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When Avara named this collection Moms Off Duty, I knew I was going to love it.

The colors are fun, the pieces are easy to wear, and somehow they still feel polished instead of over-the-top. Which is exactly what I want this time of year.

And before anybody asks… yes, I have favorites. 😍

You know how Avara drops go, though. Don’t blame me if the one you love is already sold out.

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When Avara named this collection Moms Off Duty, I knew I was going to love it. The colors are fun, the pieces are easy to wear, and somehow they still feel polished instead of over-the-top. Which is exactly what I want this time of year. And before anybody asks… yes, I have favorites. 😍 You know how Avara drops go, though. Don’t blame me if the one you love is already sold out. summerstyleover40 avarastyle avaraista getyourcolonoscopy LTKootd LTKOver40 LTKTall

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Kathy Red Flip Flop Jelly Sandals | Avara

Red Stripe Collared Top | Avara

Pink Striped Button Up Dress | Avara

Pink Striped Polo Dress | Avara

Norma Red Gingham Top by THML | Avara

Kenley Brown Sandals by Dolce Vita | Avara

Jane White Finished Hem Shorts by KUT | Avara

Tan Woven Raffia Tote | Avara

Red Rope Charm Necklace | Avara

Red Rope Charm Bracelet | Avara

Yellow Chunky Beaded Bracelet | Avara

Blue Fish Drop Earrings | Avara

Marley Tortoise Jelly Sandals | Avara

Black Eyelet Tailored Shorts | Avara

Blue Eyelet Trim Tank Top | Avara

Multi Floral Print Short Dress | Avara

Blue Striped Floral Detail Short Dress | Avara

Braxton White Tailored Shorts | Avara

Blue Striped Contrast Trim Top by THML | Avara

Madison Blue Gingham Shorts | Avara

Madison Blue Gingham Button Up Top | Avara

Sophia Pink Floral Button Up Short Dress | Avara

Serena Cream Bamboo Handle Bag | Avara

Helen Camel Faux Leather Bag | Avara

Blue Flutter Sleeve Short Dress | Avara

Claire Blue Checkered Floral Tank Top | Avara

We had the best time celebrating Eric last night.

As we left dinner, Erin said, “Are we doing a family OOTD?” Sooooooo here we all are!

Linked what I could from everyone’s outfits… and if you're wondering about my dress, here’s a bonus: all @shopavara dresses are 30% off through tonight.

These are the nights I wish I could bottle up forever. 🎉

#styleover40 #midlifestyle #over40fashion #blendedfamily

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Wearing my true to size Medium in this beauty!

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Amazon has some of THE BEST looks for less!

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Don't tell Walmart, but I was standing in the pet food aisle when it hit me that I need to share this look for less top with y’all. 😂

I've been wearing it on repeat lately, and somehow it keeps getting overlooked when I'm sharing outfits. The color is gorgeous, it's easy to wear, and it has that elevated feel that makes a simple outfit look a little more put together.

So naturally, I had to stop what I was doing and tell my internet friends about it before I forgot again.

#sneaky #secret #founditonamazon #styleover40 #getyourcolonoscopy

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AVARA summer drop!

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#1 is the lie this week! My safest choice is anything but chicken when out to eat.

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Every week there are a few things that quietly take off… and then there are the ones that make me text my husband and say, “Well, I guess they loved that one.”

These were last week’s best sellers, and I can see why.

A few are everyday basics. A few are pieces that make getting dressed easier. And a few are those little things that somehow end up being the hardest-working items in your closet.

Some of these have been selling for weeks. Some surprised me. All of them earned a spot on this list because so many of you clicked, bought, and loved them.

I’m curious… which one would you be most likely to add to your cart?

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I genuinely can't believe this one is under $60.

It's one of those outfits that looks like it came from a resort boutique or a designer collection, but the price says otherwise. The fit is so good, the print looks expensive, and it's one of those easy throw-on outfits that instantly makes you feel put together.

I'm wearing my true size medium, and if you're between sizes, I'd stick with your normal size.

I've linked this along with a few other elevated summer outfits and vacation-ready finds because let's be honest... the good ones don't stay in stock long.

#styleover40 #summerstyle #vacationoutfit #midlifefashion #getyourcolonoscopy

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One of my fave all-in-one moisturizers… perfect for travel since you only need one product!

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I literally placed a Walmart pickup order for this one thing.

The shorts are $22. The shirt is $26. They’re sold separately, but I loved this stripe and cotton poplin fabric the minute I saw it.

This is exactly the kind of summer outfit I reach for when it’s hot outside and I still want to look put together. Wear the pieces together, wear them separately, throw the shirt over a swimsuit… lots of options.

