Lauren Kent

Born and raised in Dallas, Lauren Kent loves her town — although she spent her college life and some years afterward trying to be anywhere else. With her degree in journalism from the University of Texas, Lauren had writing stints in Australia, New York City and Hawaii before she made her way back home to tackle the bourgeoning culture and fashion scene of the Big D. When she’s not covering top events or luxury items for Haute Living, Lauren is taking her Pomeranian Sacsha to White Rock Lake or cheering on the Cowboys at the MAT.

Posts by Lauren Kent

Motivate Your Workout: The Top 5 Athletic Apparel Stores in Dallas

How do you look doing your downward facing dog? Even if looking good during your workout routine isn’t your number one priority, fitness fashion has to be functional as well, allowing plenty of movement without being too tight or too loose. These five Dallas athletic shops are perfect stops to making your performance pretty and powerful.

Star Search: The Top 5 Celebrities Who Call Dallas Home

We all know how great Dallas is. The culture, the food, the fashion, the farms. But don’t ask us mortals for feedback, just look to the glittering celebs who call our fair city home.

Sunset Lounge Celebrates 5 Years of Under the Radar Swank

What does five years mean to you? An anniversary you never thought you’d reach, that pesky question about goals you always get in interviews, or the absolute latest you plan to throw out that expensive tube of mascara, perhaps. But for Sunset Lounge, five years marks an epic saga in Dallas nightlife,

Tony Romo Proposes to Sports Reporter Girlfriend Candice Crawford atop Reunion Tower

It was quite a birthday surprise for Candice Crawford Thursday night, who celebrated her 24th high atop Reunion Tower in Wolfgang Puck’s chic Five Sixty restaurant. Boyfriend and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo decided this slowly revolving eatery with the perfect view of the cityscape was the perfect backdrop to pop this big question, to which Crawford excitedly accepted.

Tea and Crumpets: The Top 5 Tea Parlors in Dallas

Nothing makes you feel more like royalty than sipping your afternoon tea in fine china and nibbling on your crust-less finger sandwiches. It’s less like an old-school European tradition and more like a modern necessity, especially if you head to the right places in Dallas for high tea. So if you are looking for a still, peaceful afternoon with a few friends or planning an upscale luncheon for a few dozen, look no further than these top 5 tea parlors in the metroplex.

Pastrami On Rye: The Top 5 Delis in Dallas

Face it: you could eat a sandwich anywhere. Nab one from you local grocery store, or make a quick ham and cheese from home. So what makes a deli special? The variety, the service, the freshness, and all the trimmings. Getting hungry? Stop by these fantastic DFW delis for a taste of something worth driving for.

Haute Feast: Have the Pros Cook for You This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season…for parties. And you are one heck of a host. But there’s so much that goes into it: the decorations, the music, the cocktails, all while looking spectacular and acting the part of the social butterfly. How can anyone expect you to add cook to your list?

Haute Gift Idea: D Jones’ Versatile New Neckties

Looking good is one of the things the man in your life does flawlessly—or maybe he needs a little guidance in that arena. Either way, D. Jones is a sort of fairy godfather for the fashionable fellas of Dallas and beyond, offering tailored sports coats, pants, vests, suits and more to their discerning clients.

Haute Events: Lisa Blue-Baron’s Big Holiday Party

Saturday night, Lisa Blue-Baron held her annual holiday party at her humble Preston Hollow abode on Deloache Avenue, inviting her closest 1,500 friends to partake in the festivities. Guests entered through the extravagant home, built by architect Robert A.M. Stern, and made their way into the giant 15,000 square foot adjoining tent, divided into three rooms with numerous bars, full elaborate buffets and a large performing stage and dance floor.

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