Lauren Dimet Waters

Forget Jeans! The Pants We Love This Season Are…

You knew I was going to say velvet right? Velvet pants and jeans are going to be my jam this fall and winter. One, they feel luxurious. Two, they add texture and dimension to any outfit. Three, they go with everything you already have in your closet. Four, it’s easy to find velvet pants and jeans for under $100, actually even under $50. Just be sure they look rich and not cheap. I’ve already expressed my love for velvet jackets and velvet shoes. So why not go all in with your bottom half?

How a Real 40 Something Really Dresses Casually

I’m a woman on the go, go, go! Like every other woman right? This is pretty much my “mom” uniform. If I’m not a little more dressed for appointments in NYC then I am out in my suburban town running around looking like this. It’s basically my fall uniform. Just today I hoped in my car as soon as the kids got on the bus and ran to Costco, Target, Old Navy (son needed some sweats for school), a doctor appointment, got the car washed and made it back just in time to greet the kids again.

Dr. Jeannette Graf Anti-Aging Skincare and Giveaway

Have you ever someone and instantly adored them? That’s how I felt when I met Dr. Jeanette Graf during this last New York Fashion Week. She is quite possibly the warmest celebrity dermatologist I have ever met (and I have met many). She gives excellent beauty advice and really good hugs too!

The One Jacket You MUST Own This Season Is…

In case you missed the memo, VELVET is the fabric to wear and wear and wear this fall/winter. It’s everywhere and no longer for just the holidays either. You are allowed to and should wear it day and/or night – with dressy pants or your favorite jeans! Now I could go on and on with various velvet pieces you should try (and I will), but today we are going to focus on the one item you must absolutely own right now (as in go and buy one RIGHT NOW) and that’s the velvet jacket. What kind of jacket, you might be asking? Well you could get a long coat, a duster or a velvet bomber (and those are fine too), but I am personally quite fond of (which means I’m on the hunt for) a single-breasted luxe velvet jacket. And when I want something, I take you all on the experience with me

The Unbuttony Button Down

I love a menswear inspired button down. In fact if you peak into my closet you will notice I love a LOT of them!I recommend wearing one pretty much with everything, but sometimes you want your menswear button down to look a little more feminine. At least I do