Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares her current favorite boho accessories from Victoria Emerson, and how they impact a simple outfit.
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Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares a mini Abercrombie & Fitch try on featuring a variety of summer options.
Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares her current favorite boho accessories from Victoria Emerson, and how they impact a simple outfit.
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Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares Summer Essentials with J.Crew featuring a complete head to toe outfit with versatile wardrobe items.
There’s something so classic about a button down shirt. A necessity in every closet, this simple item can be worn multiple ways across multiple seasons. Dressed up or down, it’s sure to never go out of style. This striped one from ILY Couture was a must-have because of it’s loose-fitting, boyfriend style and it’s classic stripe print. Top: c/o ILY Couture (similar) // Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: c/o Sole Society // Bag: Sole Society // Watch: Daniel Wellington Button downs are also really great for nursing moms! I’ve had this shirt on repeat lately because it’s so easy to wear while nursing. I wear a nursing tank underneath, and just unbutton and access! Super easy, and also discrete. I believe it’s currently sold out on ILY Couture, but I linked up to a similar one here. On another note, these sandals from Sole Society are one of this season’s “It” shoes, and with good reason. They are incredibly comfortable and I feel like I could walk for miles in them (and that’s coming from someone who hasn’t been wearing heels lately!). The heel is chunky enough to provide stability, and it’s not too high. I’ve worn them a few times with jeans, and I can’t wait to rock them with the pretty summer dresses anxiously awaiting to be worn in my closet. SHOP THE POST Now…it’s time for a fabulous giveaway! I’ve teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to give YOU a chance to win: a $450 shopping spree on US! Simply enter below by completing the rafflecopter. You’ll receive one entry per completion. This giveaway is open internationally and runs until 4/15. Winner will be announced here. Good Luck! HOSTED BY: The Styled Fox | CupcakeMAG | Style Souffle | Life & Messy Hair Polished Closets | Lavenda’s Closet | Lauren McBride | Sunflowers & Stilettos | Fashion & Frills Vandi Fair | Kayleigh’s Kloset | Simply Mars | Living In Style OC | A Mix of Min Glamour-Zine | Every Chic Way | GBO Fashion | Apparel Junky | B SOUP a Rafflecopter giveaway
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You guys LOVED my try-on session in the Nordstrom dressing room at the Anniversary Sale yesterday, and I wanted to make all the links in one easy place for you to shop! Here you will find EVERYTHING I tried on yesterday and a little about the sizing! For reference, I’m 5’4″ and weigh about 118lbs. You guys LOVED this outfit. These moto leggings and gray top were my top requested items! Top: Zella (Size Small) Leggings: Zella (Size Small) This cardigan is a little pricey, but it’s SO cozy it came home with me! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Top: BP. (Size XS) Sweater: Barefoot Dreams (XS/S) Sweater: O’Neill (Size XS) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Sweater: BP. (Size Small) – under $25! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Plaid Shirt: Rails (Size XS – but get one size up!) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) Dress: Lush (Size XS) Dress: Leith (Size XS) – only $35! Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Sweatshirt: Make & Model (Size S) Sweatpants: Make & Model (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size S) Moto Leggings: BP. (Size S) – only $25! Sweater: Free People (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) – under $40! Top: Treasure & Bond (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – SUCH a good deal…only $65!!! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – on MAJOR sale, and this is never on sale! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Free People (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Plaid Top: Free People (Size XS – definitely oversized) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: Leith (Size XS) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Jacket: BP. (Size XS) Leggings Zella (Size S) Cardigan: TopShop (Size XS) Top: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Pleione (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Hinge (sold out, but this one is identical) (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweatshirt: Caslon (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Zip-up: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) I also grabbed a peek at these two pairs of boots…I really think I need the first pair!!! Booties: KORK-EASE Booties: SARTO by Franco Sarto ALSO, for those asking…you can buy my bralette HERE! What do you guys think??? I didn’t take home everything, but there were quite a few things that made their way to my closet! I’ll share them throughout the next few weeks! 🙂
A short list of staple wardrobe items for moms that are stylish and comfortable enough for chasing the kids!
Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares an Everlane try on featuring classic items for your summer closet.
