Lauren Lorraine for the Holidays

Dress: Guess | Shoes: Lauren Lorraine | Bag: Louis Vuitton | Coat:  Burberry London | Sunglasses: Ray-ban

'Tis the season for family, fun, and fashionable new footwear from Lauren Lorraine!

Need gifts for her? Shop Lauren Lorraine!

Pictured here: the *brand new* lace peep toe bootie, Jeanie, from Lauren Lorraine, Available NOW at Nordstrom! For more updates, stay connected on Instagram (@laurenlorrainejones)!

Xx 

Lauren

Lauren Lorraine Shoes Available at Nordstrom!

Lauren Lorraine Shoes NOW at Nordstrom! (With FREE SHIPPING!)

Hooray! Lauren Lorraine shoes are NOW available for sale at Nordstrom! You can shop the fabulous shoe collection from anywhere in the world at www.Nordstrom.com in addition to over 10 of the top Nordstrom locations nationwide, including Puerto Rico! Nordstrom will have the grand opening of their store in Puerto Rico in 2015 and we are thrilled, honored and humbled to be part of the launch of this new location.

Having the opportunity to work with Nordstrom is a dream come true. As a designer in the shoe industry, or as a designer in ANY niche of the fashion industry, it is a great honor to be in Nordstrom! And the cherry to top it off is the fact that the shoes are selling well, another wonderful feeling after many moons of hard work.

Thank you to all who have followed our brand's journey. You have no idea how much your support and enthusiasm motivates us to keep building a better business and a lasting brand. Thank you many times over!

- Lauren

Here are a few of our best sellers from Nordstrom! Lauren Lorraine Vanna 2 and Elissa 2:

Lauren Lorraine shoes: Vanna 2 & Elissa 2, perfect "gift for her" ideas & for wearing to holiday parties, weddings, events, pageants, special occasions, & more! Lauren Lorraine for all your shoe shopping and fashion footwear needs!

Lauren Lorraine Jones by Joey Wright

From my recent shoot in Miami with the fabulous Sports Illustrated photographer, Joey Wright.

Vegan Diet Plan

Beyonce's 21 Day Vegan Diet Plan

It's been in the headlines a lot lately, however vegan eating isn't really all that new. It is a great way to get lean and lose the extra pounds. I believe in it - and I have personally tried it off and on with success.

I wanted to post Beyonce's vegan diet plan because I think it's a great diet to follow if you are having a hard time getting creative in the kitchen. I hope this will simply serve as a great go to meal and food list if you feel confused. Yes, it's posted online and in other places, but this is also a helpful bookmarking tool for me also! (Since this is my blog, I know where to find it!)
 

Day 1
Breakfast: Vanilla chia pudding with 1 cup fresh berries
Lunch: Crunchy red cabbage and green apple sesame slaw with 1 cup steamed, cubed sweet potato (or one small potato, baked)
Afternoon snack: 1/4 cup hemp hummus with fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, romaine leaves, bell pepper, etc.)
Dinner: Black bean and quinoa salad with quick cumin dressing
Dessert: Dark chocolate

Day 2
Breakfast: Smoothie with 1 cup almond milk, 1 large frozen banana, 1-2 tablespoons almond butter, 1 serving of 22 Days protein powder, and a heaping cup of leafy greens (spinach, chard, kale, etc.)

Lunch: 1 brown rice tortilla (Food For Life brand) or two gluten free corn tortillas with 1/4 cup hemp hummus, fresh or roasted red bell pepper, sliced cucmbers, and a handful of greens. Serve with steamed vegetables as desired, or a small side salad
Afternoon snack: 22 Days bar
Dinner: Zucchini pasta with cherry tomatoes, sweet potato, basil, and hemp "parmesan"
Dessert: Banana soft serve
 

Day 3
Breakfast: Quinoa breakfast porridge with 1 cup fresh berries
Lunch: Large salad with at least three cups of greens, whichever veggies you like, 3 tablespoons pumpkin or hemp seeds, and a dressing of choice (from the dressing options in the recipe index)
Afternoon snack: 4 tablespoons hemp hummus with fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, romaine leaves, bell pepper, etc.)
Dinner: Small baked sweet potato with a tablespoon of melted coconut oil, half a cup of organic black beans, and steamed greens as desired (or a fresh side salad)
Dessert: 2 raw brownie bites

