Well, I finally did it. I finally got my act together and created this lovely website that I am so excited to share with my friends, followers and future readers!

A Little About Me

For those of you that don’t know me personally, my name is Lauren (in case that wasn’t obvious), I’m 25 years old and reside in Orange County, California. Growing up I moved around quite a bit (no, I’m not a military brat), but grew up for the most part in Colorado. To this day I still consider Colorado home. I was pretty athletic growing up, involved in a variety of sports, but the thing that kept me grounded was soccer and in turn it paid my way through college. I attended the University at Buffalo in New York where I graduated with my Bachelors degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. I moved out to California straight after college and have been living in this beautiful state ever since working as an engineer for a company in the town of Orange.

Why I Created a Blog

I realize the blogging world is very populated and especially saturated in the life and style category, but I thought this was the perfect outlet to express my passions. I often found myself asking “why not me?” Why can’t I learn how to create a website and be technologically savvy? And the answer is I can and I will. Although this platform will allow me to share content with my readers, I’m also looking forward to challenging myself in what I would consider unknown territory. I’ve always had a passion for creativity, a joy for being in the kitchen, and a love for fashion. Creating this outlet for inspiration has been an idea of mine for a while and I’m really thrilled to finally test the waters and share my life with y’all.

Behind The Name

Lauren Con Amore originated from two concepts; my belief that everything you do in life should be done with love in addition to my love for all things Italian. Growing up with Italian roots and family, I admired the culture, the food (obviously, who doesn’t love Italian food?), and the all around love for everything they do. It wasn’t until 2014 where I had the opportunity to visit the motherland and I fell in love with my roots even more. Although I have a few sources of inspiration for my lifestyle, I’m inspired by the simplicity of the Italians which carries over to my style and fashion.

What To Expect

My goal is to bring a little love to your life, and no not the romantic kind, the inspiring kind. Maybe my style will inspire you to try a new look. Maybe my recipes will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen. Maybe my travel adventures will inspire you to explore more or take that trip you’ve always dreamed of. I’m an open book so I’m always here for advice or questions, but I’ll be sharing what I do know and my experiences. Starting out, I’ll be posting once a week covering topics from the subject matters of lifestyle, fashion and travel, with a primary focus on style and fashion.