New Makeover Show Episode: Meet Lauren!

I am so excited to present a new episode of my makeover show! (You can watch the whole thing above - just click to play! Or watch it on IzonOrlando here.) Lauren is a busy mother of two, who recently lost her baby weight and had a $1,000 budget to overhaul her closet. She hired me to shop with her, and halfway through our day I surprised her with an invitation to be on the show. She was such a good sport, and didn't even bat an eye when a few days later we took over her house with lights, cameras and equipment.

If you've watched the pilot, we have changed the format quite a bit. You'll see more than 20 complete outfits, and a rundown of everything she bought and what she is wearing is listed below. This project is more than just styling for me, though - the show concept is my baby (you guys know how passionate I am about realistic fashion journalism for women on a budget!), and beyond being the host, I wrote the script and co-executive produced. (Thankfully, Annette at InStyle Hair in Baldwin Park did my hair so that was one thing I didn't have to worry about that day!) There are several things I'd like to improve for the next episode, but ultimately I'm proud of our shopping results, and I think you are going to love Lauren - enjoy!

What Lauren Bought:

5 skirts
--- Printed: Anthropologie, $75 (similar, similar)
--- Blue striped: LOFT, $5 (similar)
--- Green: Ann Taylor, $51
--- Black: LOFT, $25 (similar)
--- Denim: Gap, $17 (similar)

2 shorts
--- Cobalt: Gap, $27
--- White: LOFT, $32

1 jeans
--- White: Gap, $54

8 tops
--- Mint:  LOFT, $24
--- Beige: LOFT, $22 (similar)
--- Ivory: Banana Republic, $26 (similar)
--- Navy polka dot: Gap, $20 (similar, similar)
--- Pastel printed: Banana Republic, $17 (similar, similar)
--- Tribal: Banana Republic, $39
--- Pink halter: Banana Republic, $42 (similar, similar)
--- White: Banana Republic, $23 (similar)

2 cardigans
--- Citrus: Banana Republic, $39 (similar)
--- Orange: LOFT, $22 (similar)

1 dress
--- Military: Banana Republic, $64

4 belts
--- Brown: Gap, $23
--- Black, nude, yellow: H&M, $15 (similar, similar)

2 shoes
--- Brown wedges: LOFT, $63
--- Nude sandals: Macy's/BCBG, $75

1 necklace
--- LOFT, $20  (similar)

Grand Total = $920 (Lauren's budget was $1,000)

Lauren's Outfits, In Order of Appearance (left to right above):

Outfit 1
Purple tank - Lauren's own (similar)
Printed skirt- Anthropologie, $75 (similar, similar)
Brown belt - Gap, $23
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 2
Mint top - LOFT, $24
Printed skirt - Anthropologie, $75 (similar, similar)
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 3
Beige top - LOFT, $22 (similar)
Printed skirt - Anthropologie, $75 (similar, similar)
Nude belt - H&M, $5
Nude shoes - Lauren's own (similar)

Outfit 4
Orange cardigan - LOFT, $22 (similar)
Ivory top - Banana Republic, $26 (similar)
Striped skirt - LOFT, $5 (similar)
Nude shoes - Lauren's own (similar)

Outfit 5
Green top - Lauren's own (similar)
Brown belt - Gap, $23
Striped skirt - LOFT, $5 (similar)
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 6
Polka dot top - Gap, $20 (similar, similar)
Green skirt - Ann Taylor, $51
Yellow belt - H&M, $5 (similar)
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 7
Pastel print top - Banana Republic, $17 (similar, similar)
Green skirt - Ann Taylor, $51
Nude shoes - Lauren's own (similar)

Outfit 8
Citrus cardigan - Banana Republic, $39 (similar)
Ivory top - Lauren's own (similar)
Brown belt - Gap, $23
Green skirt - Ann Taylor, $51
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 9
Beige top - LOFT, $22 (similar)
Black skirt - LOFT, $25 (similar)
Necklace - LOFT, $20  (similar)
Black belt - H&M, $5 (similar)
Black shoes - Lauren's own (similar)

Outfit 10
White cardigan - Lauren's own (similar)
Striped shirt - Lauren's own (similar)
Belt - Lauren's own
Denim skirt - Gap, $17 (similar)
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 11
Citrus cardigan - Banana Republic, $39 (similar)
Red shirt - Lauren's own
Denim skirt - Gap, $17 (similar)
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 12
Mint shirt - LOFT, $24
Cobalt shorts - Gap, $27
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 13
White shirt - Banana Republic, $23 (similar)
Cobalt shorts - Gap, $27
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 14
Purple shirt - Lauren's own (similar)
Cobalt shorts - Gap, $27
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 15
Citrus cardigan - Banana Republic, $39 (similar)
Tribal shirt - Banana Republic, $39
Brown belt - Gap, $23
White shorts - LOFT, $32
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 16
Polka dot top - Gap, $20 (similar, similar)
White shorts - LOFT, $32
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 17
Pink halter - Banana Republic, $42 (similar, similar)
Necklace - Lauren's own (similar, similar)
White jeans - Gap, $54
Sandals - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 18
Beige shirt - LOFT, $22 (similar)
Necklace - LOFT, $20 (similar)
Pink pants - LOFT, $43 (similar, similar)
Nude shoes - Lauren's own (similar)

Outfit 19
Ivory shirt - Lauren's own (similar)
Pink pants - LOFT, $43 (similar, similar)
Nude shoes - Macy's/BCBG, $75

Outfit 20
Blue shirt - Lauren's own (similar, similar)
Pink pants - LOFT, $43 (similar, similar)
Wedges - LOFT, $63

Outfit 21
Dress - Banana Republic, $64
Brown belt - Gap, $23
Wedges - LOFT, $63