Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts

Palm Fronds in Paradise

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If you are looking for the perfect swimsuit this summer, the sexy one-piece is the way to go!

I found this adorable one-piece suit at Red Dress Boutique and it was perfect for a South Florida vacation! Very Palm Beach Darling! 

While this suit doesn't offer a ton of support for the girls, it is great for a smaller busted woman like myself. I also have a longer torso and I was fine with my normal small size. 

After having a baby I typically rely on a one-piece suit to hide some lingering baby weight and this suit gave me coverage in all the right places! It also features a cute criss-cross back.  

As you know palm print is going to be huge this summer and this pattern adds a fun twist to the typically solid one-piece suit. 


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Vacation Threads

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Hola, from South Florida! You guys know I love sharing my vacation threads with you when I'm out of town!

All week I have been featuring some of my favorite beach looks of the year. These two outfits are by Red Dress Boutique and they were perfect for the warm sunny weather in Florida! If you are planning a getaway (or as soon as this weather gets warmer) these looks are perfect to lounge around in or dress up for date night! 

In fact, my mom watched Cashton for Dallas and I, while we had a little date night of our own. This gorgeous palm maxi was my "go to" for dinner at Truluck's in our old stomping grounds. Monday nights (during season) Truluck's has all you can eat Stone Crabs on special and let's just say we got our money's worth! 

The beautiful blue floral romper was for our casual "Easter on the Beach"! We had a low key day with a walk to the park for Cash and dinner on the Avenue. 

As you can see I get a ton of use out of this chic bamboo bag. It literally goes with everything and I get compliments on it all the time! You need this bag for Spring and Summer! 

As we wound down Easter eve, I couldn't help but think about the things I am most thankful for, and this time spent with family was at the top of my list!







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On The Road Again

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Happy Friday! Last weekend at this time I was off again! This time Dallas and I were headed out west to ski and Park City, Utah was our final destination. Now let me remind you that I had only ever been skiing one other time in my life and it was in North Carolina 15 years ago... so no doubt I was nervous.

As we were waiting on our layover flight in Atlanta International Airport, my nerves set in! I was sitting in the Delta Sky Club sipping my Champagne when all of a sudden I started to have an anxiety attack. 

I suddenly got the strong realization that it could be a long 3 days of skiing if I spent the majority of the time on my fanny, and that's exactly what happened! 

I am a decently athletic person so I'd hoped skiing was like riding a bike, but it was not. I did okay at first with the help of a fantastic instructor, but as the day went on and rigor mortis set into my legs it got increasingly harder and harder to stay upright. 

After some nourishment in the form of food and cocktails at the ski lodge, I was ready to hit the slopes again. At this point though, my instructor was certain I was ready to graduate from the "green" beginner runs and ready for the "blue" intermediate slopes. I was not so sure. 

I made it about 50 feet after dropping into the slope before I realized how steep the mountain was and immediately panicked. After throwing my ski poles I hit the deck and started to feel my pulse quicken and sweat bead up on my forehead. I wasn't ready for this after all and I clearly was not getting off this mountain by skiing down. 

Next came the "walk of shame". My instructor had to shimmy me all the way down the slope and as I looked up at the gondolas above I realized that people had their cell phones out and were undoubtedly taking photos of my embarrassing moment.

At that point, I called it a day. I was worn out physically and mentally. Luckily, my tenacity and competitiveness drove me to try again day 2, and I am glad I did because it was a breeze compared to day 1. 

All in all, I learned to stick to the beginner slopes and that I wasn't trying out for the Olympic games anytime soon. I did, however, have a blast once I got the hang of it. 






I wanted to share that hilarious story with you guys and answer some questions I received in my direct messages while we were there. 

Where did you Ski?: We skied Park City the first day and Deer Valley the second. Deer Valley was nice as the slopes only allow skiers. Snowboards were not allowed on this mountain which helps as a beginner skier. 

Was Snowmobiling hard?: I would relate snowmobiling to a cross between wave running and atv-ing.  It snowed a foot the night before we went, so the snow was fresh and not packed, making it easier to get your vehicle stuck. However, I would say it was much easier than skiing. 

What else is there to do in Park City besides skiing?: I feel like Dallas and I did a week's worth of activities in a weekends time. There is an adorable "downtown" area on Main Street with fun antique shops, art galleries, and amazing restaurants. We saw "I, Tonya" at the local film festival series and attended a "Mines and Wines" wine tour.  

Where was the outfit you wore home from?: The entire outfit I have on in the photos above is by Page 6 Boutique in Fort Mill, SC. You guys know I love my Spanx and this striped tee-shirt and the bomber jacket was so comfy to travel in. 

What are some of your travel must-haves?: A good lipstick that won't dry out your lips, Rose Water, and my Beats headphones! 



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The "LauRen" Jumpsuit

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How adorable is this jumpsuit from Page 6? Now I'm a little partial since we're calling it the “LauRen jumpsuit” but it is seriously adorable either way! 

I’m not sure if I’m more in love with the color combination or where it hits on my body because both are perfect! I have a long torso and I had a baby one year ago so finding jumpers that fit properly is always a struggle for me. This one gets an A+! 

Jumpers are a great staple in any wardrobe and this one can go from business to vacation! If you love it as much as I do use the code LauRen20 when you order it for a discount! 
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Vacation OOTD

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As most of you know I do a morning radio show here in Charlotte, North Carolina and we are currently being featured on the television show, My Big Fat Fabulous Life on TLC. Well Maney and Roy, my counter parts, got asked to LA to film this season’s reunion show and since I was on materitey leave for most of this season I got left behind.
No worries! Here is something you will learn about me… I LOVE TO TRAVEL and given the day off, nine times out of ten I will be on the road. So, since our show had off this past Friday for filming… I was off to Florida! 
I wanted to share with you one of my favorite vacation outfits from the weekend! It was Fashion Friday and I was feeling this little number! 
Do+Be white off the shoulder top from KLa Boutique 
Peach layered choker from Kla Boutique
Distressed blue jean shorts from H&M
Beaded geometric beach clutch from Laraethnics Boutique in Santorini Greece
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