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17 Oct 2017 Fashion 16 comments

3 Simple Tips to Rock an All Black Look

Dress: NA-KD | Kimono: YaYa & Co. (similar here) | Boots: Aldo (similar) | Purse: Aldo (on sale!) As the temperatures get cooler I tend to gravitate towards more darker colours in my closet. I know I am not the only girl that loves a good all black look. And, all black is a pretty good combo for almost any occasion. If I’m feeling blah I’ll wear all black, if I’m going to a cocktail party I always pull out an LBD, and if I don’t know what to wear to work all black is always my go-to, lol! I stopped buying black when I started blogging to really challenge my style. But, I’ve slowly started to add it back in hoping to improve how I style it! I mean black is pretty easy to style, but sometimes it can look drab or a little gothic, lol. I’m not a fan of a drab looking all black outfit. So, here are my 3 go-to tips for rocking an all-black look: 3 Simple Tips to Rock an All Black Look: 1. Show a little skin This may seem like a bad tip, especially for the colder months. But, hear me out. Showing just a little skin with an all black helps break it up. Now, I’m not saying A LOT of skin. Just even a little helps, like wearing a dress and showing a little leg. Or, even an off the shoulder top or even a choker sweater would totally do the…

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15 Oct 2017 Fashion 13 comments

Top 5 Chenille Sweaters

Sweater: Boohoo | Jeans: Boohoo (not really crazy about them – weird fit) | Hat: Mendocino (similar) | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Purse: Similar | Sunglasses: Shades Crush Happy Monday, babes! Last week on my IG story I asked you guys what kind of outfits you want to see more of. Casual was a big winner by far and I am loving putting everyday looks together! Sometimes, when blogging, you want to put the trendiest and coolest looks together. But let’s be real, jeans and a sweater are what every woman needs in her closet. Its comfortable, versatile and can be super trendy if you know what pieces to pick! Right now, this sort of velvet looking sweater for Fall is all the rage! I love, love, love how soft it is and the deep mustard colour is nothing short of chic. It’s warm and literally goes with everything in my closet. I wore it last week with these white jeans and with my faux leather leggings. I just love a good, warm, and versatile sweater for Fall and Winter. And because I am SO obsessed with this type of sweater, I’ve decided to round up my top 5 chenille sweaters: Top 5 Chenille Sweaters: Boohoo (mine and on sale!!) Rosegal Nordstrom ASOS PacSun xo Lauren

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12 Oct 2017 Fashion 9 comments

Instagram Edit + My Favourite Links of the Week!

Top | Jeans | Bracelet Happy Friday! Last week on Instagram I took a poll on what kind of content my followers would like to see more of. Lifestyle was a big winner and even some of you blog readers have been asking for lifestyle, too! I am slowly starting to create content that is lifestyle on the blog. And I thought a good start would be a weekly round-up of my favorite Instagram looks and links that have been inspiring me or motivating me lately. So here we go and let me know what you think of this new type of blog post! Top: Similar (mine is from F21 and sold out!) | Jeans (MY FAVE!) | Shoes | Purse | Hat Jacket | Leggings | Bodysuit | Shoes | Sunglasses Top | Jeans | Shoes (similar)| Purse | Sunglasses Top | Skirt | Shoes | Purse (similar) | Watch | Sunglasses Bodysuit | Jeans | Shoes | Purse (similar) Dress | Jacket | Boots | Purse | Hat | Sunglasses (similar) Few links that have been my favorites lately: Vegetarian Chili – perfect for cozy and rainy days in: https://cookieandkate.com/2015/vegetarian-chili-recipe/ Fitness Blender HIIT workout – time to get back into shape for new opportunities (that’ll be coming to the blog soon!): https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/cardio-hiit-workout-butt-thighs-abs-ultimate-workout-for-belly-fat-loss-no-equipment Guilty pleasure – they’re healthy at least right?!: https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2017/10/edible-obsession-healthy-homemade-chocolate-bars/ Best sale right now – they always have the best sales for clothes here and use code ‘babedollar’ for 40% off: https://www.missguidedus.com/ Must splurge on this blanket – I want one so bad for my…

