Layers

Hi dolls!

I hope everyone is surviving the week, we are so close to the weekend!  I thought I would share some of my favorite go-to items during this time of the year.  Here in NY the weather is so wacky.  One day it can be a nice chilly fall day in the 60’s and then the next day can be back to summer heat and in the 80’s, so crazy.  So what do you wear for the day when you leave your house and its chilly and then it gets warmer later on?  The answer is layers.  I love layering up, especially in the fall.  Here are some items that I love for this transitioning time.

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Jacket / Black Jeans / Choker / Sneakers / Laura Mercier / Shades /  Bag

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Sweater / Booties / Jeans / Fringe Bag / Shades / Choker / Hamsa Necklace

Happy Shopping!

xoLauren

The Wonders of Rome

Ciao Bellas!

So I have been slacking (as per usual) on posting more about our Europe vacation.  Well, I was just looking at pictures and reminiscing on how amazing every part of it was.  I really loved Rome, the history in that city is so amazing.  Europe is just so old compared to the US and the buildings, structures and just overall feel always amazes me.  Here are some shots from one of our days in Rome.  We only got to spend 2 nights (one in the beginning of our trip and then one at the end) and we made the most of it.  I really want to go back and try to stay for longer.  I feel like there is just so much to see and explore!

Have you ever been to Rome?  Any tips on must-see places?!

 

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The Colosseum was fanastic!  To think they had the ability to build this almost 2,000 years ago is so mind blowing to me!  I highly recommend taking a guided tour.  Our tour guide was so informative and made the experience that much more enjoyable!

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Me on the inside of the Colosseum.  They said that from what they have gathered the Colosseum used to be painted in beautiful, vibrant colors.

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My handsome hubby.  It was SO hot and sunny this day (probably around 90F) and we were dying but we were able to get some really amazing pics along the way!

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After the Colosseum our tour guide took us on a nice long walk where we saw the Forum (pictured here).  Its so crazy that as you walk down the streets of Rome you will see all these ancient structures all over.  They do an amazing job trying to preserve everything they come across

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The last 2 pictures are of the Pantheon.  Such a beautiful building inside and out.  The rounded dome ceiling is so magical. 

I loved this part of our trip.  I cannot wait to go back and get a chance to explore more.  I will post about our other day in Rome.  Get this, I actually found a raw VEGAN place to eat at near our hotel.  Tom was such a trooper and went there because I really wanted to go.  He really enjoyed what he got and I loved it all!

Have a great rest of the week lovies!

xoLauren

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dragør, Denmark Outfit details!

Hi loves! Happy Monday!  Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I have finally uploaded some of the 2,000+ pictures we took on our Euro trip.  I thought I would start off by sharing a beautiful place in Denmark , Dragør.  There … Continue reading

Copenhagen, Denmark-outfit details!

Hi loves!

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend, weather was beautiful here in NY, we even got to go swimming in our friends pool!  I know I mentioned I would start posting about my trip and of course life has been a bit hectic since returning.  Finally just uploaded some of the 2000+ pictures we took on our camera.  Still working on editing them and sorting through the better ones.  I thought I would share some that I have from my iPhone as well as include some outfit details!

Copenhagen will always hold a special place in our hearts.  My husbands mother, Birgit, was from Denmark and raised right outside of Copenhagen.  She met my father-in-law and moved to the states where they then raised my husband and his brother.  Since Birgit’s entire family was still in Denmark they made yearly visits with the kids while they were growing up.  My husband was very lucky to have the experiences he did while in Denmark.  Since he had been going there pretty much every summer he was able to make such a great network of friends as well.  We would like to continue the tradition of bringing our future children there and giving them similar experiences to what Thomas had.  My brother-in-law, Adam, made his way to Denmark 4 years ago to join the Danish Army.  This was our 2nd time visiting since he has made the move, and of course he was back a number of times to the states as well over those 4 years.  Family means the world to me.  I think that growing up and sharing experiences with loved ones is important and what life is all about.  Thomas has no family in the states anymore.  His mother and father have both passed away and his brother is now living in Denmark, for what looks like the rest of his life, if not for a number of years still.  I have the privileged of being able to see my parents and close relatives by planning a weekend to drive home.  For Thomas is it a long plane ride away.  We plan on making Denmark an every other year vacation to keep a close connection with his family.  It is just as important to me as it is to him.

So with that said, this part of our trip was amazing!  I have been to Copenhagen a couple of times now, both times before were in the winter.  Now, don’t get me wrong, Copenhagen is gorgeous in the winter, but man was it cold.  I didn’t mind it too much since they don’t get the intense amounts of snow like we do in New York, but it does get pretty chilly.  The last time we went before this trip was during Christmas.  It was such a fun experience to see all the traditions and being able to spend quality family time.  This time was just so different.  We were in Denmark for a total of 14 days.  We got to stay with Adam as well as Thomas’ cousin, Christian, and his family.  Since Thomas and Adam spent most of their time in Denmark in the summers I would always hear about how amazing Danish summers were.  It was never too hot, but warm enough to make a few dips in the water.  I was excited to finally get a chance to experience the Denmark that Thomas knew so well.  With it being warmer out and sunny we got to see and do so much.  We even got to go to the bathing bridge near his grandmothers house to swim.  The same bathing house that they would swim at all summer long.  Here are just a few pictures from Copenhagen.  I plan on writing a few more entries on Copenhagen since we saw and did so many great things.  I feel one entry would not do it justice.

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Hubb and I :)–outfit details below

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Get this look–Top: Zara (sold out) similar here and here, Jeans: Similar here and here, Sandals: Asos and here, Bag: here, Shades: Asos, Choker: here

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Tom and I in Nyhavn, such a pretty street and canal.  The street is lined with the beautifully colored buildings.                                                                                                                Top: similar here, here and here, Jeans: similar here and here, Shawl: similar, Sandals: Birkenstocks

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Inside of the shopping center, Magasin, they have this in the basement.  It was soo yummy!

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my treat 🙂

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I love shopping while in Denmark, we always need to pick up something Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen to add to our collection

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Part of the walking street

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Ending one of our fun filled days with a good old Carlsberg and Tuborg

xoLauren

Lilac Festival & New Hair

Hiya Dolls!

I have been slacking big time lately.  I just wish I had unlimited amounts of time to really post all the fun things I have planned out!  Hopefully that will be changing soon though.  I hope you are all having a great week and happy hump day!  I thought I would share some fun pictures from this past weekend.  I went back home to visit with my family and celebrate Mother’s Day!  In Rochester they were having the Lilac festival, lilacs were not really in bloom but I just love all the vendors (and the other flowers) and it was a 70 degree day so why not?  I love this denim dress I found at Gap the other day, and every new item in the store was also 40% off so how could I say no?!

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Sisters! Denim dress from Gap, also love this and this one

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Sisters and my bestie ❤

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Hubby and I.  Sunglasses are from ZeroUV.  Similar booties here and here

 

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Going blonde!

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Finished look!

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Selfie to try and capture the blonde outside. I love how it came out!

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Just had an amazing Italian dinner to celebrate our Madre ❤

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Don’t know what I would do without these two!

Enjoy the rest of your week, we are only 2 and half days away from the weekend (yes I am counting lol)

xoLauren