THE BEST THING TO WAKE UP TO!

Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating.

Waking up to winning the lottery, breakfast in bed, and a massage would be the best thing to wake up to...but this is a real life, and those things just don't happen often. 

What IS real life is the Kate Spade surprise sample sale. Up to 75% off the one of the classiest, most ladylike brands out there. PLUS it's a flat $5 for shipping. Boom.

'Tis the time for gifting yourself a little Valentine's Day (or in my case early birthday) gift, right?

Here are some of my favorite items:

1. This "Things we love" wall calendar is only $10 and is mine. Purchased. I plan on framing some of the images once the months are over! 

2. I'm in need of a new makeup case desperately. If you don't believe me I'll email you a picture of my once red-now brown Vera Bradley. This polka dot guy is perfect!

3. Sigh. No iPhone for me, as we all know. Someone get me one so I can get a crossword or stripey case.

4. I always overlook Kate Spade jewelry- but both this pink gem ring and gold diamond one caught my eye.

5. Clearly Kate Spade bags are all lovely - but this cobalt Alexander Ave and Oak Island Stripe Kaleigh stand out for sure!

6. Similar to #3- buy me an iPad too so I can get this Play Hooky case?

7. Last but not least- I have been eyeing KSNY  wallets FOREVER. I always put them in my shopping cart and then my conscience kicks in and says : HEY YOU IDIOT- WHY WOULD YOU SPEND $160 on a WALLET? Yes, I know the whole "cost per use" thing, and yes I use a wallet daily- but I'm stubborn- so there. Now that two of my favorite colors of the Neda are on crazy sale, I think it's finally time to grow up & make it happen. Right?

What are you gonna grab friends?

Come on, you know you want to virtual shop with me!

xo, lp

Friday's Fancies #51: Outfit Crush

TGIF.

No, but really.

How is it that this week felt like two? Beyond ready for the weekend, folks.

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This week for #FF {av} pulled out the classic outfit crush card, and it was not hard at all to pick a look I'm loving!

LC can layer like the best of them, and I'm loving the simple stripes layered with a little denim and a chunky scarf:

I'm not the biggest jean jacket wearer, so I went with this crazy affordable and awesome denim button up from Target. Matched with the softest black skinnies and a chunky heathered scarf, I think this could be my winter uniform. 

Clearly I had to incorporate stripes in there somewhere, and this Kate Spade bag is completely the perfect way to do so. Rather than copy LC's dark nails, I thought this shade of NARS lipstick would be a good alternative! For the finishing touch, these sweet little studs add just a little bit of sparkle!

So there you have it, outfit recreation at its finest!

What are your plans for the weekend, friends?

I'll be bundling up for the 4 degree weather we're expecting next week. Gah.

xo, lp

STRIPE INTERVENTION

Oh hiiiiiiiiiiiii friends.

Yes, all of those "i"s were necessary.

It's 9:45 on Sunday and I'm writing this post as Michael and I watch football and eat copious amounts of white cheddar popcorn. Have I told you how much popcorn I consume? I probably shouldn't, you'd judge me. 

Nothing too crazy happened this weekend for me, other than coffee, crosswords, and fall shopping. Wild, I know.  One bright spot was seeing my pretty friend Carly from A Simple Affair. Do you all know her already? If not, go say hi to her. She's nice, I promise. 

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Evidently this was my least creative week of dressing ever. How did I not realize I wore stripes 3 out of 5 days at work? This is why I will never be a personal stylist like Carly. I'd go through your closet and yell "STRIPES! YOU NEED MORE STRIPES!!!!!!!!!"

Like stripes too?

top left: forever 21 // top right: gap (get it on sale here) // bottom left: j.crew (get it on sale here) 

Tomorrow I'll be sharing my wildly exciting recipe for garlic kale chips. They are probably the least appetizing thing I've ever made. But also : the healthiest?

I've been on a magazine kick lately. I know nowadays you can find anything free online, but there is something so great about collecting magazines. PLUS I think giving year subscriptions to people as a gift is a thoughtful (and year-round!) present. 

I love getting home from work and seeing something in the mailbox, don't you? Between Groupon and Living Social I've signed up for a few subscriptions, and Right now Living Social has a deal for 1 year of Martha Stewart AND Everyday Food for $19 total. That is FREAKING ridiculous. I may have bought them for myself and others. HELLO holiday shopping done early! There's still a few days left to get this deal, check it out HERE.

(photo via Living Social)

Wait, wait, wait. Let's just say hypothetically I was going to get another striped top, (which I won't because then I know someone will need to hold an intervention) this would be it. Perfect. All of it.

(photo via Madewell)

This scarf makes me oh so happy. Yellow and zebras, what more could you want? Oh, please ignore the fact I look slightly blue. I blame Instagram.  Oh, and the scarf? It's from a random online shop.  find a similar one here.

What was your weekend like?

Buy any striped tops? (kiddingbutseriously).

xo, lp