You guys LOVED my try-on session in the Nordstrom dressing room at the Anniversary Sale yesterday, and I wanted to make all the links in one easy place for you to shop! Here you will find EVERYTHING I tried on yesterday and a little about the sizing! For reference, I’m 5’4″ and weigh about 118lbs. You guys LOVED this outfit. These moto leggings and gray top were my top requested items! Top: Zella (Size Small) Leggings: Zella (Size Small) This cardigan is a little pricey, but it’s SO cozy it came home with me! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Top: BP. (Size XS) Sweater: Barefoot Dreams (XS/S) Sweater: O’Neill (Size XS) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Sweater: BP. (Size Small) – under $25! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Plaid Shirt: Rails (Size XS – but get one size up!) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) Dress: Lush (Size XS) Dress: Leith (Size XS) – only $35! Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Sweatshirt: Make & Model (Size S) Sweatpants: Make & Model (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size S) Moto Leggings: BP. (Size S) – only $25! Sweater: Free People (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) – under $40! Top: Treasure & Bond (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – SUCH a good deal…only $65!!! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – on MAJOR sale, and this is never on sale! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Free People (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Plaid Top: Free People (Size XS – definitely oversized) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: Leith (Size XS) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Jacket: BP. (Size XS) Leggings Zella (Size S) Cardigan: TopShop (Size XS) Top: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Pleione (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Hinge (sold out, but this one is identical) (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweatshirt: Caslon (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Zip-up: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) I also grabbed a peek at these two pairs of boots…I really think I need the first pair!!! Booties: KORK-EASE Booties: SARTO by Franco Sarto ALSO, for those asking…you can buy my bralette HERE! What do you guys think??? I didn’t take home everything, but there were quite a few things that made their way to my closet! I’ll share them throughout the next few weeks! 🙂
How to style chic sneakers for ultimate class and comfort with a simple outfit perfect for fall. These chic sneakers are a staple you need in your closet!
Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares her Beach Essentials for Kids that will get your family through beach season this summer, featuring swimwear, toys, and more.
Nordstrom's Trunk Club Review, as well as the items featured in the trunk and my thoughts on the style, fit, and sizing of each!
I’ve been in the process of changing over my closet from winter to spring, and I swear it’s like Christmas all over again when I come across clothes I forgot I had. Especially when I was unable to wear them last year being pregnant! This flowy top is one of those pieces. I purchased it on sale from Nordstrom last year and only wore it once before I felt like it made me look like a tent with my belly. I’m all for flowy clothing during the second trimester, but this top made things look a little too large! Now that the bump is no longer, I’ve been enjoying wearing it to cover that postpartum belly (which I’m still working on!). Top: Nordstrom // Jeans: American Eagle (similar) // Shoes: Soludos // Jacket: Old Navy // Bag: Sole Society // Watch: Daniel Wellington (only $89!) This top is nursing friendly too because it’s flowy enough to act like a cover up, if that’s your preference. I love that this look is casual enough to run around after kids, and still makes me feel put together. I will admit, the necklace came off due to grabby little 4 month old hands. I totally forgot about that age! Also, this bag is almost identical to the uber expensive Chloe bag and only $65. I LOVE it, and it’s officially my spring bag! I highly recommend if you’re obsessed with that bag but can’t afford the mortgage payment it costs! 😉 SHOP THE POST
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Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares an Old Navy try on featuring athletic clothing and athleisure wear.
Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares 3 spring wardrobe essentials that are budget friendly and versatile!
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Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares How to Style a Kimono for summer, featuring two looks taking a kimono from daytime to nighttime.
Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares an Everlane try on featuring classic items for your summer closet.
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Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares a round up of athletic wear, featuring Athleta, Free People, and Fabletics.
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Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares a mini Abercrombie & Fitch try on featuring a variety of summer options.
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Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares How to Style Bralettes and shows a variety of bralette styles at reasonable prices.
How to style chic sneakers for ultimate class and comfort with a simple outfit perfect for fall. These chic sneakers are a staple you need in your closet!
