Fashion: Chic Valentine's Day Outfit

Hello beautiful ladies! Lauren here again, and I'm here to share with you lots of of hearts, color, glitter, and sparkles!

As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I decided to round up a totally chic, color-filled outfit that is perfect for dinner with your man, or even a day at the office {which I plan to do!}.

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1. Topshop Wide Leg Trouser / 2. Shopbop Equipment Blouse / 3. Steve Madden Blush Heels / 4. Ban.do / 5. Nars Lipstick in Schiap  / 6. Deborah Lippmann It's Raining Men

Not only will you be perfectly dressed for Valentine's Day in this outfit, but you will also be rocking the color block trend. Win win, right?! Have a chic Valentine's Day :)

-post by lauren wick man

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Staying Home for the Holidays...(Via Made by Girl)

This is my 2nd to last post before I take some time off & enjoy Christmas (without snow) with my guy! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it down to NY to see my family this year, maybe next time. 

However, I wanted to take this moment to WISH EVERYONE who comes by to visit my blog (even if you DON'T comment) a very HAPPY HOLIDAY! May God bless you all this New Year 2011.

Here's a glimpse of my home within the last couple days....be inspired & enjoy!

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We still need to place hardware on the cabinets....should be done first week of January. I REALLY think the kitchen will come alive when those are on, don't you think??

images by jen

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Update on My Day......(Via Made by Girl)

Hey everyone, how's your DAY going so far?? 

As for me, I've been dealing with this kitchen RENOVATION for a few days now, I feel exhausted. Today the door installer is here, and I admit he's actually doing a pretty decent job. Thank God. Unlike the other contractors who were a bit of a mess! WOW, I now have a white kitchen!  

All we need next is: 

• Back splash
• Panel around the island 
• Hardware

Well, I ordered the hardware from some company online on December 4th, and they still haven't shipped! That's not nice is it?? Well, you can be sure I'll be on the phone after this post looking to ask where the hardware is. If they haven't shipped, I'm just going to ask for a REFUND & go elsewhere to buy them. Anyway, more pics coming soon!

In the meanwhile, I filled up the plain wall behind my desk with another painting I did!  It's a smaller version of the LARGE ART piece I did for our living room. What do you think? Adds a bit of PRETTY to my work space no??

image by jen

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Friday Morning At My Place....(Via Made By Girl)

It's Friday.....the CONTRACTORS ARE HERE & they're starting to tape things off in the kitchen as well as ALL the bathrooms. Looks like it'll be sanding today & spraying tomorrow morning! I'm really NOT looking forward to the sanding part! Hmmmm, I'm so STARVED right now, all the food is packed & nothing solid to eat!! Ugh.

My guy stayed home from work today (but he's still working from home) & I'm thinking I'm going to STEAL HIM away & go grab a bite outside! I'll be taking pics of the KITCHEN RENOVATION as we go along, so you'll get to see all the changes.....so exciting!!!!
 

In the meanwhile, here's a new PAINTING I did a few days ago. I was so INSPIRED after going to the Getty, I pulled out the paintbrush. As you can see it's pretty darn BIG!  I'm very much into WHITE these days, so this painting definitely brings a splash of COLOR & happiness to my home! The way I applied the paint reminds me of LIPSTICK. 

Anyway, I DO need to frame it STILL, any ideas what kind of frame??

images by jen

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LOVE...Neiman Marcus Home....(Via Made By Girl)

Have you ever shopped at Neiman Marcus online? I checked out their home furnishings section and was pretty impressed with the selections. 

What have I been looking for lately?? A buffet. I'm currently shopping for a buffet-style table for my dining area and I came across more than JUST tables! Here are some items that could make me wanna buy THEM....See anything you like??

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