STYLE FILE: BEST BLANKET SCARVES FOR FALL

Blanket Scarves.

I know, everyone is super shocked to see a blogger posting about them, right? I know. Sooo 2013. 

But you know what? I still like them. 

I don't even know if some of the ones below actually qualify as "blanket" scarves...but gotta use those buzz words, amiright?

Here are my current favorites:

TOP ROW: one // two // three 

MIDDLE ROW: four // five // six 

BOTTOM ROW:  seven // eight // nine 

Which one of these scarves would you wear for fall?

I'll take three and nine, please!

xo, lp

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B&B + MADEWELL!

You guys.

I've got some fun news to share!

This Friday I'll be guest- hosting the halloween event at Madewell in Hilldale Mall! I would LOVE for you to stop by to meet you- and if endless blog chatter isn't your thing, at least come in for the free snacks and great discount! If you come into the store and buy some jeans- Madewell offers FREE hemming, so no worries if you're a petite lady like I am, you can get a great pair and get measured for free hemming right in the store!

I'm sure a lot of people have Halloween parties- so this is the perfect classy-pre fiesta for all of you (since it's just 5-7 pm!). Details are in the invite below :)

Hope to see you all there!

xo, 

LP 

Madewell love proof on my instagram:

Can't make it to the store? Shop some of my favorite Madewell items here:

MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR EVERY MOM WITH SHOPBOP

Mother's Day is LESS than 2 weeks away everyone- so if you're still figuring out what to get your mom, now is the time to grab something off this list so you're not late!

If you live near your mom, this will ship to you fast so you have time to wrap it up nicely!

If you DON'T live near her- Shopbop offers FREE shipping, so you don't have to deal with that extra pain of extra charges to get it to her.

PLUS if your mom is pick- Shopbop offers free returns within 15 days ;-)

It's super easy to just grab her a nice pair of earrings or a bracelet- but sometimes an out of the box can mean so much more! I've arranged a list of gifts for all different types of moms out there (my favorite is the pink fanny pack for the practical mom, of course), so you're sure to find a gift for yours!

For the Practical mom, a cool Hunter umbrella for rainy days, a pink fanny pack for hikes and trips, or some lesport sac gear for keeping things in order!

For the Organized mom, somewhere to display her watches, her rings, or pack up her clothes!

For the Workout mom, a new yoga mat, a shiny s'well bottle, or a new gym bag!

For the Fashionable mom, an array of style books, a TB mixed print case, or a stylish new phone case!

For the Super Hip mom, an ironic bag, a wine topper, a coffee table book or a sassy mug!

For the Pet Loving mom,  anything and everything dog and cat- like mugs, wine stopper, or salt and pepper shakers!

For the Gardening mom, some sweet snail or flower earrings, or a floral lesportsac piece!

For the Best Hostess mom, a cheese label or knife set, a boozy candle, or some cute coasters!

My mom is definitely a Gardening/Practical mom-

Which of these buckets does your mom fall into?

xo, lp

SHOPBOP EARRING RAINBOW

You all know that I love me a good rainbow, AND I love jewelry- so why not combine the two?

Shopbop has THE best earring collection, hands down. From Kate Spade to Tory Burch to Gorjana- seriously a color and style for everyone. 

My favorites? These ones below- clearly I'm on a Pink/Turq/Gold/Crystal kick....

For even MORE earring choices- go HERE.

Which pair would you choose to buy?

I'll take every one of these, please!

xo, lp

for more colorful things (especially in rainbow order), find me on instagram---> @lpodlich

WHAT TO GET W/ THAT GIFTCARD: THE J.CREW EDITION

Oh, giftcards.

There are two camps of people out there: 

The people that HATE getting giftcards because they think they're impersonal and "too easy"

and

The people that LOVE getting giftcards, because they know no matter what, they can buy what they like.