There’s something so classic about a button down shirt. A necessity in every closet, this simple item can be worn multiple ways across multiple seasons. Dressed up or down, it’s sure to never go out of style. This striped one from ILY Couture was a must-have because of it’s loose-fitting, boyfriend style and it’s classic stripe print. Top: c/o ILY Couture (similar) // Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: c/o Sole Society // Bag: Sole Society // Watch: Daniel Wellington Button downs are also really great for nursing moms! I’ve had this shirt on repeat lately because it’s so easy to wear while nursing. I wear a nursing tank underneath, and just unbutton and access! Super easy, and also discrete. I believe it’s currently sold out on ILY Couture, but I linked up to a similar one here. On another note, these sandals from Sole Society are one of this season’s “It” shoes, and with good reason. They are incredibly comfortable and I feel like I could walk for miles in them (and that’s coming from someone who hasn’t been wearing heels lately!). The heel is chunky enough to provide stability, and it’s not too high. I’ve worn them a few times with jeans, and I can’t wait to rock them with the pretty summer dresses anxiously awaiting to be worn in my closet. SHOP THE POST Now…it’s time for a fabulous giveaway! I’ve teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to give YOU a chance to win: a $450 shopping spree on US! Simply enter below by completing the rafflecopter. You’ll receive one entry per completion. This giveaway is open internationally and runs until 4/15. Winner will be announced here. Good Luck! HOSTED BY: The Styled Fox | CupcakeMAG | Style Souffle | Life & Messy Hair Polished Closets | Lavenda’s Closet | Lauren McBride | Sunflowers & Stilettos | Fashion & Frills Vandi Fair | Kayleigh’s Kloset | Simply Mars | Living In Style OC | A Mix of Min Glamour-Zine | Every Chic Way | GBO Fashion | Apparel Junky | B SOUP a Rafflecopter giveaway
Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares winter to spring transitional pieces from Abercrombie & Fitch and multiple ways to style them.
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Nordstrom's Trunk Club Review, as well as the items featured in the trunk and my thoughts on the style, fit, and sizing of each!
Thank you to Stitch Fix for sponsoring today’s post! As I’ve mentioned before, I work as a visiting nurse. Except my hours are not your standard hours. Last April, right after we found we were pregnant with Noelle, my husband and I decided i should accept a weekend only position. This may not sound ideal, but it’s worked out well for since we don’t have to put two children in childcare (it ain’t cheap!). We been able to manage two full time incomes without paying for daycare. As a result, I’m essentially a stay at home mom Monday through Friday. Being home with two children is NO easy task. In fact, I feel it’s harder for me than when I worked Monday through Friday and had only Landon. My days often involve picking up and dropping off Landon from his little toddler school (he goes for a few hours a couple times a week), playing with toys, and feeding Noelle whenever she needs it (she’s not on any type of schedule yet). I also fit some time to answer emails and work on this blog in between there, as this is also a business of mine as well. I’ve been asked to share what a typical day in our lives looks like, so here is a day in my shoes. Top: Michael Stars // Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: Soludos from Stitch Fix // Watch: Daniel Wellington // Bag: Sole Society 530-6am: I wake up. Sometimes Noelle is up at this time too, so I nurse her quickly and then put her back to sleep. At that point, I start to get myself ready for the day beforr they’re awake! 6-630am: Landon is up. This kid has never slept in a day in his life. I’m convinced he will always be an early riser! I get him situated with a sippy cup of milk and Thomas the Train on the couch. I continue getting ready. 7-730am: Noelle is up. I feed her and hen begin our breakfast. I keep it simple with some scrambled eggs, toast, and a yogurt for Landon. And lots of coffee for me! 730-830: I finish getting myself ready, and also the kids ready. If it’s a day Landon is going to school, we are in more of a rush than other mornings. 830-9am: I try to feed Noelle again quick and then we’re out the door to bring Landon to his little school. It’s only a couple minutes down the road (thank God). 9-12pm: While Landon is at school, I try to be productive. Sometimes I’ll meet Lynzy at the coffee shop to work on blog related things, or I’ll come back home to clean up the house. Sometimes I’ll run errands for myself, and other times Lynzy and I will attempt trips to Target or IKEA since we are short one kid! 12-2pm: Pick up for Landon is at 12, so after that we usually come home for some lunch and playtime before nap time. The weather is finally warming up, so last week we had lunch outside on the beach! We can’t wait to do more of that this spring. We live three minutes (literally!!!) from the beach, so we are ALWAYS there in the summer. They have a playground too, which is great for Landon. 