Topshop Dress: Gift from blogging friend Kezzie! ♥
Straw Hat: Thrifted.
Necklace: c/o Sparkle Box.
Hi there!
When I studied abroad over in Europe last year (it's already been a year since I left!) my class took a five day visit to England and I was able to meet up with a dear blogging friend, Kezzie. She's followed me from the very beginning days of my blog and it was so wonderful to finally meet her in person. Pretty surreal if I'm being honest! She was so incredibly sweet, too, and gifted me this beautiful topshop dress. I never got a chance to snap photos of it when I was in Italy, then it was winter, then I went to New York City...so FINALLY this beautiful dress got the photos it deserved. Thank you so much Kezzie-- I will cherish this dress forever! x
Yesterday evening I went to a sort of worship concert at my church that was sponsored by the new young adult program they started up. I've never been a person who's gone to concerts or listened to live music, but last night really clicked with me how much I love it. There's something so invigorating about hearing music live that I feel like I've spent way too long missing out on. It just makes you feel very alive with all of the energy of the crowd and the band. The overwhelming feeling of being in that moment and in that place. It fills me with such joy. Last night reminded me of when I was in Prague last year and I went to this underground dive bar/punk dance club sort of place. I remember never having experienced anything like it or having known that something like that existed. Beer was being slung every where, it was dark and moody with people moving to the music quite like they were possessed. But I was so enthralled by it all because like last night, I felt so alive and so in tune with what it meant to be living. It doesn't matter where I am-- a kind of sketchy bar in the Czech Republic or the auditorium of a church--the feeling is the same. That universalism is mind blowing.
My sudden discovery of my love for live music has me super excited for seeing Ed Sheeran for the second time here in a few weeks! I'm seeing him in Cleveland on the 18th of September and am absolutely pumped. He's my all time favorite artist because of his song writing. He tells such intricate stories with his songs that seem so personal that I feel like I almost shouldn't be listening to them. I of course love his bigger songs like A Team and his recent single Photograph (probably my favorite from his new album), but his lesser known songs are what really speak to me. Wake Me Up is my all time favorite song EVER, and Cold Coffee, One, Nina, and You Need Me and I Don't Need You are amazing, as well. Also, how can someone make Trap Queen sound so beautiful? x
With much love, Lauren.
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Beautiful!!! Seriously, you are gorgeous. Models would be jealous.
Absolutely love it.
These pictures are utterly amazing. Totally looks like a photoshoot that would be in a big magazine.
So jealous that you're seeing Ed Sheeran! I saw him at a UK festival last year and he's incredible live right?! Wake Me Up is my favourite track too. The person he wrote Nina about (Nina Nesbitt) is the girl in his music vid for Drunk and she's a singer too! Love her music, you should check her out if you haven't yet Lauren. Also, I can't believe it's been a year since you left Europe. Time flies! Lovely photos x
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I am calling number three Lauren's Teen Vogue cover shoot. These are simply stunning photos as is that dress. You're right-there is something so intimate yet so uniting about live music. I'm seeing Florence & the Machine for the second time in a few months and am so excited already. Have fun at Ed Sheeran! I bet he is amazing live. S x
Have the BEST time seeing Ed! He really is amazing live and does a show unlike anyone else I've seen. (That said, when he speaks, I have the hardest time understanding him...haha. He kind of mumbles, plus with his accent it's hard to catch everything!)
What a dreamy dress! I love that you photographed in a field as well. It adds to the vibe wonderfully. ^.^
Ed Sheeran's lyrics are amazing! I just recently fell in love with Cold Coffee, but Wake Me Up has been a long time favorite of mine. And of course, who can't love Shirtsleeves? <3
Lauren, you are glowing! I first saw one of these pictures on Instagram and I adored it! The dress, the hat, the photography, everything is perfect! And now that I know the story behind this beautiful dress, it all feels even more special! You're an old soul, I always enjoy reading your posts! Really great job with the photos :)!
Many hugs!
Mamalina
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Ah, love Ed Sheeran. Photograph and Autumn Leaves are my favorites! So jealous that you get to see him live- have a great time!
-Lauren
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I'm glad the dress fitted- I wondered whether you wouldn't have room in your luggage for it. It looks pretty on you.x
So, so dreamy!
That dress is absolutely amazing - what a great friend and a great gift!
Glad that you had such an amazing experience! Isn't music just so wonderful for the soul?
xoxo,
Laura
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Such a beautiful, lovely, feminine and romantic dress! Ever since you`ve been to New York, I think you look so serene and *at home with yourself*. Oh, and I just love the pond you sometimes take pictures at.
Lots of love from Germany <3
aww you look so beautiful as always.
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