fringe benefits.....

Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-spring 2013 .....from the runways......... 

new designs.....

We have been busy in our studio over the past few weeks dreaming up new designs for our spring trunk shows!  Here is a sneak peek!  Each one is one of a kind.....

Just the perfect little silver buckle to go with anything!
"Lisa" - handmade buckle with our black suede strap

Getting in on the Western trend!  Grab your cowboy boots, jeans, a plain T shirt and this fabulous turquoise and silver number!
Lauren Hampton One of A Kind "Tess" Buckle with our black suede strap

A petite round buckle - measuring 3"... our "Lane" handmade buckle with our black suede "Charlotte" strap

Our gorgeous little "Jillian" buckle -- turquoise, rhinestones, crystals and silver chain accents make this just the perfect belt to add to your wardrobe!

Turquoise, silver and shades of rust and brown with just a bit of bling....
Our "Drew" Buckle with our brown "Nashville" leather strap

"Briana" buckle --A beautiful silver buckle with brown stones, tiger eye stones, silver chain and a bit of bling! 

Our one of a kind "Rose" buckle in silver... pair this little baby with just about anything!

Our "Silver Linings" buckle....  a little nod to one of our favorite Oscar nominated films!  Handmade and, of course, one of a kind!  

We went a little nuts with the Western trend!  Love the look of this paired with a long maxi skirt, T shirt and your favorite cowboy boots
Our "Ashley" buckle on our black braided, leather "Dakota" belt strap.

"Santa Fe" Buckle in gold and black with turquoise center.... shown with our "Dakota" strap

"MacKenzie" Buckle --- pink and purple and fuschia...oh my!!! 

badgley mischka.......

We haven't even hit Spring here yet and designers have already debuted their Fall 2013 Ready To Wear Collections on the runways!  These are some designs from Badgley Mischka with inspiration being taken from Alfred Hitchcocks icy femme fatales.......

photos from:  style.com

winter blues......

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!  As I begin this post I am looking out my window at a very dreary gray sky, bare trees, and about 2 feet of snow on the ground!  So I thought, why not daydream about going somewhere warm and tropical?!  What would I pack and where would I go?  I would most likely head back to St. Maarten where my hubby and I got married!  St. Maarten is hands down my favorite island with it's upscale, posh French side brimming with fabulous restaurants and its Dutch side filled with streets of shopping!

St. Maarten!

Taken at sunset... so beautiful... love the cloud formations!

Packing all my favorite essentials.... a lovely maxi dress by Hale Bob, my Chanel tote, Tory Burch Sandals, lots of swimsuits and a good book!

A little black dress, perfect for my romantic evenings... from Boston Proper

LOVE this dress!  Comes in black too and is available through Victorias Secrets.  What I love about this is that it travels great... no wrinkles!  and I can pair it with any of my Lauren Hampton Belts!

My beach read:   On the New York Times Best Seller List:  based on the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh

and lets not forget the tropical drink!!

makin whoopie.......

Happy Valentines Day!  Hope everyone has a wonderful day with their loved ones!  Make some whoopie with this delicious recipe!

xoxo
Lauren

about face........

Happy Tuesday to all!  Well, we survived the blizzard here in Connecticut and most have finally dug themselves out!  We got about 18 inches but other parts of the state got 36!  We have been in our studio more than usual due to the inclement weather and are working on lots of gorgeous pieces for Spring!  But more of that in another post!

Right now I want to talk about BB Creams!  I started hearing about these a year ago and now if you open any magazine you will see numerous companies promoting theirs!   BB Creams, stand for blemish balm, or beauty balm and have been sold for years in East and Southeast Asia.  It has only been in the past year that we have started seeing them introduced here in Western markets.  So what the heck are they???  They are an all in one facial product that replaces serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock and can be worn alone or under foundation for heavier coverage.  I had to share my favorite with you which is called Camera Ready by Smashbox!  I love this stuff!  I hate caked on foundation so finding this has been one of my favorite beauty finds!  It evens out skin and provides a very light coverage, giving you a flawless complexion!

roberto cavalli.......

Good Morning to all my fashionistas out there!  Hope your week is off to a good start!  I had a little down time last night so I decided to take a look at some of my favorite designers Spring 2013 looks from the runways.  What caught my eye was Roberto Cavalli's cool bohemian looks and some gorgeous belts!  I love the way his designs celebrate a woman's body with spectacular cuts, floaty femininity and gorgeous color!

Love the blue and white pattern and the belt!  Reminds me of a Lauren Hampton!

A Lauren Hampton - Handmade Buckle and Black Braided Strap

White and Lacy

Love the laser cut look on the black fabric on her waist... maybe black leather?

Lace and silk....

Gorgeous fabric

Love the jean jacket/vest with the skinnys...

blue and cream....and silky

I could see this dress with a pair of boots and a jacket for cooler weather!

I'm a sucker for anything blush colored!

Black and White....

The details..... lace bottoms, intricate cutouts...

Beautiful skirt....would love it with just a plain white T!

Would totally wear either of these but the white I am in love with!!!

Have a fabulous day!  

xoxo

Lauren