All posts by Julie Weinstein

About Julie Weinstein

Julie Lauren is a podcaster, writer, and author. She went to college for fashion merchandising and upon graduating in 2008 she started working in the fashion industry (Intermix followed by Oscar de la Renta) followed by working with Petra Nemcova. Julie started her blog (originally titled “from prosecco to plaid”) in 2011 as well as freelance writing, and she still writes at her website julielauren.com and on various websites. Her first book, "Oops!" came out in 2015 and it’s an insider’s guide to dating, sex, and relationships in your 20s, and she’s currently working on a novel. Her podcast "Hashtag No Filter" launched in January of 2018 and is all about real conversations with real people. No sugar coating and no BS. Her guests include comedians, reality stars, actors, entrepreneurs, and other inspiring and funny men and women. Aside from her own brand, she works with select clients on their social media, content creation, influencer management, and overall brand strategy and partnerships.

Salute to Moms Continues……Treat her to Dining In or Taking Out

Some options available for Mother's Day Dining

We hope you enjoyed our Mother’s Day Gift Guide full of tons of special gift ideas for Mom, all of which you can get locally or purchase online as a way to say thanks to Mom for all that she is doing, especially now during these demanding times. Today we are sharing with you several […]

Read More

Endless Blues

Pantone's color of the year is a great addition to all aspects of our lives......from our fashion to our home!

As we head into March, we think it’s time to talk about Pantone’s Color of the Year. No, we’re not late to the party! In fact, just the opposite. We’ve been talking about how much we love this year’s Pantone choice since they announced it, and we’ve been so excited to work on this article. […]

Read More

What to Get Your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day This Year

14 of our favorite gift ideas for the holiday of love...

Some people love Valentine’s Day and some people, well, don’t. However, what can’t be denied is that it’s a day for love – whether with your significant other, friends, or family. It’s all about love, and we’re here for that. It can be very hard to find that perfect present, so we’re here to help. […]

Read More

Looking for that Perfect Dining Spot for Valentine’s Day…

These are some of our favorites for that special romantic dinner

The holiday of love is just around the corner, and if you haven’t made your plans, now is your chance! Whether you’re thinking of bringing in food, going out to eat, or even going on a staycation right here in Houston, there are tons of options available, and below we’ve rounded up some of our […]

Read More

Our Favorite Gift to Give and Receive

And the countdown is officially on! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas and Chanukah are right around the corner. Holiday parties are in full swing and gift shopping has, well, just now started to really kick in! Julie Lauren back today to kick off a special “gifting” series here on My Red Glasses. You […]

Read More

Fall Has Finally Arrived and It’s Time To Take A Look At Your Closet…..These Staples Are...

Shopping time is here....use your Holiday Card and shop for a cause

With summer in the rear view mirror and winter on the horizon, it’s one of the best times of year to take inventory of what’s in your closet and move the sleeveless dresses and cover ups to the back, and bring forward sweaters, jackets, and boots. I fully believe in the power of manifestation, so […]

Read More

Online Shopping: The How-To Of Shopping Easily on My Red Glasses

With fall comes back to school, busy schedules, holidays, and oftentimes less time to shop in the stores, which means more shopping online. No, not such a bad thing! While we are all about shopping local, as you know, online shopping can be great, too, and is rather convenient, particularly when things get extra busy […]

Read More

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend

Summer is here…oh yes it is! It is here in full force in Houston (the humidity!!), and that carefree, relaxed vibe is certainly felt. Summer Friday’s, anyone? Julie here today, and I’m embracing summer with all I’ve got. I’ve swapped my lazy weekends for lake days, my booties for sandals, and my chardonnay for rosé. […]

Read More

The Best Weekender Bags for Your End of Summer Getaways

Summer is nearing an end, however  long fall weekends away are aplenty! Julie here today and when it comes to summer or fall travels, I want it to be as easy breezy and stress free as possible. This isn’t the time of year to overpack! Because really, what all do you need for a long […]

Read More