Fashion: Florals

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello MBG readers!<b><a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"> <u>Lauren</u></a></b> here again, happy to be back sharing a popular trend for Spring - <i>floral.</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>  </i></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, I know it takes some pretty brave <i>fashionistas </i>to sport this look from head to toe, so I provided for you easy ways to add floral into your wardrobe without going full bloom!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-wv__yynLWLLHCNe8Ec3S3Fq7JEC-Dmzaj-bRrtICb05yIutA-_X27D2Szs2sPJALWkITXZbM8Z1wDS78z0ntrKmqyI7lisLEB4SGuIK_skizmwNcmgpxGBZCdRsX6Sz3-yqDgJM4bbE/s1600/floralbanner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-wv__yynLWLLHCNe8Ec3S3Fq7JEC-Dmzaj-bRrtICb05yIutA-_X27D2Szs2sPJALWkITXZbM8Z1wDS78z0ntrKmqyI7lisLEB4SGuIK_skizmwNcmgpxGBZCdRsX6Sz3-yqDgJM4bbE/s1600/floralbanner.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRrnVFA2n8GL-faIgVsQKIy1R1FyJTvemVrtwpQ0PV16BTXWlXSaUnWjIhy9Ptx4EUXGwBxxRyAHhuqLz_GpuD9YgkaU3IhP3n2w2dx3D2Mt8rpONFJm2ge2omBbtzwuv8Tx42rJUc-ow/s1600/floraldetails.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRrnVFA2n8GL-faIgVsQKIy1R1FyJTvemVrtwpQ0PV16BTXWlXSaUnWjIhy9Ptx4EUXGwBxxRyAHhuqLz_GpuD9YgkaU3IhP3n2w2dx3D2Mt8rpONFJm2ge2omBbtzwuv8Tx42rJUc-ow/s1600/floraldetails.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">image sources clockwise: <a href="http://allthingselegant.tumblr.com/post/21202121810">1</a> /<a href="http://thestylishtype.tumblr.com/post/19766824563"> 2 </a>/ <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/266416134176789026/">3 </a>/ <a href="http://oliveandtaupe.tumblr.com/">4</a> / <a href="http://www.everythingfab.com/2011/01/what-i-love-today-asos-floral-silk.html">5</a> / <a href="http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2012/04/peachy-floral-gold-details/">6</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you aren't comfortable with wearing floral pants, opt for floral shorts. This way you are still rockin' the trend, but aren't screaming <i>"look at me".</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Other fun ways to add floral into your wardrobe are with a scarf, clutch, or even a blooming Iphone case!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tXHecbBYGIYcV1mIlqJ8BM8q7bZfEvWI4hNFmzNql86SdSd5VoBk-Aut8fv0dppHtnLZajnDnhK63rSUBlMrVoPLOg7FlF9m9fEvlcPzcydIvBJqzppAD1IMA6c8GyrSQEh_IyhisKpW/s1600/getlook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tXHecbBYGIYcV1mIlqJ8BM8q7bZfEvWI4hNFmzNql86SdSd5VoBk-Aut8fv0dppHtnLZajnDnhK63rSUBlMrVoPLOg7FlF9m9fEvlcPzcydIvBJqzppAD1IMA6c8GyrSQEh_IyhisKpW/s1600/getlook.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSLNivQJkeYVCU-WetLgaeuAdQ2F_ow8366_ECaFe7B20sqQZez3d05lDtaec6F4dL7Jcygvq_vsx3ogWt6ilMyhFSBdRUctPuTP1AIYbcMFeQa2VvMqgwDkR3iGdl-5EQCDMU6BRj1B8/s1600/floraldetails2+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSLNivQJkeYVCU-WetLgaeuAdQ2F_ow8366_ECaFe7B20sqQZez3d05lDtaec6F4dL7Jcygvq_vsx3ogWt6ilMyhFSBdRUctPuTP1AIYbcMFeQa2VvMqgwDkR3iGdl-5EQCDMU6BRj1B8/s1600/floraldetails2+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10901&storeId=10051&langId=-1&productId=916917">Abercrombie & Fitch</a> <i>$55 | </i>2. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/accessories/PRDOVR%7E70844/70844.jsp">J. Crew</a> <i>$25 | </i>3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/hdq38rcy4e">Current/Elliott</a> <i>$170 | </i>4. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/pants/jcrewcollection/PRDOVR%7E67162/99102608740/ENE%7E1+2+3+22+4294967294+20%7E%7E%7E20+17+4294963507%7E15%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E/67162.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-0%2AGyfJC3bqKyEiwyn6jSmA">J. Crew</a> <i>$199 |</i> 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/g77wxhcy4e">Topshop</a> <i>$32</i></span></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Will you be trying out this trend for Spring?</b></span></center><center><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center><center></center><center><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/lainthebay/bloggraphics/xoL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/lainthebay/bloggraphics/xoL.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><center style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">-post by lauren wickman </span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center><center><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></center>

