15 Feb 2018 Fashion 15 comments

Top 5 Transitional Pieces for Spring

Top (under $40) | Jacket (love this one here) | Jeans | Boots (similar here) | Purse Happy Friday! The weather is finally starting to warm up in Toronto. And I desperately hope it stays that way! Everytime Spring starts to show it’s face, I like to slowly start adding lightweight knits and transitional pieces into my closet. I absolutely love adding transitional pieces to my closet. I guess it gives me a glimmer of hope that Spring is actually coming, lol! This asymmetric peplum top is our newest arrival to Shop Basic Babe. It’s so lightweight, comfortable and is the perfect throw on and go top! I love tops that looks like you tried more then you did. And that’s definitely this top! Anyways, here is my top 5 transitional tops for Spring: Top 5 Transitional Tops for Spring: Revolve Missguided Shop Basic Babe ShopBop Asos xo Lauren

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13 Feb 2018 Lifestyle 7 comments

What’s Been Inspiring Me Lately

1  //  2  //  3  //  4  //  5  //  6  //  7  //  8   January and February have been real for me! This is my first time working from home and it has been challenging to say the least. And the constant cold weather and snow have definitely been no help! I’ve had to try so hard for the past months to stay motivated and inspired. It’s been tough, to say the least. One way I’ve helped myself stay inspired is by focusing on my health and wellness. Nothing better then a good workout and some self-rejuvenation to help you feel motivated. I’ve been taking care of my skin and taking time for myself to disconnect and unwind. One of my favourite ways to unwind has been taking warm baths, exfoliating my skin and incorporating more yoga into my workout routine! I’ve also been taking more time to pray and read my devotional every morning with my husband. Which out of everything listed above, really is the most fulfilling! Like I said, it’s been a tough few months staying inspired. And these are just a few things that help make me feel good and motivated! What are your go-to’s during the Winter slump to help you stay motivated? xo Lauren  

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12 Feb 2018 Fashion 5 comments

Trend to Try: The Pajama Shirt

Bodysuit | Jeans | Boots (similar) | Jacket | Purse Honestly, who would have thought it would be cool to wear your pajamas out in public? I mean in elementary school I always avoided pajama day cause I thought it was strange, lol. I clearly thought pajamas were for sleeping only and it took awhile for me to jump on this new trend! I’ve been seeing this trend everywhere lately! And it honestly hasn’t tickled my fancy. Most of the pajama trend has a lot of big prints on them. And as you guys know, I’m not a print kind of gal. But when I was at Zara last weekend I found this beauty and knew I had to have it! Firstly, I LOVE bodysuits so that was the first win. Secondly, it’s white and neutrals are always a win! After trying this on with my favourite jeans I am now officially a love of the pajama trend. And not to mention the materials for this pajama trend is silky (or faux silk in my case) goodness. Because I think you should try this trend too (why not?), I’ve linked a few fave pajama tops below. And no worries I didn’t link any crazy prints or colours! 😉   xo Lauren

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08 Feb 2018 Fashion 16 comments

Currently Crushing On: Faux Fleece Pullovers

Sweater | Pants | Shoes | Hat | Purse Yay for Friday! And yay for super-cosy-and-seriously-warm sweaters! Cause this Canadian girl is so over the cold and nothing beats a comfy soft sweater to help ease the pain of Winter! But for real though, this sweater is everythaaaang! And they’ve been everywhere for good reason! I honestly don’t dress like this out much. But I might start now! When I was shooting this look I was seriously in heaven wearing this pullover. The only thing that was weird was not wearing heels. I’m a total heels girl so no heels are weird for me lol! Anyways, we just released this two-tone faux fleece pullover at Shop Basic Babe. It’s easily my favourite sweater in the shop. And it’s the perfect sweater for basically every woman. It’s just so easy to throw on and go. It definitely makes a statement in a good way. And most importantly, it is WARM! Like soooo warm. Totally Canadian approved! So if you’re looking to expand your sweater collection in the near future then this baby is it! Plus, I love the light beige colour so it goes with everything! Which is always nice. Have a great weekend and I’ll talk to you guys Monday!! xo Lauren

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06 Feb 2018 Fashion 11 comments

Top 5 Paper Bag Pants You Need to Try!

Pants | Top (similar)| Jacket | Boots (sold out – similar) | Purse | Hat (similar) Do I dare to say I have, yet another, new obsession? Well, yes I do and it’s these paper bag pants! I know I use the word obsession very loosely, lol, but these pants are just giving me ALL the feels! I’ve honestly been in a fashion rut lately and haven’t felt inspired to try new styles. But after seeing these at H&M I just knew I needed them! They were just so different and finally inspired me to style my wardrobe and take some fresh new blog pics! Off topic, but if you’re a fashi0n blogger reading this then have you been in a rut lately too? I don’t know if it’s the cold weather or what. But lately, the idea of styling myself for a shoot seems so dang hard!! Which brings me to another point. Spring, you can come any time now. Thanks. Back to the post. These pants are seriously so fun. So easy to style. And are going to make great transition pants as the weather warms up! So excited to pair it with a white tank and sandals in the Summer! So that being said, here are my top 5 paper bag pants. Top 5 paper bag pants: H&M Asos Topshop Showpo Missguided xo Lauren

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04 Feb 2018 Fashion 7 comments

