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xoxo

Its really me.

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recap: trip home

To say I enjoyed my time home is an understatement

I LOVED every minute of it ♥

I didn't get much of a summer break due to the fact

that my school is year-round.. 3 weeks to be exact and it goes by fast..

So my time home was my much needed vacation.

I got to spend a lot of time with my family
who I hadn't seen in six months and missed greatly.

We were able to grab launch in beautiful Saratoga
the first weekend I was back.

I was also able to attend what turned out to be an amazing 14 inning 

Giants game with one of my best friends and her bf.

We took the train up, ate garlic fries, and watched the game

from some of the best seats I've been in recently.

It was definitely a game I will never forget ♥

Before leaving I saw on The Glitter Guide facebook page that

they were having a launch party in the city the same time I was

going to be up there, so I found the courage to rsvp.

My boyfriend was a huge sport and came with me.

( I'm glad he did, we were the only strangers )

I was extremely nervous because I had never been to any sort

of blogging event before, and most of these girls are kinda like my idols.

I had no idea what to expect..

Although I knew no one personally

I was really proud of myself for doing something out of my comfort zone.

We are taught all the time in school that networking is extremely important,

and even though I talked to no one.. it was my first baby step/ attempt. 

* I did say hi to Alicia from Cheetah is the New Black at the very end.

 I was very glad I did! She was super nice, 

and of course dressed super cute (as always). 

I was definitely sad to leave the Bay Area after sending 

two amazing weeks there but I do get to look forward to 

visiting again in September!

Thank you for following along on my summer 2011 vaca.

extremely addicting

Instagram

I mentioned before that I had downloaded Instagram for my Iphone this past week

for my vacation trip home - Well as many now know from having it yourselves

It is extremely addicting!!

For some reason, it has a way of making all of your quick-phone-shots look amazing.

You get to choose from about 12 finishing effects, and each one 

just tops off the shot in the most perfect way.. it's almost hard to decide which one.

Here are some of my favorites from the past weekend:

Coronas & lime

OPI - Hot & Spicy

Our house in the Santa Cruz mountains

2nd day by the pool

tons of watermelon

Hot, hot, hot weather

Smalls keepin' cool

Foster City Fireworks to end the night

If you have an Iphone, or a smartphone that allows you to download apps, 

I highly recommend checking this one out.

Super user friendly!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend

Happy Tuesday

And we're off...

On to another adventure

My family and I will be spending some much needed time

in the Santa Cruz mountains this weekend for the 4th of July.

(BB Dakota sweater, Joe Jean's shorts, and DV sandals)

- Coronas & Passion Fruit Mojitos by the pool

- S'MORES and treats at night by the fire pit

- No Worries!!

- Plenty of beautiful Redwood Trees

What more could I ask for??

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

xoxo, Lauren

summer showers

Mmm, is it really raining at the end of June?

Today, Summer throw us a change up in the Bay Area..
from sunny/ blue sky to Cold, Grey, and Rainy!

It feels like January right now.. I really didn't pack for this.

( BB Dakota stripe long sleeve & cargo skinnys, Steve Madden bag, Halogen flats, Tiffany bangles & rings )


As crazy as it sounds, a hot chocolate w/ whip
would be perfect right about now.

Weird. 

The 405/101/85/280/92

We finally made it!

We managed to get on the road by 6:00am with Starbucks & donuts in hand.

Stopped Once in SLO for gas/ potty break, and arrived at 1:00!

Not Bad for taking 101 the whole way.

So I joined the club and downloaded Instagram,

I'm a little obsessed with it now, clearly..

My phone died in Gilroy so the cherry stand was the last picture.

I have some that I took today around town & on our little adventure

into the city this evening - if you're interested come follow me on

Instagram

It feels so good to be home!

Happy Tuesday

Bay Bound ♥

Let the Packing Begin!

I can't express how excited I am to be heading home for 12 days.

It has been 6 months since I have seen beautiful Northern California

and visited with my amazing family/friends.

Here is some inspiration I will be drawing from

for my outfits while I'm there (plus getting my hair done):

( all pictures are from one of my Pinterest boards, original sources are 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14 )

All that I'm packing for: 

- A night game at AT&T Park!

- A few days in the Santa Cruz Mountains

- Glitter Guides' launch party!!

- Adventures in the City

- brunch and shopping with my Mom ♥

- Catching up with friends

- Grabbing Sandwiches at Mr. Pickles

- late night Starbucks on Burlingame Ave

- maybe a HMB drive..

( bags, hats, and belts)

There will be plenty of pictures to share

& I will be blogging throughout - follow me on twitter, too.

I hope to finally meet some of you amazing ladies

at the Glitter Guides' launch party!

I'm so nervous and have no idea what to wear.. story of my life.

Enjoy your weekend!

little things

little things for summer
Just a few new items I have added

to my tiny accessories collection.

If you don't have a Free People boutique by you

I highly suggest that you check out their accessories online!

Thankfully, I happen to have one close at South Coast Plaza

and went a bit crazy when I saw the gold bangles, sunnies, small shoulder bag,

and the two rings up top.

The gem ring I picked up at Nordy's (a perfect statement piece), 

and the red charm bracelet is from H&M.

I also tried the Sally Hansen Salon Effects polish strips

in Glitz Blitz. Totally fun and easy to use, I was also

happy that they made my baby nails look glam.

Happy 1st-day-of-summer Tuesday

Anyone else excited for Pretty Little Liars tonight?

I'm completely hooked and they always are dressed so cute!

Summer Vaca

I'm finally on Summer Vaca

ready to be stress-free for the next three weeks!

(top, shorts from H&M, wedges from Nordys, and jewelry from Free People)

Looking forward to sharing more now that finals are OvERrRRrr!

Time to celebrate, 

HAPPY SUMMER ♥

xoxo

School Assignment: Marc Jacobs, Oh, Lola

School Assignment

{ Week #10 - Current Designers }

Article: Marc Jacobs Launches Lola Sister: Oh, Lola

by Julie Naughton

Source: WWD ISSUE 06/10/2011

Summary: Marc Jacobs will be launching later this summer, Oh, Lola.

He has been in the fragrance business since September 2001. 

"I never thought when we started years ago that we'd be a big player

in the fragrance world. It seemed like, at best, we could have the name

on a bottle, but I didn't think we'd have such success and appreciation

from the public," Jacobs told WWD.

Originally, Jacobs’ scent license was held by the American Designer Fragrances 

division of the LVMH-owned Parfums Givenchy and distributed in about 

200 doors in the U.S. In 2003, Jacobs’ beauty license was acquired 

by the Coty Prestige division of Coty Inc. 

That 2003 sale to Coty has launched some of Jacobs’ biggest scents to date, 

which include 2007’s Daisy, 2010’s Bang and 2009’s Lola.

The last fragrance is getting a little sister, Oh, Lola, 

a play on "oh la la." She has a recolored bottle 

and is a little more seductive - Sweeter.

(images via WWD)

School Assignment: Giorgio Armani Resort 2012

School Assignment

{ Week #10 - Current Designers }

Article: Giorgio Armani Resort 2012

by WWD.COM

Source: WWD.COM

Summary: Giorgio Armani has introduced two new pant styles into his

latest resort collection: "a loose version with a transversal cut on the hem

to reveal the heel, and a cigarette trouser in taffeta accessorized with a bow belt."

In this collection he has reinterpreted his iconic daywear with light touches from

the Far East, "the asymmetric cuts, the precious buttons and the gem-inspired

color palette of jade, amethyst and lapis blue."

(images via WWD)