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!

Wanted Wednesday: the 3 "S"s

Wanted Wednesday

{ Sandals, Shorts, and Sunnies }

I don't know about you, but I am a planner..

And with summer approaching quickly..

the planning begins!

Sandals are a MUST!

- Nine West 'Tali' Sandal

- Tory Burch 'Abitha' Patent Leather Sandal

- Jeffrey Campbell 'Saslove' Wedge Sandal

- Sam Edelman 'Eva' Sandal

loving fun Shorts

- Free People Scalloped Eyelet Shorts

- Joe's Jeans Rolled Shorts

- GAR-DE Alvord Multi Stripe Shorts

and you can always use New Sunnies ♥

- Marc by Marc Jacobs Grove Sunglasses

- Tom Ford Eyewear Rhonda Sunglasses

* REALLY want the Chanel one MK has on, clearly I'm dreaming..

Do you have your eye on anything

for summer?

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 Don't forget to enter my 1st giveway ♥

  

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

  

Wanted Wednesday

Wanted Wednesday

{currently dreaming edition}

Don't we all wish that money grew on trees?!?!

As a student, the 'budget life' has taught me to value a buck..

but I can't help lusting over things

 that are wayyyy out of my budget... one day, one day ♥

( proenza schouler ps 1 in rose suede )

LOVE.

Psssst. Free People if you ever come across my blog,

I just wanted to let you know that I would pack up my life & pup

and come to you. Will Work for CLOTHING!

( I need those Scalloped Eyelet shorts for summer )

And can I just roll out of bed and look like her please..

naturally gorg.

P.s. If you are reading, I noticed you don't have a store in SF..

can you open one in about a year??

You know, if I move back home & into the city, I might need a job.

KThanks.

Oh.and.JC if you are feeling generous and have a spare pair

lying around, help a girl out - I'm a size 8.

these work to.

the frosting on the cake, A perfect Floppy Hat!

( Juicy Couture - Bloomingdales )

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We all have these right.. 

Photo Booth picture taken on our Macs/ Laptops?

Don't lie, we all get bored and it happens.

(( doesn't that face melt your heart ))

Last night the boyfriend was out and I had no one

to share my new sunnies with..

but that's okay cause my little guy joined in on my excitement.

  

Marshals - $9.99 andrea jovine - what a bargain 

keeping it..

Short & Sweet

Yesterday was hot, if you were anywhere in California

you knowww this..

So I decided that my newly found maxi dress

 needed to make its debut.

It is grey and I kinda feel like an ancient grecian in it

aka a fancy toga..

I was also excited to wear my feather headband

that my step-cousin made me awhile back.

Happy April ♥

I can't believe March is over.. crazy

Well welcome Spring & Baseball season!

And Happy Birthday to all the April Babies

((I quickly drew this for you))

xoxo

Thrifty items for Spring ♥

Thrift Shopping

Yesterday I had to be up early to run some errands for the window display

that the visual team I'm on will have to build & install in the next few weeks.

I intended to go hunting for the room items that I wanted to find as well,

but it was not my lucky day in that department.. 

Shabby Chic & Cheap does not exist in Orange County.

So I ended up at the Salvation Army in Costa Mesa instead

and I was able to SCORE some great spring clothing for under $20 (for ALL!)

{ I have to give B.Jones' blog some credit }

for inspiring me to shop at thrift stores and be bold ♥

She has an amazing talent and is so creative

So I thought I would put together some looks with my new tops

(I also go a maxi dress but i'll save that one)

Look 1: 2 top opinions

New: Body Suit, and Silk Top 

*Want: Joe's Jeans Rolled Shorts & braided up do

Look 2: 2 top opinions

New: Floral Tank w/ Tie, and same silk top

*Want: Joie Beverly Cargo Skinny Jeans & head-band bun

Look 3: 2 top opinions

New: Button Down Floral Blouse & Floral Tank

*Want: AG Adriano Goldschmied Ex-Boyfriend Crop Jeans & beachy braid 

Look 4: 2 top opinions

New: Purple Pin Striped Blouse & Floral Blouse

*Want: Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Shorts & soft waves w/ little puff

I am definitely being drawn to the florals and bright colors this spring.

What are your favorite trends right now?? 

Enjoy your Wednesday!!

slowly.. but surely ♥

I'm coming back lol.

I am officially on spring break!!

& plan on posting everyday this coming week.