Fashion: Florals

Hello MBG readers! Lauren here again, happy to be back sharing a popular trend for Spring - floral.   Now, I know it takes some pretty bra...

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Fashion: Spring Jewelry Trends

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello loves! <b><a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><u>Lauren</u></a></b> here again. Today, I am sharing with you the hottest jewelry trends for Spring according to myself and <b><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/spring-2012-accesssories-trends#slide-1"><u>Harper's Bazaar</u></a></b>...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFgTeFjMxQXfalPYdOiTfRUr2JnK0Me8LJwa9L01k8YOq_6ewvKN1wtG5VmqbLhVZ2dN5UFu15qrQpU7Q0HhOyLvejM3mpjyarWYbD1yRpvgG8oIxZkgwWBtiiTRCGU-QNUbR1wh0SEM/s1600/jenbanner2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFgTeFjMxQXfalPYdOiTfRUr2JnK0Me8LJwa9L01k8YOq_6ewvKN1wtG5VmqbLhVZ2dN5UFu15qrQpU7Q0HhOyLvejM3mpjyarWYbD1yRpvgG8oIxZkgwWBtiiTRCGU-QNUbR1wh0SEM/s1600/jenbanner2.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6UZ15_IfA5G87IrgFh6cOHS-CpBZgC3nrN72aCmZV5bM_7V8pYNwtvPv48fq0nCNKQS9nS1CUDuhlssMINOCHFlgfYOt4JaGKsyLHBzv6_4wclm7RUgzGCO4PRctCOdyDZ3zA1uXCJA/s1600/dottedline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6UZ15_IfA5G87IrgFh6cOHS-CpBZgC3nrN72aCmZV5bM_7V8pYNwtvPv48fq0nCNKQS9nS1CUDuhlssMINOCHFlgfYOt4JaGKsyLHBzv6_4wclm7RUgzGCO4PRctCOdyDZ3zA1uXCJA/s400/dottedline.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMkPDkdEmuRhmBLGNvEfIiZZ2F8c1nxf4w194mH3S68LtJA7pk6vJX5oIb134ek2KRpieQwib-QFol1zo9q8yDF0p-_q83ggm8ZzrzAhIClMVpdWbZ5gvKlpYcQLLtQ9nEkfM2rKhuZY/s1600/spring2012jewelrytrends+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMkPDkdEmuRhmBLGNvEfIiZZ2F8c1nxf4w194mH3S68LtJA7pk6vJX5oIb134ek2KRpieQwib-QFol1zo9q8yDF0p-_q83ggm8ZzrzAhIClMVpdWbZ5gvKlpYcQLLtQ9nEkfM2rKhuZY/s1600/spring2012jewelrytrends+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">image sources: <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/spring-2012-accesssories-trends#slide-41">1&2</a><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/spring-2012-accesssories-trends#slide-41">&3</a>/<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/164874036327787811/">4</a>/<a href="http://dietcokeandasmoke.tumblr.com//">5</a>/<a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/2011/06/neonneutral.html">6</a>/<a href="http://blog.fashiolista.com/artikel/trend-friendship-bracelets/">7</a>/<a href="http://fashion2012-13.com/2012/02/12/latest-top-15-new-bracelet-trends-2012-bracelets-fashion-guide.html">8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_Mx2Ldl0FUGIMSkdXlvAxWKvsQn06ZOyMUiAqFhlBOI67uxFXViZpbJXlHXJQtnSWcgaQhk9ks6R-yqHGOwCAlUppk2xSgdSrBCnrSZz3qj12VVOzjSIqmDRBeou5cDJSyOwHhx3zrU/s1600/spring2012jewelry+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_Mx2Ldl0FUGIMSkdXlvAxWKvsQn06ZOyMUiAqFhlBOI67uxFXViZpbJXlHXJQtnSWcgaQhk9ks6R-yqHGOwCAlUppk2xSgdSrBCnrSZz3qj12VVOzjSIqmDRBeou5cDJSyOwHhx3zrU/s1600/spring2012jewelry+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/g7rawwcy4e">Assad Mounser</a> <i>$300</i> | 2.<a href="http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/Limited-Edition-Encased-Button-Stud-Earrings/xaa92/?iid=1909597&MID=35719&affid=2135&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-tNc6RgP.Va1C0mTSEq_guw"> Asos</a> <i>$10.74 | </i>3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/g34vcycy4e">Oscar De La Renta</a> <i>$185 | </i>4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fh8tzgcy4e">Kate Spade</a><i> $128 | </i>5. <a href="http://www.monsoon.co.uk/sparkle-friendship-bracelet/invt/18408970/?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-KeXJal62T0ZU9q9cFawMxw&cm_mmc=linkshare-_-linkbuilder-_-linkbuilder-_-linkbuilder">Monsoon</a><i> $9 | </i>6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/gdw3tucy4e">Asos </a><i>$21.49 | </i>7. <a href="http://rstyle.me/g69bzrcy4e">Charm & Chain </a><i>$148 | </i>8. <a href="http://rstyle.me/hd2wdvcy4e">The Trend Boutique</a> <i>$99</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These are some of my absolute favorite pieces. Would love to own each of them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Will <i>you</i> be sporting any of these Spring jewelry trends?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/lainthebay/bloggraphics/xoL.jpg" /></span></center><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">-post by Lauren Wickman</span><br /><br /><br />

