a hint of leopard.

I am such a fan of being comfy, and if I am not in a pair of sweats or my favorite lounge denim, then I love to add a little chic-ness to the leisure look. T I P S: add a statement vest with a rad shirt dress.[show_shopthepost_widget id="503315"]

From Trendy to Timeless

Random fact about Lauren: I majored in Apparel Merchandising at Baylor (sic 'em!) and one of my classes was Trend Forecasting. I remember in that class we talked about the difference between trends and staples. For example - a trend is something that is cool for a season, then goes out. Like, way out. Think jelly sandals in the 90's. A staple is something that you can buy and wear season to season because it's classic and timeless. I'm sure you've seen tons of plaid this year, paired with fur (or faux fur!) vests. In my opinion, I think this is becoming a classic look and one that we'll continue to see year after year!

Faux Fur Vest | Plaid Shirt | Watch | Bracelet | Gold Wishbone Necklace | Sunnies | Skinny Jeans | Booties | Quilted Clutch

I love this combo (of plaid and faux fur) because it somehow feels cute and comfy, yet chic all at the same time. It's such an easy look to throw on for running errands, or dress it up with a pair of leather leggings for a date night out.

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[show_shopthepost_widget id="488272"]Photos By: Melanie Foster

Gift Guide | For the Fashionista

Sometimes, your girlfriend who "loves everything" because she's super into fashion, can be one of the hardest friends (or sisters, co-workers, moms..) to shop for. If she loves fashion, where do you even begin shopping?! Being the fashion lover that I am, I put together a little gift guide for you with items that any fashionista would adore! (Hover over the image to get links to these products!)[show_ms_widget id="9499912" image_id="9915944" width="1192" height="891"]

Just want to highlight a few of the great sale pieces in this image!:I am crazy about this fur vest & it's currently 40% off! I love that it's perfect for a 20s something girl or a mom needing the perfect "throw on & go" vest.Let's be real - riding boots are on every girl's Christmas list, and these over the knee boots are currently 30% off! I love them in this grey color because they would go with everything.For these adorable flannel pajama pants and this great pink scarf, use the code "SHOPNOW" to get 25% off your total!I think it's physically impossible for a girl to ever not love a Kate Spade gift, and these gold bow earrings are currently less than $50!Shop all of these great gifts here:[show_shopthepost_widget id="391956"]