Classic Basics and Elevated Footwear

Coveteur’s Campaign Manager Lauren Malanga has achieved the dream: finding a dependable uniform that she looks and feels good in. It’s all about classic basics and elevated footwear—a Hanes tank top and Chanel flats. Here she shares her wardrobe musts, her unconventional midnight snack, and her favorite multi-use beauty products. — Maraya

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5 Things Lauren Malanga Is Currently Into Based on the 5 Senses

👁️ Sight 👀

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: My tunnel vision obsession with Ryan Murphey's Feud: Capote vs. The Swans has been a bit all-consuming. What I would do to be one of his society swans (without the cheating husbands of course.)

🎧 Sound 👂

Ambient HBO: Does having Sex and The City playing in the background 24/7 count?

👅 Taste 😋

Hearts of Palm: Little did I know eating hearts of palm out of the can isn't a common midday/midnight snack. Whoops.

👃 Smell 😶‍🌫️

30 Montaigne Candle By Dior: Dior's 30 Montaigne candle inspired by their Paris address is my absolute favorite. Even the porcelain candle holder and purple/grey wax are chic.

🤌 Feel 🤏 

A Cashmere Sweater by The Row: I "borrowed" one of my mom's cashmere sweaters from The Row that I just haven't had the chance to give back (wink wink). It's light blue, so soft, and hits exactly where I want it to. I don't anticipate it'll make a reappearance in her closet anytime soon.

LAUREN’S WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

Slightly oversized vintage Levis jeans, a white Hanes tank, a black lace bra, and either Chanel ballet flats or The Row leather boots (depending on the weather) are my forever go-to. It's actually an inside joke with my friends when I FaceTime them in a tizzy asking what I should wear, trying to fool myself that I would even consider deviating from my uniform.

Shop the Essentials: The Row Boots, Levi’s Vintage Jeans, Hanes Boys Tank Top, Chanel Ballet Flats, Simon Perele Bra

VANITY

Lauren’s Beauty Go-To’s

I wish I was a girl that could do a 20-step skincare routine every night and romanticize the time to appreciate self-care but I've had to come to terms with the fact that that just isn't me. So instead, I've chosen to invest in great products that can play multiple roles. Biologique Recherche's P50 is a toner, exfoliate, and brightener all in one, Chanel's creme bronzer can be used as a traditional bronzer/contour and eyeshadow, and Starface's Hello Kitty pimple patches keep my acne at bay while also adding a little fun.

Luxury/Splurge: Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Bristle Hair Brush

Drugstore Discovery: Hello Kitty x Starface Keroppi Hydro-Stars

Cult Classic: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

Indie Option: Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL 

All Time Ole Reliable: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream

HOT TAKE

“The slicked back super perfect clean girl aesthetic hair styles are not for me. I prefer a messy bun or lived-in billowy blowout, it's more approachable and sexier.” – Lauren Malanga

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