Style Profile: Lauren Taylor Sweet
I first met Lauren a few years when I was asked by my photography friend, Elisa Ivers, to do makeup for her younger cousin from SoCal, Alyssia, and her BFF, Lauren. From the moment I met these gals I was so inspired by their kind, adventurous, vivacious spirits AND their style was SO TOP NOTCH - even in their early teenage years! I knew these ladies were bound for greatness and to be honest, they helped inspire me to start touring so I could travel more. I love keeping up with Lauren and since meeting her she has only continued to grow into such an incredible woman -showcasing beauty for life and beautiful living (as displayed in her photos.) I can't wait for you to read her style profile --- I KNOW you will be captivated and inspired by the answers and images.
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Name:
Lauren Taylor Sweet
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation:
Freelance assistant and collector of used goods.
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Decade in Life:
20’s.
Describe your personal style:
I love blending conflicting concepts. Feminizing boyish pieces. Dressing up casual. Making something vintage more modern.
I want my style to reflect thinking outside the box, but I also just want to feel cool and comfortable.
Favorite Color and print to wear:
Nowadays I prefer to either mix or monochrome solids, especially blacks and whites.
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Go to outfit for instant confidence and sophistication:
Vintage Levi’s. Every time.
Signature scent:
Anything with notes of citrus or musk. Or peppermint!
Most coveted piece in closet:
The black wool trench coat my mom wore at my age.
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Most lusted item you don’t own:
Jesse Kamm sailor pants. Or the incredible vintage Hudson Bay coat I found at that one place on Melrose but never did buy.
Top three favorite places to shop:
If I’m not hunting through eBay or Goodwill, I shop pretty exclusively small business. Aside from essentials at H&M, Aerie, and Gap.
Favorite season and why:
Late California fall. Crisp, foggy mornings. Long, warm afternoons. The occasional lightning storm. HALLOWEEN. And it’s still not too late for one last camping trip.
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Film that best defines your personal style:
Sandra Bullock in While You Were Sleeping.
I never leave the home without:
Sunglasses, my phone, all the makings for an impromptu picnic, a library book very near its due date.
Fashion Icons:
Georgie Flores, Alexa Chung, Harry Styles, Harling Ross, Issa Rae.
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Favorite album of the season:
Aly & AJ’s new EP, “Ten Years”.
Designer worth checking out:
Rachael Gladser, of RAWSON.
Favorite instagrams to lurke:
@manrepeller, @jedidiahjenkins, @palomawool, @helen_levi, @overheardla, @sunbeam_vintage
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Trend you wish never happened:
Strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Except low-rise jeans.
Advice to those establishing personal style:
Prioritize comfort and find your confidence. Shop sustainably—invest in pieces that have versatility and reusability.
Make the most out of a little.
When in doubt:
Denim.
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Never be afraid to:
Be your own tailor.