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10 Oct 2017 My Top 5's 19 comments

5 Ways to be Productive When Working for Yourself

Since my early twenties, I have been an entrepreneur and have been working for myself. I’ve learned a lot over the past few years about being your own boss (which isn’t easy, especially when you’re young) and wanted to share a few of my tips on keeping productive while working for yourself! And if you don’t work for yourself but blog on the side, then this post is definitely for you too! 1. Create a schedule and stick to it The hardest part of being your own boss is motivating yourself to work. Sometimes all you do is procrastinate and then nothing ever gets accomplished. A key start to successfully working for yourself is creating a schedule and always sticking to it! When it comes to my day job I have my days of work, hours and what days I have off all scheduled on a company calender like an employee. When it comes to my blog schedule I always set which days I am doing what, the time I am doing it and what exactly I’ll be doing. I personally don’t use anything to schedule myself for my blog, because I set myself into a consistent routine and that works for me (which is usually shooting looks on days off and working on everything else mornings and evenings)! But, using a physical planner or using your calendar on your phone is a great way to keep track of your work and time! 2. Turn off all your distractions And when…

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08 Oct 2017 Fashion 5 comments

Pearl Denim Skirt

Top: Missguided (under $20!) | Skirt: Missguided | Shoes: Aldo (similar) | Purse: Le Chateau | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I want to apologize for the super short blog post today. But, I decided to take a little break this weekend from blog work to slow down and enjoy time with my hubby and family! I wore this look last week and I love this pearl denim skirt! If you haven’t added pearls into your Fall wardrobe, then this is the perfect piece to do it! I hope you guys have a great Monday and I’ll be back with a full blog post Wednesday! 🙂 xo Lauren

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Fashion Blogger Lauren Sheriff from Basic Babe in Missguided Skirt and H&M Shirt

05 Oct 2017 Fashion 14 comments

Exciting Blog Update!

Top: H&M (similar) | Skirt: Missguided | Shoes: Vince | Bag: Aldo (on sale!) | Sunglasses: Shades Crush Yay for Friday! This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada. And I am a huge fan of stuffing, turkey and of course, I love eating sweet potato and pumpkin pie lol! So I can’t wait to eat! I also wanted to share a quick little update on the blog. First and foremost, I am almost done writing my first part of How I Grew 20,000 Followers on Instagram in 6 Months. I promised I was going to write it on my blog and haven’t had a chance until recently. And so many of you guys have been patiently waiting for that post. I decided to break it up into different parts so I could dive into every detail possible! I’ve also been thinking about starting a blogging series. Where I can blog about the how-to’s of fashion blogging and using social media! So if you’d be interested in that kind of content on here leave me a comment!! If you want me to be the first to know when my post on How I Grew my Instagram Over 20,00 Followers goes live then sign up to my mailing list below! (I’ll also be sending my email subscribers a very special cheat sheet for Instagram before it goes live on the blog!) xo Lauren

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Fashion Blogger Lauren Sheriff from Basic Babe in Missguided Dress and Aldo Sock Boots

03 Oct 2017 Fashion 9 comments

Top 5 Sock Boots

Dress: Missguided (under $60!) | Boots: Aldo (same style not fabric) | Purse: Aldo (on sale!!) | Sunglasses: Shades Crush c/o So I finally found the PERFECT pair of sock boots! I have been on the hunt for a pair of sock boots for the last few weeks and I’m so happy to have found the exact pair I was looking for!! They have been all the rage for Fall and they are so flattering. I love them paired with dresses and they look great with a pair of jeans too! If you are looking to add a new pair of boots in your wardrobe for Fall then these are a must! I’ve also rounded up my favorite top 5 sock boots for fall (and a few have a block heel if that’s your preference): Top 5 Sock Boots for Fall: Aldo Nordstrom Steve Madden TopShop ASOS xo Lauren