Fashion: Spring Jewelry Trends

Hello loves! Lauren here again. Today, I am sharing with you the hottest jewelry trends for Spring according to myself and  Harper's Ba...

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Fashion: My Makeup Must-Haves

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello loves! This is <a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><b><u>Lauren</u></b></a> blogging here again! Jen asked if I could share my must-have makeup products, and I of course jumped on the idea!!  I've been a makeup addict probably since I was 10. At two years old, I was wearing my Aunt's lipstick! True story. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Over the years, I've tried various brands, from drugstore to department stores. I'm always on the hunt for new products to try. Right now, these are my current fav's.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ4rYckxjRwvsiywsZn2XAFz9-Z-RsBMadaM0WvRzIleSWLWbvyQ3d6j3dhQBHOiNM3P9ywVh4uXtlpXcLHJ0i3oLcMEceGYW4UCcZE9viLlMtdHTszp-TDWxcEtCKObKEjdUWpuScQs/s1600/makeupmusthaves+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ4rYckxjRwvsiywsZn2XAFz9-Z-RsBMadaM0WvRzIleSWLWbvyQ3d6j3dhQBHOiNM3P9ywVh4uXtlpXcLHJ0i3oLcMEceGYW4UCcZE9viLlMtdHTszp-TDWxcEtCKObKEjdUWpuScQs/s1600/makeupmusthaves+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1.</b> <a href="http://rstyle.me/f9q5k4cy4e">Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner</a> <i>$22</i>. Literally stays on forever.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/e4ety2cy4e">Urban Decay Brow Box </a><i>$29. </i>Comes with a tiny brush & tweezers!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/fniv7ncy4e">Bobbi Brown Corrector</a> <i>$22</i>. Literally a God-send. My under eyes thank you Bobbi!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/fyq9hkcy4e">Garnier Nutritioniste Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream</a> <i>$16. </i>I apply this morning and night, and actually can see a difference. Love it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/f9t8z2cy4e">Bobbi Brown Extreme Lengthening Mascara </a><i>$24. </i>This mascara, you MUST have. No lie. Recently found this, and can't believe I have never used it before. No clumps, no flaking, no smudging, yet still extreme long lashes. <i>Is this real life?</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>  </i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/buphmucy4e">Sue Devitt Tripe C-Weed Pressed Powder</a> <i>$28.</i> Seaweed? Yep. Made with all natural ingredients. And creates an absolute flawless finish.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>7.  </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/g7wzwwcy4e">Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit</a> <i>$32. </i>You apply this duo-pair over the Bobbi Brown corrector for a flawless look.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>8. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/bt4r2ncy4e">Benefit High Brow</a> <i>$20</i>. If I am running late in the morning and have no time for shadow, this is the product that I use. Totally wakes up the eyes.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>9. </b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=Google-_-ENG_ENG%7cMakeup%7cBrand%20Product%7cExact%7cPC-_-Makeup%7cLips%7cX%7cLipstick%7cLipsticks%7cSPP%7cOK-_-mac%20lipstick%20saint%20germain">MAC Lipstick in Saint Germain</a> <i>$14. </i>I fell in love with this color when I saw it. And have gotten so many compliments on it since purchasing it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>10. </b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=Google-_-ENG_ENG%7cMakeup%7cBrand%20Product%7cExact%7cPC-_-Makeup%7cLips%7cX%7cLipstick%7cLipsticks%7cSPP%7cOK-_-mac%20lipstick%20saint%20germain">MAC Lipstick in Lady Danger</a> <i>$14</i>.<b> </b>Everyone needs a perfect red lipstick, and this is mine.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>11. </b><a href="http://rstyle.me/e4dn9qcy4e">Urban Decay Naked Palette </a><i>$50. </i>This palette is so incredibly useful when you don't have much time to get ready. All the shadows you need, right in front of you. Also comes with a <a href="http://rstyle.me/btnbiccy4e">Primer Potion</a>, <i>another must-have!</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Are any of these your must-haves as well? Do tell.</b></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></center><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/lainthebay/bloggraphics/xoL.jpg" /></span></center><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">-post by lauren wickman </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />

