It was a rainy, chilly weekend here in Wisconsin. My parents were in town to watch Margot since I go to New York for work this week. My husband and I always say it takes three adults to raise a child and it is sooo nice to have a few extra hands around to help out! Margot is 20 months now and she is starting to get into some “terrible twos” behavior. On the one hand I think it’s funny and perfect because it’s exactly how she should be acting at this age and she is trying to figure out the rules. But there are definitely times when I just want to move from point A to point B and it is really difficult when someone is saying “no” to everything. Case in point – on Saturday before my parents got here we went to the grocery store and there were wine samples, so of course I got one. Margot wanted a drink and when I said, “No, that’s a Mama drink” she had a total melt down. I was that lady in the grocery store pushing around a screaming toddler in my cart! So I did something I thought I would never do – I bought a pack of juice boxes and opened it right up and gave her a drink. Sigh. My motto as a mom has become “Everyone has to do what they have to do.” And it’s totally true and applicable for every situation we encounter as moms.

On Sunday we ran some errands and stopped at Lake Park to walk around a bit while there was a break in the rain. It got really windy and started to rain again but we were still able to take a few photos. We will definitely be going back there a lot this summer. It was such a dreary weekend I thought this pink lace dress was the perfect piece to brighten things up, and my denim jacket was necessary with the cooler temps we are having. This market basket tote it humongous but perfect when you are carrying a diaper clutch, snacks, and a sippy cup along with all of your regular gear. Summer can come back to Wisconsin any time now!

Have a great week! If you follow me on Instagram stories I’ll try to share some snaps from NYC this week!

Shop this post: Dress // Jacket // Flats (similar)// Earrings // Bag

Oh my gosh you guys, what a great weekend! If you follow me on Instagram and saw my stories you saw how amazing the Taylor Swift concert was Friday night. A little too much fun, but totally worth it! I was in desperate need of some girl time and what better way to do that than to take a little road trip down to Chicago, have a few margaritas, and see Taylor Swift live?! We came back Saturday afternoon and my mom was in town to spend time with Margot while I was gone so it was great to get a little quality time in with my other favorite girls. Sunday we ran errands and did a little shopping and just relaxed. Seriously a perfect weekend!

It was a little overcast and chilly all weekend so I paired this cute boho top with a pair of destructed denim but it would look super cute with a pair of jean shorts.

I also just want to say how nice and supportive everyone has been over the last two weeks with starting this blog. I know you open yourself up to all kinds of feedback when you put yourself out there like this but it’s seriously been so great. Thank you to everyone who has read, subscribed, and commented! I am definitely learning my way and it’s not perfect but I’m having a lot of fun!

Now here are some more pics of me posing next to this plant! Haha, clearly I didn’t realize how silly this looked but it’s all about the fashion anyway, right?

Shop this post: Top // Jeans // Sandals

Hello world! I’m so excited today to launch Lauren Luvs! I’ve always been the girl that friends and family come to for advice on beauty, style, and life – why not share that with a larger audience?

My name is Lauren Hansen and I have worked in retail and fashion for over ten years. I live with my husband, Matt, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and this is our daughter Margot. Margot and I took these pictures together for Mother’s Day and let me tell you – taking pictures with a toddler is not easy!

Thanks for stopping by to read my blog – I’m so excited to share my style, beauty, and life on Lauren Luvs!

All photos by Jill Velicer Photography