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Fashion Blogger Lauren Sheriff of Basic Babe in Motel Rocks Rica Dress and Marc Fisher Boots

01 Oct 2017 Fashion 11 comments

Polka Dots for Fall

Dress: Motel Rocks | Boots: Marc Fisher | Purse: H&M (sold out – similar) | Sunglasses: Shades Crush c/o (only $10!) Happy Monday! I hope you guys had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Qais and I were on the go all day Sunday and are staying home today to get some house chores done and get some much-needed rest. Being a part-time blogger and working on your blog on the side can be so exhausting! Especially since you literally work on your blog every free second you get! I actually wrote a blog post about how I manage blogging and working full-time if you want to read it! Anyways, Fall is now in full swing and I am trying to love it just as much as I loved the idea of it, lol! I totally am a warm weather girl, but I do enjoy Fall. It’s just gotten so cold really quickly and I feel like it’s a little hard to adjust. Especially since I have basically no warm clothes after giving them all away. I have been on a total sweater and boot stock-up lately. But I am still adding in some lighter pieces to wear right now! Bu durumda, operatör talebi hızlı bir şekilde işleme koyabilecek ve sorun durumunu çözmeye izin veren ayrıntılı bilgi sağlayabilecektir. mostbet..com sigorta: maçın herhangi bir anında sigorta satın alın ve kazandığınızdan emin olun! This polka dot dress has been one of my new favorite dresses recently. I mean it’s a wrap dress and…

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28 Sep 2017 My Top 5's 15 comments

Top 5 Turtlenecks for Fall

Bodysuit: Missguided | Skirt: Zara | Shoes: Similar | Purse: Le Chateau | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Fall has finally come to Toronto! Which means it’s time to pull out all my warm weather things, which isn’t very much since I gave away ALL my sweaters and coats from last Fall and Winter. But, I love a good closet refresher and I am SO excited to start re-stocking on some Fall faves! One of my favorite pieces for Fall is the classic turtleneck. One of my favorite pieces for Fall is the classic turtleneck. They are so versatile, comfortable and come in so many different styles and colours. I am loving this bodysuit one from Missguided that is lightweight and perfect for under skirts and jeans. I mean bodysuits are the best when you want to look tucked and put together!! That being said, here are my top 5 turtlenecks for Fall I am dying to snag: Top 5 Turtlenecks for Fall: Missguided Boohoo Revolve Shopbop Asos xo Lauren

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27 Sep 2017 Fashion 23 comments

Fall Must: Olive Trousers + Knit Bell Sleeves

Trousers: TopShop | Top: F21 (similar here and here) | Purse: Official Basso c/o | Sunglasses: Nicole Miller c/o | Watch: Daniel Wellington c/o | Shoes: Aldo Okay, you guys, I love a good pair of trousers! I mean a good pair of trousers are first, SO flattering, and second so versatile and go with everythaaang! And trust me, you do know want to know how many times I’ve worn these trousers since I bought them two weeks ago. Probably way too many times but I am so obsessed! I got these olive trousers from TopShop for $75 – and they are worth every penny! The fit is right on and they are seriously so comfy! They are lightweight and are cuffed and cropped right above the ankle (another detail I love). I would totally say these are a Fall must and really even a staple. I’ve worn them in NYC for a tradeshow, for work and even with a crop top for date night. They are seriously SO versatile. Also, another item you need in your closet is a bell sleeve top! This knit white bell sleeve just gives me all the feels. I love the softness, the fit and how big the bell sleeves are. I’ve also worn this top way too many times then I care to share. But hey, clothes are meant to be worn and the more wears I get the merrier! This top I would definitely recommend buying. It’s apart of the F21 contemporary collection, which I…

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