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instyle.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Traveling this fall? It’s time to start looking for the ‘It’ sneaker—and this year, it might be time to consider shoes that are going to be as good for your feet as they are for your outfits. Podiatrist-approved footwear usually doesn’t scream trendy, but brands like Dr. Scholl's know how to balance both style and comfort. Dr. Scholl’s is a household name for a reason, and has even managed to do the (seemingly) impossible—make orthopedic shoes cool.
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2 weeks ago | 
instyle.com | Lauren Finney Harden
The Gap jeans are made from a cotton-Tencel blend that gives them a super soft, almost sweatpant-like feel. Unlike other similar styles, they have a real button and pleating to give them a professional and polished look. The jeans have front and back pockets and come in a versatile dark indigo wash and a light indigo that feels very late ‘90. Gap’s 365 High Rise UltraSoft Denim Pleated Trousers come in sizes 00 to 20 and in regular, petite, and long inseams.
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2 weeks ago | 
atlantamagazine.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Vedant Pradeep and Ziyi GaoPhotograph courtesy of ReframeAfter the pandemic, many people chose to reevaluate their relationship to alcohol. Reframe, a neuroscience- and psychiatry-based app, was launched in 2020 to help people cut back or quit drinking altogether. The startup was founded by Vedant Pradeep and Ziyi Gao, two Georgia Tech graduates who realized there was no middle ground to help those who didn’t have a clinical problem with alcohol but wanted to change their habits.
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2 weeks ago | 
atlantamagazine.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Lauren AmosPhotograph by Ahmad Barber of AB+DMLauren Amos, founder of two of Atlanta’s most cutting-edge fashion destinations, ANT/DOTE and Wish ATL, has long been an style leader in the city. She’s equally known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting important Atlanta institutions such as Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art, SCAD, and the High Museum of Art, where she’s been a board member since 2013.
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2 weeks ago | 
atlantamagazine.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Photograph by galitskaya/iStock/Getty Images PlusAny Atlantan who suffers from allergies knows that spring and fall can be brutal, and it doesn’t feel good to allergy sufferers to see that the city keeps breaking its own pollen count records. It can be even worse for children, though, who aren’t as good at identifying symptoms and communicating their discomfort. Atlanta’s allergy season can feel like it lasts all year, and that’s because it kind of does, depending on what you are allergic to.
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3 weeks ago | 
atlantamagazine.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Slater NalleyPhotograph courtesy of Slater NalleySlater Nalley was a typical student at The Lovett School until Hollywood came calling earlier this year. He’s now one of the top 14 contestants for the hit show American Idol. Nalley has always had an ear for music, picking up the piano about 5 years ago when he was 13. “I didn’t like it because I can’t read music,” he says. “I tried my best to teach myself chords.” His aunt gave him a guitar shortly thereafter, which changed things for him.
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3 weeks ago | 
simplybuckhead.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is the first shade of brown to gain the moniker. Rich, creamy and comforting, the color conjures a perfectly milky cappuccino and a creamy chocolate bar. Inspired by “little treat” culture, it’s the perfect shade to relax into. You deserve a decor pick-me-up; try the shade out with one of these Mocha Mousse-inspired items. Iconic Hand-Tufted Rug (from $2,090)Bring warmth and a dash of Art Deco flair to a room with Jaipur Living’s Iconic rug.
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3 weeks ago | 
simplybuckhead.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Get outside around Georgia’s third largest city!Columbus was once known as the last “frontier town” of the original Thirteen Colonies, acting as a far west outpost on the Georgia-Alabama border. Now, it’s a bustling city, Georgia’s third largest. While the original economy was built around textiles and Fort Benning, today, the city is known as a center of commerce. In-the-know travelers understand it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with unbeatable access to the Chattahoochee River.
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3 weeks ago | 
simplybuckhead.com | Lauren Finney Harden
How to keep your garage tidy this spring. One of the greatest joys of spring is the ability to spend more time outdoors. That can also mean having more “stuff” around for activities, such as biking, trips to the pool or backyard playtime, all of which get stored, often haphazardly, in the garage. “Getting your garage organized can be easier than you think,” says Mary Kathryn LaVallee, owner of Order Up Design, a professional home organizing company.
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3 weeks ago | 
simplybuckhead.com | Lauren Finney Harden
Pack your day—and plates—with an eating tour around the Classic City!Rich in musical heritage as the birthplace of alternative rock and bands like R.E.M., the B-52s and Widespread Panic, as well as the home of the University of Georgia, Athens has also gained traction as a foodie town. You can expect the best in new Southern cuisine, Asian flavors and more, making it the perfect place to indulge.