Day 4
Breakfast: 22 Days Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Nirvana bar, fresh fruit salad as desired
Lunch: Golden harvest kale salad with 1/2 cup organic chickpeas
Afternoon snack: 1 oz. almonds and a few tablespoons raisins
Dinner: Quick white bean and summer vegetable pasta (prepare with quinoa or brown rice pasta)
Dessert: 2 raw vegan vanilla macaroons

Day 5
Breakfast: Smoothie with 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 serving chocolate 22 Days Nutrition protein, 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds, and 1 cup leafy greens of choice
Lunch: Leftover white bean and summer vegetable pasta or a large green salad with half a cup of beans or lentils, 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, vegetables of your choosing, and turmeric tahini dressing
Afternoon snack: Apple with 2 tablespoons almond butter
Dinner: Butternut squash curry served over 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, steamed vegetables as desired
Dessert: Dark chocolate
 

Day 6
Breakfast: Banana and almond butter oats
Lunch: Smoky avocado and jicama salad
Afternoon snack: 1 cup almond milk blended with 22 Days Nutrition protein powder and a few ice cubes
Dinner: Black bean and corn burgers, served with a small salad or steamed vegetables
Dessert: 2 raw vegan vanilla macaroons

Day 7
Breakfast: Smoothie of 1/2 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen peaches, 2 ice cubes, 3/4 cup almond milk, 1 cup leafy greens, and 1 serving 22 Days of Nutrition vanilla protein powder
Lunch: Leftover black bean and corn burger, small salad
Afternoon snack: 1/4 cup vegan trail mix of choice (or 2 tablespoon raw almonds or cashews and 2 tablespoon dried fruit)
Dinner: 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or millet, served with 1/2 chopped avocado, 1 cup steamed greens, and dressing of choice
Dessert: 1/2 cup chocomole

Day 8
Breakfast: Gluten free banana pancakes, served with 1 cup fresh berries
Lunch: Mango, kale, and avocado salad
Afternoon snack: Apple, banana, melon, berries, or any other fresh fruit of choice
Dinner: Eggplant rollatini with cashew cheese, steamed greens or broccoli as desired
Dessert: Dark chocolate

Day 9
Breakfast: Apple cinnamon oatmeal
Lunch: Roasted butternut squash and apple soup, served with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies as desired
Afternoon snack: 22 Days Nutrition bar
Dinner: Raw zucchini alfredo with basil and cherry tomatoes, served with fresh salad or steamed vegetables as desired
Dessert: 2 raw vegan brownie bites

Day 10
Breakfast: Smoothie of 1 cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries, 1 cup of coconut water, 1/2 small avocado, 1 serving 22 Days Chocolate protein powder, a dash of cinnamon
Lunch: Easy curried yellow lentils with avocado croutons
Afternoon snack: Fresh vegetable crudites with 1/4 cup hemp hummus
Dinner: Black bean and quinoa salad with quick cumin dressing
Dessert: 1/2 cup chocomole

Day 11
Breakfast: 1 sliced banana with 1 cup organic puffed rice or millet cereal (1 like Arrowhead Mills brand) and 1 cup almond milk
Lunch: Kale salad with apples, raisins, and creamy curry dressing
Afternoon snack: 1/4 cup raw trail mix of choice
Dinner: Sweet potato lime burgers, fresh salad or steamed vegetables as desired
Dessert: 2 raw vanilla macaroons

Day 12
Breakfast: Vanilla chia pudding with 1 cup fresh berries

Lunch: Red quinoa, almond, and arugula salad with cantaloupe
Afternoon snack: A couple of raw peanut butter & jelly snack balls
Dinner: Sweet potato and black bean chili with steamed broccoli or greens
Dessert: 1/2 cup chocomole

Day 13
Breakfast: Smoothie of 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 heaping cup spinach leaves, 1 cup coconut water, and 1/2 avocado
Lunch: Bowl of leftover black bean and sweet potato chili with small salad or steamed greens
Afternoon snack: 22 Days of Nutrition bar of choice
Dinner: Cauliflower "rice" with lemon, mint, and pistachios, served over fresh greens
Dessert: Spicy almond milk hot chocolate

Day 14
Breakfast: Banana and almond butter oats
Lunch: Carrot avocado bisque with spicy Thai salad
Afternoon snack: Raw vegetable crudites with sweet potato hummus
Dinner: Brown rice and lentil salad, served with fresh salad or steamed vegetables as desired and dressing of choice
Dessert: 2 raw vanilla macaroons

