Shopaholic + Must Reads

Question of the month: Lots of questions because it's the SHOPAHOLIC TAG!!

THE QUESTIONS:

1. Would you consider yourself a shopaholic?
I don't think I'm still a full-blown shopaholic, but my husband definitely begs to differ.

2. How would you classify your style?
Simple, comfortable, easy to wear. I don't really buy prints, but lean more to solids,  I love to layer and mix and match my wardrobe staples. 
 
3. What store can you not leave without buying at least one thing?
Target! It used to be Nordstrom, but that was a long time ago I feel like now. 

4. Where do you find the best deals?
Lately it's been Old Navy (and totally Carter's) using different online coupons I've found.

5. What designer are you willing to splurge for?
Michael Kors all the way, I love so many of their items. I'm eyeing a watch and putting it on my Christmas list for Santa.

6. Do you have a "go to" shopping outfit?
Dark skinny jeans, white tank top, and slip on sandals. It's something that easy to try clothes on with and see how they pair with the items I'm looking at.  Plus, with a tank, I can always slip a top or dress over it without having to completely strip down if I'm feeling lazy.

7. What is your guilty pleasure? (Aside from make up)
Nail polish and cream/ivory tops. I love cream/ivory, it's a softer white and can be worn all year long.

8. What is one staple clothing piece you cannot live without?
Dark skinny jeans- they just go with everything and are so easy to wear.

9. What is a trend you hope never goes out of style?
Tunic style tops! I love longer shirts, they cover my my tummy and are easy to layer.  Plus, they were great with my bump last year.

10. What trend did you love that passed way to quickly?
I can't really say. I've spent most of the past year pregnant and didn't get to try many trends. Usually, I think even if something is "trendy" if you wear it well, just rock it!

11. Who is your fashion icon?
There's so many, but I truly love Blake Lively's style. She always looks chic, she wears different pieces, and I adore her wardrobe choices both on the red carpet and her street style. 

• Alison*Elle - Alison has busted out all of her Fall staples in honour of her favourite season... plaid, faux fur, ankle booties, and more!
• Beautygirl24 - Noelle shared photos of her honeymoon in paradise!
• Ella Pretty - Check out Ella's fall clothing haul: Camo Jeans, Sparkly Sweaters & Wrap Dresses
• Love, Lipstick & Pearls - Kristen is slowly transitioning into fall with some sparkly sweaters.
• Schnelle Couture -  Danielle took the leap.
• Sequins and Stilettos - Skylette went for a fall stroll in her new Tory Burch Boots! 
• The Currently Obsessed - MEHREEN shared her lipstick collection with us this month !

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?

I'm finally getting my hair done this morning! I'm so excited. I LOVE getting my hair done. Being in the salon, chatting up with my stylist, coming out a new woman, it's the best feeling ever. I've really been thinking about cutting it shorter, into a longer bob or a lob. It's one of my favorite cuts and I've always gone back to it several times since high school. I feel so cliche to cut my hair after having a baby though. Or after your wedding. It's like you keep a look for so long for something and once the event is over, there goes your hair length or color.

What I like most about the lob is that it gives you the opportunity to cut your hair without it being too short and it still can be put up in a ponytail. For me, I consider it the best of both worlds. I adore short hair, I had it all through high school and really miss it sometimes, but short hair can be such a pain. You have to do it everyday and it can take longer to style than long hair. Right now I wash my hair 1-2 times a week and curl it only every 3 days and I don't know if I could keep that up with short hair. With a lob, I can. Here are my favorite cuts on celebrities.

I love that you have so much versatility with this cut. It looks great curled, messy, straight, and it's long enough to put up. I know I sound like a broken record, but maybe it's because I'm trying to talk myself into cutting off the few inches of length I have. Maybe I'll just get my hair colored and trimmed, but not cut. Who knows.

If I could walk out with any hair I wanted, it would have to be Blake's. She has the most beautiful hair in all the land. The color, the length, the messy curls, I die. Her hair always looks good, I've never seen it look bad. Ever. It's like it was weaved from threads of gold by Rumpelstiltskin. Her hair color is perfection, I want to get as close to her color as possible.

What's your favorite cut? Do you have a signature style? What celebrity's hair do you covet?

My 5 Style Icons

The other day I was flipping through InStyle's September issue and got to thinking about style. They feature one celebrity's top 10 best dressed moments (this month it's Emma Stone) and I usually always agree on their chosen outfits (although, I do think they miss one every now and then). I love this feature and think it's fun to see someone's best fashion moments. 

I started wondering who I think has the best style- someone who looks fabulous day to day and from year to year. There are so many gorgeous women in the world and I love seeing what they choose to wear. Celebrities have so much at their fingerprints and events of all occasions to wear exciting new items. I thought I'd feature who I think always looks the best and has best style all around.

So after much deliberation, here is my top 5 women who I think always look amazing. These five look gorgeous at every event and I would love to raid their closets and have their hair! I wanted to do a little blurb about each one, but the reason I love each of their style is the same: they always look feminine, classy, sexy, and push the trends without ever over-doing it.

