Lauren Jaclyn

Life. Styled.

Splurge vs. Save: Affordable Summer Look

I am obsessed with finding dupes for designer pieces! Sometimes it happens to me accidentally - I find an inexpensive piece that I'm absolutely swooning over and then later discover that it is a carbon copy of a pricey item. Expensive taste is a part of my DNA, I can't help it! So whenever I find something that looks expensive but actually isn't, I'm in heaven. For this Splurge vs. Save look, I wanted to focus on the accessories! This is usually an area where I don't mind splurging if it's a ... VIEW THIS POST

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is less than a week away - woo hoo! Anyone who knows me knows that my birthday is a big deal. Ever since I was a little girl, my birthday has been my favorite day of the year. I think a lot of people feel this way when they're young but the excitement has never faded for me. Part of the reason is that my parents have always given me and my siblings the best birthdays ever. From the minute we wake up to the minute we go to sleep, the celebrations don't stop. I'm the kind of person who ... VIEW THIS POST

Engagement Ring Shopping Tips

I have been interested in engagement rings for as long as I can remember. It went beyond the fascination of something pretty and sparkly - I loved inspecting every little detail and thinking about what mine would be like. If you want to know more about my engagement ring, I did a full post here! Now that I own my dream ring, I want to help all of you get yours! I'll be doing an entire series on all the things you need to know about engagement rings but this is a great start. These are engagement ... VIEW THIS POST

Casual Jumpsuit

What is better than an all-in-one outfit? Even as a fashion blogger who loves styling different looks, sometimes I just want something that's easy to throw on but still cute! The best solution for this is a casual jumpsuit. They're super stylish but so easy to wear. When I found this jersey jumpsuit for under $25, it was a no brainer to pick it up for the summer! As we all know, the only downside of jumpsuits is that you have to take them all the way off when you go to the bathroom *eye roll* so ... VIEW THIS POST

Packing Tips: Trip Abroad

I cannot believe I'm finally here -I am in Italy with my family! I feel like my family and I have been planning this trip forever now so it feels surreal that it's actually happening. Going on a long trip is always exciting but it can be so hard to know what to pack if you're going somewhere you've never been before or if you'll be gone for a really long time. I have been to Italy before so I kind of knew what to expect but packing for this trip was still challenging. You don't want to bring too ... VIEW THIS POST