STYLE FILE: SUMMER DRESSING

I haven't done an outfit post in foreeeeeeeeever. 

So I figured it was time to throw a little summer up in this joint and share a look that is positively perfect for this sunny + 75 degree weather!

For the details:

DRESS: Colorful and playful with a back that packs a BIG surprise!

HAT: I mean, come on! Floppy summer hat? Classic.

SHOES: Oh Asos, well done. With a dress or with skinny jeans, these are an A+

BAG: Can someone please grab me this Madewell beaut with my monogram on it? K thanks.

EARRINGS: Kate, you can do no wrong. Especially not in turquoise.

PHONE CASE: Again, kudos, Kate

TANNER: St. Tropez is the only non-stick, non-orange bronzer I've found.

LIPSTICK: Have this Revlon shade & love it for summer!

POLISH: Only in summer can you get away with lime green nails, and you should!

Would you wear this extra-bright outfit this summer?

If not, that bag is still pretty fabulous!

xo, lp

psst: find me on instagram here!

SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BLANKET?

This weekend was awesome. One day it was 66 and sunny, the next it was 50 and a total downpour.

I'll make this all short and sweet as to not bore all of you, okay? Great.

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 My gorgeous photographer sister was in town for the (mermaid themed) birthday party of my niece, Lyddie.:

(photo via louisa marion photography)

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I am SO SO SO excited about an AMAZING giveaway I have this week from an awesome Etsy shop. I won't reveal the shop now, but you may have seen on Instagram how much I was in love with the gorgeous necklace I received. Make sure to check back this week to enter to win!

 (find me on Instagram here)

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Speaking of Instagram, here are a few shots from last week:

1. I loved being able to vote in another election. What I didn't love about about election night was how straight up crazy people were being on Twitter. Yikes. Whatever, #fourmoreyears people. I'd also like to high-five Minnesota, Maryland, Maine, and Washington. Thanks for not being biggots like most of the country, guys!

2-5. Just a few outfits this week. Especially loving the black ankle boots (on sale now!) / softest grey heather tee / comfy brown riding boots / cute taupe wedges

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I pulled out this outfit from the pack because this sweater is the COMFIEST DANG THING EVER. It's like a blanket with sleeves.. and it's totally socially acceptable. Whoever invented shawl cardigans rocks.

Get the shawl cardigan here // black ankle boots here //  julep nail polish here 

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This week I'll be sharing the absolutely perfect winter vegetable soup:

(find other recipes here)

How was your week/weekend? 

Anyone else digging the shawl cardigans? I'm telling you, they're just socially acceptable blankets. Awesome.

xo, lp

WEEKEND UNDER A HEATED BLANKET.

If the weather in the Midwest could be sunny fall weather, I would be happy forever. 

I hope you all did something useful with your extra hour of the morning on Sunday. I'd be lying if I said I did...I laid in bed under a heated blanket. And it was awesome. So there. 

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Bright spot of last week:

j.crew giraffe necklace (similar)  //  F21 coral sweater (similar)

I've begun wearing vests a lot. I hope my coworkers don't notice. Crap. 

f21 amour necklace ($5!) // olive down vest (similar here) // boatneck top (similar here)

At the end of my carpool last week this was my view:

 (find me on instagram here)

Tomorrow I'll be sharing the recipe for my Orange Meltaways. Get. Ready.

I don't have an iPhone (huge gasp from the crowd in disgust), but I want to buy one JUST so I can get this phone case:

 Pretty sure it's the best and most affordable Kate Spade thing out there. Yup. Will someone please get it and take pictures using it so I can live vicariously through you?!

What'd you do this weekend friends?

Please tell me you bought that phone case. Help a girl out.

xo, lp

HI 5

Happy Monday, friends.

I don't know what the weather was like in your area, but it was picture perfect here. The Midwest can't seem to decide if it wants to be fall or winter, and this weekend it decided to switch back to 60s and sunny. Amazing, I tell you.

We celebrated one friend's birthday, and said goodbye to another moving to DC. For all you pretty DC bloggers, your city just gained one very handsome man- you're welcome!

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Tuesday night Michael and I went to our favorite place for dinner... who says date night has to be on Friday, right? Having a slow, relaxing dinner makes you forget it's the work week, doesn't it?

(if you're ever in Madison, eat here!)

I had grand plans for a bunch of little pumpkins I bought, but this is all my laziness would allow:

(more on themWednesday)

Per usual, a few #ootd shots:

1. red pants here and necklace here

2. polka dots: similar here and here  

3. maroon sweater: similar here and gold scarf: similar here

4. necklace: spikethepunch

 Tomorrow I'll be sharing this recipe:

(so. so. good.)

Finally, how awesome (and nerdy) and perfect are these Kate Spade mittens!?! Need these, I think...

seriously!

How was your weekend friends?

Now on a serious note...what's your take on the Hi-5 mittens? Lame? Awesome? Necessary?

xo, lp