Friday's Fancies #38: Team Time

This week is all about football, which makes me a very happy lady. 

I love love love love love me some Green Bay Packers. 

Now, I am really superstitious, and I wear the same Donald Driver jersey for EVERY game. Every time I've tried to mix it up and wear a different one, the Packers lose (shaking my fist at you, NYGiants).

Anyway, if I wasn't a superstitious, jersey wearing goon, these are a few things I'd consider going for to show my support for the Pack:

Necklace: Bauble Bar

Green tote: Gap

Green Embroidered Loafers: Gap

Gold Studs 1: Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Gold Studs 2: Kenneth Jay Lane (NEED!)

Cords 1  &  2 : Gapx2   Chinos 1 & 2: Gap & Old Navy

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P.S. How cute are these team shirts from Old Navy? They don't have any GB ones, but they do have about 20 teams! Check 'em out!

 Which team do you root for?

GO PACK GO!!

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #36: BTS

Am I going back to school? 

No.

I graduated college a few years ago, so there ain't no more first days of school for this girl (Although I did just use "ain't", so maybe I should be going back?). 

I'm still going to participate in FF this week, even if it's back to school themed. Here's my ideal (and slightly impractical) first day of school outfit:

 This. Shirt. Is. Perfect. Coral cotton and silk voile joy. Am I being dramatic? Duh, but it's gorgeous. Very first day of school worthy. Or any first day of anything worthy.

I talk about Gorjana a lot because the jewelry is great quality and gorgeous. My favorite necklace is from there, and this Taner Shimmer necklace is next on my list. Simple, yet gorgeous and completely noticeable.

This Madewell Heritage Tote is kind of perfect for hauling around all your books/laptop/etc.Neutral so it goes with everything- basic but classy.

I know I have Tory flats a lot on the blog, but it's because I'm living vicariously through my FF outfits. These suede blue Reva flats are so lovely. I mean. they're blue suede shoes people- you know they're good if there's a song about them.

Skirts this short might not be the best for school, but like I said- I ain't going to school anymore, so I can make this outfit whatever I want. I can see this Madewell skirt going great with a whole lotta things (chambray, anyone?).

I love this ASOS watch. I know monograms are everywhere- but this seems somehow...grown up? I might be totally making that up. Get yours here.

Would you wear this look back to school?

(Or wear it watching others have to go back to school)

xo,lp

Friday's Fancies #34: Road Trip Time

I rock at roadtrips.

No, but really. I'm not just talking about a few measly hours. I mean the legit, long distance road trips.

My senior year in college 5 friends and I drove to Pasadena to see the Badgers in the Rose Bowl. If you'd like to calculate that- it's about 40 hours each way. We drove straight through. No stopping. No hotels. 

In case you're new to the blog, you probably didn't see our epic road trip a few months ago I documented on Instagram. Michael and I were living in Virginia, and before we moved back to Wisconsin we drove up to Maine, hitting every single East Coast state on the way, then over to WI. 

I rest my case. I feel like I've proven myself to you. Thus, take my advice when I say I know how to dress for a road trip. This outfit is perfect for a fall trip in the car:

 Make sure you have sunglasses, there's nothing worse than a staring at the sun headache. Check out these perfect tortoise ASOS sunglasses (under $15!).

If you're the passenger and you're anything like I am, you want to be able to kick off your shoes. These mauve GAP Scrunch Flats are perfect slip on flats in case you make a quick pitstop to see the world's largest ball of yarn.

You all know I love gigantic jewelry- but when in comes to road trips, I ain't messin' with any of that. Simple studs all the way, like these Marc by Marc Jacobs studs will do just fine. 

Gosh this striped knitted sweater looks comfy, eh? Do I need to justify it? No. 

 I know people might think yoga pants should be a go-to road trip bottom. Well, I disagree. If you're going to be getting out, seeing things, eating dinner, taking pictures, my vote is for jeans. Especially with the soft, stretchy, comfy jeans out there today, like these: TopShop comfy jeans!

Okay, I get you're probably all thinking I'm crazy with Kate Spade Passport Holder in my mix, but let me justify. If you're really taking an all out- where the road takes you road trip, always have your passport. Case  in point : When Michael and I were on the epic road trip I mentioned above we stopped in Niagra Falls. We  turned on the GPS to leave & start heading toward Ohio. Long story short we ended up going through a toll and realized they were asking for Canadian money. Turns out the fastest way to get there was through Canada. Welp, dear M doesn't have a passport so we couldn't get through. The attendant wouldn't let us through so he had to back up the line to let us out #embarrassing. Just bring a passport and cover it in a cute cover, okay?

Anyone else bring a passport with them on roadtrips?

