Hello, friends! Hi. How as your weekend?

I just got back from Montauk earlier this afternoon. It was a great weekend & just what the doctor ordered, actually. I’ll have another blog post this week sharing some of my favorite local spots but in the mean time, I’m back in New York trying to get ahead of this week as things have been a little slow around here lately. Speaking of which – do you follow me on Snapchat (@laurennelsonny) or Instagram (@_laurennelson_)? I love both platforms to share real time life shenanigans. Aw yeahhhhh.

So since we got back early today (we made the 11:30a train.. winning!) – I can finally take a few hours to rest and recharge. I’m working on some up and coming projects that I can’t wait to share with you all!

Let’s get our link on – shall we? Xx. Lauren

• The cutest shirt dress for summer & it’s only $98 dollars. Oh, and I also love this one from Madewell.

• My friends and I hung out at this house yesterday – it’s even more beautiful on the inside. #lifegoals

• Just picked up these sandals – perfect for weekend wear.

• Crocchet scallop shorts, anyone?

• If you don’t follow Hallie on Sound Cloud. Do it…now.

• I stopped by a beautiful home store called Gasnett Lane in Montauk this weekend. If you’re in the area – I highly recommend.

• This nail polish color for the summer win.

• Omg, this dress is perfect for the beach. P.s. it’s only $30 dollars. P.s.s. Their entire dress section is pretty much on-point.

• You know I love a good home tour. Take a peek at this sweet Sweden cottage via Lonny.

• A blue and white beach towel for summer – duh.

• How to be a beach beauty without the beach

• Like I need anymore stripe dresses in my life but this one will do.

• Speaking of stripes..

• The most glamorous way to travel to the Hamptons this summer. Sign.me.up.

In case you missed it on lauren-nelson.com:

• I stared incorporating a few dermalogica products into my skincare routine – I’m full on addicted.

• Are you headed to a bachelorette party this summer? Take a peek at Nico and Lala’s new Boutique Bachelorette!

• I loved Caitlin Moran’s home tour on Lonny!

• This has been one of my favorite days of the year so far.

• I still love this pretty little roundup – your summer beach survival guide!

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I think you guys know by now but skincare is one of my favorite hobbies besides blogging and brunching. #truth. Over the past few years I have really upped my skincare routine. I literally cringe when I think back to college when I didn’t “need” to wash my face because I never experienced breakouts. Little did I know the importance of washing my face at the time (thank god that phase is over).

Today I wanted to share a new line that I completely converted to: dermalogica.

The team at dermalogica invited me to experience a treatment at their studio in SoHo. Man, oh man, I have to admit – it was the best hour of my day! Note to self: I really need to start incorporating a facial into my monthly “maintenance” routine. My skin felt so smooth and bright after my treatment I am HOOKED.

Throughout my treatment, my skin therapist asked me numerous questions about my summer skincare routine in addition to which products I currently use. I do have to pat myself on the back because she thought I had a great routine going! Woop de woop!!! My skin therapist did introduce me to several new products that I have since started incorporating into my routine.

Here is a breakdown of which products I started incorporating for my new summer skincare regimen:

• The first two products: a pre-cleanse and clearing skin wash. The pre-cleanse formula thoroughly melts away layers of excess oil, sunscreen, pollutants and products that build up on your skin (so key when living in New York City!) Their skin wash formula is also on point. I’ve noticed ever since moving to New  York my skin has changed a bit. I don’t know if it’s caused by the pollutants in the NYC air but I make sure to use a gentle skin wash in order to get rid of dead skin.
• The next two products are a serious addiction: the Firming Eye Cream and the Ultra-smoothing Eye Serum.  The ultra-smoothing eye serum (also a new addition) helps produce collagen and smooths fine lines which is definitely a concern of mine. I then apply their firming eye cream which aids in the natural repair process.
• Last but not least, dermalogica’s ultra-calming face mist is a MUST. One of my biggest skincare concerns is hydration. I noticed that this past winter was especially rough on my skin. You know that 3 o’clock slump? My skin gets so dry by the end of the day that the ultra calming mist is the perfect product to use throughout the day.

Anywho, I could talk about skincare all day. Be sure to check out dermalogica’s SoHo location for your next facial treatment and you can pick up my new favorite products below.

Happy Shopping! Xo. Lauren

Precleanse // Multivitamin Power Firm // Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum // Hydramist // Clearing Skin Wash

*In partnership with dermalogica

Hello, loves!

Happy Monday. Taking a break from my usual decor and fashion programming to bring you a life update! If you follow me on Instagram (@_laurennelson_) or Snapchat (laurennelsonny), you probably know I attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic the other weekend with my gal pals Gab and Kelly! This was my first time attending and it’s safe to say it has become one of my favorite days of the year!

For those of you who haven’t heard of the Polo Classic, it’s basically a day where prepped out New Yorkers take over Liberty State Park to watch the annual polo classic sponsored by Veuve Clicquot. Thanks to my friends at Veuve, I was able to enjoy the day in the Rosé Garden! The garden was so well done – I was obsessed. Let’s just say Kim Kardashian isn’t the only one with a wall of roses! Plus there was unlimited lobster rolls thanks to Luke’s Lobsters so you better believe we ate one (or two) after a few glasses of rosé.

Julia, Gab, Jess, Hallie, Grace and I sprawled out on the lawn in the garden to enjoy a little too much rosé, fun and sunshine. Note to self for next year: don’t let rosé distract you from SPF!

You may be asking what do girls wear to the Polo Classic?

The event is full of fashion insiders, celebrities, bloggers and influencers alike so it’s safe to say pressure is on when it comes to the Polo Classic! Vineyard Vines sent me the cutest maxi which unfortunately was a little too big so I will be shooting it for another day. However, I didn’t find out I couldn’t wear the maxi until the day before the event so full on panic mode set in on Friday night.

Luckily I had the perfect (but so #basic) French Connection white dress I picked up last summer that I thought would do just the trick for the day. Christy from Crowns by Christy made me the PRETTIEST floral crown that included pink ranunculus, baby’s breath and more that I thought would look perfect with a LWD (crisis averted!).  Side note: if you have an event, shower or wedding coming up, stop by Christy’s site for some major floral crown inspiration! She is so talented. P.s. I let Julia borrow it for some of her photos and they turned out so cute!!

Amongst our group, white dresses, wicker bags and big round sun hats were on fleeeeek. I forgot to take a photograph (I blame the rosé) of my wicker handbag I picked up at a antique store in CT for $12 dollars but it’s one of my favorite purchases to-date and it was the perfect accessory for the day! I was also obsessed with both Gab and Julia‘s wicker bag. Other musts for the day: flat sandals because you have to walk 20 minutes from the ferry to the field. I wore my favorite Sam Edelman sandals (pictured here). Turkish towels to lay on, a mophie for a recharge, and sunnies, of course!

Get the ultimate Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic look below!

Until next year, Veuve!!

Images via Veuve Clicquot, Jess and Gab