Minimalist Fashion and Everlane

Minimalist fashion has become so appealing to me as of late. Androgynous styles for women are so sexy, and the clean lines leave me feeling put together and professional. I love the way minimalism highlights the face and simply lets it be the focus. I find myself wearing the same pieces constantly, and Everlane has played a big role in this, both in inspiration and execution.

Lauren Loves Llama Love

I love this sweater so much. I just can't help it.

October!

October is for...

...cold weather. But I think of what I was wearing this time last year in Cleveland compared to what I'm wearing now, and I do a little happy dance.

...a film I really, really want to see. Elmo=Love. So sweet.

...good news. And this time, a little chicken dance.

...hilarious radio ads for getting chased by Chainsaws in the woods.

...remembering the potential of a good pair of tights.

...Pumpkin Beer, Pumpkin Cake, and Pumpkin Cornbread. Why not?

xoxo,

Lauren

Re: Ellen Parsons

If given the choice, I would carry this bag and wear these glasses while walking the streets of New York and unveiling the secrets of High Star Security Corporation. Meanwhile, Patty Hewes would wonder if I was her best friend, worst enemy, or simply...her fashion superior. 

Courtesy of La Garconne.

Crazy Week

This is me this week. On the road and even trying to look serious.



found @ Loveology



Ready, set, go:

L in Vermont

J in Ft. Wayne

J Conducts Oberlin

J Covers Cleveland Pops

L Back to Work

FGI Event @ Work

Mom and Josh visit!

The Plain Dealer Fashion Flash

Currents Spring Shoot


And meanwhile, somehow I'm doing a little wedding planning! But just a little.

Sartorialist Stripes

I'm in love with The Sartorialist's Dotted finds in Milan. Between variations of texture and the fearless marriage of dots and stripes, these girls have style.

For the Footsies

I haven't been able to stop wearing my menswear-inspired Oxfords this year, and don't expect the Spring to be any different. I just can't wait to see snow boots when I look under the bed.

Jeffrey Campbell: Fashionable and Wearable

You might be tired of the whole Melissa thing.
But before you give up, check out this sweet plastic oxford.

Give me color! Found @ Urban

So Far So Good

Maybe you have a special occasion combined with a low budget. Maybe it's even your one-year anniversary. Maybe you should cook dinner together at home over a bottle of wine, and visit La Cave du Vin afterwards to share a delicious bottle of champagne. Perfect. :-)

La Rose N° 7

Then, unfortunately, it's time to make up for the holiday full of Southern goodies. Back to Cleveland Yoga - and a few days sans meat for detoxification.

On the docket for January - Comfort Foods, the healthy version. Life planning. 

Thinking beyond Cleveland. Dog sitting. Snow shoveling.

Furry Boots

My feet are already cold, and it's November. 

How will I warm them, you may ask? 

Although these may not be 

practical or animal friendly, they 

look amazing.

More practical;

still unattainable.

And......for my Converse Sisters!

It might be fun to be this girl.

What I actually wear in the snow. 

Here's to keeping your feet dry.