{me, trying not to crack up}
{me, totally cracking up}
Here's Veronica's recipe for a good shoot.....
The Recipe calls for:
-very patient family members and friends
-hair curlers and makeup
-an extremely patient and loving husband
- a few cold ciders
- random props
- countless hours of hard work and laughing (a couple spent crying ... most from laughing so hard)
- an amazing friend who you used to daydream with
- and one large pizza
These were the key ingredients that went into creating dnstyle.com and I'm indescribably thrilled that we've launched! For now the site is carrying unique yet classic t-shirts that go perfect with your favorite pair of jeans (to stay home or go out) or a 40s-inspired pencil skirt to wear for work. The fashion industry has changed drastically these past 10 years and it's satisfying to see the client calling the shots for a change. People want easy to wear, care and match clothing while looking effortlessly flawless and diaNoche was up for the challenge. We can't wait to add accessories and home decor to complete the look.
-Veronica El-Showk
-Veronica El-Showk
Veronica has started the line with a collection of classic versatile t-shirts that can be used both day & night (hence, "dianoche.") I am SO excited for her and she's offered to do a giveaway for one of our readers. To enter for a chance to win the giveaway, all you have to do is visit diaNoche to view the available designs and leave a comment in my comments section saying which t-shirt design you want. (Make sure we have a way to contact you.) We'll pick a winner by random on Friday!
To view the real images that made the cut onto diaNoche (clearly not the ones of me cracking up ;) you can click on the "Lookbook" section of diaNoche.
If you'd like help creating a home you absolutely love, contact me about our design services.



Looks like a fun time! The clothing is gorgeous, too - I really love the Medina in Onyx.
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~Chelsea
You look beautiful! Looks like a fun shoot.
ReplyDeleteI like the Casablanca in lapiz
You seriously could be on the cover of Vogue!
ReplyDeleteyou, my dear, rocked that one out. your images in the lookbook are so professional. thanks so much for the chance. I love the cordoba in sable..
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I will keep these tips in mind next time I'm hosting a photo shoot,hehehe :)
ReplyDeleteI love the KNIGHTS IN CORDOBA (ONYX)
ReplyDeletegorgeous!! what a lovely charming post. :) you could totally model though and ps that pizza is making me hungry. haha. looks like you had a great photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteYou look FANTASTIC!!! Sooo jealous! & love the tees on diaNoche! the pencil skirt you are wearing is fabulous and I am really loving the Medina tee in Overcast!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the spread! & LOVE your blog!
tarahill8@yahoo.com
i love the Knights in Cordoba in onyx!! I love it paired with that fabulous skirt you are wearing!!
ReplyDeleteWoah there! You are one hot mama!! The photos turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMind if I ask - are you wearing fake lashes or are those your real lashes? If the former, what brand? If the latter, I hate you.
: )
Alaina
oohhh...all so beautiful! i would love to have CASABLANCA in lapiz!!
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Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway! The photos all turned out lovely -even the ones where you're laughing!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win Casablanca in Lapiz. :)
Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont
Such fun shirts. I Like the casablanca in lapiz
ReplyDeletelove the casablanc in malbec! katie dot bindrup at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYou make a beautiful model!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Casablanca in the lapiz blue tee...although everything offered on her site is wonderful!
I am crossing my fingers!
Love the Casablanca in Malbec!
ReplyDeleteLove the Knights in Cordoba (Sable)... and love the NAME!
ReplyDeleteNice pics of a beautiful girl... And your blog is great! Greetings from Belgium
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely stunning... great photo shoot Lauren.
ReplyDeleteLove the clean & easy to navigate site. The concept and apparel is awesome! Can't wait to see what is yet to come. While I found it very hard to pick a single fav... my wardrobe holes dictate that one comes out on top... the Medina in Sage.
ReplyDeleteWow, Lauren - you look fantastic, totally modelesque!
ReplyDeleteI love the shirts...think I'd have to choose the Casablanca in Malbec, but not 100% sure. The Medina design also rocks my world.
How stinkin' cute are you!! I love the Casablanca Lapiz.
ReplyDeletehello hello!