Or try to sneak into Canada like it's nobody's business?

xo,lp 

 

Friday's Fancies #33: Wear the Sunset

This week's FF is all about Wearing the Sunset. 

While I normally would do a full outfit inspired by the theme, this week I decided some accessories would be fun! Rather than wearing clothing items in these colors, I'd much rather use them in small doses in the form of accessories:

 red:  bracelet  //    clutch   //    flats   

orange:  bracelet  //  clutch   //  necklace

yellow: bracelet   //   earrings    // loafers 

Which sunset item is your favorite?

All I have to say is, gimme those loafers, Gap!

xo, lp

Shop the Sunset:

Friday's Fancies #29: Wedding Guest

It's Friday, and I am off "camping" for the next week with Michael's extended family (If you can call staying in an awesome cabin, boating, and pool going as "camping")! 

Next week I am THRILLED to say that 5 lovely ladies will be taking over for me while I'm camping and travelling back to my parent's house in Minnesota.  Get ready for a week with Lauren, Sheri, Angela, Meaghan, and Shanna!

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Okay, it's Friday's Fancies time! I loved the theme this week: Wedding Guest Attire. I love summer weddings because it's completely acceptable to wear bright, fun colors without looking like you're trying too hard to be a standout. Michael and I had to miss 3 of our friends' weddings while we were in Virginia, and now that we're back there is NO way we'll be missing any more. I already have a bold little number for an outdoor August wedding, and it inspired the collection below:

In my book, there's nothing like a bright yellow dress, and this pleated Giambattista Valli one is so perfect. If you're not looking to be little miss sunshine, this cobalt skater dress might just be the ticket. I don't usually go for animal prints but in my book Kate Spade can do no wrong, so these Show Your Spots studs are okay by me
Now you've got a bold dress- why stop there? A magenta Michael Kors clutch with either this yellow Kate Spade beauty or this cobalt stunner would take it to the next level. Since you've got enough color going on there, stick with some classic J.Crew gold bangles and tan Kate Spade pumps!

 What's your take on bold wedding attire?

Do you go bright, or stick with a good old LBD?


xo,lp

Friday's Fancies #28: Stars & Stripes

Thanks to all virtually traveling with me during the Instagram overload on our New England road trip! We've been having an amazing time and love being able to share it all! 

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This Friday's Fancies is special this week because I got to meet the lovely and talented {av} last night from {long distance loving}! You can tell someone is 100% true to themselves on their blog when you meet them and they are just as you'd expect. {av} happens to be just as sweet and intelligent as she seems, and Michael sat patiently while we ate delicious Italian food and blog-talked. BTW, if you haven't looked into her Polish Your Blog services, do so now!

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Alright, so the main attraction: Friday's Fancies. This week was of course 4th of July themed, and so I cheated and made basically copied what I wore for the holiday. I decided to go the all out, tacky, red, white, & blue route, and stuck out like a sore thumb in Mystic, CT. I missed the subtle memo. Shoot.

As you can see below the collection, there's proof it's what I wore...and proof we ate a lot of ice cream!

red pants: collection is from forevernew, mine are from Marshalls (in store only)

blue stripe shirt: collection is from zumiez, mine is from GAP -find it here

anchor necklace: the one in the collection & mine is from F21- sold out

gold circle necklace: the one in the collection & mine is from Gorjana- find it here

chain necklace: the one in the collection is from F21, mine is thrifted 

shoes: the ones in the collection are ASOS, mine are from Urban Outfitters forever ago

Images via Instagram (@lpodlich)

What did your 4th of July outfit look like?

Please tell me I'm not the only tacky one! 

xo, lp

psssssssssssssssst: I'm over at Because Shanna Said So today, check it out!

Friday's Fancies #27: Beach Chic

This week's theme for FF was beach chic, and it was easy to find swimsuits that make me feel beach ready!

I think it's pretty clear to everyone that wearing matching top & bottom bikinis is the thing to do this summer, so I figured to make a little game of swimsuit roulette this week:

Sailboat top & bottom (J.Crew)  /  Turquoise stripe top & bottom (RiverIsland)   /  

Green dot top & bottom (J.Crew)   /  Coral top (J.Crew) & bottom (RiverIsland)  / 

  Orange top (Barneys) & bottom (RiverIsland)

Which combo is your favorite?

My vote is for the sailboat top and green dot bottoms...

xo, lp

pssssssssssst: we officially are moving sunday- AH! want to follow along for our 17 state road trip on our way back to the Midwest?

find me on twitter HERE and Instagram HERE! (both @lpodlich)

Friday's Fancies #26: Colorblock

I've officially been participating in {av's} Friday's Fancies for 1/2 a year. Wow...where did time go?! 

