Favorites ♥

Favorite Products

{ simple basics }

The following are some of my favorite products that I use daily
and usually don't feel complete without.

- I use Kenra hair spray, and swear by it!!

I hate hairspray that leaves your hair hard and crunchy,

it is flexible with a great hold.   

- Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser (dry shampoo).

Does not leave a powdery feeling or smell.

Love it.

- Chance by Chanel (pink)

This is my favorite perfume, clearly I am all out :(

- Lashblastvolume by Covergirl

very black - waterproof

I have tried many mascaras and this one gives me the fullest

lashes. Don't be scared by the huge brush.

- MAC moisturecover NW20

I have been getting the worst dark circles under my eyes lately

and this concealer takes care of them!

- Just recently I wanted a nude lipstick because I really don't

wear anything on my lips so the counter lady suggested these two

MAC Lip stick - Hue A90

MAC Lip stick - Myth AC0

On me Hue has a little more pink to it 

and Myth is a little more of a mocha color 

Both are really creamy and feminine

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Side-note: That is my new Steve Madden Bag

found it at Marshals, $30

And Perfect for SPRING!

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Do any of you use these products??

which one is your favorite?

xoxo

  

a penny for your thoughts

Finally, here they are.

I told you all that I would share my Final Illustrations

from last quarter once I got them back..

My color scheme was deep reds, denim blue, 

black, and tribal prints.

I wanted to create an easy-going collection for Fall 2013. 

This one is my favorite, I didn't mean for her 

to look Barbie like, But I Love It.

I love the poncho with the print I created on this one.

Her feet are a little too small for proportion.. something to work on.

On this dress I think my rendering turned out pretty well.

Just don't asked me what happened to her head.. no sure how it grew on top.

This was my first Illustration of the group. 

I follow Rumi (at Fashion Toast) daily and love her style.

Her tribal shorts are what really inspired my thought process.

I definitely have a long way to go in developing my doodles,

but I did surprise myself a little

 in what I was capable of doing so far ( in 11 weeks ).

Thank you for reading

 and letting me share with you.

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Side-note: Last evening I was able to attend

( with two of my friends from my school )

an event at Otis College of Art and Design in LA

to hear Joe Zee (Creative Director of Elle Magazine)

 and Shipley & Halmos speak.

It was a great experience hearing all of them share

their success stories and advice for us young "up&comers".

I didn't realize Joe Zee has a new show on Sundance (All on the line / Tues. @ 10pm),

so of course the first thing I did was DVR it when I got home.

And I have been wanting to add The Ellements of Personal Style

to my book collection for awhile now.. Once I find my $$ tree..

The whole evening was also a reminder that 

I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to,

 I just have to want it, and there is nothing I want more than

following my dreams ♥

   

12 months ago

I went Home ♥

for spring break and did the most sight-seeing

I have ever done around the peninsula (sf-bay area).

My boyfriend and I decide that we had to do something each day

we were there and take LOTS of pictures, 

which I never got around to sharing.. So 12 months later..

Here are some of my favorites!

Day 1: We went to the Winchester Mystery House

(San Jose, Ca)

We had so much fun on the house tour!

I loved all the details that the "crazy" owner Sarah Winchester

put into her growing house - if you have any interest in

old Tiffany glass and "ghosts" you should check this place out.

Day 2: We went to the San Francisco Zoo
I hadn't been there since grade school but I think
I appreciated it now more than ever.. especially since I have my own
lil guy (Smalls) so I just have a super soft spot for all animals.

This little guy stole my heart that day ♥ how cute is he?

Day 3: We headed to the Legion of Honor to see the Cartier exhibit

I had never been there before.. THE View was breathtaking!

I had also never seen the GGBridge from that side (the entrance side).

Unfortunately, I did not take pictures of the AMAZING jewels

but if the exhibit is traveling in your area I highly recommend

that you visit.

   

I cannot wait to journey home again.

I took it for granted when growing up..

Have you visited Northern California??

If so, Do you have a favorite sight-seeing destination?

Some Spring inspiration/ Oscar picks

Spring 2011 Inspiration

{ Shopbop picks & We♥it mood boards }

I Love to Window Shop (online)!

Even though I enjoy my rain, I am getting

excited for upcoming spring trends..

Here are some of my favorite looks and items

that I would love to magically appear 

in my closet. 

I really want a maxi dress, some cute floral skirts, a crop denim jacket,

some bright colored jewelry (coral is in!), and nude sandals.

What trends are you looking forward to??

Where do you like to window shop?

Happy Monday ♥

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Here are my favorite Oscar dresses!!

Magic /1st Vegas Trip pictures

Finalllllllllyyy,

here are some of the pictures from my trip last week.