2-4pm: Landon is down for a nap and if I’m lucky (rarely), so is Noelle. I used to be really regimented with Landon’s nap schedule, but I’ve been having a harder time with that with Noelle. We aren’t always home, so getting her to nap at the same time every day isn’t easy. I still haven’t figured out what I’m going to do with that. Lately she’s been napping at the same time as Landon, or at least for a little bit, so I’ll work on more blog work and answer more emails. Usually while eating ice cream and watching General Hospital 😉 I’ll also start to prep dinner if it’s a night I’m going to the gym. 4-5pm: Landon is awake, so is Noelle. Pat arrives home during this time usually, and I’ll finish prepping dinner. I’ve been going to CrossFit at 530 lately, which is usually dinner time, so we’ve been doing things a little backwards so we can all eat together. 530-630pm: If it’s a night I’m at CrossFit, Pat will attempt bath time and finishing dinner while I’m there. When I arrive home at 630, we eat together. 7-730pm: We finish getting Landon ready for bed, and read bedtime stories as a family. 730-830pm: This is when I shower. Pat is home and I don’t have to rush! 830-whenever I wake up: I nurse Noelle to sleep at night, which means I usually fall asleep with her. If I’m lucky, I’ll stay awake and work on more blog work! Or I’ll wake up at midnight and finish it then (like I’m doing as I write this right now). This isn’t ideal, and I know it’s temporary. Hopefully I’ll have her on more of a schedule and sleeping in her own room in the next few months (I’m super slow with that this go around!) And that’s a typical day in my shoes! If you’re loving the shoes I’m wearing in these photos, then I have good news for you! Stitch Fix, our favorite personal styling service, is now featuring shoes!! They’re carrying some of the top brands you love (Seychelles, TOMS, Franco Sarto, Dolce Vita) in each of your fixes, styling you from head to toe! They’re footwear assortment for spring carries over 200 styles in a variety of options for everyone’s budget in sizes 6-10 (half-size included!). I’m wearing these adorable leopard printed Soludos, which was such a treat because I live in Soludos during the summer! They’re super comfortable and kid-appropriate all while still being stylish. Want shoes in your next fix? It’s easy! Go to your style profile and enter your shoe size. That’s it! And to show your […]
A short list of staple wardrobe items for moms that are stylish and comfortable enough for chasing the kids!
Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares How to Style a Kimono for summer, featuring two looks taking a kimono from daytime to nighttime.
You guys LOVED my try-on session in the Nordstrom dressing room at the Anniversary Sale yesterday, and I wanted to make all the links in one easy place for you to shop! Here you will find EVERYTHING I tried on yesterday and a little about the sizing! For reference, I’m 5’4″ and weigh about 118lbs. You guys LOVED this outfit. These moto leggings and gray top were my top requested items! Top: Zella (Size Small) Leggings: Zella (Size Small) This cardigan is a little pricey, but it’s SO cozy it came home with me! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Top: BP. (Size XS) Sweater: Barefoot Dreams (XS/S) Sweater: O’Neill (Size XS) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Sweater: BP. (Size Small) – under $25! Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) – under $40! Plaid Shirt: Rails (Size XS – but get one size up!) Jeans: Articles of Society (Size 25) Dress: Lush (Size XS) Dress: Leith (Size XS) – only $35! Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Sweatshirt: Make & Model (Size S) Sweatpants: Make & Model (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size S) Moto Leggings: BP. (Size S) – only $25! Sweater: Free People (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) – under $40! Top: Treasure & Bond (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – SUCH a good deal…only $65!!! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Jacket: BLANKNYC (Size S – size up!) – on MAJOR sale, and this is never on sale! Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Socialite (Size S) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Jeans: STS (Size 25) Top: Free People (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Plaid Top: Free People (Size XS – definitely oversized) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: BP. (Size XS) Cardigan: Leith (Size XS) Pants: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Cardigan: BP. (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: BP. (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Top: Zella (Size S) Jacket: BP. (Size XS) Leggings Zella (Size S) Cardigan: TopShop (Size XS) Top: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Pleione (Size XS) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweater: Hinge (sold out, but this one is identical) (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Sweatshirt: Caslon (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Zip-up: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tank: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) Tee: Zella (Size S) Leggings: Zella (Size S) I also grabbed a peek at these two pairs of boots…I really think I need the first pair!!! Booties: KORK-EASE Booties: SARTO by Franco Sarto ALSO, for those asking…you can buy my bralette HERE! What do you guys think??? I didn’t take home everything, but there were quite a few things that made their way to my closet! I’ll share them throughout the next few weeks! 🙂
