turn of events: the ugg

I've had three major moments in life where I've questioned everything I thought to be true: 1. Santa Claus' nonexistence left me in tears every night for a month [ask my mom]. 2. Finding out Drew Seeley was the voice of Troy Bolton in the first High School Musical and not Zac Efron had be doubled over & on a Disney boycott for a week [an incredibly long time in tween world]. & now this...

I present...

A non-ugly Ugg.

I'm talkin' a pair of Uggs I never want to leave my feet. I'm talkin' a shoe-lover's paradise. I'm talkin' what is soon to be the envy of all my friends. 

Voila!

I have never been pro-Ugg. In fact, I seriously spite those who claim they're just so "warm & fuzzy" & "go with everything" [fashion over function, ladies]. So, you can imagine my surprise when I saw these lil' mamas on display when I was out shopping tonight. 

Whether you opt for wooden heel or woven wedge, you cannot go wrong pairing any of these with a white sheer dress or pastel ankle-cut trousers for the perfect sunny day look. 

Regardless of which pair you decide to go with, I can guarantee one thing: they will leave you feeling warm & fuzzy.

{looks}

1. Lucianna - "Santorini Ikat"

2. Marcella - "Mint"

3. Lauri - "Lipstick"

4. Cynthia - "Natural"

5. Callia - "Chestnut"

6. Onoria - "Cuoio"

lauren jerdonek.

current: neon & neutrals

 It's true. The neon/neutral mashup isn't breaking fashion news.

In fact, the trend made its official comeback last year & has only picked up speed since. & although it's every fashion girl's goal to make a statement, you never want the adjective "obnoxious" in your photo caption.

Which is why after spending months in wintery hues, I'm so ready to start incorporating fluorescents into my wardrobe. & to avoid being deemed over-glaring, I'm taking to my closet to pull out some timeless pieces to pair with the phosphorescents. 

Designers like Peter Som & Jason Wu are backing the continuation of the trend, too, showing their models in nothing but bright & brighter.

{look one. look for less.}

1. Tank x Madewell

2. Neon skinny jeans x ASOS

3. Crossover x Target

5. Leopard booties x Charlotte Russe

{look two. look for less.}

1. Scarf x Urban Outfitters

2. Belted Dress x Forever21

3. Cardigan x Forever21

4. Black tights x ASOS

5. Booties x ShoeMint

lauren jerdonek.

wardrobe: madewell spring 2012

A few days ago I stopped by the Madewell spring 2012 collection trunk show [hosted by twin studies blogger, Emily Farra] & was pleasantly greeted with a rack full of pastels, bold stripes and playful dots.

And I was in fashion bliss.

What I love most about Madewell is they consistently produce lines that girls want to wear all the time. From the basics to the statements, Madewell gives us collection pieces that we can transition from a day of classes to a night on the town-- with no adjustments to be made.

I got my hands on the catalog, which is officially out March 6th on their website, & my favorite looks of the season are below!

lauren jerdonek.

current: see by chloe

Paris Fashion Week is currently underway which pretty much means one thing to me: the See by Chloé show. 

See by Chloé is the little-sis line to the main Chloé brand that was started ten years when Stella McCartney was still the head designer. And although I did drool over the fall 2012 collection presented this morning [you can view it here], the leaves haven't turned red just yet. In fact, we're readying ourselves for sunshine, sandals & sunnies. And even though S.B.C is still the more price-efficient of the Chloé brands, does anyone really have $100+ to spend on one piece [especially when spring break is weeks away]?

 Not me. 

So, I've gone back into my archives to fetch See by Chloé's Spring RTW 2012 collection, pulled my favorites & found inexpensive alternatives that are a shopping trip away.

{look one. look for less}

madewell denim shirt

forever21 high-waisted shorts

h&m sandals

{look two. look for less}

nordstrom yellow trench

jason wu for target shoulder bag

sam edelman sandals

{look three. look for less}

lulu's isairis pink dress [left]

threadsence lost in love dress [right]

h&m sandals

lauren jerdonek.