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This is Not Goodbye

Lauren — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:29 +0000

The City of Dreams - January 29, 2012 – This is the story of a girl who had a dream about how to change the world. And she went after it.

…[Insert your wildest dream here]…

The End.

*Since moving to DC, I have met some of the most amazingly talented individuals – with no less ambition. Angelique is one of them. A mover and a shaker, I call her “The Social Mayor of DC”. She is leaving town this week, as part of realizing her dream. But, this is not goodbye, my friend…

**Ihate saying goodbye. The transience is one of the things I like least about DC. Even more than traffic!

Do You Think About Me Now and Then?

Lauren — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:06:25 +0000

December 26, 2011- Chicago, IL – Posting the last of the pics I took during the holidays provides some consolation for the homesickness I have been coping with for the past week.

My family and I are extremely close, so it’s really hard to be so far away sometimes – missing birthday celebrations, exchanging laughs and hugs…

Trend Alert: Short. Shorts.

Lauren — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:09:23 +0000

Runway to Win: Obama 2012

Lauren — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:39:25 +0000

A group of fashion’s hottest designers have teamed up in support of the Obama 2012 reelection campaign by creating a collection of Obama-inspired clothing and accessories. Get the scoop—including exclusive updates and sneak peeks—on the project, called Runway to Win, here. The products will be available for purchase in early February here.

Contributing Designers include: Eddie Borgo, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Beyonce and Tina Knowles, Derek Lam, Jack McCollough and Larzo Hernandez, Tracy Reese, Narciso Rodriguez, Rachel Roy, Thakoon Panichgul, Grace Tsao-Wu and Laura Kofoid, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, Jason Wu, Altuzarra, Richard Blanch, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, Sean John, Prabal Gurung, Monique Pean, Russel Simmons, Alexander Wang, and Vera Wang.

Holiday Snapshots: Chicago

Lauren — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:47:35 +0000

December 26, 2011 – Chicago, IL – My family and I spend the Christmas holiday in Chicago every year. On the day after Christmas, instead of hitting the malls, my cousin and I hit the streets to capture some of the city’s scenery. Here are just a couple of pics a snapped with my cell phone along the way. More to come!

For Santa: Rudolph Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Lauren — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:49:40 +0000

Merry Christmas Eve! We have been shopping, wrapping and baking all day. Leaving something for Santa is a huge tradition, and this year, I am leaving these Rudolph Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies:

What are you leaving for Santa? Check out the iced oatmeal cookies from last year!

Surprise, Surprise! The @SouthMoonUnder and @Refinery29 Styling Contest Winner Is…

Lauren — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:39:00 +0000

December 15, 2011 – South Moon Under, Arlington, VA – The winners of the “Let’s Holiday” style competition were revealed on last Thursday night at the Clarendon South Moon Under location. Thank you all who liked my look! I made the top 5 (well 6 because of a tie), but not the final cut. It was fun, nonetheless. Thanks to South Moon Under and Refinery 29 for the fab time! XoXo!!

Drum roll, please? Surprise, surprise! The winner was Carlis of Spicy Candy DC. Congrats!

Alina, another contestant, and her friend were at the party.

What I wore – Dress worn as shirt: BCBG, Skirt: H&M, Tights: Gap, Shoes: Nine West, Necklace: Rachel Roy, Bracelets: BCBG, Rings: Random finds.

Free (from 106 & Park and the Big Tigger morning show with Free on 95.5) was there along with Krystin of Be Loud Be You. Krystin and I took each others’ pictures. It was nice to have someone know what I want out of a picture for once. Now that I’ve got my signature pose down. I have got to find myself a photo bitch!

Bloggers Night Out DC

Lauren — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:10:48 +0000

December 14, 2011 – Bloggers Night Out DC, Chevy Chase, MD - Caitlin and Erika planned a sparkly night out for DC area bloggers to gather, mix, and mingle.

Star of MsStarStyles looking absolutely MARVELOUS.

Ally of Chain Strap Purse, who won the award for best accessories of the evening.

I met Katherine of Healthy Glow.

Allix of The District, Waverly of Pich and Roor, Alison of Style Circle, and Emily of Capital Style were in attendance.

As were Katherine of La Petite Marmoset and Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC.

Brea of What I Wore Tip to Toe was there wearing a glittery red gloss.

And, my style twin – the only other person I know who can successfully mix sequins, lace, and tweed – and one of my favorite blogger buddies, Vivi of Heart, Print, and Style.

More of the pics I took that evening, including photos of bloggers Dana of the The Diary of Franky J, Kathy of Thrift and Style, Glam Soup, Notes from the Dressing Room, Vice as If, and Comme Coco and Emore J. can be found on the HOTP Facebook page.

Royal Haute-ness

Lauren — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:20:42 +0000

“On the Rise,” L’Officiel Paris December 2011 – Model: Naomi Preizler; Photographer: Alexander Neumann; Wardrobe Stylist Vanessa Bellugeon; Hair Stylist: Nicolas Eldin; Makeup: Sergio Corvacho

Social Capital: Kicks for Kids Charity Shoe Drive and Concert #kickforkids

Lauren — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:47:41 +0000