel sandal or wedge it lends for a touch of sex appeal. I have chosen to wear my Sophia Webster heels (which are now on sale) because they add that special something or surprise. This is a light and breezy outfit and I brought a shorter similar version to the Bahamas last month as its great for that tropical look. I am never disappointed with Alice and Olivia, I can always find the best outfits for any occasion. The fit is perfect for me as you can see I wear a lot of it. 

Leather & Lace

Dress:Alice & Olivia| Sandals: Stuart Weitzman

Before going to the Bahamas in May I had originally bought the Stuart Weitzman gladiator sandals with the side zipper and elastic straps in the back… however, I ended up returning them because the straps didn’t fit my leg properly (a constant shoe struggle of mine). On my last visit to the city I found the “Backview Sandal” (photographed above) and they are the perfect addition to my wardrobe. Not only do they fit better with the adjustable straps, they are a chic cross between a boot and the popular gladiator sandal. They give a funky and more rebellious look to any outfit. The cutouts make a simple black dress like this Alice & Olivia one look fierce, and I love the combination of the bold leather with the dainty lace. I layered a few of my favorite Chan Luu necklaces with my crescent shaped Alexis Bittar because in this case…more is more. 

Limoncello

Dress:Alice and Olivia (Similar Here)| Sandals: Christian Louboutin (Older, LOVE this pair)

Hi everyone,

Well yesterday was a day and I found so many new things I'm loving…one thing in particular on my wish list is the Dior nano purse. I am going to make it a priority since I absolutely fell in love with it. Today I'm still running around the city and then home again to make a late afternoon barre class.

My post for today is this cute Alice and Olivia yellow dress, so bright and cheerful and so easy to wear just about anywhere. I have paired it with a multi-colored Louboutin sandal and this Trina Turk small clutch. Hope you enjoy this outfit as much as I enjoyed wearing it.

Summer is my favorite time of the year and I'm finding the cutest things to wear…feeling very lucky to have more collabs coming up soon since it's only my first year blogging. I am kind of learning as I go and the plan is to reach 10k before August which is when I want to open myself up a little more to my personality. I am feeling very grateful that people are interested in my styling and what I am about…so heres to the future!!!

Watch Your Step

Jcrew:Sweater|Shorts|Belt|Bag:Reed Krakoff (Last Seen Here)| Pumps:Christian Louboutin

Hi everyone, hope your day is going well…just arrived in the city and putting up a quick post before running around. These 'Bermuda like' shorts are a perfect length to pair with pumps for me since I am not a real fan of short shorts with high heels. They are casual yet chic with the gold tuxedo stripe and super comfortable. Most of what I am wearing today is from J.Crew and I added my Reed Krakoff bag because it pulls the calf hair belt and all of the neutrals together. 

Southern Charm

Dress:Rebecca Minkoff |Shoes:Christian Louboutin (also love these)|Hat:JCrew

It seems every time I post an outfit I’m saying “I’m obsessed’ or “I love”….well, clearly I have no problem shopping. I could buy everything I see that speaks to me (but I’d be broke) because there is plenty that speaks to me (aka everything). When I saw this Rebecca Minkoff dress and the way the shoulders drop and the beautiful blue tribal trim I knew I had to have it…thinking it would be so much fun to add this blue hat and my denim Louboutin pumps I went for it…. feeling very Southern today. I see myself wearing this dress a lot…from day time festivities to the horse track this summer!

Jiyan Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit: Theory| Shoes: Thakoon Addition (also love this pair)

To those who were wondering about how comfy these shoes were I can finally say they are very…I wanted to purchase some everyday flats and wedges to wear with shorts and jumpers and I fell in love with these Thakoon shoes with the python wedge…so cute and today I am wearing them with a gray jumpsuit from Theory for a casual day. The slouchy fit and classic tee material make it perfect. Adding this black belt helps to give this outfit a little pop plus it picks up the black in the shoe. You could also add a tank underneath if you felt a little uncomfortable with the looseness of the top but I just decided to let it drape. 

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit:Alice & Olivia (Last Seen Here)

Happy Friday to all,

Well it has been a bit of a rough time with the passing of my grandfather, I will miss him greatly as we shared a very special bond. I’m finally back on the blog and looking forward to a great summer and some travel. Just got back from spending some time in the city with my family to get a few things done then back home to shoot and can’t wait to get posting again!! Today I am wearing this white jumpsuit from Alice and Olivia. The pants and top are connected in the back by a zipper that runs straight up and then the outfit has a cute vest with a loose ruffle along the bottom over it. I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it as it is both a little dressy and casual at the same time. I have chosen to pair with a patterned shoe and then a simple black clutch for a subdued look but you could easily wear a pop of color for a statement outfit or choose to go all white. You can also switch it up a bit by taking the vest off. There are countless ways to style this look. I would love to hear how you would choose to wear it!! Have a great weekend. I’ll see you on Monday!!

                                      XOXO Lauren

LWD

Dress:Banana Republic|Sandals:Christian Louboutin (Similar Here)

I hope everyone had an amazing Memorial Day weekend!! Now that summer has kicked off, what better way to start it than with the perfect little white dress?! The LWD is a new wardrobe staple and a must for the summer. The best part is you can dress it down or glam it up just like the little black dress. This lace shift dress from Banana Republic is so breezy and I am such a fan of the neckline on it. One of the best parts about a LWD is that you can do so much with it…add color, an edgier piece, or even mix prints. Today I went with a pop of color in my sandals! The mix of fuchsia, yellow, and turquoise make the outfit playful and summer ready. When I styled this piece on vacation I went with an edgier-chic look with a silver choker and neon pumps. White is so versatile and I love it. 