Day 15
Breakfast: Strawberry ginger chia pudding
Lunch: Leftover brown rice and lentil salad, served with a large mixed vegetable salad and dressing of choice
Afternoon snack: 2 peanut butter & jelly snack balls
Dinner: Raw "peanut" noodles with steamed vegetables or fresh salad as desired
Dessert: Dark chocolate

Day 16
Breakfast: Smoothie with 1 cup almond milk, 1 large frozen banana, 1-2 tablespoons almond butter, 1 serving of 22 Nutrition Days protein powder, and a heaping cup of leafy greens (spinach, chard, kale, etc.)
Lunch: Mango, kale, and avocado salad
Afternoon snack: Vegetable crudites as desired and 1/4 cup hemp hummus
Dinner: Easy un-fried brown rice and vegetables
Dessert: 2 raw vegan brownie bites

Day 17
Breakfast: Banana breakfast wraps
Lunch: Brown rice tortilla "pizza" and a side salad
Afternoon snack: 22 Days Nutrition bar
Dinner: Arugula salad with roasted acorn squash, goji berries, and cauliflower
Dessert: Banana soft serve

Day 18
Breakfast: Apple cinnamon oatmeal
Lunch: Fennel, avocado, and tomato salad with 1/2 cup chickpeas or white beans
Afternoon snack: 1 cup almond milk blended with 22 Days Nutrition protein powder
Dinner: Roasted vegetable pesto pasta salad
Dessert: Dark chocolate

Day 19
Breakfast: Gluten free, vegan pumpkin muffins with a tablespoon of almond butter and an apple
Lunch: Kale salad with apples, raisins, and creamy curry dressing, 1 cup roasted cauliflower and parsnip soup
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup raw trail mix of choice (or a mix of raw almonds and raisins or goji berries)
Dinner: Raw marinated portobello mushroom "steak" and cauliflower "mashed potatoes" served with steamed greens or broccoli
Dessert: Blueberry ginger ice cream

Day 20
Breakfast: Smoothie of 1 cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries, 1 cup coconut water, 1/2 small avocado, 1 serving of 22 Days Nutrition chocolate protein powder, and a dash of cinnamon
Lunch: Easy curried yellow lentils with avocado "croutons" served with a salad and dressing of choice or steamed vegetables as desired
Afternoon snack: Celery sticks served with 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter and raisins ("ants on a log" style)
Dinner: Dinner salad of raw greens and vegetables of choosing, 1 cup cooked sweet potato, 1/2 cup avocado, cubed, 1/2 cooked lentils, and a dressing of choice
Dessert: 2 raw brownie bites

Day 21
Breakfast: 1 sliced banana and fresh berries with 1 cup organic puffed rice or millet cereal and 1 cup almond milk
Lunch: Smoky avocado and jicama salad, 1 small apple if desired
Afternoon snack: 2 peanut butter & jelly snack balls
Dinner: Quinoa enchiladas
Dessert: Dark chocolate

Day 22
Breakfast: Smoothie of 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 heaping cup spinach leaves, 1 cup coconut water, and 1/2 avocado
Lunch: Leftover quinoa enchilada, side salad with dressing of choice
Afternoon snack: 22 Days Nutrition bar of choice
Dinner: Arugula salad with roasted acorn squash, goji berries, and cauliflower
Dessert: 2 raw vegan vanilla macaroons

Go straight to the article with photos here: vegan diet

Time magazine considered selfie one of the "top 10 buzzwords" of 2012

The Selfie. Here is one of me behind the scenes of my recent shoot for Lauren Lorraine shoes with the incredibly talented Hollywood photographer, Ryan Astamendi, and some other interesting selfies recently taken by a few politicians and celebs. Fascinating - and sort of hilarious! But a great way to capture a moment, nonetheless.
 #selfie <- hashtag. That's another one. 

FFaNY, Red Carpets, New York, and SHOES!

Kicking off a fabulous FFaNY June show in New York City with the newest, most exciting line of shoe designs yet! The Lauren Lorraine collection is ON FIRE! Take a look at some of the HAUTE new styles, now available at Lauren Lorraine! Make sure to check out our stunning red carpet and bridal shoes too, notably the "Jennifer" and "Yvonne", recently added to the collection. Share your photos wearing Lauren Lorraine by tagging the facebook page and liking the brand here: Lauren Lorraine Facebook Page.

