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Lauren
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Founder & Editor in Chief | Enchanted By That Little Spark That Shines Through Passionate Eyes | Creator & Curator of Things & Moments | Pursuer Of Daydreams
Lauren is based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to writing here on Pursuit of Daydreams, Lauren's daydreams consist of all forms of design: Graphic, Fashion, Web, Interior, Art. On any given day, she can be found preoccupied with at least one of the above. She is happiest with a bowl of ice cream in hand.
Why hasn’t futuristic fashion evolved from retro-futurism ideas| What does future fashion actually look like?
It’s always been fun to imagine future fashion. Cinema has been doing it for decades. But interestingly, the imaginative ideas from Hollywood seems to already be vintage. Metallic, cutouts, geometric,…
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Africa’s fashion influence is poised to introduce a global shift| & what that means for the fashion world
With growing infrastructure and middle/upper class, Africa’s fashion footprint is gaining steam. Africa is going to be a hub for industry and enterprise in a way that fashion will not be…
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7 responsible ways to spend your tax refund
There is something dangerously intoxicating about seeing that tax refund clear in your bank account. Suddenly your bottom line surges and you have all of this new room for indulging. …
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Issue 4 | Fashion the Future
Fashion the Future A tale as old as time A Letter from the Editor Clothing is a societal pillar as old as time, only slightly evolving according to either the…
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Trendy activism | The pros and cons of stylish advocacy
The rise of trendy activism The past several fashion seasons have been defined by a different kind of statement. Juxtaposed against the usual suspects—stunning shoes, trendy handbags, stylish accessories—have been…
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The Sunday Paper | April 2018
The Sunday Paper Your wrap-up of the latest and greatest from around the web Fragrant Harvest—How many roses go into a bottle of Chanel No. 5? | In late spring,…
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High tech meets high fashion| Will robots take over the runway?
It’s a prevalent conversation in the Digital Age. Technological automation is phasing out a lot of traditional jobs. Robots are automating everything from basic to skilled labor. Computers are taking…
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The new insider | How Fashion in the Digital Age made exclusivity old-fashioned
Fashion in the digital age has all but sealed the obsolete fate of ‘the insider.’ Once a staple of aspirational exclusivity, the fashion insider is a fashion don’t. Bloggers…
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7 Spring cleaning Resolutions
Spring cleaning is a great practice in the traditional sense. Just as nature is fresh and new, so too are our households. But this year, I wanted to apply spring…
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You don’t need a 4-leaf clover to create your own luck
Successful people never leave their luck up to chance. In order to increase your odds, you have to take accountability and then initiative and create your own luck. If you…
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Focus for the Multi-Passionate | Balancing passion when your life’s a juggling act
Balancing passion when you have a zillion ideas or interests Balancing passion has never been my strong suit. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a wizard princess…
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Streamlining your to-do list by batching tasks
Why batching tasks is the most important ingredient in your to-do list Batching tasks according to their type is paramount to productivity so that your brain is not transitioning in…
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Carolina Herrera Resigns| & fashion’s new infatuation with ugly
After 37 years of timeless style, Carolina Herrera’s is no longer at the helm of her eponymous brand. In her interview with New York Times, Herrera expressed some frustration with…
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8 Ways to Navigate Financial Peer Pressure
How to overcome financial peer pressure—Because is that $70 brunch really sustainable? When you graduate high school, you assume that you are embarking on a new chapter where decisions can…
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The Beginner’s Handbook to picking the right investment for your bank account and your lifestyle
Your first investment is right around the corner There is a common misassumption that you must have excess money before you start investing. But then you spend all of this…
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Productive Gamification | Turn your to-do list into a game to propel your momentum
Learn how to use productive gamification to power through your obligations Gamification is the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. -A simply definition courtesy of Wikipedia …
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The keys to using technology for productivity, not procrastination
Technology has a reputation for being as much a curse as it is a gift. Sure it can expedite actions at the tap of a finger. And there is a…
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Sustainable progress | How theme setting helps me consistently accomplish goals
Sustainable progress | How I consistently accomplish goals by theme setting Sustainable progress is one of the most elusive facets of achievement to master. Theme setting is a method of…
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Breaking out of the countdown mentality
How to break free from the suffocating countdown mentality. As soon as we are able to grasp the concept of time, we begin counting it down, always in search of…
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