BEFORE
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By TIFFANY WHITE / Photo by MELISSA DONALD
NAME: Lauren Jones AGE: 30 JOB: WAVE 3 Sunrise anchor and midday meteorologist LIVES IN: Eastern Jefferson County Lauren Jones works hard to make every part of her life comfortable — no matter where she is. The news anchor sets her alarm for 1:30am and drinks a Red Bull right before she heads into the studio at 3:30am. Lauren describes her days as long and tiring, but she makes it easy on herself starting with what she wears to work. “At work, I wear my husband’s eece pajama pants and a $2 Old Navy shirt [until I go on air],” she says. “I look like a trainwreck in the morning.” Lauren says she can’t tolerate wearing structured clothing all day. Although she endures lighthearted teasing from her coworkers, Lauren does what makes her feel good. “It’s about being comfortable with yourself,” she says. “When you are married and have children, what other people think of you isn’t as important.” The Columbus, Indiana, native also describes herself as an introvert who tells bad jokes. “I am probably a little goofy and quirky. Some people think that when you are a television anchor that you have this persona of being larger than life and outgoing, but I am shy. My husband and close friends would probably say I am quirky and socially awkward.” Sleep is Lauren’s preferred choice for relaxation, but she has become obsessed with watching her favorite television shows such as Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Dateline. She also enjoys taking her two daughters to the park or pool. But she says the best part of her day is dinner time with her family because she has a chance to recharge and reconnect with them. “It’s the part of the day where I can breathe and be thankful for what I have.” BEAUTY PRODUCT SHE’S LOVING: “I love my facial moisturizer by Philosophy, and my go-to hairspray is Tresemme.” FASHION SHE’S WEARING: “I wear a lot of hats, sweaters, jeans, and boots.” LATEST PURCHASE SHE’S PRAISING: “I purchased a long cardigan on sale from White House Black Market. I have already been wearing it.”
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OCTOBER
2015
Before I Go... “I hop out of bed, then rush to take a shower.
I grab my stuff and literally run out of the house to work.”
TODAY’S WOMAN