LINKS TO LOVE VOL II

It was hard to pick just 6 this week- there's too many good things floating out on the interwebs!

1: Um, Abe Lincoln taking a selfie? Come on- a print for history nerds & social media bugs alike.

2: Lupita, Lupita. You are the only actress who looks good in EVERY. Single. Color. Just lose the headbands and you're golden in my book.

3. If you're going to day-drink, might as well look classy as hell doin' it. Love these booze teacups!

4. Need a new spring bag? I'd vote for these ASOS scallop bags...in every color.

5. After the 6 inches of snow we got this week, all I do is dream of summery drinks on patios. 

6. This outfit is everything. That is all.

Any good things you've found lately?

Share the links in comments or tweet me: @lpodlich  ! 

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #69: Fall Must-haves!

GAHHHHHHH Fall is HERE! Picture me doing flips around the house and running around unearthing all of my favorite sweaters. Because that's what I'm doing. Because Fall.Is.Here. 

Here are my top 8 fall must-haves:

1. Waxed Cotton Parka: More than just your average military jacket, this parka is something special for sure. The price tag is steep, so if y'all wanna chip in to help me get it, that'd be great.

2.  Herringbone Loafers: As far as I'm concerned, these are THE shoes of fall. Anything herringbone is good in my book, and these are complete perfection.

3. Basic Infinity Scarf: Nothing is better than a basic scarf that's easy to throw on with any and every outfit, right? This one is soft, silky, and sweetly priced!

4. BareMinerals Eye Shadow Palette:  I'm not usually much of a eyeshadow girl, but I think this fall I'm going to give it a go with these gorgeous dark & dusty shades of shadow from BareMinerals.

5. Brown Leather Bag: I've said it before and I'll say it again - this bag is the bees knees. Cognac. Tassel. Love.

6. Camo Sweater: I have been fighting the camo trend for the last year but dangit if it isn't growing on me! 

7. Leopard Pointy Flats: Leopard just won't die, and I'm totally okay with that. Pointy flats are my favorite because they help my short lil legs seem a little longer, so these are awesome.

8. Crystal Necklace: Target did a pretty solid job copying the classic J.Crew Venus Flytrap necklace. I already have the J.Crew one but I got the Target one too to layer 'em up!

What's on your Fall must-have list?

Tell me those herringbone loafers aren't perfection!

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #66: Outfit Crush

Happy Friday, lovelies! 

I'm not going to lie to you all : I. Am. Tired.

I forget how much work moving is- like all the little details of getting everything set up, address changed on every service provider, waiting for hours for the internet guy to show up, searching for the freaking salt for 20 minutes because YOU DONT KNOW WHICH BOX IT IS IN.

Yeah. The usual.

So this week for FF I'll be keeping it short and sweet with the perfect summer outfit:

I love the feminine look that Anna Joyce Design styled (image from here) with her dot bag. I mean, everyone has a basic chambray in their closet, right? If not, go here and get yourself one for dirt cheap. 

I'm not sure how that skirt color would look on my skin so I'd snatch up this petite pleated skirt from ASOS in a poppy yellow, to go with my semi-existent tan. 

And finally, the bag that makes the look - this charcoal dot lovely from Anna Joyce. She's based in Portland, and since we're going there soon I've contacted her to see if she has a full shop there. Clearly I'm not cool enough for a response since I haven't heard back from her, so if you happen to go buy this dot bag, ask her again for me, would ya? ;)

Have an amazing weekend everyone!

Oh, and if you know what box I put my damn salt in, please let me know. Sigh.

xo, lp

See past outfit crushes HERE , HERE and HERE!  

Friday's Fancies #54: Budget Bling

Clearly I love this Friday's Fancies, because I love jewelry. A lot. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you know this already:

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Well, because I'm not made of money I can't just buy designer jewelry all the time. Yes, I believe in investing in classic, staple pieces- but when it comes to over the top, trendy pieces, I don't see a purpose in paying a ridiculous amount! Here are a few of my favorite budget bling finds:

Find #1: Everyone recognizes the J.Crew Venus Flytrap necklace...but did you know you can get one from ASOS for 1/3 of the cost? Not bad, not bad at all.

Find #2: Big ol' sparkly dangly earrings are completely impractical...but totally awesome. Why spend $98 on Kate Spade Petal earrings when you can grab some from ASOS for $25 or $14?

Find #3: Okay. I get Brad Goreski is awesome, and right now the eyeglass jewelry is the way to make your arm/finger/neck his personal shrine...but how long will that last? Come on. $78 for hipster frames when you can grab them for $10? No brainer.

Find #4: Spikes are everywhere- but I can seriously not tell the difference between this CC Skye one at $185 and this ASOS one at $14.

Find #5: Bows. So you want to be ladylike? Good for you. While you're at it be smart like a lady and pay $14 for a bow bracelet instead of $128. Heck, with your $114 savings you can buy a whole handful of them to give to all of your friends.

WAIT: I still haven't convinced you? ASOS offers FREE SHIPPING. Yes, I do own things from Kate Spade and J.Crew...and it always tweaks my nerves when I pay a lot for something...and then still have to pay $10 more bucks for shipping! 

Which budget find to you like best?

I'm all about the first find- basic bling is always best!

xo, lp

WHY WOULDN'T YOU NEED CHAIR EARRINGS?

Have you all ever shopped at ASOS?

I've only purchased jewelry there, and I've been nothing but pleased. Always free shipping, super affordable stuff, and it gets sent to you super fast. Sold. 

Now, you might say, "Laura, who on earth needs pig/lipstick/owl earrings?" 

Um, well, no one. I never claimed it was a need, now did I?

Here are some of my favorite, fun, super cheap earrings right now at ASOS:

Owls, pigs, pave rose colored studs...oh my! 

These three costume-y pieces are insane. Love the blue, the neon, and the triangles equally.

This collection of lady like studs are kind of the sweetest for a v-day gift for a friend, don't you think?

cocktail glasses/pearl crowns/ lipstick / chair and table/ pearl starbursts / gold homes

what's awesome is that the majority of these are under $15!

get 'em before they sell out, friends!

Which set is your favorite?

I kind of think the chair set is mine...with the little homes a close second!

xo, lp

TARTAN TIME

I know technically the holidays is the time you're supposed to wear tartan, but I love it year round. 

Proof:

via Instagram @lpodlich

Since it seems to be especially oh-so cool this year, I thought I'd do a round up of a few of my favorite tartan items this year! I'm loving all of the new blue patterns, especially in all the accessories like makeup bags and iPad cases:

1-3: Clearly you can't go wrong with a classic red tartan scarf. I have the one on the far right from Target, but the first deep red one from Ralph Lauren or the bright red and teal from ASOS are great options too!

4. Hi GAP, your tartan makeup bag kicks butt. Care to send me one? Great.

5. Again, I'm not cool enough to have an iPhone, but if I did I would already own this awesome case from Juicy.

6. Again, GAP, killin' it. Again, I don't have an iPad so I can't enjoy this gem. Please let me know if you get it so I can do that living-vicariously-through-you-thing.

Are you a holiday plaid/tartan fan?

...or do you wear it all year round like me?

xo, lp

Find more Tartan here....

TREAT YO' SELF

I feel like every retailer is having sales like crazy right now, and ASOS is one of them. For the next 24 hours they're doing the good old 25% off everything with code ACE25!

Here are some of my picks!

I think that this one miiiiiiight be my favorite:

So go head over to ASOS and treat yo' self. 

Get me something while you're at it too...?

xo, lp