All posts by Julie Weinstein

About Julie Weinstein

Julie Lauren is a podcaster, writer, and author. She went to college for fashion merchandising and upon graduating in 2008 she started working in the fashion industry (Intermix followed by Oscar de la Renta) followed by working with Petra Nemcova. Julie started her blog (originally titled “from prosecco to plaid”) in 2011 as well as freelance writing, and she still writes at her website julielauren.com and on various websites. Her first book, "Oops!" came out in 2015 and it’s an insider’s guide to dating, sex, and relationships in your 20s, and she’s currently working on a novel. Her podcast "Hashtag No Filter" launched in January of 2018 and is all about real conversations with real people. No sugar coating and no BS. Her guests include comedians, reality stars, actors, entrepreneurs, and other inspiring and funny men and women. Aside from her own brand, she works with select clients on their social media, content creation, influencer management, and overall brand strategy and partnerships.

Big Sales are Everywhere…Our Picks From Nordstrom

It’s that time of year again! End of season SALES. And we’re not complaining about it! However, Nordstrom takes a different approach, and it’s their Anniversary Pre-Season Sale. Early Access is just about over, and the sale is open to the public starting tomorrow! We’ve pulled together 20 of our absolute favorites from the sale, […]

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The Best Summer Dresses Under $500

Ok, it’s HOT out. Like really really hot. By far, the easiest and breeziest summer ensemble is, hands down, a dress. It’s THE season for dresses, and we aren’t complaining about that over here! Julie back today, and as you all likely know, there are a ton of dress options out there. Every store, every price, […]

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The Return of the Platform

Here’s a question. Why do we ever get rid of any of our clothes or shoes? I mean, really! Everything, and I mean everything, comes back in style. The fact that platforms are back in a big way is so funny to me. Not because they look funny (although, I will be honest, they aren’t […]

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Get Ready for Father’s Day with Manready

Dark wood, leather chairs, exposed brick, and an array of unique products are some things you’ll find in Manready Mercantile, located in the heart of The Heights. This store is the epitome of ‘cool.’ It is primarily a men’s store, but some of the items are, in fact, unisex. For those of you who haven’t […]

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Wearable Technology: Stylish and Functional

Tory Burch x Fitbit Unless you’ve been traveling without access to Internet for the past few months, you’ve more than likely heard all about the Apple watch. To be quite honest, if I hear anything else about said watch, I might go insane. I am a huge Apple fan, BUT I do believe my husband, […]

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A Must Have Summer Accessory

It is HOT out. Julie here today, and I was away all last week, and let me just tell you, the humidity was not shy in welcoming me home. Even though it’s not technically summer if we’re looking at a calendar, it’s most certainly summer in my book. When this scorching season comes around, I […]

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It’s Not Just a Workout…It’s a Revolution

Co-Owner Kim Syma, Julie, Yoga Instructor Michelle Last week, my life changed slightly. This sounds dramatic, I know, but I did yoga for the first time in my ‘adult’ life, and it was pretty incredible. Julie here today, and when I did yoga over 10 years ago, I’ll be honest; I hated it. I was […]

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Coffee Table Refresh

In the spring we all clean out our closets and sometimes even kitchens, bathrooms, and other parts of our home. One spot you probably don’t think to ‘spring clean’ is your coffee table. Julie here today, and Roz and I feel giving your coffee table a refresh this time of year can really change the […]

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Always White, Never Wrong

White and summer are synonymous in my book. When the humidity starts to rise, there’s nothing I want more than easy breezy clothing, and the color white allows for just that type of outfit. Julie here today, and whether or not you believe it, the season of bathing suits and beaches is on the horizon, […]

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