Read all about eyelash extensions pros and cons to help you decide if they’re a good choice for you! I usually don’t feel the need to try a lot of beauty trends, but this one is different for me. Because my lashes aren’t naturally long/curly and I hate glue-on strip lashes, I’ve always been curious […]
Read my Sarah Flint shoes review! It’s just the week of product reviews over here on LSL, huh?! I kind of stopped writing posts like this for a while because people always assumed that they were sponsored/would tune them out – but something has shifted and I think you guys tend to appreciate in depth […]
This post was sponsored by Burpee Plants, but (as always!) all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that make Lake Shore Lady possible! Good morning, everyone! If you’ve following along with my stories this summer, you probably already know how proud we are of the garden on our deck. Adam and […]
1. Beyond Yoga Crop Tank (On sale for $45.90) and High Waist Leggings (On sale for $62.90) // 2. Zella Longline Bra (On sale for $24.90) // 3. Zella Reflective Tank (On sale for $31.90) // 4. Adidas Eduge Lux Running Shoes (On sale for $56.90) // 5. Nike Flyknit Running Shoes (On sale for […]
The best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty finds! 1. Anastasia Brow Bae-sics Kit (On sale for $33) // 2. Briogeo Healthy Hair Set (On sale for $49) // 3. Necessaire Body Wash and Lotion (On sale for $35) // 4. Supergoop! Play Sunscreen (On sale for $42) // 5. Silk Hair Tie Set (On sale for […]
1. Slip Silk Pillowcase Duo (On sale for$125) // 2. Honeydew Short Sleeve Lounge Set (On sale for $34.90) // 3. Moonlight Nightshirt (On sale for $29.90) // 4. Faux Fur Slipper (On sale for $16.90 – this would make a great bridesmaid gift!) // 5. Honeydew Jersey Pajamas (On sale for $34.90) // 6. […]
When it comes to summer shopping, shorts are always the most requested topic – and I totally understand why! They are REALLY hard to shop for! Some are tight around the thighs. Others are WAY too short. Some gap a TON at the waist. Others run super big or small. It’s always a confusing and […]
Top: Loft (30% off right now! I got a size small but I probably could have gotten an XS. It runs a little short, which is perfect for petite gals and/or wearing with high waisted bottoms.) | Shorts: Madewell (This style runs true to size!) Happy Friday, everyone!! In all honesty, I was struggling to get […]
Alright loves, I know I said I would get this Wedding Q&A up quickly, so I’m sorry for the delay! A few things came up that needed my attention, but better late than never, right?! In case you missed it, I posted a question box on my story a few weeks ago where you could […]
Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you’ve all been enjoying this glorious summer weekend! Little things like watching In The Heights outside on a warm Friday night or going for a sunny walk to get iced coffees first thing in the morning have made me so happy. I feel like the entire city is coming back […]
Hello brides-to-be! While things are definitely looking up for me and my fellow #coronabrides, I thought it might be helpful to talk about how to communicate postponements. Obviously the pandemic has been the main reason why couples have been postponing their weddings, but there are circumstances beyond that, too. For us, we didn’t want to […]
On Adam: Surge Warm 1/2 Zip in Rosemary Green | In Mind Pant 30″ in Obsidian (both run true to size!) On Lauren: Align Tank in Guava Pink (runs a little small!) | Slip Into The Moment Jacket in White (runs a little big, but I like the loose fit.) | Wunder Train High Rise […]
image via MyDomaine Good morning, friends! We all know that sleep is incredibly important to our overall health. On a surface level, I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets super crabby when I haven’t slept well. But on a deeper level, sleep is essential for proper cognitive and behavioral functions. Without enough sleep, […]
Check out the best spring dresses for petites! Alright let’s just ignore the fact that there were snow flurries in Chicago yesterday, because SPRING IS COMING! The flowers are starting to bloom, the days are longer, and the sun has been making way more appearances. All of those perks are great, but I also love […]
Let’s chat about one of my favorite topics today: Peloton Strength Classes!! Whenever people tell me that they have no interest in the Peloton app because they don’t like cycling, I want to shout about all of their other offerings. Yoga! Meditation! Running! Cardio! But they really excel in the strength category. There are SO […]
Hello friends! I know I’ve been alluding to wedding changes without actually saying anything, so thank you for your patience with me. As I’m sure you can imagine, wedding planning right now is not only emotional but also logistically overwhelming. I just really needed to get everything in order before opening myself up to comments […]