Fashion: My Makeup Must-Haves

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Fashion: J. Crew's Bright Colors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello loves! <b><a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/">Lauren</a></b> here from <b><a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/">L.A. in the bay</a></b>. NYFW came to an end a few weeks ago, and I'm STILL overwhelmed by all the amazing collections that were presented. One of which is <b><a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2012/fall/main/newyork/womenrunway/jcrew/">J. Crew's Fall 2012 Ready to Wear Collection</a>. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">J. Crew is one of my all-time favorite stores, mainly for their boldness with color, patterns, mixing of textures, and exceptional quality of fabrics. This Fall 2012 RTW Collection is saturated in color. You'd think Fall meant resulting to browns and creams, but not for J. Crew. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Pa-PxMa3outLHA4ABNB37rlEKgnlmbC8bdXgAy10XIaBGhEXr3pKLIESjiyM9RDg1DtRVqttp7rd_SZQi0ErR8fbJfsvCv6UHOUUJxZWqK61Zr7ujHef77fOcjkkgDBZMOuvmGV0dLU/s1600/jcrewfall2012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Pa-PxMa3outLHA4ABNB37rlEKgnlmbC8bdXgAy10XIaBGhEXr3pKLIESjiyM9RDg1DtRVqttp7rd_SZQi0ErR8fbJfsvCv6UHOUUJxZWqK61Zr7ujHef77fOcjkkgDBZMOuvmGV0dLU/s1600/jcrewfall2012.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">{all images via <b><a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2012/fall/main/newyork/womenrunway/jcrew/#slide1&ss1">New York Fashion</a></b>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>How exceptional is that yellow coat?</i> May be a little daring for some, but what a statement that would make.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, time to take some style notes from the fashion genius that is J. Crew...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsqp3xItnrm_24gd4jwVGGMbd-UZXGOpZiZLQyj18kiY54Bk7QILvuYFSsvEptQWwt0Bg3VBK07gPGgAa7xhwwAh82MQ9XVyEqDpsmDMV3CzTEt-41nhMCaFx8ruqe9gtiaTPQl0fYvU/s1600/styletips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsqp3xItnrm_24gd4jwVGGMbd-UZXGOpZiZLQyj18kiY54Bk7QILvuYFSsvEptQWwt0Bg3VBK07gPGgAa7xhwwAh82MQ9XVyEqDpsmDMV3CzTEt-41nhMCaFx8ruqe9gtiaTPQl0fYvU/s1600/styletips.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cheers to stepping out of the box and embracing new things. <i>After all, isn't that what fashion is all about?</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><center style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/lainthebay/bloggraphics/xoL.jpg" /></span></center>