Punk Floral

Dress:JCrew(Older, also love this one)|Pumps:Christian Louboutin (sold out)

Spring & summer for me…means great and easy dresses! I love this “punk floral” dress I have had from JCrew for about a year now. It is a tailored and easy straight silhouette with a chic cutaway back. The silk green fabric is so vibrant and the floral print adds a pretty touch for the nice weather. You can really pair a lot of different shoes with this… from pumps to sandals and all different colors. A perfect dress to make a dramatic entrance and exit. 

Orange Tones

Pants&Top:Zara|Pumps:Christian Louboutin|Bag:Reed Krakoff (similar here)

Happy Thursday to all my friends…the holiday weekend is almost here and I hope everyone has a great one.  It has a tendency to rain every memorial weekend, so with any luck the weather will hold out.  I am wearing these high-waisted trousers from Zara today with a simple striped sleeveless top and I have this beautiful tote from Reed Krakoff that has a pretty blue lining so my denim Louboutins are again, perfect as the top also has a blue stripe in it.  The outfit is what I call casual chic…and I would be comfortable wearing it just about anywhere. I could also add the little jacket from yesterdays post with this if I needed a little warmth or wanted to dress it up a bit. I think I will go out and purchase a couple more of them because they are so great for that added something…

Short Days, Long Nights

Tee:Zara|Jacket:Zara|Jeans:Joe's Jeans|Pumps:Christian Louboutin

First and foremost I would like to say Thank you to Megan for this beautiful ring!! I just love it and they have the cutest things at www.mosettejewelry.com Check them out!! I was in NY last week and I picked up a few things at Zara including this great graphic tee and the sweetest little jacket, which I’m sure will get a lot of use. This type of jacket can be worn with so many things…dress it up or down, it can be worn on a casual day with jeans or shorts or you can pair it with a skirt or over a dress. I love everything about it…the fabric and the pattern with the little bit of fringe around the edge just calls my name. Today I chose to wear it with a pair of white jeans and my denim Louboutin’s, which when I purchased I wasn’t sure I would get a lot of use out of them but they are quickly becoming a go to, they seem to match everything…so easy to wear. 

Live Colorfully

Skirt:Alice & Olivia| Graphic Tee:Kate Spade (older, also love this one)

Good afternoon everyone and happy Tuesday,
Well I had a photo shoot yesterday and it was so windy it was ridiculous but all in all I got some really cute pics. I couldn’t decide which ones to post!! Feeling very Sarah Jessica Parker today in this Alice and Olivia skirt and we had so much fun shooting it. The wind was blowing it all over the place and all we did was laugh… got a lot of quirky shots but I think it gives them character. I had this Kate Spade live colorfully shirt and I love pairing graphic tees with skirts so I thought this one would be fun...(side note: Kate Spade has the best graphic tee’s) I very often will wear boots in the summer and my pink Christian Louboutin’s worked really well with this outfit also. Just adorable… I loved wearing it so much I didn’t want to take it off.  To the new friends I met yesterday…I hope you enjoy my closet and thank you for following along!!

COOL

Tee:JCrew|Jacket:Santa Fe Apparel|Jeans:Joe's Jeans|Espadrilles:Tory Burch|Clutch:Lanvin (sold out)

Looking forward to the weekend and relaxing with the warm weather finally arriving…my favorite time of year.  I was in the city yesterday for a busy day and was to attend an event last evening but unfortunately my family has been dealing with the rapid failure of my grandfather so things have been a little up and down for us and I had to return home and was unable to attend. My sincere apologies go out to Kelly and her team. On a more positive note…TGIF! Today is all about styling this lightweight chambray jacket from Santa Fe Apparel. The brand does an amazing job at creating garments for the trend-savvy consumer. I paired it with white denim, an easy striped tee and chic leather espadrilles. I love the woven navy trim on them!! The navy picks up the color from the large clutch, which is so COOL. The multi-colored letters add a touch of fun to the look. 

Wear & When

Jeans:Girl Cave Boutique|Sweatshirt:Banana Republic|

Good morning everyone,

Up bright and early this morning and headed into the city for some hair touch up, a little shopping and an event this evening. In the meantime todays post is the second piece from my collaboration with Girl Cave Boutique.  These jeans are lightweight and high waisted…very comfortable and distressed at the knee. I have chosen to pair them with a great sweatshirt from Banana Republic and a pair of shoes I have had for a while now from Dusica and Dusica. 

Lace Maxi

Lace Maxi Skirt: Alice and Olivia| Lace Crop Top: Alice and Olivia

Hi everyone!!! I just got back from the Bahamas yesterday and I had a great time!! The weather was beautiful and I met a lot of new friends! Now it is back to reality. Next week I will be posting all of my vacation looks, but this is one from my last shoot. As you know…I am obsessed with Alice & Olivia and this is one of my favorite looks. The set has so much sex appeal. The long pencil style skirt has a slit up the back and detailed with a nude lining, while the matching crop top twists at the top with an open back. The zipper runs straight down from the top and eventually opens into the V slit of the skirt. I hope you like it as much as I do. 

Girl Cave Boutique

Set:Girl Cave Boutique

I am so thrilled to collaborate with Girl Cave Boutique on today’s blog post!! Not only are there great pieces for affordable prices…but they are also made for the everyday woman. Many of the garments can take you straight from work and into the evening. I am beyond in love with this two-piece pink and light grey color-block set. It is so classy and chic and literally perfect for the spring. Matching sets are the best because you never have to worry what you are going to pair the other piece with!! They provide much more flexibility as each piece can also be worn as a separate! Shop this set and many other adorable pieces at Girl Cave Boutique. Use code MSNORTH20 at check out for an additional 20% off. 

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