Currently Crushing on: GRLFRND Jeans

Jeans | Cardigan | Bodysuit | Boots (similar) | Purse   I haven’t done a currently crushing blog post in a long while and it’s definitely overdue! Especially with these GRLFRND jeans! OMG! I am obsessed. Like I would totally wear these every single day if I could! If you’ve been following me for awhile you may know that I never was a jeans girl. I could never find a pair that flattered my legs. And I could never find a pair that would hold it’s shape and look good after months of owning them. So if you are anything like I were then you need to read this post! Okay so, I’ll be honest. GRLFRND jeans may be a bit a splurge. They are a major splurge for me! I honestly don’t spend over $60 on jeans. But, you honestly do get what you pay for when it come’s to jeans. So the question is… are these couple hundred dollar jeans worth it? Yes! If you’re looking to get many, many, many wears out of jeans then these are for you! If you’re looking for jeans that will hold their shape and are available in different styles and colours to flatter your legs. Then these babies are for you! Done deal. And I’ll be super transparent too. I was gifted these jeans from Revolve. And have always wanted to buy GRLFRND jeans but couldn’t honestly justify buying them before! But I will say I would definitely save my money…

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01 Feb 2018 Fashion 2 comments

The Perfect Valentine’s Gift with Victoria Emerson

Watch (on sale for under $50!) | Necklace | Dress (sold out – similar) Valentine’s Day is definitely in the air! And it’s got me so excited to celebrate the day of love with Qais. Actually, Valentine’s day is really special for Qais and I as it’s also our wedding anniversary too! We’ll be celebrating 3 years of marriage this Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t be more excited! I like to think I’m pretty easy to shop for, especially for V-Day. Something about receiving jewellery for Valentine’s day is just so romantic and timeless. And the best part is you don’t need your significant other to spend a pretty penny on a beautiful piece of jewellery! This marble face watch and Howlite Horn pendant necklace make the perfect and timeless Valentine’s gift. It’s classic, affordable and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. A classic watch with a simple black band and a gorgeous face is such an easy accessory to any outfit. And I’ve been dying to get my hands on a horn pendant for such a long time now! This horn pendant is so well made and I love how big the actual horn is. And for under $5o you really can’t go wrong with this necklace! Did I also mention the watch is on sale for under $50 (regularly $119)? So if you need any more reasons to buy it – there it is. The price is right and you can choose the marble face with silver, gold,…

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30 Jan 2018 Fashion 5 comments

Top 5 Leopard Jackets for Winter

Jacket | Bodysuit | Jeans | Purse | Boots (similar) I finally jumped on the leopard coat bandwagon and it feels SO good! I’ve been eyeing the perfect and affordable leopard coat forever now. So when I found this one I knew I had to pull the trigger and get it. I firmly believe, a cold climate girl like me can never have too many coats! I mean selection is everything when you’re about to freeze your buns off, lol! Luckily, the day I shot this it was really mild. So I was super toasty in this coat! It’s cold again here in Toronto so it might be awhile until this baby comes back out! But in the meantime, here are my top 5 leopard coats and most are on SALE and under $100! Top 5 Leopard Jackets Under: Shein Asos Revolve Nasty Gal H&M xo Lauren

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28 Jan 2018 Blog Series 19 comments

How I Gained 20,000 REAL Instagram Followers in 6 Months – Part 3

    So originally, this Instagram series was only going to be 3 parts. But, since the most recent algorithm change on Instagram, I’m going to write one more post talking about how to “try and beat” the new algorithm! We’ll get more into that in Part 4. Because Part 3 is all about posting your planned and edited content on Instagram. Now if you’re starting to read the series here, you may want to read Part 1 and Part 2 first. I honestly believe having a great Instagram feed means making small parts all work together to make something great! So here are the links to the first 2 parts in-case you missed it: How I Gained 20,000 REAL Instagram Followers in 6 Months – Part 1 How I Gained 20,000 REAL Instagram Followers in 6 Months – Part 2 When Should I Post to Instagram? This is always the million dollar question! And I’ve read a countless amount of posts that supposedly have the best times to post on Instagram. So many articles I read said “Wednesday at 5” or “Sunday at 10“. And guess what? When I first started my Instagram I followed these rules to a tee! And did they work? Yup. At least for awhile. And then all the sudden my engagement started dipping and I couldn’t figure out why! Truthfully, is there a “right” time to post to Instagram. I’d say no. Do I think there are better times to post then other times on Instagram?…

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25 Jan 2018 Fashion 9 comments

Vacation Ready Arrivals at Shop Basic Babe

Happy Friday, friends! Man, did this week blow by or what? I can’t complain though, I am SO happy January is almost over. January is such a tough month for me! I actually wrote a blog post about how I try and stay inspired in the January blues here. Anyways, Shop Basic Babe just got a bunch of cute warm weather/vacay ready arrivals! I cannot wait until it warms up here in Toronto so I can start rocking some of these pieces. But if you’re planning to go on vacation or you live somewhere warm (so jealous!) then definitely check out these pieces! Plus, just for fun, I’m giving my blog readers 25% off their purchase!  (ps… we ship worldwide!) Use code: BLOGBABE25 at checkout! Stripe Tee – $29 | Chambray Shorts – $39 Luna OTS dress – $59 Sahara OTS Dress – $59 Not So Basic White Tee – $29 | Chambray Shorts – $39 Anastasia Shirt Dress – $49 xo Lauren  

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