1 May 2018

Aerin Lauder for Williams-Sonoma
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If there’s one person I want to be when I grow up it’s Aerin Lauder. From her stunning lighting collection produced with Visual Comfort & Co. to her latest (and best yet) tableware collection for Williams-Sonoma, her taste is exquisite and I seriously love every single thing she does.

I’ve been meaning to get this blog post up for a few weeks now but better late than never, am I right? And now that it’s officially May, it feels more appropriate to start collecting new glassware, linens, plates & candles just in time for summer entertaining. Unfortunately we don’t have a big patio or porch to sit outside on here in New York (#goals), but we will of course host our dinner parties inside with the windows wide open all summer long.

In other recent news, I’m excited to share that we finally made a decision on a dinning room table so yes, we will be entertaining in no time! You can catch up on our progress right here. You better believe I will be picking out a few pieces from Aerin’s latest collection with Williams-Sonoma. What I love most about her newest collection is that you can easily mix and match dinner plates with different patterned salad plates, vibrant glasses, colorful linens with classic rattan chargers. You guys know I have a thing for decorating a table with mixed and matched collections so this entire mix of products is right up my alley!

Currently sitting in my shopping cart are these blue and white porcelain plates — they will easily last for years to come! This sea blue geometric platter takes me back to the restaurants in the South of France last summer so you know this is an easy pick. And although these on the more expensive side of things, I looooove the wicker hurricanes in the collection.

Below are more of my must-have pieces to shop — which are your favorite?!? Xo. Lauren

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29 Apr 2018

Project Greenwich Village: Dinning Room Inspiration
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We’ve officially been in our new apartment for 3 full months! I’m happy to report back that we’ve made some great headway these past few weeks. If you’re just tuning in, you can catch up on all of the details right here! We extended our Room & Board couch so it’s a full U-shaped sectional, our custom Shade Store shades were installed last week and at last, we have some artwork on the walls!

Next up on the list is the dinning room. I’ve been perusing Pinterest and my favorite design projects to get some major inspiration. I’ve never had the chance to decorate a dinning room since living in Manhattan is expensive AF so I’m really excited about this space + the opportunity to host dinner parties! Isn’t it fun to get lost in pretty images?

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Overall I think we’re headed in a modern + traditional design scheme for the dinning area. I absolutely love the look of a natural wood farmhouse dinning table mixed with modern chairs & a traditional light fixture.

I’m so excited to share that we decided on a restoration hardware table —  specifically the Torano Salvaged Rectangle table. If you’re also in the market for a new dinning room table – I would highly recommend this one! First of all, it’s on sale and I LOVE the natural color of the wood. It’s scheduled to be delivered next week, can not wait! I also can’t forget to mention we also ordered the salvage wood bench. I love the idea of being bale to mix the bench with a variety of dinning chairs.

Since we’re decided on the table and bench, we’re now in the market for new dinning chairs. McGee & Co actually has a great selection of both dinning tables & chairs — how pretty would these dakota chairs be or these Lindsay side dinning chairs? #goals. The responsible design decision would be to just add on to our collection of the Wisteria Louis Fabric Back Side Chairs as it would definitely help us save money. What I love most about shopping at Wisteria is that they have major sales every few months so you can get classic pieces at great prices — my chairs we’re discounted to $199 this month so definitely keep an eye out!

Once we decide on our chairs, we’ll need a small chandelier & a 6×9 rug to pull the space together. It’s been so fun seriously looking at chandeliers for the first time.  Circa lighting has so many great options in addition to One Kings Lane. A few of my favorite lighting brands include Aerin, E.F. Chapmen and Kelly Wearstler.  For rugs, I would love a Madeline Weinrib dhurrie rug – I rounded up my favorite dhurries right here!

Below is my current dinning room collage with the table and bench we ordered + a shopping roundup! What do you think about mixing and matching materials in the chandelier & mirror? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Xo. Lauren

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11 Apr 2018

Shopbop’s Spring Sale Event!
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Have you guys started shopping Shopbop‘s spring sale event yet?!?!? This is absolutely one of my favorite sales throughout the year — you can receive 20% off orders under $500 dollars or 25% off orders of $500 or more! Just use ‘Event18’ at checkout!

This is the perfect time of year to stock up on spring essentials like white (or striped!) t shirts, blue jeans or sandals! A few of my favorite brands this spring include Dodo Bar Or – they have so many colorful & fun resort wear tops and dresses. How cute is this vibrant top? Another brand I have my eye on this spring is Racoco Sand! I’m lovingggg this blue dress. Last but not least, Kos Resort is another new-to-me line that is so right up my alley. I need this romper asap.

What brands are you loving this spring? Send them my way!!

Happy Shopping! Xo. Lauren

 

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7 Apr 2018

Safer Skincare: Getting Behind A Movement with Beautycounter
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If you’ve been following me for a few years now, you know I am dedicated to my skincare routine. I truly believe taking care of your skin is like working out. I love trying new products & skincare lines so when I first heard of Beautycounter and their safer skincare mission I was instantly obsessed!

I discovered Beautycounter after watching a segment on the Today Show where the founder, Greg Renfrew, was sharing more information on the movement they are getting behind – safer skincare. Yes, yes, and yes! In just a few short weeks after the segment, Greg and her team were headed to Washington, DC to meet with congress to work on getting safer skincare laws passed.

Because I am obsessed with skincare, I try to be very conscious of the products and their ingredients. Now I’m not perfect when it comes to clean products but it blows my mind the sheer number of chemicals that are in our everyday products that can be harmful to our skin & bodies! For example, last year I was getting a facial and I was telling my aesthetician my skin was constantly dry even though I believed (and she agreed) that I had a very strong and consistent skincare routine. After numerous questions, we figured out that these Nutragena face wipes were actually the culprit in drying out my skin. I couldn’t believe it! I had been using these for years and now all of a sudden needed a substitute for a product I used every single day. Thank goodness for these!

Why We Need Safer Skincare Laws

Overall I believe there is not enough education or information for us girls coming out of the beauty & skincare industry that shares what is actually going in to our everyday skincare products. Did you know that there are over 1,400 chemicals commonly used in US based beauty/skincare companies that are completely banned in Europe?

Annie from Oh She Glows (if you don’t follow her, you must!) was the first person to ever inform me that skincare products from France are so much better for us then products we can get in the US. As a result, I always try to stalk up on Caudalie products when I’m in France!

And most recently, I learned that there is very little regulation when it comes to the various ingredients companies can use in products. Since World War 2, the US has introduced over 80,000 chemicals and only 10% have safety data — crazy!! The chemicals & ingredients that are in our products have a direct effect and can be tied to chronic health issues — including hormonal issues, infertility & even cancer.

My Current Favorites

Whenever I start using a new skincare line, I always look to incorporate 1-2 products based on what’s currently missing from my routine or what I’m low on to make sure I love the product. The first product that I started using and now I don’t think I could live without is this brightening facial oil – I personally love to use oils underneath my moisturizer to help lock in hydration. If you are going to buy one product I highly recommend making it this one!

Other current favorites include: this moisturizer, this eye cream, this overnight sleeping mask & this cleansing balm! Below you can shop all of my current favorites & check out my consultant page here!

Happy shopping & cheers to safer skincare! <3 Xo. Lauren

 

 

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