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Lauren Rawls
from Bella April 2023
Pensacola native Lauren Rawls is investing back into the community she loves.
“I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. I couldn’t imagine a reason to ever leave. Pensacola is my place. The sugar sand beaches and history of this town is unmatched,” said the recent UWF graduate, who studied global hospitality and tourism.
She now books and services weddings as the wedding and special event manager at Hilton Pensacola Beach.
“I use my degree to combine my love for people and activity planning to coordinate events from concept to completion. It’s a job that calls for business casual couture,” Rawls said.
At the end of the day and on weekends, she relishes relaxing into sweats, oversized tees and workout wear to drink in her free time.
“My favorite things consist of biking through the Avenidas on Pensacola Beach, catching rays and catching up on the latest Colleen Hoover novels. My hobbies are unwinding, relaxing and exploring.”
As far as the food and wine scene, Rawls is all in!
“I love to eat as much as the next girl. As far as seafood, the Cracking Crab has captured my heart. The crawfish and crab legs with their to-die-for butter garlic sauce is enough to make your mouth water. For drinks, the Huckleberry Lemonade at 200 South is a must have. The frozen rosé at the Wine Bar on Palafox is the perfect chilled cocktail. I recommend adding the watermelon vodka floater to give it an extra kick and make happy hour a little happier!”
Shopping list: Bold color pops are big fashion news. A retro rainbow crochet sweater by Elan, $98, is a gorgeous addition for unpredictable April weather on the Gulf Coast. High-rise cropped Pistola jeans, $126, teamed with a white top are classic. And when that top (Bella Dahl, $102) has a side tie and cut-out, classic transforms into cool.
About The Location DRIFT, 41 Fort Pickens Rd., Floor 2, Pensacola Beach; 850-7337331; driftpcola.com
Hair & Makeup
Hair by Brittany Schwartz of Opulence Salon Aveda, 864 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze; 850733-9009; opulencesalonfl.com
Makeup by Leslie Peck of Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup, 400 E. Jackson St., Pensacola; 850-4665309; resultskin.com
Clothes Compliments of Envie, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., Suite #7, Pensacola Beach; 850-934-7050; tonenvie.com
