While it may technically be Fall, in Southern California it still feels very much like summer. And although I’m desperate to break out the plaids, faux fur, and houndstooth, I couldn’t help but gravitate towards florals when picking a dress for my cousin’s recent wedding brunch in Montecito, CA. With temps in the 80s, the
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Wedding season is officially in full swing and I’ve been going nonstop since May! With such a crazy schedule, it’s sometimes difficult to pull myself away from work. Fortunately, I had a great excuse for a break last Friday when I was invited to attend the ‘Save our Sea’ benefit event at the W Hotel
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the time when one of my favorite color trios starts popping up everywhere. While I love a good mix of red, white, and blue, I also love to change things up. During my recent creative retreat in Palm Springs, I decided to get a head start
When temps rose upwards of 95 degrees in LA this past week, I headed someplace even hotter. In the middle of Mojave desert, just outside of Palm Springs proper, is La Quinta, California– home of the legendary La Quinta Resort & Club (not to be confused with the chain of the same name.) Tucked beneath
Nothing boosts creativity and inspires new ideas more than a change of scenery. Seeing new things and exploring new places inspires new ways of thinking and looking at the world. Sometimes, amidst all the craziness of work and life, you just need to take a break, and get out! Living in LA, there’s no
When it comes to fashion, I love all things “Americana.” Come Summertime, I can never get enough seersucker, chambray, madras…or my personal favorite, gingham. While my own wardrobe’s not dictated by trends, gingham is definitely having a moment this year–and two looks from the Lauren Elaine Swim 2014 and Laine by Lauren Elaine collections are
Last week, I posted about my recent trip to beautiful Santa Ynez. While I started off in Los Olivos, I saved the best for the last. And in my opinion, the “best” is definitely the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. If you enjoy gorgeous views, great wine, and wide open spaces, it’s a must-do. In the
At least once a year I take a trip to one of my favorite places in California for a little R & R. Nestled in the valley just north of Santa Barbara, is the central coast wine region of Santa Ynez, made famous by Sideways. Several little towns make up the Santa Ynez area- including
Who says tie-dye’s only for summer? Channel your inner California Girl in one of my favorite ‘Laine by Lauren Elaine’ Collection looks–the “Indigo” maxi dress, now back in stock by popular demand! Shop the Indigo on-sale for a limited time at Lauren-ElaineDesigns.com. Pair it with a chunky sweater and boots or booties for a year-round
Check out the new video lookbook for the ‘Laine by Lauren Elaine’ Summer 2013 collection!