Fashion: J. Crew's Bright Colors

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Fashion: Chic Valentine's Day Outfit

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello beautiful ladies! <a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><b>Lauren here</b></a> again, and I'm here to share with you lots of of hearts, color, glitter, and sparkles!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I decided to round up a totally chic, color-filled outfit that is perfect for dinner with your man, or even a day at the office {<i>which I plan to do!</i>}.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULPD80pc2ZiqdyN0aNOPLFb3rsC7Kx9VvHW_m5XxrQ0XeLdqkXCgi8yOzCVJDP4a15G7G3ugVtMsIdiNIdo0V4l9HQRfdapM6C7uzzZnxOMHij2aMjXnH0zk9xV6xqtMW1aZShAq1t5A/s1600/valentine.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULPD80pc2ZiqdyN0aNOPLFb3rsC7Kx9VvHW_m5XxrQ0XeLdqkXCgi8yOzCVJDP4a15G7G3ugVtMsIdiNIdo0V4l9HQRfdapM6C7uzzZnxOMHij2aMjXnH0zk9xV6xqtMW1aZShAq1t5A/s1600/valentine.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">{ image sources } : <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/21032702">1</a> /<a href="http://relax-ed.tumblr.com/"> 2</a> / <a href="http://relax-ed.tumblr.com/">3</a> / <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2011/06/10/welcome-to-the-glitter-guide-sequins-champagne/">4 </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZZdMGJLoOKOIlJe55JHQ9MR-O-0uX8RCDB46KuQEdELzyIEJ0BIpu0T3cmLLwsJkqnw-KLgvMtWgVY4-Gmdpb3sAgngc7ir59PekxqB-3gy39Kzq4HC6IykZ1OWPQ3i3GrN7YIVfjck/s1600/valentineheader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZZdMGJLoOKOIlJe55JHQ9MR-O-0uX8RCDB46KuQEdELzyIEJ0BIpu0T3cmLLwsJkqnw-KLgvMtWgVY4-Gmdpb3sAgngc7ir59PekxqB-3gy39Kzq4HC6IykZ1OWPQ3i3GrN7YIVfjck/s1600/valentineheader.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGPz3x7kccEm1aZQXxqb5xCWvZmuttdP869XkZM2NBoZXoTMf5fO3gI_evyhqLmKc3DRcyMwmrBX8eVfAQzh8ao92L6F9qloguQ8Ou86l-AHNUdFXwLpfkIc5L0_pYZM5xjgMolUFWXo/s1600/valentinesdaylook1_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGPz3x7kccEm1aZQXxqb5xCWvZmuttdP869XkZM2NBoZXoTMf5fO3gI_evyhqLmKc3DRcyMwmrBX8eVfAQzh8ao92L6F9qloguQ8Ou86l-AHNUdFXwLpfkIc5L0_pYZM5xjgMolUFWXo/s1600/valentinesdaylook1_edited-1.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/g2j5yncy4e">Topshop Wide Leg Trouser</a> / 2. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/equipment/br/v=1/2534374302168584.htm">Shopbop Equipment Blouse</a> / 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/b2zqv6cy4e">Steve Madden Blush Heels</a> / 4. Ban.do / 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/d333dcy4e">Nars Lipstick in Schiap</a>  / 6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/68fcy4e">Deborah Lippmann It's Raining Men</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not only will you be perfectly dressed for Valentine's Day in this outfit, but you will also be rocking the color block trend. Win win, right?! Have a <i>chic</i> Valentine's Day :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by lauren wick man</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>

Fashion: Chic Valentine's Day Outfit

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Fashion: Layering 101

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello loves!<a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"> <b><u>Lauren</u></b></a> here. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cannot wait to see what this year has in store, especially when it comes to fashion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">And I thought, what better way to kick off the New Year than a little Styling 101? Let's start 2012 with<i> lots</i> of layers. Mix and match, try new things, step out of your comfort zone. It's a new year, so why not? Hope this little step by step style guide helps lead you to take a little style plunge!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGCbVmKsgdiEGt-CVz2Ln1WSAv8AD7foQHIqwL2OccQy3ED9oICBQpHspanwx9SoaNgTXOWx5deGXH_B9pLBHkvepGWp1wotyNHBRYZRm_tYSod1dx2LkDbr7stXQ5vB7w2E78E0re7wv/s1600/forjen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGCbVmKsgdiEGt-CVz2Ln1WSAv8AD7foQHIqwL2OccQy3ED9oICBQpHspanwx9SoaNgTXOWx5deGXH_B9pLBHkvepGWp1wotyNHBRYZRm_tYSod1dx2LkDbr7stXQ5vB7w2E78E0re7wv/s1600/forjen.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/">First look</a> / <a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/">Second look</a> / <a href="http://www.lucylaucht.com/2011/10/downtown.html">Third Look </a>/ <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp">Fourth Look</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by lauren wickman </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div>