Happy Sunday, everyone! We kicked off the weekend with an early walk yesterday morning because I saw that Side Practice Coffee was doing a one day pop up with pasteis de nata by Inbictus Factory, and we obviously needed to try them. Not only was it a beautiful morning for a walk, but the pastries […]
Ah, brunch. How I love thee! I KNOW I’m not the only one in Chicago who feels this way – whether it’s an easy spot that I can go to completely on a whim, or somewhere that makes planning ahead easy, brunch is THE BEST. There’s nothing like slowly easing into the day with coffee, eggs, and maybe […]
I’ve rounded up the best sweatsuits for petites! (Don’t worry, these come in regular sizes, too!) Happy Monday, friends! Not only has this winter been especially cold and snowy, but we’re also spending way more time at home due to the pandemic. Getting dressed isn’t quite as much fun when you know you can’t go […]
Everything you want to know about my favorite collagen peptides! What are collagen peptides? Why do you take them? Should I take them? These are questions I get asked pretty much every time I give you guys a peek at my morning routine on insta-stories… and they are all valid questions! You should know what […]
With Valentine’s Day only a little over a week away, I wanted to create a fun recipe that feels a little fancy without being complicated or intimidating. Risotto immediately came to mind because it’s one of Adam’s all time favorite dishes, and it always reminds me of standing in the kitchen with a big glass […]
All About Our Gallery Wall Happy Thursday, friends! I have been meaning to write this post for weeks and I’m so excited to finally hit publish!! As many of you know, as soon as we moved in to our condo, I knew I wanted to put a gallery wall here. The only question was… how? […]
By Morgan Harper Nichols What a week, huh? When I say I was feeling good at the beginning of this week, I mean I was feeling gooooood. Lots of hope! Fun ideas for the blog! New motivation to eat healthy! Working out with a trainer for the first time! And then I saw the news […]
(My dress is from last year, but it’s still available in a few sizes/prints!) Happy (almost) New Year! I always have mixed feelings about resolutions, but this year, it felt vital for me to take some time to unpack everything that happened the past 12 months. I thought 2019 was a hard year, guys ? […]
Happy last week of 2020! I know that shopping might not be #1 on your list after receiving a bunch of presents a few days ago… but just in case you didn’t get what you wanted, or you have a check from your Grandma that you want to spend, here are the best 8 after-Christmas […]
My family makes this easy Christmas Trifle recipe every single year! We made it to my last recipe of the year! Woooooo! I have to say, at the start of 2020, I felt very uninspired when it came to recipes. Our kitchen in our last apartment wasn’t very fun to cook in – think old […]
Well, I normally look forward to updating this post about my favorite holiday activities in Chicago… but this year is far from normal ? So when requests starting coming in, I panicked a little bit. What do I even suggest?! What is even safe?! Then you guys CAME THROUGH for me with so many awesome […]
Hello friends! First of all, I just want to say a big thank you for all of the kind comments and conversation around this vulnerable caption this week. This has been a tough year for so many of us and I know it can be easy to be jealous of those who seem to effortlessly […]
Hey friends! I have been super overwhelmed this week, so when it came time to think about today’s Sunday Supper Club, I panicked for a second… and then I realized I’ve never really shown you how to make my easy baked turkey meatballs! I’ve been making a variation of these meatballs for years because you […]
Happy Almost Thanksgiving! I would say “when did that happen?” but the truth is that I have been thinking exclusively about holiday content for the past few weeks ? In addition to recipe ideas, I’ve also put together SIX gift guides for you to shop this holiday season! It was really important to me to […]
Last year, I asked for content recommendations and LOVED that someone requested a roundup of Chicago volunteering opportunities. It is always important to give back, whether it’s with your time or donating supplies/funds. And this year feels more meangingful than ever. 2020 has been so hard on so many people. If we have the means […]
Curious if the social media hype is real? Here’s my Billie Razor review! *This post was sponsored by Billie. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that make Lake Shore Lady possible! If you are on Instagram, it’s likely that you’ve heard about the Billie razor. Their branding and general aesthetics are lovely, their […]
