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The Madewell Look

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madewell outfit
As I picked up this shirt from the rack, the rational voice in my head said, “You already have 6 striped items of clothing in your closet.”
Cringing, because I knew this was true, I put the shirt back. It looked so sad and alone hanging there. I left it, quickly, like those ex-boyfriends you know are not good for you.

Aimlessly I walked through the store, touching every fabric in sight and briskly flipping through what seemed like miles of clothing.

Finally, I made my way back to the striped shirt. It was right then that I realized something. All along I have been trying define my “style” and “brand” but I have been going about it in the wrong way. I usually pick up whatever I deem cute, and then never allow myself to get another item like that for fear of being too materialistic. This meant that I was always finding similar items, but refusing to get them because of an idea about conforming that I had in my mind.
Instead, as I looked back on that pattern, the missing piece to my brand was right in front of me.
Stripes. 
Casual. Feminine and masculine. Powerful. Strong. Consistent.
Some of these words seem contradictory, but they all seem to be what I feel when I look at stripes. These are also words I would use to describe myself!
So I grabbed the shirt and took it to the register to make the purchase.
I learned that to find style and to brand yourself, you have to play to what you enjoy the most!
striped tee and white pants with hat
karen walker sunglasses and jcrew hat
ami clubwear shoes
casual summer outfit with striped tee, hat, and white pants
casual summer outfit with striped tee, hat, and white pants
jcrew hat and long brunette hair
JCrew Wide Brim Fedora
(gifted from) Ami Clubwear Taupe Pointed Toe Sandals 
Junghwa Gold Bar Necklace
White Stretch Pants
Forever21 Striped Tee Shirt
Karen Walker Number One Sunglasses
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Lauryn is the founder and creative face of Lauryncakes. Since 2013, she has worked on hundreds of social media campaigns, organized various blogging events and workshops, and offered individual consultations for influencers and social media marketers.

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12 Comments
  • Deana, The Frugal Homeschooling Mom
    June 8, 2015

    Very cute and comfy look!

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  • Lamia L
    June 8, 2015

    Absolutely stunning!

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  • Anna
    June 8, 2015

    This is a lovely simple and classic look.

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  • BD Design Blog
    June 8, 2015

    This look is darling. AND CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT THAT WALL??? Love a hot pink wall 🙂

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  • Rachel Porter
    June 8, 2015

    that wall is the coolest!! love the cool, breezy look of your outfit! you can never have enough stripes : )

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  • Nikki Schilling
    June 9, 2015

    OMG Lauryn this is one of my favorites! You look great. I want to look like this everyday! I need that hat 😀

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  • Kate Style Petite
    June 9, 2015

    Love how madewll dresses always have pockets!
    xoxo – katestylepetite.com

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  • Շɬɠɠ™
    June 9, 2015

    Dots and stripes forever!!

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  • Shannon Peterson
    June 9, 2015

    This is simple but so chic! I'm a sucker for stripes too 🙂

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  • John Thuku
    June 9, 2015

    This is such a beautiful and stunning outfit. How do you pull it off? 🙂

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  • StarTraci
    June 9, 2015

    I love this because you know your style. The stripes look awesome and I think your description is perfect!
    #blogitforward
    🙂
    Traci

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  • Paula Bianca Gamboa
    June 13, 2015

    You are so stunning. I love this outfit. So comfortable. Totally my style!! 🙂

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