XO Lauren

Life is Better at the Beach

Life is truly ahhhhhh-mazing! I am soaking up every minute of it, traveling, eating, working, designing, loving, enjoying, living. It's been one heck of a year! Feeling happy and blessed. Learning that happiness is truly a journey - and loving that. Here are a few photos from my latest adventure with my incredible family to Rosemary Beach and Aly's. These two places are simply fabulous. If you are looking for an exclusive and "exotic" getaway without having to go too far (depending on where you are), look no further than these two breathtaking spots on our planet. Life IS better at the beach.

(Need beach shoes? Got ya covered: www.laurenlorraine.com. I recommend the Willa, Wista and Nano for your summer travels & excursions.  )

XO Lauren

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Sring/Summer 2014 Trending Colors

Happy almost summer! Here are the trending colors for spring/summer 2014. How gorgeous! "Boldly dare to be a pop of color in a black and white world." XO Lauren

Lauren Lorraine Shoes by Lauren Lorraine Jones | SHOP The 2014 Shoe Collection!

Lauren Lorraine Shoes by Lauren Lorraine Jones | SHOP The 2014 Shoe Collection!

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As a Brand Ambassador for eMoney Advisors

Working in Philly as a Brand Ambassador for eMoney Advisors! An awesome shoot with really nice, wonderful people.

Makeup Tips & Tricks

Looking for full lashes but not interested in spending a fortune on lash extensions or potions with side effects? I recommend Lola V Lashes! They are truly gorgeous! Buy them here: Lola V Lashes.

Vegan White Truffle Oil Grits with Asparagus | Lauren Jones Cooks

Vegan White Truffle Oil Grits with Asparagus

YUM!!!

I love making delicious vegan recipes like this!

Today is Day 9 of transitioning to a vegan diet. Today I was feeling great but wanted something more hearty that some of my "go-to" raw string beans, apples and bananas. So, I whipped up a cup of vegan white truffle oil grits and topped them with a few stalks of asparagus. It was so easy! Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Grits
• White Truffle Oil
• Asparagus
• Sea Salt
• Pepper 

Cook time: 5 minutes

You can cook your grits on the stove or in a microwave. After fully cooked, I added a teaspoon of white truffle oil and a dash of salt & pepper. You can top with raw asparagus or steam them lightly, either way, delicious.

Lauren Jones, Health & Fitness Advocate

Happy Monday and WELCOME! I’m excited you have found me here on my official blog! Let's jump right in: there is no better time than NOW to get started working on the diet and fitness goals that you have been dreaming about for so long. Join me in my journey - let's do it together!

  I hope this spot will become your go-to place for everything health, beauty, fitness, fashion, shoes, and more!

This blog is unique, providing one special place where I can share all of my personal photos, from modeling to designing shoes and being a business owner, my journey becoming vegan, behind the scenes shots from photo shoots, news, tips, tricks and ideas with you so you too can benefit from everything I've learned, and use yourself!

I hope you will all enjoy the fact that this is not just a blog for for me to share a more personal side of my life; it is also about instilling inspiration, motivation, self- confidence, sharing secrets, empowering other women, and finding the power and courage to go after your goals and dreams.

I look forward to connecting with you all here at www.officiallaurenjones.blogspot.com, so let me know your thoughts and give your feedback!

 

Below are a few modeling tears, fitness photos, and shots from my vacation to Anguilla. All of the photos of me were pre-vegan/vegetarian.

Lauren Jones in MAXIM

Lauren Jones in MAXIM

For a fabulous, slimming, sunless tan, I use Jan Tana! I used it often when I worked on The Price is Right for a gorgeous golden glow on Television!

Lauren Jones in MAXIM

Lauren Jones in MAXIM

Anguilla, unretouched

 A little fitness inspiration!

For great glutes, try the stair master and walking lunges!

Abs are made in the kitchen!

More fitness and health motivation, & updates, on instagram @laurenlorrainejones

 A few more fitness modeling & magazine tears!

Lauren Jones featured in REPS magazine

Lauren Jones by Brian B Hayes

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 My first fitness DVD!

Lauren Jones Fitness DVD

Unretouched photo

Lauren Jones fitness magazines tear sheet

Out takes from the Lauren Jones fitness DVD