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As you can see from last week's Friday's Fancies, I've suddenly warmed up (hah, summer pun) to the whole pink and orange combination. The theme this week was colorblocking, and it wasn't hard to find a whole array of gorgeous colorblocked pieces....

1. This Madwell Colorblock Tank looks too comfortable to be true. Anyone own it & can attest to it?

2. Um, the first person to send me this Street Level envelope clutch is my new best friend. Seriously.

3. Bauble Bar has by far the best summer baubles. These boho drops are colorful bits of heaven.

4. If my budget allowed it, this Roksanda Ilinic skirt would be mine in a heartbeat. Le sigh.

5. This Big Buddha bag rocks. My current go-to bag is already a black hole, may as well switch it for something more colorful!

6. J.Crew, why must your shoes be so perfect? Loving these colorblocked flats.

Have a happy weekend everyone!

(stay cool! i know we're melting in the 95+ heat here!)

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #25: Outfit Crush

So here's the deal with me and maxi anything:

I'm 5'2" and had myself convinced that I was far too short to hop on the maxi trend bandwagon, but oh was I wrong. After some convincing from Lauren, I bought a maxi dress, and I ain't ever going back (yes, I said ain't...told you the South was rubbing off on me). Being able to have the comfort of a skirt/dress without having to worry about any wardrobe malfunctions because of a windy day or sitting down at a picnic? Sold. 

My thoughts when I first saw this look in Pinterest:

1. Flowy!

2. I could so not pull that off.

3. Orange + pink + plum + gold = genius.

Clearly I have a highly developed brain. Clearly.

Shop the look:     tank   /   blazer   /   skirt    /   necklace  /    bracelet   /   purse  /   belt    (image)

Are you madly in love with maxis too?

If not, it's not too late to jump on the bandwagon!

XO, LP 

psssssssssst: I'm super excited for some posts next week on the blog (mainly monday)- I have some exciting news to share!!!

Friday's Fancies #24: Short & Sweet

Here's the deal:

I don't own any nice pairs of shorts.

I know, you're all thinking "we don't really care Laura". That's fine. I just thought I'd state it. 

Other than running/workout shorts, I own zero pairs. My summer wardrobe is full of dresses..but  JCrew's shorts this season are seriously making me reconsider my past summer clothing choices.

Their chino & twill shorts come in every color imaginable....

 Which color would you snag for summer?

(I'll take the kelly green & coral please)

xo,lp

Friday's Fancies #23: White Hot

First: Thanks to all who shared embarrassing beach stories with me yesterday in response to yesterday's post...seriously. I feel a little less like such an idiot for being such a terrible beachgoer. [damn you, ocean-you always win]

Second: Y'all have until Wednesday to enter the Fornash Earrings Giveaway! 3 people will win, so tell 2 friends to enter too!

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Okay, on to FF. This week's theme was "White Hot" and I must say, I do love wearing white in summer. Nothing like a good ol' white tee to make you look nice and tan! Up until this year, I had completely sworn off white bottoms...mainly because I haven't trusted myself not to get them filthy. Well, after getting some white pants this Spring and not completely turning them grey- I think some white shorts are next on my list. 

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green top   /   white shorts   /   coral belt    /    sandals   /     gold studs 

Anyone know a good place to get white shorts that aren't see-through?

do share!

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #22: Memorial Day

I'm salty about having to work on Memorial Day.

 Thus, I'll keep it short:

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Red, white & blue of course, with some perfect star studs. Very Americana, right?

If I was going out for a picnic or to the beach, this is the outfit I'd wear! I recently bought a pair of white pants and thoroughly love them. AND I got them for $6. Yeah. I'm that good people, that good.

Sunglasses   /   Star earrings   /   Tory Purse  /   Cobalt top   /   White Jeans

Bangles 1 /  2  / 3

What will you be doing on Memorial Day?

xo, lp

(sidenote: giveaway on the blog next week! woohoo!)

psssssst: i'm very anti-war, but i have the utmost respect for those who have fallen while dedicating their life to their country. between picnics and mall sales, take a minute to remember what memorial day is all about. for history on the day, click HERE

Friday's Fancies #21: Chambray Season

It's Friday. 

As you're reading this I'm on the beach. In the sun. Eating salt water taffy.

Like I mentioned earlier this week, Michael and I have friends from MN in town, and we're spending the weekend in Virginia Beach! Hopefully I'll be getting a good tan so I can pull off an outfit like this:

Yep, {av} had us great chambray inspired outfits this week, and I instantly knew what outfit I'd want to wear. I love the combination of chambray & neon- and to top it all off with aviators and a bun? Yes, please.