Oh my goodness, it’s here. IT’S HERE! My very first capsule wardrobe post! I’ll be honest, this was harder than I thought it would be, and I already have a list of things I can improve on if/when I do this again… but I always say that you have to start somewhere, right?! While this […]
How to choose the right white paint – and we why got ours from Clare! If you’ve been following along since we closed on our condo, you might have seen bits of this transformation – but I’m SO excited to dive deeper and show you the difference side by side because we are in love. […]
Well this was an eventful week, huh?! Seriously, I’m having trouble keeping track of everything that has happened since last just Sunday. Information about his taxes, the debate, the tapes about Christmas decorations, COVID in the White House… umm yeah, I’d say that’s a lot for 7 days! But despite a lot of news to […]
Looking for a quick getaway that doesn’t require a plan ticket? Here are the Best Weekend Trips from Chicago! I am definitely a city girl at heart, but sometimes it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of it all for a weekend away. Luckily, there are a ton of really great places […]
Eeee! It’s my first recipe post from the new condo and I am EXCITED ABOUT IT! And as if that wasn’t enough, this recipe also features my all time favorite squash ? There are a lot of great things about fall, but honestly, roasted delicata squash is very high up there on my list. If […]
Happy Monday, friends! It was super gloomy here in Chicago today, but I kind of didn’t mind it. We have been go-g0-going so much recently with the move, that it felt good to have an excuse to stay in comfy clothes and get work done at home. And the first thing on my to do […]
BIG NEWS: WE BOUGHT A HOME!!! It has been so hard to keep these details to myself over the past few weeks, but I was so nervous about speaking too soon. I mean, our wedding hasn’t panned out… twice ? This almost felt too good to be true, but now that we have officially closed […]
All about that time we went camping in an RV this summer! Alright guys. I feel like a total fraud writing a blog post about this topic ? But since the poll results on the gram clearly said the majority of you wanted to be able to find all of this info in one spot, […]
GUESS WHAT?! I’ve partnered with my friend Brittany from At One Boutique to bring you guys a virtual CLOSET SALE!!! In all honesty, I’ve wanted to do this for a while, but I didn’t think I had enough goodies to sell… at least not enough that I wanted to part with ? But just a […]
How was your weekend been, friends?? We had a very “normal” day yesterday and it was SO NICE. We met friends for drinks at breweries up by us, sat on the patios, and had a few ciders. I forgot how nice it is to indulge in some day drinks with friends! Remember that?! Sighhhh. All […]
Happy Sunday, friends! I’m starting to learn that every week in 2020 is at least a little overwhelming… I think it’s a given now, right?! In addition to news headlines, I’ve also been a little preoccupied because we found a home that we love but the seller wasn’t ready for offers yet ? We’re trying […]
Trader Joe’s launched a new spicy cashew dressing and it is SO good on this vegetarian salad! So normally I plot out recipe posts for a while – recipe test multiple times, plug it into my editorial calendar, overthink ways to optimize for SEO… but today I discovered Trader Joe’s spicy cashew dressing and the […]
Good morning, friends! For some reason, this weekend has felt the most like typical Summertime Chi so far, and I am HERE FOR IT. It started with bringing the TV out to our patio to watch the Cubs opener on Friday. SO FUN! Then Saturday, we met friends for a walk along the lake with […]
Hey friends, how is your week going? I’m really excited about today’s post because I think it’s an important one. Although, before we start… I can’t get over how different I looked just a few weeks ago ? A shorter haircut + lighter color DEFINITELY feels more like me. That being said, I might not […]
This zucchini tomato pasta is the easiest way to use up the zucchini from your garden. I mean, who doesn’t like a quick and delicious weeknight dinner?! Hey friends! How are we doing this week? Not going to lie, I’ve felt the pull to go back to that quarantine funk I’ve been fighting these past […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Nolan (@lakeshorelady) on Jul 16, 2020 at 6:22pm PDT Happy Sunday! If you read last week’s roundup, you might remember that last week was a bit of […]
The best ethical and sustainable brands to shop – that won’t break the bank! Affordable Ethical and Sustainable Brands Hey friends! This post took me a little bit longer to put together than I thought it would, but OMG I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT IT! As most of you know, there has been some disappointing news […]