Thank you for waiting so patiently ♥

So I attended the last day of MAGIC in Las Vegas.

If you have no idea what magic is.. to sum it up

it is a trade show for Venders, like Free People and BB Dakota,

to set up booths to show case the next seasons lines

for Buyers to place orders.

We were not allowed to take pictures of the merchandise

or the booths but trust me it was AMAZING.

It was like Disneyland for me.

 All the details that were put into the displays

were breath taking. 

We're talking handmade paper rosettes,

 beautifully dressed antique dress forms,

vintage trunks, I could go on...

Basically some of the booths looked like mini Anthropologies!

Heaven, I know ♥

- You collect lots of bags from venders

 and handouts about their lines.

- A free shuttle will pick you up and take you to and from

the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Center

- This was the group of students from my school that went,

my P.I.C. throughout the trip was my friend Nicole.

- At night I had my first casino experience!

I won $100.00 on the Wheel of Fortune slot!

- We also ate at Diablo's in the Monte Carlo

where I got a yummy Mojito and yummy Nachos.

- The group of girls that I stayed with were the best.

All were willing to make sure my 1st Vegas trip was a good one,

filled with 'the Vegas Norms'

walking the strip, gambling, a dance club, and staying up real late!

I will definitely be attending MAGIC again!

Hopefully next time earlier in the week, and with maybe more

access to seeing the booths and attending industry events.

If you have an questions please don't hesitate to ask!!

January love!

I haven't posted about Free People in awhile.. lol

Well I just received their January catalog in the mail

AND ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

They have done it again. Their stylists and creative directors

are geniuses with such original ideas.

It never seizes to amaze me.

Because of what they put out I am constantly inspired.

And I know there are a few amazing bloggers who are

extremely lucky to work with them.. 

AHhHh ** that would be my dream lol

Here is the January catalog video

SO CUTE! I would die to experience a Parisian trip like this ♥ 

Free People January from FreePeople on Vimeo.

These are my top favorite looks!

It's that time again...

Time to travel Home ♥

for the Holidays

Lots of packing and laundry..

While I'm finishing up my last week of Fall Quarter.

6 finals = stressful! 

Here are a few thing I can't wait

 to do when I get home: 

Yummy Foods!

good cheeses - brie is a fav.

baking cookies!

Fresh sourdough ♥

Going over to HMB

for Amazing CRAB!

little brother last X-mas

Spending time

with the best parents ♥

Step-dad & Mom

Their soOoOoo cute, & a lot of fun too!

Waking up to beautiful views

from my bathroom window

and

Winter-like-Weather

*hail - the closest thing to snow lol

and Bay Area Fog ♥ I miss it!

Crazy how much you can miss 

Good Food,

Family,

and Weather

when you are off on your own. 

Hope you all are having a good week

before Christmas MADNESS begins! 

Love, Lauren

Thank you, THANK YOU!!

I ACTUALLY WON!!

I won a cute stationery giveaway

from The Neo-Traditionalist ♥

I am ecstatic right now! I neverrrr win lol

Here is the design I picked, SUPER CUTE!

A HUGE Thanks 

to Katie Armour of The Neo-Traditionalist,

& Gadabout design.

Have a good weekend everyone!!

xoxo

It's beginning to look a LOT like CHRISTMAS ♥

I don't know about you..

BUT the whole month of December is 

my favorite time of the year!!

Hot Chocolates with whipped cream & candy canes ♥

Purchasing all the gift-wrapping fixings!

Wrapping all the presents to take home.

And storing them under my little Christmas Tree ♥

It doesn't hurt to have a little helper either : ]

Other festive things on 

My To-Do List:

- make sugar cookies with red & green sprinkles

- GO ICE SKATING!

- watch all the christmas movies I can

- purchase a 3-tin-popcorn (FAVORITE!)

- get my mom to make her coffee cakes & toffee bars, YUMMY

- Find the neighborhoods with the CRAZY lights.. 

At home they are in San Carlos..

&

- Listen to more Christmas music! PANDORA is amazinggg.

What are your Favorite Things 

this time of the year?? 

♥, Lauren

Christmas Wish List*

It's Finally DONE!!

My 2010 Christmas WISH List

YayyAYyayYayyAaa

Dear Santa, This year I have been 

a very good girl.. And I have had my eyes on a 

few things.. I've done the research for you : ]

Let me know if you need my sizes for things,

email or text works best!

♥ Lauren

(click to enlarge)

OF COURSE I went a little overboard,

But it was more for the ideas of what to get me..

By not means do I expect any of these things,

just having fun : ]

Anyone else have their eyes set on 

similar items??

Please do share.

Enjoy your Weekend!!

xx