ReplyDeletedo you ship to paris??
my best friends are amazing!!
i would like all of them shipped to my home, thank you in advance.
love you girls xoxox
tiki torch
You are such a model! Wow you look fantastic. I love the Casablanca Lapiz. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour images look great! I really like the Knights in Cordoba shirt in Sable. ~Christie
ReplyDeleteyou are one pretty pretty lady! love the pics. hope you're staying warm in VA! sending some virtual sun your way from cali:) xo grace
ReplyDeleteThey're all so cute! I love the Knights in Cordoba (Sable). ~Kristen
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I would love to try the Medina in Onyx.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun and probably a lot of hard work too. Love the Knights in Cordoba in Sable.
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca in lapiz. You make a great model Lauren Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have a friend who has a fashion line - love it!! My fav is the Medina in Onyx... fingers crossed! :)
ReplyDeleteLOve them. Casablanca in Lapiz please.
ReplyDeleteoooh girl, you look AMAZING!!! She took some great pictures of you! Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteThey look like some amazing photos, she's very talented. My favorite is CASABLANCA (LAPIZ). I'm really into blue right now b/c I'm having a boy.
ReplyDeletei like the medina in sage, i think...they are all so cute :) ps. you look gorg in all those photos! how fun
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found your blog, and I like it!!! I'm coming back for more. See you!
ReplyDeleteLauren, you should professionally model! You look amazing! How fun~
ReplyDeleteI like the Medina Onyx shirt! Great website and looks!
~jamilyn
You look gorgeous in the shots in the lookbook!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Casablanca, Lapiz" tee.
Awesome pics!!! I love the Medina shirt in onyx.
ReplyDeleteCasablanca in Lapiz. You are beautiful! How wonderful that beauty is out and about in the world! Bah, if that made any sense at all. (sorahatch@gmail.com, if I get insanely lucky.)
ReplyDeleteCablanca lapiz - and you amaze me....you are creative, talented, gorgeous, a mom, a wife, a designer, and fun. Good luck to dianoche....
ReplyDeletepve
Ummm ... I think she left out an amazing friend who happens to be drop-dead gorgeous! Girl!!
ReplyDeletexoxo!
I love the Medina - Overcast. The blue color is a gorgeous smoky tone and would be great for layering a long sleeve tee underneath...something I love to do!
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca in Lapiz. Look forward to seeing her home decor and accessories. Thanks for the giveaway. afabus@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteAww I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous lookbook...you look fabulous! I'm in love with the Onyx Knights in Cordoba T.
ReplyDeletekare.trublue@comcast.net
That last pic is smoking hot ! I'm loving the casablanca in lapiz.
ReplyDeleteI love the KNIGHTS IN CORDOBA (SABLE)...Great photo taking tips. XoXo
ReplyDeleteGreat name, great designs! I really love the Casablanca (Lapiz)! I LOVE the long-sleeved version in the Lookbook.
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute!
ReplyDeleteMedina - Overcast
Ok, Now I'm thinking you could lead another life -- in addition to the ones you have under way now, of course. Fashion model. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour friend forgot to mention that a very gorgeous blonde doesn't hurt a fashion shoot either! Congrats! Uh-may-zeeng.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in these pictures. Love the outfits!
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I love the lookbook link so there is an actual visual image of the shirt being worn! I like the casablanca lapiz! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the Knights in Cordoba in Onyx. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the knights of Cordoba! Thank you Lauren! Melaine
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca in Malbec!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love the Casablanca in Lapiz!
ReplyDeletemissesmisadventures@gmail.com
Lauren, there is no chance that this whole interior design thing is not going to work out for you, but just in case, you clearly won't be jobless as you are stunning. Holy smokes, you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous! I would be happy to look half as good as you in the Casablanca in Malbec. Beautiful!
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ReplyDeletelove the knights in cordoba in sable! can't wait to see more from this brand!
ReplyDeletestephanie.michele.lim@gmail.com
I love the Medina in any color. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteLauren, you are so pretty, you could definitely be a model! Love that first pic!
ReplyDeleteThe site looks great! I love the cordoba shirt in malbec. Great photos too.
ReplyDeletelove casablanca in malbec!! gorgeous! xo
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Those pictures are awesome! You are so gorgeous :) I would love to have the Casablanca top in Lapiz! It is so cute and could easily be worn with so many things. Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCaroline
carolinebramlett@gmail.com
Thanks Lauren - I particularly love the Casablanca T in Lapiz - :))
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Look at fabulous you! How much fun were you having? It looked like a ton and you're sooooo gorgeous! I love all the t-shirts but the medina would probably be my first pick. Looks like a great venture!
