Like it or not, style matters. We, especially women, are judged by our appearance. Wishing it wasn’t that way doesn’t change the facts. Michelle Obama said it best in her Netflix documentary ‘Becoming’: “Fashion for a woman still predominates how people view you, and that’s not fair, that’s not right, but it’s true. That’s when…
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posted on Monday, February 8th, 2021
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Uncategorized
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It’s always been a dream of mine to become a published author. I have two distinct memories of when I KNEW I was going to make this dream a reality. Memory #1: I was visiting my parents in Virginia, maybe ten years ago. My mom and I were at Borders (remember that store); she was looking…
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posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Uncategorized
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The other day, I felt particularly cute, so I snapped a selfie and posted the picture on Instagram. I was immediately hit with comments and DM’s like this: “You look so tiny!” “No shade, but I just realized that you are really small.” “How do you stay so thin during quarantine?” While I am doing…
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posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Uncategorized
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A few months back when I posted my Paris vlogs on my YouTube channel, you wanted more. When I shared my ‘Day in the Life of a Stylist’ videos – you definitely wanted more. It baffles me, but apparently “Real Life Lauren” is interesting. Haha! Because I have so much other content to share on…
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posted on Saturday, September 9th, 2017
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Uncategorized
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I love it when a client comes to me at a pivotal point in her career. It is so cool to see women who have risen and are ready to have their wardrobe match their level of success. With that being said, enter my latest client who I am calling “Real Estate Queen.” Her career…
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posted on Monday, April 25th, 2016
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Client Makeovers
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Can you imagine having impeccable taste but zero access to great clothing? I’ve often painted this horrendous scenario out in my head … I move into a cute little house in the middle of nowhere, and there is nowhere to shop! Sure, I’d have the internet, but that isn’t nearly as fun. My latest client…
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posted on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Client Makeovers
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In case you missed it, today I was on The Real giving commentary for their Valentine’s Day fashion show with Adrianne Bailon and Nene Leakes. This segment was all about different Valentine’s Day looks for different personality types. Check out the clip above and tell me what you’ll be wearing this Valentine’s Day. I’ll be…
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posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's, VIDEOS
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you don’t have a gift picked out for that special someone, then you are in luck because I have a ton of amazing gift ideas for you. I stopped by KTLA this morning to gab about all of my favorite products, if you missed it you…
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posted on Friday, February 6th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Shopping Guides
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A style slump, it happens to the best of us. When we get busy with work, family, and just life in general … our style is often the first thing to go. For many of my clients these “slumps” can last for YEARS. I see it all the time. The big promotion comes or maybe…
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posted on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I started this morning out with some good old fashioned TV fun! KTLA invited me on the show this morning to do a segment on DIY Halloween costumes as found on Pinterest. Two things you should know going in … 1.) I am total geek for holidays, so this was right up my alley 2.)…
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posted on Thursday, October 30th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's, VIDEOS
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