I want to thank all of you (again) for sticking around

and following my blog, as well as inspiring me ♥

You all are amazing people, with amazing passion for what

you believe in, whether that be fashion, inter-design,

drawing, cooking, etc.

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This week, one of my focuses is decorating

my apartment. I have been here for a year and 

I still feel like it is just not complete..

I would like to find a headboard or possibly make one,

I would like to find a nightstand,

create a new painting to hang over my dining table,

hang up pictures and create some other pieces for my walls.

Here are a few inspiration-pictures I have found:

I love everything about this room!!

the colors, the headboard, the comforter, the pictures on the wall.. 

I love the clothesline and clips, I would like to have

something like this by my desk..

I would love to learn how to make pillows like 

this one ♥

I love the gold frames, and the half-body dress forms

to display accessories..

this shabby-chic nightstand would be perfect! 

(some images via esty, please let me know if you know any of the others)

I will be visiting Homegoods, Marshals, thrift stores,

and possibly a swap meet next weekend to hopefully

find everything I need at the best bargain prices!

Wish me luck.. 

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Unfortunately before turning in my final
Fashion Illustrations for my illustrating class
I did not take pictures, but I will get it back next week
to share the final work.
So all the work I promised to share will just have to wait :(

  
Happy Monday
xoxo

Happy Birthday!

Smalls

{ Happy 3rd Birthday }

Today is my little guy's birthday!!

You probably think I'm crazy, but every year

I am truly blessed that I have him ♥

He is a little bit of a miracle due to some past health issues..

And everyday he is a trooper for

taking his medicines and wearing a t-shirt to cover his skin.

(( his t-shirt today says Thug Life lol ))

He doesn't get out much so we treated him to the park!

I had also stopped by Sprinkles and got him..

(they are doggy-friendly cupcakes if you were wondering)

needless to say he loved them ♥

And just like a real little kid he totally was on a sugar high

when we got home. We're talking full blown laps around

the coffee table and biting my dress to play.

Well Smalls you are one year older

and one year wiser, I can tell by those grays on

your chinny-chin-chin lol

Happy HAPPY Birthday to YOU

xoxo 

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P.s. I finally got a couple maxi dresses

This is my Cheetah one 

(Target! - Winning)

P.s.s. if you noticed that i'm sporting some new "bling"

in my mouth, you'd be correct

21 years old and rockin' them.. only short term

(( I have to have a little humor with them )) 

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!!

zipper lovin'

I have recently fallin' in love with Mat & Nat handbags!

I found out about them last quarter when I did a project on eco friendly products.

(Halogen 'Frisco' flats, crossbody Mat & Nat bag)

This is my new 'Santogold' bag!

Not only are their bags super chic and made out of vegan leather (faux)

each one tells you on the inside how many plastic bottles

were used to make the lining.

How awesome is that?!

They have some really gorgeous bags

for pretty reasonable prices!!

Back to school today after a nice 4 day weekend..

and lots going on, but I do like to stay busy.

Hope everyone has a good Tuesday!

love, Lauren

1st Day of Internship

Today was a very exciting day for me!

I started my internship at Dakota Collective

- BB Dakota

- Jack - BB Dakota

I was surrounded by clothes!!

There is nothing better in life for a Clothes-oholoic..

I LOVED EVERYTHING ♥

I got the privilege to hang everything that was

returned from Fall 2010 press,

(those are the clothes that are sent out to mags to be featured)

so basically everything you can find in stores now!

and a little of the Spring/Summer 2011..

SO CUTE!

 Then I organized both BB Dakota & Jack

FALL 2011 SAMPLES!!

Amazing Stuff - if you have no idea what these lines are 

I highly recommend you check them out

at dakotacollective.com

Here are only a few of my favorites

for Fall 2010 that I saw today:

((there were MANY more!))

Jack - bonnie coat

Jack - eileen dress

Jack - chavi top

BB Dakota - ashland vest

BB Dakota - clarion skirt

BB Dakota - amherst top

(all images via their site)

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Side-note: I just want to thank all of you

who take the time out to check out my blog

and leave sweet comments!

It means a lot to me and I get so excited just to

see that there are people who actually share

similar interests as I do.

Corny I know. But for me and the stage I am in

right now in my life, its nice to feel like 

you belong somewhere.

I'd love to follow anyone's blog!

and I'd truly appreciate the same. 

Thank you again ♥

xoxo

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!