the kiddy grown up

This outfit was so fun to wear. It was hard not to smile every moment I had it on...and why WOULD I stop smiling in something so cute?! I love an outfit like this for an afternoon date. It's feminine, youthful, and truly brings out the high school cheerleader in me! 

Okay, so this is when I realized I really need to stop wearing high neck cropped tops. Until I get a Brandy Melville body (never...my boobs are going nowhere), I should probably stick to scoop necks and v-necks!

shot by @christinaemeliephoto

the walk

This outfit made me feel so New York. To be honest, it's not something I'd typically wear (shooting it was the first and last time I ever wore these shoes). But anywho! I felt so womanly and proud, like I owned the streets. And I guess in some way I do. New York is mine. It's all of ours who live here or are from here. It's a beautifully special city, and manages to take my breath every day.

Another thing...I know this outfit doesn't flatter my body so well. I have a tiny little torso and big boobs that don't do well with a high neck cropped tank...believe me I know! But when I tried this outfit on, it made me feel so good. And while I'm typically conscious of what will flatter my figure, I think it's totally okay to wear something simply because it makes me feel good.

More on the outfit:

TOP-ZARA | PANTS-H&M | HEELS-ASOS | PURSE-ZARA

shot by @christinaemiliephoto

the cool girl

 have you ever seen or read "Gone Girl"? remember when the psycho wife talked about the "cool girl"...the down for anything girl. the spontaneous, stylish, swagged out girl? ha! well, if she existed i think this is the outfit she would wear almost every day. here are some outfit details:

jacket: zara, tee: h&m, mom jeans: topshop, boots: dsw, hat: h&m, necklace: topshop

PHOTOS: thecageylumenphoto.com

fancy this

i adore this romper from century 21. the color is beautiful, flattering, and it's almost a year-round piece. some rompers don't look so great with tights underneath but this romper wears tights very well. i felt so fabulous in this outfit. it made me feel a little fancy even :). another favorite in this look is this h&m coat. it's so cool because it's almost shaped like modern-day cardigans, so you get the benefit of that shape but with the material and warmth of an actual coat. this coat also comes in grey so i think i'll be rocking them both this season!

the girlfriend look

this is the girlfriend look. ha! no literally, my intention with this look was to achieve something that i know guys would love to see their girlfriends in. it's womanly, sophisticated with a dash of girlish cuteness. now...my mom made it very clear to me that my shorts could have stood to be a little longer (and i agree) but it's all i had in my closet! these amazing boots are super trendy and super flattering when worn with shorts. i love this as a transitional look to steal from fall and to winterize as it gets colder and colder. 

Back to School Lookbook 2014

After many requests, here is my 2014 back to school lookbook! I hope you guys enjoy these different takes on school fashion. Hopefully there's something for everyone :).

Love always,
Lauren