Men's Style Monday: The Best Dress Shirt

Hands down the best mens shirt for the price is Nordstrom's SmartCare Dress Shirt. Made by Nordstrom's own brand, this high-quality shirt is reasonably priced starting at $49.50 (and often can be found on sale) and is the most maintenance-free mens shirt I have ever encountered. It literally comes out of the dryer looking like it has just been pressed, with the sleeves neatly creased and everything! These shirts come in a variety of colors and patterns that vary seasonally and are also available in two fits:: Traditional/Classic and Tailor-Fit.
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• The Nordstrom Smartcare™ Traditional Fit Dress Shirt in Pink (also in Orange and Light Blue) is currently on a 50% sale for only $31.90 online.
• Nordstrom Smartcare™ Classic Fit Pinpoint Dress Shirt in Pinpoint Dress Shirt in Light Blue, $49.50.
  

Stylishly yours,
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

Color Me Beautiful!

A rainbow of colors has landed in stores this season. Bright colors are no longer just for springtime and summer! As fall approaches and you transition your wardrobe, be sure to keep out some of your bright-colored tees, tanks and accessories from the summer. Pinks, corals, tangerines, yellows, turquoise, purples and neon brights are all in fashion for Fall. These colors will act perfect layering pieces for the fall. For instance, layer a bright tank under a black or gray cardigan for a punch of color as the cooler weather approaches. Don't be afraid to mix up two or three colors in an outfit. Try unexpected color-combos to add a twist to your everyday look. Main point:: This is a great way to maximize what is already in your closet! It's creative, fun and economical to experiment with ways to wear some of your favorite spring/summer wardrobe pieces into autumn.

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• Nine West Dolly Flat in Lt. Green (also available in blue and pink), $19.99.
• The Limited Skinny Patent Belt in Orange (also available in other colors), $19.50.
• ToyWatch 'Plasteramic Collection' Fluorescent Watch, in Purple, $195.
  

Stylishly yours,
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

The Best List: Scarf-Hanger

Since every true fashionable is building up her fabulous scarf collection for this Fall, having an organized storage system is a must! Good news:: I've found the best scarf-hanger! The Container Store's Scarf Hanger provides 28 holes of snag-free storage for a mere $5.99 investment. Getting dressed and accessorized in a jiffy is just so much easier when you can see all your options clearly!

Stylishly yours,
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

Brilliant Bracelets

Three accessorizing trends of the approaching Fall season are layered pieces, pearls and pave. The Soiree Pave Bracelets, recently featured in U.S. Magazine (pictured), perfectly incorporate all three trends. These bracelets look great worn either as a single or layered together. And at $29, they make a cost-conscious stylish yet timeless investment and also a fab gift for any lady! 4 colors to choose from (or to layer together):: Ivory, Grey, Champagne and Brown. To order:: www.stelladot.com/editbylauren

Stylishly yours,
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

Men's Style Monday, Fall Trend Alert: Bold Plaids

Outdoorsy guys, it's your season! The 2009 fall trends have you in mind. Native American prints, bold plaids and cozy thermals have inspired men's fall trending and layering of plaid, thermals, cargos and boots has never been cooler (or shall I say, hotter?!). These shirts can't help but inspire you to get out in nature and embark on an adventure!

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• What Comes Around Goes Around "Dunbar" Contrast Plaid Shirt (Bloomingdales, $198).
• Sovereign Code 'Decided' Plaid Shirt (Nordstrom, $59.50).
• Salt Valley Plaid Roll-Up Sleeve Work Shirt, available in 3 colors (Urban Outfitters, $48).
  

Stay tuned for upcoming posts on the best cargos, thermals and boots the next few weeks...

Stylishly yours,
Lauren
www.editbylauren.com

Seven Jeans at Costco!

News-flash!! This is just in:: Seven Jeans are currently available at Costco for a remarkable price of just $89! They were spotted at the Costco on Ashford Dunwoody (near Perimeter Mall) in Atlanta, but should be at other Costco's nationwide. Make sure you call your local Costco to double check before driving there. (Thanks @laurenepsy for the tip!)

Stylishly yours,

Lauren

www.editbylauren.com

P.S. Please post a comment if you find Seven's at your local Costco...

It's the Time to Think White!

It's the best time of year to purchase white jeans. Why? It's the end of summer so the price-tags on most things white are being slashed. White jeans are one of the most essential (in fact, they are Edit by Lauren's TOP 10 list!) wardrobe items you can own! And since white jeans are no longer limited to late spring and summer (thanks to the "new rules" of fashion) you can wear them with confidence throughout the Fall season! Try pairing your white jeans this Fall with purples and jewel-tones, chambray and denim for a more masculine, equestrian look (think Ralph Lauren) or with the Boho prints of the season. Mix it up by pairing white jeans with boots (even cowboy boots), peep toe heels or metallic flats. This is the time to make an investment that will carry you through next year! Take note that most in-store white jean selections are picked over by this point in the season, so your best luck at finding a variety of styles and sizes is to shop online. When shopping online, remember that white is a less forgiving color than blue denim, so you may need to go up a size or order a pair with stretch to leave some extra room in the waist, thighs and derriere. Tight and white are not a good combo! :)

Some places to shop white denim sales:

• Not Your Daughter's Jeans® Tummy Tuck® Rhinestone Bootcut Jeans (marked down from $128 to $63.90 )::at Nordstrom
• The Blanc Essential Jean (marked down from $78 to $49.99)::at White House Black Market
• Earnest Sewn Ali Bootcut Jean (marked down from $186 to $74.40)
• paperdenim&cloth 'Audrey' Cigarette Leg Stretch Jeans (marked down from $95 to $62.90):: at Nordstrom

For additional sales, try shopping the White Denim selection at ShopBop.com!

Stylishly yours,

Lauren

www.editbylauren.com