Fashion: Layering 101

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Fashion: Menswear

<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello loves! <b><a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><u>Lauren</u> </a></b>here again, sharing a trend that debuted last year, and will without-a-doubt carry into the new year : <i>menswear</i>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rzF1h4ZzhTw3JKU3uX3Ybf5ZYU9H9M-xbH-_XrLbaOfxxQhLZZOqZL-ppy52b3ReOkBJbyidvE06ztT8IwOXOFeo25kAapNcbndYxTttcCwPXHmbAmLgCw_nL9n7fx9BN0i_YYRPs5I/s1600/menswearheader+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rzF1h4ZzhTw3JKU3uX3Ybf5ZYU9H9M-xbH-_XrLbaOfxxQhLZZOqZL-ppy52b3ReOkBJbyidvE06ztT8IwOXOFeo25kAapNcbndYxTttcCwPXHmbAmLgCw_nL9n7fx9BN0i_YYRPs5I/s1600/menswearheader+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT71VOkuEF7xGW6XOx9po-EAPMhczAE_1bTJWfHfl4qTI8TAP8nZkxcRU-zuaHpKv1ULsrb6y6tcb5KZm0I4Xnlxa8Oiv0WY8y82dp7SoWTPKgq_JIuC5lQb52Ms7-wx1GEVMpeueQ_eE/s1600/menswear.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT71VOkuEF7xGW6XOx9po-EAPMhczAE_1bTJWfHfl4qTI8TAP8nZkxcRU-zuaHpKv1ULsrb6y6tcb5KZm0I4Xnlxa8Oiv0WY8y82dp7SoWTPKgq_JIuC5lQb52Ms7-wx1GEVMpeueQ_eE/s1600/menswear.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Images via: {clockwise} <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/">1</a>, <a href="http://www.photos.posh24.com/">2</a>, <a href="http://www.photos.posh24.com/">3</a>, <a href="http://www.justjared.buzznet.com/">4</a>, <a href="http://www.buro247.ru/">5</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/186617978278856852/"> 6</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnOrgiFfCp5sTBvC_BHsVzvomeXek7gsBKL0RMG-_QgmM2nTZI-04jK9S5odEPLt-lEYKceodgh4MFh6uBijVpEleZZ6N9TX6YBBasEWcw_oyvcuuBx7zLSXWw-5HZEB7kRuQvHa87zc/s1600/menswearcollage+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnOrgiFfCp5sTBvC_BHsVzvomeXek7gsBKL0RMG-_QgmM2nTZI-04jK9S5odEPLt-lEYKceodgh4MFh6uBijVpEleZZ6N9TX6YBBasEWcw_oyvcuuBx7zLSXWw-5HZEB7kRuQvHa87zc/s1600/menswearcollage+copy.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/byux6qcy4e">Vernier Women's VNR200 Round Gold-Tone Quartz Watch</a>  / 2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/f7u6p4cy4e">W118 by Walter Baker Chiffon Blouse</a>  / 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/ndgcy4e">J Brand Legging in Black Pearl</a> / 4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/f779eqcy4e">Thayer Perfect Blazer via Shopbop</a> / 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/gdhguscy4e">ASOS Ridged Double Cuf</a>f / 6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/e43tzecy4e">Loeffler Randall Blaise Flat Moccasin </a> / 7. <a href="http://rstyle.me/bu3yyacy4e">ASOS Mars Loafer Shoes</a> / 8. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fd7u6ecy4e">Tom Ford Eyewear Square Glasses</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love nothing more than a perfect crisp white blouse, paired with some tight black pants, a blazer, and loafers. The Kardashians tend to rock this look a lot, and debuted an entire family menswear look in their <a href="http://justbaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Kardashian-Family-Christmas-Card-Kristmas-2011-Nick-Saglimbeni-3D-121811-1.jpg"><b>Christmas family portrait</b>.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What's your take on it? </b>I've noticed that people either love it or hate it. I happen to love it. But would I wear a bow tie, hmm, maybe not...<b>would you?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">-post by Lauren Wickman</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

Fashion: Menswear

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Fashion: Christmas Sweaters....

