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Pajamas all day tee | Sweatpants | Glasses | White + gold mug | Laptop caseOne of my favorite things about blogging has been getting discover and work with new slash amazing brands. I fell in love with ILY Couture a few months back and find myself more obsessed with them with every new addition to their site!
wifey tee | scarf | sunnies (get your first month FREE with code "laurenkaysims") | boyfriend jeans | booties | fringe cross body bagI'll be real with ya'll. More often than not, I am just not in the mood to dress up. But unfortunately wearing pajamas to run errands isn't necessarily acceptable. I love ILY Couture because their tees are not only extremely soft and comfortable, but they're still chic at the same time. I love that I can sleep in these tees if I want to, but also pair it with a scarf or one of their super chic sunnies and have a really put together look.Another reason the ILY Couture website is quickly becoming a go-to shopping spot for me is the price point. Seriously these sunnies look so high end and are $22?! I'm all about that. Their tees are great quality and actually don't fall apart in the wash, yet for a price that won't break the bank!
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The art of "athleisure"
There are two types of people in the world: those who work out, and those who don't. The beauty of "athleisure" clothing, and stores like Athleta or Lululemon, is that you can fall in either category and still seamlessly incorporate this look into your lifestyle.
I love this look because it's perfect for traveling, grocery shopping, or running errands, but still let's you feel chic and put together on the go. These joggers in particular are so amazing & comfy - I recently wore them on a long plane ride and was so comfortable!
Greys For Days
I've never been a huge fan of cold weather, but one thing I do love about the winter is this: layering. Check out my grey on grey look below (which also includes the coziest cowl neck sweater for less than $20!)
"Coatigan" - Ann Taylor LOFT | Cowl Neck Sweater - Forever 21 | Black ripped skinnies - Nordstrom | Fringe leather booties - Sam Edelman | Necklace - Kendra Scott | Clutch (similar / similar) - Hobo | Ring - Kendra ScottI will be the first to admit, I was hesitant to jump on the "super distressed denim" bandwagon (I think because I'm secretly an old soul, but...). Once I tried on this pair, it was love, and I've been so surprised at how much I can wear them with and how often I wear them! Everyone needs that "go-to" pair of pants, for going out, or a casual date, or running errands.
neutral obsessed
Fun fact about Lauren: one of my first retail jobs ever was at Ann Taylor LOFT, freshman year of college. It was a great job where I learned a lot, helped women shop, and really fell in love with the brand. To this day, if I ever need something quick and don't have a lot of time to shop, I know I can count on LOFT - whether it's for work clothes, gameday attire, or just something cozy and casual. The look I'm wearing in this post is head to toe LOFT & I love that it can be work appropriate, but still fun and flirty for a dinner out! Considering my love for neutrals, I instantly fell in love with this mock neck sweater as it has not just one, but TWO neutral colors in it.
Mock Neck Color Block sweater - LOFT / Quilted grey skirt - LOFT / Kendra Scott Earrings / D'Orsay Flats - LOFT / David Yurman Bracelet / Michael Kors watch / Kendra Scott Druzy Ring / I paired this mock neck pullover with a fun flirty skirt, which is perfect for Fall. On warmer days you can just wear it as is, and as the temperature cools down, it would be perfect with tights and black booties!What I also love about this outfit too is that you don't have to pick between gold or silver accessories - you can do both!
maxis || a girl's best friend
In case you haven't noticed, we have been in a total (what I like to call) "maxi moment" for quite some time now. I'll be honest, maxi dresses/skirts are a total weakness of mine, because they are perfect for any occasion -- date nights, traveling, rehearsal dinners, a walk to the park on a Fall day...Here are a few ways Lo & I have been wearing some of our favorite maxi dresses!
Lo went on vacation to Mexico this past week and wore this great tank maxi dress on the golf course with her twin sister. The beauty of maxi dresses is that they allow you to be trendy, girly, and comfortable at the same time.
I sported my favorite maxi skirt (from milk & honey boutique. see similar one here) on a date night with my husband a few weeks ago. Pair any maxi skirt (especially a floral one) with a denim top (like the one I'm wearing here!), and you've got a great boho look for Fall. 
Speaking of versatility...I wore one of my favorite maxi dresses just 6 short weeks ago when we went to pick out our puppy! Maxis allow for so much movement without worrying about exposing too much or being uncomfortable.