ReplyDeleteso fun and you look HOT! way to work it mama.
ReplyDeletewow, my best friend is one hot mama!
ReplyDeleteCasablanca T is my pick. You looked stunning as usual. Now following you on Twitter too:)
ReplyDeleteAmy R.
I want Nights in Cordoba in sable!!! What great shirts! You look fabulous- makes me want to put on some smokey eye shadow!
ReplyDeletecraftytexasgirls@gmail.com
I love the Casablanca tees especially the long sleeve one you wore in the photo shoot!
ReplyDeletewarbingtonfamily@gmail.com
You look beautiful!!! the T-shirts are awesome too!. I will take the Knights in cordoba in Onyx :)
ReplyDeleteFun tees, love the green table, and you look amazing! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteJulia
I love the Casablanca in Lapiz-so cute!
ReplyDeleteYOU look gorgeous and you are gorgeous in that real, approachable, adorable way too. I like the medina in terra or black:)
ReplyDeleteLauren- Those shots are just stunning. And the one where you and Christian are gazing at stars is just precious. Too bad Cookie magazine went under, because that shot could have been on the cover! Totally Glam Mommy.
ReplyDeleteSo hard to choose from Veronica's beautiful designs, but Knights in Cordoba in Onyx edges to the top. Not only is the graphic breath-taking, but I imagine it adds the illustion of curves in all the right places!
Loretta
The pictures are stunning! I love the Medina in terra.
ReplyDeleteMaggieskara@hotmail.com
Love this post and the third pic most of all - you "totally cracking up". Your blogs is amazing and you are absolutely gorgeous. I'm following you, talk soon
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You look phenomenal... I am jealous of shoots that involve pizza, hard cider, and rollers. Mine these days involve Cheerios, sippy cups, and short attention spans. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca in Malbec. Your friend is truly talented. Good luck to all!
Loving the Casablanca in Lapis...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures and designs! I love the Casablanca in Malbec.
ReplyDeleteLauren-- you don't look like a mommy! you look great! I am looving the Knights in Cordoba (Sable)
ReplyDeleteYou're so gorgeous...better than most models I see. Get an agent!
ReplyDeleteMy fave is the Knights In Cordoba (Sable), LOVE! Great shoot, fabulous hair!
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ReplyDeletelollygagg.in@hotmail.com
I love the Medina in Onyx! LOVE all of them! seobstar@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWow. You look beautiful. I love your hair. The ombre blonde color that you are rocking is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite shirt is the Nights in Cordoba in Sable
Oops, I forgot to leave my email address above! suzannem80@Hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove, love, lauren in the casablanca in the long sleeve sage.
ReplyDeleteknights in cordoba (onyx) would be $$$ in the long sleeve as well. but are stunning just as they are!
these graphic designs are exotic and gorgeous! would love to get my little paws on one to sport around ashburn!
sweetdee78@me.com
I love all of them but I love the Sabre Knights in Cordoba. You make a beautiful model and great pictures
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you both had so much fun at the photoshoot! I love the Casablanca in Lapiz. What a great color!
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ReplyDeleteSorry for the double post. Tried to delete one but didn't work. Anyway...forgot to leave contact info above...czestes@msn.com
ReplyDeleteFun Blog. Fun shirts. Casablanca in Lapiz is my favorite. snicholls3@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLauren, you look amazing! My fave t-shirt is the Casablanca in Lapiz. (also am loving your pencil skirt!) Best of luck to Veronica!
ReplyDeleteHonestly Lauren! You look amazing, AMAZING!! So, since the one I really, really love is Knights in Cordoba in Sable, does that mean when I put it on I will look like you???
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Roxanne
You look beautiful! I love the waves on the hair and how shiny and healthy it looks! really nice. Thanks for the generous giveaway, the shirts are awesome, my favorite is CASABLANCA (LAPIZ)
ReplyDeleteWendy-
Love these and especially your beautiful hair. Wish mine looked that great after two children. Question, will I look as good as you in those clothes?
ReplyDeleteI like the Casablanca in lapiz. Stunning.
