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emerald :: the color of 2013

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2013 is Emerald. Pantone describes this vibrant shade of green as “Lively. Radiant. Lush…A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?!
Emerald green is a shade that adds depth to any fashion ensemble, whether it is introduced [...]

courtney’s christmas wish list

1. Leopard Cardigan. If you know me at all, you know about my OBSESSION with all things leopard. This cardigan is perfect for me because I have a lot of plain-colored tops. A leopard cardi seems more practical than a leopard top, because you can wear it over so many things! From coral, [...]

the closet project :: week 4

It’s December, y’all!  Or as we like to call it in our house, “The Month Where We Spend At Least A Gazillion Dollars On Babysitting, and WHY Did I Not Become a Professional Babysitter, Again?”
This week kicked off the holiday season festivities, which basically meant that I had to create outfits worthy of more than [...]

the closet project :: week 3

Welcome to the Closet Project :: Week 3!  It could also be called “The Closet Project: Is it Time to Put on My Stretchy Pants?”  Because, y’all?  This week was all about eating.  (Well, really it was all about giving thanks. But also, the food.)
During our Thanksgiving dinner, everyone went around the table and named [...]

:: what i wore this week ::

Happy Friday! Here are a few outfits that I have been wearing lately…

Last Sunday , I spent the afternoon shopping with my good friend, Amanda, while our gracious hubbies watched all four of our children together! {The shopping trip may or may not have ended with cotton candy martinis and cake balls…} Amanda happens to [...]

5 fab sundresses under $50

Sundress season is in full effect and there is nothing more carefree or easy to wear during warm weather than a breezy dress.
Here are five fab dresses all under $50. All of these dresses can go from day to night simply by changing up shoes {flats to a heel or wedge}, possibly adding a statement [...]

:: what i wore this week ::

Friday morning and afternoon was super casual, spending the day playing around town with the kiddos. Told you I like stripes!! Outfit details :: J.Crew Striped Tank {J.Crew factory store}, J.Crew denim shorts {J.Crew factory store}, Stella & Dot Cameron Pendent.
To those of you who are completely mistaken about my life and might believe I [...]

a fab faux tan

It’s no secret to those who know me well that I am faux tanner. {I much prefer calling it “faux” rather than “fake,” thank you very much!} I love the look of being sun-bronzed but am pretty paranoid about wrinkles and skin cancer, so I do my best to keep my SPF high and my [...]

what to wear during the “awkward” stage of early pregnancy…

I received this question emailed from an Edit by Lauren client this week ::
“I am now 16 weeks pregnant and sort of in that “awkward” in between stage– not quite into maternity clothes, but regular clothes don’t look quite right.  Any suggestions or tips on what to wear now and throughout my pregnancy?”
This is a [...]

the must-have summer workout tank

Now that I am enduring my first Texas summer, I am thinking about breathable clothes in a whole new way. Especially work out clothes. Last week, I was introduced to the Lulu Lemon Run: Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank {$48}. This tank is as breathable and cool as can be, has an incredible soft, flattering fit [...]