Lois Loves Will: An Introduction to My New Clothing Line

Oh my! It has been far too long since I have posted over here, but today I happened to log in and was inspired to come back and do a little update.

Life has lately been consumed with the shop, and my newest venture. My clothing line. It is called Lois Loves Will and is named after my wonderful, and very much loved grandparents who have passed on. I have never stopped missing my grandparents, and I know I never will, but a piece of my heart feels good knowing that I will be honoring their legacy by naming my line after them.

It was important to me to have both of them be part of the line somehow. So one weekend while I was back home, I dug out old documents of theirs and searched high and low for clear signatures. Hoping and praying to find one clear enough to use for my logo. Sure enough I did, and my grandmother's actual "L" and my grandfather's actual "W" are on my logo and my label, which of course will be on every piece of clothing. A small gesture and thank you for the endless love and support they provided me through out the years.

Here is a glimpse at the very first Lois Loves Will creation. Meet the winter maxi dress. All pieces were made with love in the USA and come in black and grey, with gold zipper sleeve details. You can find them here.

 

Have an amazing weekend!

A New Project: Becoming Benson

 

Hey guys! Happy almost weekend! It has been way too long since my last post but I'm very excited to share something that's been in the works since my absence. For the past 8 months a close girlfriend and I have been working hard on launching a fun new website called Becoming Benson. BB focuses on all things, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and career.

Another important component to the site will soon be the "networking" page. Our hopes are that this page will become a helpful resource for small business owners and the like. We will help encourage discussion boards between people in similar industries, with the intention of providing tips, and advice from people within the same field. More to come on this. In the mean time go take a peek at the early stages of our site, and let us know what you think so far.

Enjoy your weekend!

Morgan

Short and Sweet

Stumbled upon this today at the store...wanted to share it with you!

I hope the week is treating you well!

XO

 

 

 

Crazy Sexy Diet

Hey guys! Hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Ours was pretty low key with the exception of my new reading material that I have to say, I am very excited about! It's called Crazy Sexy Diet. Let me get on my soap box for just a minute...If there is one great thing you could do for yourself this week, it would be to pick up a copy and really consider what is being said.

The book is written by a 30 something year old woman, Kris Carr, who was diagnosed with a rare, untreatable cancer. She was diagnosed ten years ago and has since then changed her entire lifestyle. Her diet being the biggest change and in her opinion, the reason why her cancer has not progressed. She believes in eating real food. Nothing processed or packaged, cutting out all dairy, and all animal protein.

This diet is not really a diet, and is not just for someone fighting an awful disease. It is a way of life and I am very happy that today is my first day of her 21 day cleanse . With my new juicer on hand and a fridge stocked with fresh fruits and veggies, I look forward to seeing how the next few weeks go!

Have any of you done this cleanse? Would love to hear how it went.

XO

In My Makeup Bag...

As a girl, it seems like we are always looking for the next best lipgloss, moisturizer, foundation etc. After numerous disappointments, I realized it's generally best to stick with what I know and love. So with that said, here are a few products you will always find in my bag!

I love my bare minerals foundation and blush. I've tried others, and none compare. One of my favorite blush colors is"vintage peach." A pretty color for spring.

Same goes with my lipgloss. Have you guys tried Boxom? It is THE BEST. I like to change up my colors. Right now I am wearing "Bunny."



 I am very consistent with my choice in mascara. This one is inexpensive, and works great!

I like to stay as natural as possible when it comes to my products so I opt to use pure almond oil as a moisturizer at night. I will often add a few drops of lavender essential oil. It cleanses the skin and smells amazing.

For the day I prefer something a little bit lighter. I really like the Josie Maran SPF 40 daily moisturizer for the mornings. My make up goes on smooth and also has enough sunscreen to protect my skin all day.

 

What are some of your favorite products?

 

Have a great weekend!

 

XO

5 Things...As of Late

Happy Monday, guys. Hope you enjoyed your weekend. It seems like things haven't slowed down at all around here but I can't complain! Busy is good in my book. Here's what I've been up to lately...

 After a long search for the perfect way to decorate our hallway, I finally pulled the trigger! Love my new console from West Elm, and my inexpensive accessories from Home Goods. Still on the search for the perfect piece of art to hang above, but certainly an improvement!

 We were able to sneak away for a weekend in the city. The gym at The Trump has the best, unexpected view!

 Added a splash of spring to the window at the store (with some help from my amazing mom!) Cute flowers came from Paper Source. A little assembly is required but totally worth it.