Blake Lively

 

Kate Middleton

Emma Stone

Mila Kunis

Miranda Kerr

Aren't they gorgeous? Don't they always look stunning? I think these women will always look that way too, style stays with people, it doesn't just disappear after a season (or movie promo trail). Their looks will still look great in years to come. What I love about their style too, is that it doesn't seem like they're trying too hard. They care about what they wear, they choose pieces that flatter themselves, and they're just working simple pieces in a mega way.

Who do you think are today's style icons? What do you think of my picks? I can't wait to see who you choose!

Let's Get to Know Each Other

Good morning everyone, hope you all are having a fantastic week so far! Last week, my schedule changed at work and now I get up at the crack of dawn (4:30am!!) so I’m struggling to adjust, but I love getting off early and having most of the afternoon at my disposal. I have some new readers to le blog (welcome!) and I want to get to know you all better. Not just the newbies, but everyone. 

Blogging is such a blast and is a full-time hobby of mine. It’s so exciting knowing that people have an interest in what you’re posting about and share the same interests I have. Everyone’s comment mean so much to me and I love interacting with everyone. Please copy and paste the questions below with your answers in a comment, I’d love to learn a bit more about each of you and visit your sites!

 

What is your name (or your internet alias)?

Do you have a blog yourself? What’s your site?

What magazines do you subscribe to?
What movie(s) do you always watch when they're on tv?
What's your favorite feature on LLP?

What’s one thing you have plenty of, but can’t stop buying?

What is your name (or your internet alias)? Kristen, but I used to always sign my posts as Miss K.

Do you have a blog yourself? What’s your site? Um, well, you’re on it! But, if you want more, here’s my Facebook, Twitter, and InstaGram (Kristen_Lawler).

What magazines do you subscribe to? InStyle and Glamour right now, but I’d like to subscribe to People StyleWatch again. I just get busy and fall behind on my magazine reading.
What movie(s) do you always watch when they're on tv? The Princess Bride, Pretty Woman, any of the Harry Potters or Indiana Jones movies, Bride Wars
What's your favorite feature on LLP? Well, my favorite ones to write are the ones a bit more personal, product reviews, OOTD, and recent purchases. I love seeing what other people are wearing/using so I like to do posts that share the same qualities. I can’t tell you how many products I’ve bought or avoided thanks to some lovely blogging beauties.  

What’s one thing you have plenty of, but can’t stop buying? My guilty pleasures are lip products, nail polish, and stationary. I have enough to last a lifetime, but always leave with one of these bitties with every Target run.

So tell me more about yourself! Can't wait to see everyone's responses! 


PS Where the heck did July go!?


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Fave Hollywood Couples

At work the other day we were talking about who are favorite celebrity couples are and I thought it was so interesting. I know that relationships can come and go, especially in Hollywood (I can't imagine the stress fame adds) so I know that as I'm typing this these couples may be broken up by the time I actually publish this post but here it goes anyways.

Justin & Selena

They are just so cute and remind me of the old Justin + Britney days.
Did you guys watch his specials last week? The hubs and I watched it together, he is so talented and sweet!
 

Beyonce & Jay Z

This couple is amazing and I love that they're so successful and have been together for years.

Giuliana & Bill Rancic

Most perfect couple! I'm so happy they're getting to start their family they always wanted. 

Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough

At first I thought they were an odd pair, but I bet they have so much fun together. She's the cutest.

David & Victoria Beckham

I think everyone loves them together.

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds

She's bounced around from a few guys, but I think her and Ryan seem like a great pair.

Who are some of your favorite famous couples?

People's 10 Best Dressed 2011

People has released their top best dressed celebs for 2011, do you agree? Here's their list and my thoughts.

Blake Lively: I love her and she definitely belongs on any best dressed list ever made. She always looks fabulous.

Jennifer Lopez: This woman is smoking! She takes risks, is always trying new trends, and rarely looks less than gorgeous.

Mila Kunis: Agreed! Mila has shown us her fashion savvyness this year and she really shines.

Jennifer Aniston: This I don't agree with because she always looks the same! She rarely tries anything new. I guess that's why people like her though? She sticks with the classics? I do love her new hair cut though.

Jennifer Hudson: She has looked smoking this past year, but I'm not sure if I'd put in the top 10 list.

Jessica Alba: Last year, I wouldn't have agreed, but this year she has really brought it to the red carpet.

Kate Middleton: Duh. This is an obvious choice. She is chic, chic, chic!

Kate Bosworth: I adore her, but another one I'm not sure if I'd put on a top 10 list.

Ginnifer Goodwin: She belongs only for the fact that she tries something new almost each time and really switches up look.

Reese Witherspoon: Every girl's bff! She's always looks classic and beautiful.

Ok, the only people I'd list for this year instead of some of these ladies would be:

Emma Watson: This girl is gorgeous and I've loved all her looks this year.

Rosie Huntington-Whitely: She has killed it this year and looks spectacular in her fashion choices.

Kate Hudson: Another woman who has been exceptional this year, AND pregnant while looking constantly fab.

Who would be on your list?