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello lovelies! This is Lauren Wickman from <a href="http://www.lainthebay.com/"><b><u>La In The Bay</u></b></a> & now one of the Fashion contributors here at Made By Girl! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6Ov7oetsUcw8TEbr0V5cgkgR4KYqABzxfJVS9jkXtCSFr0kMCXusx3ATLioCuMiGMmgHcYExPFbmV1Y7oxH6vTs48Qo_PSI2agx0c_gmWlEjnyw9X6NiYaLMGcWFL673yZCFj8NmPkY/s1600/lauren.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6Ov7oetsUcw8TEbr0V5cgkgR4KYqABzxfJVS9jkXtCSFr0kMCXusx3ATLioCuMiGMmgHcYExPFbmV1Y7oxH6vTs48Qo_PSI2agx0c_gmWlEjnyw9X6NiYaLMGcWFL673yZCFj8NmPkY/s1600/lauren.png" style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;" /></a></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Happy to be with you all today! Cannot believe Christmas is just around the corner!! <i>Was it not just Halloween?!</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my most favorite things about this time of year is all the Holiday parties! Because where this is a party, there's a chance to dress up!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every year, a bunch of my friends get together and have an "<i>Ugly Christmas Sweater Party</i>", which is about the most fun thing ever. <i>Anyone else take part in this?!?!?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, I thought I would take a different spin on it, and showcase some of the <i>chic</i>est sweaters I'm loving right now. Perfect for <i>any</i> Holiday party.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygaFE7tlys035Pvm-Ekm4m6SSmD8LaOLcgMHgBLfNLt7DF_WOsV3Sxzf789D3CSShUMmbxbRv1_a24lopG-W1Pyft9dt8wHKPLoUWn9oRuu1PEqYUHKtzvf9QoVJuKN7s2SR2vn94nrE/s1600/xmassweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygaFE7tlys035Pvm-Ekm4m6SSmD8LaOLcgMHgBLfNLt7DF_WOsV3Sxzf789D3CSShUMmbxbRv1_a24lopG-W1Pyft9dt8wHKPLoUWn9oRuu1PEqYUHKtzvf9QoVJuKN7s2SR2vn94nrE/s1600/xmassweater.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">images above via <a href="http://pinterest.com/"><b>Pinterest</b></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP26u0nRDaMfQzKe_oG_LAvLjuV2AOdpKaEzgBfJK8NHWqcvI-xYwO7gKlq4JCnW78r6FLPDgGFAEanViIoqobnyVQYQhSuIe93F355Bd5rDLqphC0AEiq90PoXassBJqzPNYbm5tvLcg/s1600/sweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP26u0nRDaMfQzKe_oG_LAvLjuV2AOdpKaEzgBfJK8NHWqcvI-xYwO7gKlq4JCnW78r6FLPDgGFAEanViIoqobnyVQYQhSuIe93F355Bd5rDLqphC0AEiq90PoXassBJqzPNYbm5tvLcg/s1600/sweater.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fkjsiacy4e">Modcloth</a> / 2. <a href="http://rstyle.me/b3c87gcy4e">Paul and Joe Sister</a> / 3. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fp3sa8cy4e">Alexander Wang </a>/ 4. <a href="http://rstyle.me/f2xys8cy4e">J. Crew</a> / 5. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fytw5kcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 6. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fta6ficy4e">Sandro</a> / 7. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fs979kcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 8. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fvxaiqcy4e">J. Crew</a> / 9. <a href="http://rstyle.me/fp7u6qcy4e">Asos</a></span></div></div><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>What's better than a <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/"><b>J. Crew</b></a> cable knit or an Alexander Wang color-blocked sweater?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Yup. Nothing. :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>L</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

Fashion: Christmas Sweaters....

Hello lovelies! This is Lauren Wickman from La In The Bay & now one of the Fashion contributors here at Made By Girl!  Happy to be wi...

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