OOTD - Ice Skating

Happy Monday! Here is a video of my outfit of the day and the first time I went ice skating! It was so fun and I definitely want to do it again! Hope you all have a fabulous and productive day!

XO, Lauren

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Flashback Friday: Project Style 2012

Since today is Friday and I haven't posted in awhile, I decided to do a "flashback friday" post! I chose the time I was in the Project Style competition two years ago! It was such an amazing experience and it gave me so much confidence! I had a bunch of fun walking the runway, plus, I got free clothes! Basically, we had one hour to put together an outfit from stores in the mall and we were given a $200 gift card to buy the clothes. When the hour was up, we had to walk the runway in front of a table of judges. I didn't win, but I had so much fun that I literally felt like the winner! After the fashion show, we got to keep the clothes and I actually got to take home the sign that they had displayed in the mall! It had my picture on it!! This fashion competition was without a doubt, one of the best experiences I have had so far!

Here are some pictures:

 

So I hope you enjoyed this little flashback :) Let me know if you have any fun memories! I'd love to hear about it! Have a fabulous day!

XO, Lauren

A Day at the Café

I love little cafés! They always smell good and they have really tasty food. I also love the way they are set up. I recently went to this Italian café, and the moment I walked in, I said "I have to have a photoshoot!"

So right when I walk in, I see these giant tubs of Nutella... Oh. My. Gosh... I wanted to just buy the whole thing.

 

And then there was gelato!!

 

All of the flavors looked so yummy!!! It was also kinda inspiring because of all the colors and the swirls.

 Ok so after browsing the gelato, I ordered lunch and I had this panini with mozzarella, basil and tomato. It was so delicious that I ate it in about three minutes. Plus, I wanted to get dessert already!

I decided to get coconut gelato as my after lunch treat. It was perfect and not too sweet! The flavor was so light and simple, I could have eaten two more cups, but... I don't think that would be very healthy haha!

So here's my outfit!

 I am wearing a black and white graphic peplum top from Target, black sunglasses from Aeropostale, silver feather earrings from Charming Charlie, and silver beaded shoes from Target. I love peplum tops because they are so flattering and they look good on pretty much everyone. I didn't wear many accessories because I wanted the shirt to be the focus of the outfit and it was already a busy pattern.

When I was sitting outside, I was thinking about what it's like to actually be in Italy or Paris at a cute little café. That would be so fun! Don't you think? Well, I hope you enjoyed this post and have a fabulous day! Comment below what you think! I love to hear from you all!

XO, Lauren

By The Water

I love the water! It is so beautiful, especially in the morning and evening! For today's outfit, I am wearing a coral anchor shirt that I made. The denim shorts are from Target, and the white peace sign sandals are from American Eagle. For my accessories, I am wearing beaded bracelets made by me, earrings that my mom got from the Philippines, and floral sunglasses from Charming Charlie's. This ensemble is perfect for summer and a day by the water. The shirt is colorful and loose so you can still feel the ocean breeze. The shirt also brings out the coral flowers in the sunglasses!

I hope you enjoyed this summer inspired look. Remember that you can always recreate this outfit and any outfit I post using your own clothes. Don't forget to give it a twist of your own style too!

Have a fabulous day!

XO, Lauren

Island Getaway

First of all, I apologize for not posting often. School takes up my whole life. But, I plan to post at least once a week now :)

Okay, lets get to the outfit!

For the top, I am wearing a flower print tank top that I made. The light blue/ mint shorts are from this store called Freaky Tiki. I ran across this store at the beach and now I am totally in love with everything they have. The sandals are from DSW Shoes, and the sunglasses are from Charlotte Russe. Lastly, the bracelets were all gifts, so I'm not sure where they are from, and the clutch/ crossover bag is actually from Rome. I got it as a present from my dad when he was traveling :)

So that's it! I hope you enjoyed this little post! I promise I will try my best to stay consistent with posts, so keep checking back for new outfits!

Like and comment if you want! Did you enjoy this outfit? Any ideas for future posts?

XO, Lauren

Mini Spring Shopping Spree

I love spring shopping! The clothes are light and pretty, and everything seems so delicate. Spring is the time to try new styles and discover a new you! It's time to shed your winter coats and trade them for some cute tank tops and shorts! Okay, so anyways, I've been trying to find some collared shirts for spring, but none of them seemed to fit me right. I finally found some (plus a couple other lovely items) when I went shopping today and here they are:

These shirts are from Ross and I bought them for about $10 each. The polka dots are adorable and I absolutely love the colors. They both have lace details and would look great with jeans, skirts, or shorts! (Spring outfits post coming soon!!!!)