I’m linking these and a few other recent Walmart fashion finds that I think are worth a look. The best Walmart finds have a habit of selling out, so just a friendly heads up. 😊

#walmartstyle #cottonpoplin #summeroutfit #midlifefashion

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Snagged this new blush stain to try and I’m loving it! I’m using the color Sundrop.

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Affordable summer outfits that look anything but affordable.

I linked these three looks plus my other Avara favorites that dropped today.

Just a friendly heads up: these won’t be here all week. Avara’s best pieces tend to sell out within days… sometimes hours. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. 😉

Which look is your favorite: 1, 2, or 3?

#midlifefashion #over40style #summeroutfits #classicstyle #getyourcolonoscopy

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This week we're comparing the viral Anthropologie Mabel Oxford to an Amazon version that's currently on sale for under $30.

The Anthro version is made from a cotton blend with that classic oxford shirt feel and comes in sizes XXS–3XL. The Amazon version is a little dressier with a lighter fabric, comes in over 20 colors and patterns, and is currently marked down from $39 to $29.

From the back, they're surprisingly similar. The striped detail, the relaxed fit, the overall look... it's easy to see why this one caught my attention.

I love finding pieces that give you that elevated, polished look without spending nearly $100 on a trend you're not sure about yet.

So tell me...
💙 Are you spending $98 on the Anthropologie version or saving with the $29 Amazon find?

#lookforless
#anthropologie
#founditonamazon
#styleover40
#getyourcolonoscopy

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I started putting together a list of my recent favorite things and realized there’s a pattern…

Most of them solve a problem.

The dress that makes getting ready easy.
The sandals my feet can actually handle.
The bra that works with almost everything.
The readers I can actually find in my purse.
The pieces that look a lot more expensive than they are.

At this point in life, I’m less interested in trends and more interested in finding things that make life easier, look polished, and earn a permanent spot in my closet.

These are the pieces I’ve been reaching for on repeat lately—and apparently a lot of you have been loving them, too.

#over40style #founditonamazon #amazonfashion #affordablestyle #getyourcolonoscopy

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Apparently y’all were in a very “make my life easier but still cute” mood this week 😂

These were the pieces y’all kept clicking on, asking about, and actually buying. A good maxi skirt, comfortable sandals, an easy throw-on dress, jewelry that fixes a basic outfit… that’s basically the formula around here lately.

A lot of these are the kinds of pieces that do the work for you. They make getting dressed feel easier without feeling boring, overdone, or uncomfortable.

I pulled all of last week’s best sellers together in one place because several are already starting to go low in sizes again.

#bestsellers #topsellers #mostloved #FashionOver40 #getyourcolonoscopy

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The original Gucci mule is such a classic, timeless designer shoe… but when I found this Amazon version with the same elevated feel for under $80, I had to compare them. 👀

The silhouette, the horsebit detail, the overall look — it gives that polished, classic style without the luxury price tag. And considering the Gucci version is no longer available anyway… this one felt like a pretty good find.

I love pieces like this that make an outfit feel expensive without actually being expensive. Easy to wear with denim, dresses, trousers, all of it.

So… are you team designer or team look for less? 👏🏼

#lookforless #designerinspired #over50style #founditonamazon #getyourcolonoscopy

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Don’t tell Walmart… but I came in for a few things and somehow ended up talking about Amazon travel pants in the storage aisle 😂

And they are a straight up look for less for the super popular and much more expensive Ruti pair! If you love that elevated relaxed look without the designer price tag… these are GOOD!

Flat front. Straight leg. Pockets. Easy pull-on fit.

They’re comfortable but still look polished, which is basically the dream.

Perfect for travel days, errands, casual dinners, lunch with friends… all the things. I’m in the small, so size down one of in between… and they come in a ton of colors, too.

And yes, apparently Walmart aisles are now where I film half my reels 😂

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Somewhere in that mirror is the girl who wore cutoffs and a t-shirt almost every day in college. This is just the 55-year-old version of it. I still think denim cutoffs and an oversized button down are one of the best casual summer outfit formulas for Gen X women because it feels effortless, comfortable, and pulled together without trying too hard. Some things really do stay with you.

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From local boutique but found it online for you.

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Same print. Two completely different looks. And this is exactly why I love finding pieces like this for summer. One feels easy, effortless, and throw on and go… the other feels a little more styled and elevated while still being comfortable enough for real life.

I kept going back and forth the entire time filming this because I genuinely love both for different reasons

These are the kinds of pieces that work for vacation, dinner, brunch, summer events, or just wanting to feel a little more put together without overthinking it.

So now I need to know… are y’all choosing the midi dress or the midi skirt version?

#midlifefashion #summerstyle #over40style #AffordableFashion #getyourcolonoscopy

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OOTD for my niece’s grad dinner the other night! Love a great affordable dress option!