Would you wear chambray + neon?

Have an amazing weekend everyone!

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #20: Color Crush, Take 2

I have today off.

As you're reading this I'm either enjoying a hot cup of coffee or some delicious wine (I won't say what time I'll have which...).

If you have to work: sorry for rubbing this in your face.

If you don't have to work: come have an awesome day in Richmond with me!

Okay, back to the task at hand, Friday's Fancies. The first Color Crush post was over 2 1/2 months ago, and for this go 'round I thought I'd cheat and do a Color Combination Crush. 

For that, I've chosen:

Now, give me a white tee and I'll rock just the coral, or just the turquoise, but if it's acceptable- I'd like to wear both please!

coral:  necklace  /  earrings  /   tee    /  lacy dress

turquoise: lacy dress  /   tee  /  earrings /  necklace

Would you go for coral or turquoise? 

[happy friday you lovely people, see you monday!]

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #19: Derby Girl

This week's Friday's Fancies is all in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Now, I've never been to a derby, but now that Michael and I live in the South, it's a lot more feasible we'd go to one. The Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in really close to Richmond, so if Michael will let me wear a big floppy hat, I am SO in.

Although I've never been, I feel that there are derby staples for every woman- mainly a big floppy hat & some pearls! I know pastels always scream "Southern Belle", and these D&G Mary Janes seem perfect for the occasion!

dress  /    hat   / sunglasses   /  shoes   /  earrings   /  necklace

Am I the only one who wants to go to the derby solely to wear a gigantic hat??

xo, lp

Make sure to stop over to {long distance loving} to check out more derby outfits & have a lovely weekend!

Friday's Fancies #18: Date Night

This week's Friday's Fancies theme: date night. 

Usually when we go out it's somewhere fairly casual, so I usual stick to basics like skinny jeans and black heels, with light shirt and some pop of color either in jewelry or a clutch!

jeans  /   shoes  /  necklace  /  blouse  /   clutch

I'll be working through the weekend, and won't get a chance to wear a cute outfit like this- so if you're all out, have a drink for me!!

What's your go to date night look?

[make sure to head over to {longdistanceloving} for more!]

Friday's Fancies #17: Picnic Pretties

I'm still in the Midwest, so I'll keep this post short!

For this week's Friday's Fancies, {av} had us create an outfit we'd want to wear to a picnic! Well, instead of a full outfit, I thought I'd take some inspiration from a picnic- in the form of gingham. I have entirely too much of this pattern in my wardrobe, which I'm completely okay with. 

If anyone would like to add the Tory Burch gingham earrings to my collection, I wouldn't be upset...

green gingham / blue gingham /  pink gingham shorts / tory cuff and earrings

Happy Friday! 

(Don't forget to follow along on the trip via Twitter or Instagram)

Which gingham piece is your favorite?

Friday's Fancies #16: Pastel Party

As you all saw last week, I'm not a huge fan of all the floral out there...but the pastel trend? Now that's one I can get behind. Give me a good tan and a mint colored dress and I am good to go for summer! It's pretty clear that pale pink, cream, and mint are the front runners this season, and I'm loving the new take on Neapolitan.

bag: pink /  stripe ($49!)  /  mint

shorts:   pink  / lace  / mint

rings:  pink   /   cream  /   mint

My favorite? The Chloe mint bag- pure perfection.

What's yours this week?

(get on over to {long distance loving} for more!

Friday's Fancies #15: Flower Power

Everyone knows the floral trend is here to stay this spring/summer, so naturally this week {av} encouraged us to make a lovely floral ensemble. I'm still not 100% behind all the floral I've seen out there (like these pants), but I can give a full endorsement to this dress! 

floral dress: fashion union found here

day look: earrings / clutch /  flats

night looks: earrings  / clutch  / pumps /  jacket

What floral pieces are you loving this season?

now go stop by {long distance loving} to see some more beautiful blooms!

Friday's Fancies #14: April Showers

Happy Friday!

This week we were asked to create our perfect rainy day look by our dear {av}. Well, I guess I jumped the gun a few weeks ago, because I created mine for our Spring Fever week!  You can see that post by clicking HERE (spoiler alert, it includes the perfect khaki trench).

Since I've already got the outfit down, this week I wanted to highlight the most stylish rain boots out there- Hunter Wellies! You can visit their site HERE to see all their amazing rain boot styles and colors- you won't be disappointed, I promise. My favorites? The black boots with the neon bottoms- beyond perfect for a gloomy rainy day!

Which Hunter boot would you puddle jump in?

as always, stop by {long distance loving} for more rainy day joy!