Next, I bought these shorts from Target for about $20. They are super cute and they are actually not as short as they seem. It came with the belt, so that makes it even more awesome! Plus, you can take out the belt and use it with your jeans or over a pretty dress!

Okay so then, I saw these beauties at Ross. Oh my gosh. I could not put them down, I just loved them so much. There was no way I was going to leave the store without them. Seriously, right? They were $50, but the original price was $90. I think that's a pretty good deal! haha :) You can wear these with any type of bottom (skirts, shorts, jeans) and even a dress! Wear it your own way!

I also bought the April issue of Seventeen Magazine, ($3) so I can read about all the new fashions this month! It's a total necessity guys, can't live without it. Hahaha just kidding, but I really like fashion magazines.

Lastly, I got this retro cassette tape iPhone case for $2 at Michaels. It fits really well and it's made out of silicone. They also had a black one and a pink one, but I picked this one because it's my favorite color :)

Okay, that's it! So overall, I spent about $95. But, I think it was worth it because the shoes will probably last forever, the shorts can practically be worn with anything, and everything else is just so adorable. It's okay to buy something really expensive once in a while, just make sure that you will definitely wear it and that it will last.

Have a fabulous day!

XO, Lauren

One Shirt, Four Looks, and a Trampoline

I'm addicted to shopping. Unfortunately, I don't always have the money to buy all of those fabulous clothes, so I began to think of different ways to wear the clothes I already have. I started with the basic white tee shirt and came up with some really cute and simple combinations!

For the first outfit, I am wearing my white tee shirt (Hollister), a pair of jeans (Abercrombie), and two long, dangly necklaces (Charming Charlie and American Eagle). I love this because it is so simple but it still looks put together. You can even switch out the normal jeans for some cute colored or patterned ones! For shoes, you can pretty much wear any kind.

For the second outfit, I am wearing the tee shirt with a pair of flowy shorts that I made. I also have on a brown, wide belt (Target) and a long necklace with a leopard charm on it that I made. This outfit is cute for a spring/ summer day! I suggest wearing sandals to complete the summery look, and maybe some pretty wedges!

For the third look, I am wearing the tee shirt with a lace high low skirt (Charlotte Russe) and a tribal looking bib necklace (Charming Charlie). This look would be perfect for those days when you don't have time to put together an outfit, and you're looking for something dressy. Wear some simple sandals with this outfit so you don't overpower the skirt.

Finally, for the last look, I paired the tee shirt with a black, fitted leather jacket (Aeropostale) and some tribal patterned, high waisted shorts (Charlotte Russe). This outfit is fun and super simple, just like the other looks! Nice for a night out during the summer.

I hope you liked these outfits! You can recreate them with your own clothes and even mix them up a little! (The leather jacket would look great with any of the other looks!) Anyways, just remember... you don't have to go shopping to find new outfits. Just find new combinations from old clothes! Be creative!

XO, Lauren

Cute Bow Tutorial and OOTD

I love making bows, so I thought it would be fun to make a tutorial! It is super easy and there is no sewing involved! All you need is some fabric, a pair of scissors, and a bobby pin. Here's what it looks like:

Ok let's get started!!!

Step 1. Cut out a big rectangle that is about 11" by 12", a small rectangle that is about 2.5" by 7", and a small strip about 0.5" by 6".

Step 2. Fold the big rectangle (11" by 12") until it is the width you want your bow to be.

Step 3. Fold in the sides of the same rectangle in so that they overlap each other in the middle so that it is the length you want your bow to be.

Step 4. Pinch and fold the rectangle so that it creates the bow shape.

Step 5. Use the small strip (0.5" by 6") and tie it tightly around the middle of the bow so that the folds stay. I made a triple knot. Cut off the extra fabric strips off.

Step 6. Take the small rectangle (2.5" by 7") and fold the cut edges inward so you can't see them on the other side.

Step 7. Tie the small folded rectangle tightly around the middle of the bow. Cut off the extra fabric strips.

Step 8. Insert the bobby pin in the back of the bow by the knot.

And now you're finished!!

Here's a matching outfit to go with your new bow! It's perfect for a girls night out, a school day, a weekend, or even a date! Pretty much anywhere :)

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and outfit! Have a fabulous day!!

XO, Lauren