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Apparently y’all had VERY good taste last week because these pieces are going fast 👏🏼😂

A lot of these are the kinds of pieces that make getting dressed easier. Easy dresses that still look polished, statement skirts that do all the work for you, elevated basics, great texture, fun color, and accessories that make simple outfits feel finished.

And several of these look so much more expensive than they actually are, which we already know is my favorite category 😌

I rounded up the top picks y’all loved most from last week and a few of them are already starting to sell out again, so I wanted to put everything in one place for y’all.

#toppicks #bestsellers #mostloved #styleover40 #getyourcolonoscopy

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Today’s look

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I saw these Loro Piana sandals and immediately loved them. The suede, the simple elegant design, the rich neutral color, the effortless coastal grandmother meets quiet luxury look… all of it. Then I saw they were $940. 😵‍💫

So of course I went searching for a look for less because y’all know that is one of my favorite things to do. And honestly, these Amazon sandals are VERY close. Same elevated summer style feel, same chic slip-on sandal look, same easy outfit piece you can wear with linen pants, denim, white dresses, matching sets, vacation outfits, resort wear, casual everyday outfits… all without the designer price tag.

This is exactly the kind of piece I love finding because it gives that polished, expensive-looking outfit feel while still being practical for real life.

And if I’m choosing where to spend $940… it’s probably not going to be on sandals I’m wearing to dinner at the beach and to the grocery store 😂

Tell me which pair you’d choose because I already know this group is going to have opinions 👇🏼

#midlifestyle #lookforless #designerinspired #founditonamazon #getyourcolonoscopy

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The accessories are what make the outfit 💚

Y’all know I’ve shared these multi-strand necklaces forever. I have them in almost every color because they completely change the look of even the simplest outfit… and every time they restock them, they sell out SO fast.

This time I grabbed a few new pieces too, and they are GOOD. The dresses, the colors, the details, the new jewelry… all of it just feels fun, polished, and easy to wear.

I’ve always been a simple clothes girl, but I love accessories that give an outfit personality. A great necklace and a fun bag… that’s what makes everything feel finished to me.

And hearing my mom and her friends talking the other day about how much they love this boutique made me laugh because apparently we all have the same taste 😂

Which piece would y’all wear first?

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Easily shop my look + my necklace below

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Don’t tell Walmart… but I came in for a few things and ended up showing y’all another Amazon find in the middle of the dog food aisle 😂

This dress was just too good not to share. The color, the fit, the pockets… it feels way more expensive than it is and it’s so easy to throw on and go.

I’m in the medium, but I’d size up if you’re between sizes. And yes, it comes in 17 colors and sizes S-XXL.

Then I spotted those striped shorts at Walmart and had to grab those too because they were too cute to leave behind.

Affordable fashion that feels elevated will always get me 😂

#amazonfashion #founditonamazon #sneaky #over40style #getyourcolonoscopy

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A little introduction for all the new faces here lately. 🤍

I’m Lauren — 55, living my midlife era, and sharing a little bit of everything I love along the way.

You’ll find fashion, beauty, lifestyle, travel, home finds, honest conversations, and plenty of things that make everyday life feel more fun, beautiful, and meaningful.

I’m also passionate about women supporting women, especially in midlife, and using this space to encourage, uplift, and connect.

Really glad you’re here. ✨

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKOver40 #LTKstorytime

This top is on SALE for under $25! A cat pass up deal in my opinion 💙

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Who says strapless can’t still feel elegant at 55?

I know a lot of women feel like certain styles have an expiration date, but I don’t believe that. A strapless dress can still feel timeless, polished, and sophisticated when you wear it with confidence.

This linen dress is one of those pieces that just feels effortless in the spring and summer. Easy, chic, comfortable… and proof that style doesn’t suddenly stop at a certain age. Wear what makes you feel beautiful and like yourself..: that’s always going to be the most stylish thing in the room. 🤍

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Quick little OOTD for the day! Such a cute look for Memorial Day Weekend 😍

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You see this Cartier? Okay… now let me show you something.

I found a version on Amazon for $12 — and I had to do a side-by-side because I was genuinely curious. One is real gold and diamonds (and yes… about $19,000 😳), and the other is stainless steel and gold plated.

Obviously they are not the same thing. But here’s the question I always come back to…

Do you want the investment piece?
Or do you just want the look?

Because for a lot of everyday outfits, adding something like this just finishes everything off. It’s simple, it’s classic, and it works with so much.

And honestly… for things like Mother’s Day, graduation, or just a little add-on gift, this kind of find is really good.

So tell me… which would you choose? 🤍

#lookforless #over40style #designerinspired#founditonamazon #getyourcolonoscopy

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