{friday fun} everything zooey.

this weekend was the kick-off of awards season with the golden globes. so as i sat with my two GBFFs watching the red carpet, we immediately began asking each other who looked the best. i loved both of the dresses worn by the ladies of nashville and, of course, kate hudson looked smashing in her simple black stunner. but the one that really stood out to me was zooey deschanel's red princess dress. i loved it because it was soooo her. this girl never forgets who she is and her style- but isn't over the top with it either. she didn't look like she was playing dress-up. it looked like she took her style to a next level.

i realized though that there hasn't been too much she has done that i DIDN'T like. i loved (500) days of summer, she & him, and, of course, new girl. now my tv preferences are all over the map. i love sci-fi, medical dramas, family comedies, period pieces, and the occasional reality show. but new girl has to be one of my current favorite shows on tv right now.

this is a group of adults my age that are dealing with the same ridiculous issues- and make it look hysterical and not-so-serious. take their constant ragging on each other for their jobs or the nick/zooey relationship. i can point to different areas of my life at this very moment and share their similarities. but i will not. that's my secret and i'm sticking to it. ha.

i love zooey's character jess, but it's her relationship with her 3 dude roommates that just adds a whole other layer to the show. nick. winston. schmidt. o. m. g. where do i begin with schmidt. here's a video to give you an idea because i can't really verbalize him. truth.



if you haven't checked it out, i HIGHLY recommend you do so.

another one of zooey's projects is the ah-may-zing hello giggles. this is literally a giggle-inducing website. no joke. they tackle touch subjects with heart. they review old movies that i may or may not own on VHS in their 'old lady movie night.' and they make fun of themselves along with others. so for your {friday fun}, i give you their realistic, hysterical, and logical review of jessica simpson's music video for her early hit, i think i'm in love with you. if you aren't about to fall out of your chair with laughter while reading it, there may be something wrong with you. seriously- you need to get it checked. i have a great doctor to refer you to if need be.

xoxo Lauren

{friday fun} girls get bored of jewelry?! NO!

this was actually a question that my brother recently asked me. see- his girlfriend is a HUGE fan of Stella & Dot and over the past few months they've celebrated numerous occasions that called for gifts. their anniversary. her birthday. christmas. and each time, my baby bro turned to me and asked: 'what's on her wishlist? i need to get it for her.' but as the bling piled up, he legitamitely asked me: 'don't girls get bored of jewelry?!' i promptly replied with the following: 'um, no! if that was the case, cartier and tiffany's would have been out of business decades ago.'

see, we loooove accessories. and jewelry is the creme de la creme of this category. point me in the direction of a girl who doesn't like something shiny and sparkly. you'll be hard pressed to find one.



so when i got word of the new Stella & Dot line, i was uber excited. literally could not contain my excitement. and when it was time to purchase my new samples for trunk shows, i legit spent hours contemplating my order. so without further ado, i give you a sampling of the Stella & Dot 2013 Spring/Summer Line. yay for bling! :)

necklaces

calypso, $89

jolie, $79

aileen, $59

piper, $29

maya, $39

earrings

lilly, $39

soiree, $24

raina, $39

seychelles, $44

bracelets

christina, $49

zinnia, $49

rings

mary-margaret, $39

moraley stackable bands, $39

the new line is available TODAY, so stop wasting time and get shopping! you know you deserve it. ;-)

xoxo Lauren

{style} wonderous c.wonder

i am a prep at heart. i love all things monogrammed. bright colors are vital. button down shirts and cardigans dominate my closet as much as puffer vests and blazers. i own not only the orginial 'preppy handbook' (thanks, Dad), but also the follow-up 'true prep'- which was signed to me by the author when i met her at hampden-sydney a few years back. i grew up wearing ralph lauren and talbots kids and am now obsessed with j.crew and vineyard vines. i love my ribbon watch. it's in my blood and it's fine by me.

my newest addition to said obsessions is c.wonder. at the helm is tory burch's ex-husband and he doesn't disappoint. walking into the store you are welcomed by bright colors and tailored items. it's a prep's dream come true.

if i could live in this store, i would. in fact, much of my christmas wish list was dominated with links to the stores website and items i coveted. everything from jackets to sweaters to jeans to home goods- i will take it all. so here i am giving you a breakdown of my current favorite items from the brand- and to get you as equally obsessed as i am.

the ultimate blue blazer

skinny jeans in every color under the rainbow

girly grown-up sweater

driving mocs to get you going

dinnerware to host your next soiree

my new fave piece of non-stella jewelry (the last time you'll see me admit to this- ha)

for all of you northern virginian preps, the closest location is at tysons corner mall near macy's. run, don't walk. you won't be disappointed.

xoxo Lauren