 Fell in love with this new jewelry line we are now carrying, Tinsel and Timber. The prettiest handcrafted wood necklaces you will ever see.

And I finally attended my first market this weekend! Style Max is going on here in Chicago and had a great time checking out more new lines for the store! Crazy over this pretty Spanish knit line.

Have an amazing week!

XO

Rachel Zoe...My Favorite Looks...

With the Rachel Zoe Project back in full swing, I am reminded how INCREDIBLE her style is. The maxi dresses, wide leg jeans, the fur, and the hats! I can't help but to love it all! Such a classic, boho chic vibe this woman has going on. Let me share with you a few of my favorite looks...

OK...this entire look is pretty much perfection in my book. The dress, bag, and braid...can't get enough!

She seems to stick with her neutrals, but she certainly looks gorgeous in this black and white combo

She somehow even makes mommy hood and a plain white t-shirt look crazy chic

 

 

So what do you think? So good, right?

XO


First Birthday Gift...

I've been on a search for a cute gift for my little cousin who just turned one. We don't have any babes of our own yet, so buying gifts for the little ones is always a fun thing for me! So the question is...what would a one year old boy actually enjoy? After doing some searching and seeing that a friend just purchased one for her guy...it was a no brainer. Who wouldn't love a teepee/hideout spot to play in? I actually wouldn't mind a grown up version of one these babies...

LOVE this one!

If it was a little girl would definitely get one of these!

After hmming and haaaing and finding out that brown is a consistent color through out the house, I pulled the trigger on this one. Kind of a hybrid between and teepee/tent.

He loves it! What do you guys think about them for a 1st birthday gift?

 

Hope you had a great weekend!

 

XO

New at My Boutique...Crazy over Caftans!

Happy Monday! Hope the weekend treated you well. Just wanted to stop by quick and show you all some new merchandise that just rolled in at my store...

 Completely crazy over this new lace, caftan dress! So pretty!

 Simple and chic black dress/tunic

In love with this beauty! Perfect for a beach get away!

All three pieces are done by a gorgeous French line and will be available at our new online shop soon! See you tomorrow!

XO

An Attitude for Gratitude

After a fun weekend trip to sunny California, it can be challenging to find the beauty in a winter snow storm! Can you relate? Instead of getting down about it, a couple of my girlfriends and I have started a group gratitude text message forum (basically just an ongoing group text) Here we share what we are happy about each day, and what we will be grateful for in the future. We sometimes include images of whatever it is we are grateful for, as well as things we are yearning for.

I have tried to do a gratitude journal in the past, and it seems that I start out strong and gradually stop writing in it after a few days. With this gratitude text message group I feel I am accountable for contributing as often as my friends are. Or in some instances my obligation (in a good way) to kick them off for the day. As a result I really am finding more joy in my every day journey and find myself looking forward to things that I want to come my way in the future.

So with all of that being said...if you are feeling a little case of the winter blues, or even if you are completely happy and content, I totally and completely suggest starting a group and see how rewarding it can be for yourself!

Wishing you a happy and productive day!

XO

Lately...

Hey guys! I apologize for my absence. Running my own boutique is a little bit more time consuming than I had imagined! I am happy to be back and look forward to more regular posts.

Aside from the store, we managed to sneak away last weekend for an orange county get away. It was amazing! We stayed at The Resort at Pelican Hill. It is an incredibly beautiful property! If you are considering heading to Newport for a vacay I would suggest this place to you over and over again. You will love it!

 The Pool

 View from the villa

 We took a couple afternoon trips to Laguna...Hoping this to be our home some day! In love!

 Morning tea and breakfast...they have the cutest tea sets!

And our view from breakfast wasn't too bad either!

Heading to Crystal Cove...where we spent an afternoon by the beach, sipping margaritas. 

 

We are back now and I am missing the ocean. I am however, feeling very blessed and refreshed. Hope you all had a lovely weekend. See you guys tomorrow!

 

XO



Friday Outfit:Winter Brights

Happy Friday, friends! Can't tell you how relieved I am that the weekend is just around the corner. We have some friends who are coming to town...looking forward to catching up with them over a glass of bubbly! I think my outfit today in itself, expresses my excitement...VERY bright and happy! Can never go wrong with a bright pink and mint combo, no?

Jeans and Blouse: F21:Blazer:INC:Boots:Vince Camuto

 Other pretty pink and mint combos...

Hope you all have a great weekend!

XO