It doesn't hurt to have a gorgeous looking woman to photograph like yourself!!! WOW you look amazing Lauren! I think you should drop this whole design thing and be a model, oh but then the design world would miss your talent...do both! xx Danielle
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca lapiz. Beautiful photos! cater3150@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo many fun and exciting adventures you have going!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to read that you were in Hickory, NC working on production of your new chair design-- I'm a native of Hickory (now living in the Midwest) and another connection-- my daughter and her husband live in the DC area!! :)
I love the MEDINA (ONYX)t-shirt...although, if I won, I would probably let my daughter choose a t-shirt for herself!!! :)
Lauren, you look beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteCasablanca in Lapiz is gorgeous!!! And so are you by the way...hard to believe you gave birth to two precious little boys so recently! Congrats on a fun photoshoot!
ReplyDeleteWow, you're such a great model, Lauren! I'm loving the CASABLANCA (LAPIZ) shirt.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs and styles! I especially like the CASABLANCA (MALBEC)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clothing! Especially love the Casablanca (lapiz) shirt!!
ReplyDelete(elizabeth.mackey@gmail.com)
Beautiful photos & apparel!
ReplyDeleteI would love the knights in cordoba in onyx!
Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
Medina in Onyx - Love the designs! Don't forget us "winter" color people
ReplyDeleteYou Look Beautiful, and I know you guys had a bLaSt!!!!!!! I HeArT the Medina!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Torres
decorater4life@aol.com
MEDINA (ONYX)for me -- so versatile too. Beautiful shots, esp like the one when you are losing it!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the Medina T in Onyx! If only I could look half as good as you do in it!!!! Love the cut and design!
ReplyDeleteI like Medina in Onyx. You are such a great spokesperson. They all look so pretty on you.
ReplyDeleteLauren, you look absolutely stunning!! How fun! I love the Casablanca in Lapiz...
ReplyDeletejoyjonas@gmail.com
Enjoy the snow!
Love, love, love the Knights in Cordoba (onyx)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing about dianoche, Im looking forward to following her work.
evamarie2102@msn.com
Love the Medina in Onyx! Hopefully it will look as good on me!
ReplyDeleteI love the site. What awesome T-shirts. I would love the CASABLANCA (MALBEC).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I love the sable cordoba!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I love the sable cordoba!
ReplyDeleteLove them all but decided on KNIGHTS IN CORDOBA (SABLE) after rolling over it and seeing it modeled - what an awesome feature! Everything looks great - you look beautiful - what a great job you both did :) Congrats.
ReplyDeletecoxkathryn@gmail.com
Oh very fun, you look SO very stylish and hip! What fun! I would love a chance to win. I like the one you were wearing in the second to last photo you were laying down in~ the KNIGHTS IN CORDOBA (ONYX.)
ReplyDeleteMy email address is: allthatjazzvintage@gmail.com
~michelle~
I love the fashion ideas! I might have to go blond! I love Medina-Onyx for that reason.
ReplyDelete--Dixie (dixiewood91@yahoo.com)
The Medina style in onyx is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! How fun.
ReplyDeleteWow! She didn't miss a trick! They are all beautiful, but the Casablanca - Lapiz is the first one for me. Just right.
ReplyDeleteyou're so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca in Lapiz. Your friend is so talented!!
xoxo
Alicia
Love MEDINA (TERRA)for my daughter-in-law. Actually love them all! jdotfrederick at charterdotnet
ReplyDeleteYou did a stunning job and look like a model. I found your blog from Better Homes and Garden and had so much fun spending time reading through everything. I love the Casablanca in Lapiz. My email is Sevanish@aol.com Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the Medina in onyx... But I love even more the Al-Andalus inspired names and designs. Beautiful! Electralluna at hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteHi, Lauren! I've been reading your blog for a while but this is my first time to leave a comment. I found you through Simply Seleta.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Medina in onyx. The fit looks great. And I couldn't help but notice 'robodeer' made the photo shoot too! Hahaha!
so cute! i would love the casablanca in lapiz. you're such an amazing model!
ReplyDeleteLove the Medina in onyx. You look gorgeous in it!
ReplyDeleteyou are stupid pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like the casablanca in lapis....such a pretty blue! I think your modeling shoot was VERY professional looking. You never know what is going on just outside the view of the lens...thanks for the outtakes!
ReplyDeleteYou look great!!!
ReplyDeleteNights in Cordoba in Sable, please! D
ramntm2005@gmail(dot)com
I love the last picture, sexy!! your friend is good :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGrow your lashes longer with Bimatoprost
gorgeous girl... xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the medina in onyx. You are amazingly beautiful! you must've had so much fun!!
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