Both are valid...but I find myself in the latter of the two these days. Don't get me wrong- I LOVE gifts when they are thoughtful and from someone who knows me SO well that I get all weepy when I open them - but if someone doesn't know me very well, I'd rather get a giftcard than a random gift that I will inevitably give to Goodwill within the month.

To me they say: Hey Laura! I think you're neat! I'd like to get you a gift to SHOW you you're neat, but...well...I don't want to mess it all up, so here's a giftcard to a store I know you like!"

Win. Win.

So for those of you out there with giftcards after the holiday season: This week is dedicated to you.

Posts to help you get your shop on, starting off with J.Crew:

Here's what I'm loving lately:

GOLD STRIPE POUCH: The gold trend better not go away, I love it too much. 

GOLD DIAMOND BRACELET: See above comment.

NEW IPHONE CASE: I'll take one of each, please.

STRIPED HAT: This'll look cute on everyone. I'm convinced. 

PINCH MINIEMERGENCY KIT: Everything you could ever need in a pinch!

INSTAX CAMERA: I got one of these for Xmas last year and it's my favorite thing ever.

GOLD HANDLE MUG: I mean, think of all the coffee holding selfies you could take with this...!

STATEMENT EARRINGS: Sparkly with a perfect pop of neon

GEO BLANKET: Um...since when does J.Crew do blankets?!? Love.

DOWNING TOTE: Solid Madewell knockoff, J.Crew. Well done!

 Anyone out there get a J.Crew giftcard this year?

If so, what are you going to get with it??

xo, lp

*Psst: if you're an online shopper, you HAVE to use Ebates. Fer real, y'all. Find out more HERE*

Also: 

Are we friends on Instagram?

If not, WHY NOT!?

You can find me here: @lpodlich

THE POST IN WHICH I TALK ABOUT GAP TOO MUCH

It is Monday and I am officially freaking sick of winter. 

We're supposed to get another 10 inches of snow by tomorrow afternoon. Cool. Me and my 45 minute commute are fully flicking you off, Mother Nature. NOT COOL.

Last week I tried and rebel against the weather and wore flats. I mean, it was sunny when I left home in the morning... but then karma got me on the way home as it was blowing snow/freezing rain. Crap.

I finally have started taking #ootd shots again. For those of you who are new around these parts I usually share what I wear to work on Instagram...but it's been dark when I go to work and when I come home, so the whole outfit shot thing has been thwarted lately... or at least that's the excuse I've been using. So until daylight savings time (next week) I'll try and post some!

Speaking of these shots, last week I figured I'd do a realistic shot. Normally if I'm inside our apartment I kick everything out of the way so I don't have a ridiculous amount of mess around me. True story. But last week well... I was too lazy. So here you have it. 

My outfit + mini garden + clutch + book about the Civil War + coaster + placemat + Spike the Punch necklace + gold tray.

All of these items were exactly there on the floor- no staging. Why was a placemat on my floor you ask? I have no idea. I promise not to use it if you come over, though!

Might as well continue on the clothes streak. Dudes, GAP spring stuff is awesome. Got these two super soft tees there yesterday. Everything is 30% off through tomorrow. Boom.

I suppose I can shut up about outfits and talk about something cooler. Like mimosa bars. Saturday Dani hosted a blogger brunch for a few local ladies (Check out Maya, Fran, Lauren, Brittany & Dani!). We had mimosas & coffee with raspberry cream cheese tarts, nutella cinnamon rolls, and other pastries...all while chatting endlessly. Not a bad way to start a weekend! 

 I happen to be real life friends with Dani & her husband Josh, so after the ladies left Michael and I proceeded to stay over for another 8 hours or so. Oops! Sorry guys!

Oh crap, I almost forgot to mention, tomorrow I'll be sharing a recipe for these:

(come back tomorrow...you'll want this recipe!)

This post is already all over the place with no hopes of turning back, so I might as well throw these in. On sale already + 30% off.  Quick Poll: Which would you go for? Brown or Aqua? 

How was your weekend, people?

Anyone else hit up the GAP sale? What'd ya get?

xo, lp

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