friday's fancies #17.

Happy Friday, folks! Seeing a dusting of snow on the ground yesterday was enough to have me dreaming of warmer weather! I'm also wishing I was in DC celebrating my bff {kj}'s birthday...so I created this "birthday party chic" with her in mind! It also features my favorite color--cobalt blue--which is surprisingly making its first Friday's Fancies appearance...I'm sure you'll be seeing much more of it in the future ;)

{all images are screenshots from the corresponding links below}
1) It was love at first sight with this Diane von Furstenberg Handy Dress. I loved the ease and the comfort this dress exuded, without feeling casual. And let's not forget, I have had a long love affair with that cobalt blue. 
2) This Philippe Audibert Chaine Gold-Plated Multi-Strand Necklace created a lot of texture and wasn't so bold as to distract from the gorgeous print in the dress. Though I was tempted to choose a bib necklace, I'm glad I went with my gut here.
3) {kj} always rocks the best rings. Since I'm celebrating her today, I knew I had to pick a fun cocktail ring--and this Yves Saint Laurent Arty Dots Ring was the perfect match!
4) With the splashes of blue throughout this outfit, I wanted the shoes to be understated but fun. These Tory Burch Elizabella Strappy Sandals fit that bill :)
5) In another attempt to capture {kj}'s style, I chose this Miu Miu Patchwork Leather Hobo Bag because it has that put-together but bohemian kind of feel. And I'm really digging the hidden chevrons!

You be the judge: yay or nay to this outfit? 

Want to see another Friday's Fancies post from me? Check out my post appearing on GalTime today! 
A big thank you to my old roommate and friend {mr} for giving me such a fun opportunity :) 

{If you're a DC girl, make sure to check out her blog to get the skinny on great local events and fab fashion too!}

The idea behind Friday's Fancies is simple: create your dream outfit without looking at the pricetag 
for whatever activity your Friday will hold. Many of the Friday's Fancies faithful use Polyvore to create 
their looks--a super easy website which is also pretty addicting. {Not sure how to use their website? 
Check out this video to learn more!} I use Adobe Illustrator these days, but my early Friday's Fancies 
 were pulled together on Picasa. And if you aren't graphically inclined, no sweat! 
Feel free to create your look just using pictures!

{Life would be a lot better if I could celebrate every birthday with you! Love always, my dear! Can't wait for 4.29!}

Have a great Friday everyone--and a BIG thank you to those of you who are taking 
the time to link up this week! xoxo {av}

40 comments:

  1. Woweee I love that color! The outfit is so lovely...a big YAY from me! My favorite part are those beautiful SHOES!!! Happy Friday, friend!

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  2. Just painted my nails Opi Yoga-ta get this blue! Rocking Cobalt Blue all weekend!

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  3. i love love the color!! the outfit is a YES for me. Seriously though, the weather on both coasts seems to not be welcoming spring! I am so ready for open toed heels and cute dress out here in California! have a wonderful friday.

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  4. Great picks! My 21st is coming up soon and I really need a similar knock out outfit!

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  5. oh, LOVE this dress - and the whole look. I have my FF ready!!! I'm joining up!

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  6. That is the most perfect birthday outfit!! Love all the blues!

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  7. LOVE that color - shoot, I love the whole outfit!

    thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Love yours! :)

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  8. LOVE this outfit! The dress and colours are beautiful!
    x

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  9. This is so fun! Thanks for making this available!

     PIECE OF CAKE. PEACE OF MIND.

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  10. i. am. dahahahying over your outfit today. (that would be "dying" of course in my dramatic voice). we have a fancy lunch to go to on sunday and i would like to wear it there. :)
    have a great weekend!
    mariss
    p.s. so glad to be back to friday fancying! my guests last week inhibited my participation. bummer!

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  11. This may be my favorite Friday's Fancies so far - I love the dress!

    It's great to know what program you use to put your looks together - they always look so professional!

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  12. That dress is BA-NA-NAS. So beautiful, elegant, sexy ... it would be perfect for this b-day party. And I am in love with the YSL ring. I've been wanting one for quite soem time now.

    Happy Birthday to your friend!

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  13. Love that outfit, I've got such a crush on cobalt and coral right now.

    Come by and enter my giveaway for a See by Chloe tote bag if you like!

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  14. I love the dress and the color!! The shoes and bag are super cute too! I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! :) Off to check out your guest post :) Happy Friday! xoxo

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  15. Love love love! The dress and shoes are killer. I also love Galtime! One of my good friends in DC writes for them occasionally. I will linking up soon!

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  16. oo love the colbat and gold! such a great combo :) xoxo jcd

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  17. I am loving these blues! So pretty! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  18. I'm dying over those shoes, girl! And I really think you need to head your sweet, little tail down to Mississippi and deck my closet with your cute style!

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  19. I love cobalt blue--one of my favorite colors too!

    Sorry I'm missing Friday's Fancies this week but with a cold coming on, I just couldn't do it--next time, I promise :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  20. This is fun! And do you know that I went to the first link on your link up (the Galtime one) and saw that it wasn't you as the author but then the article says that they're starting a new feature on Fridays. I started worrying that they had stolen your idea and then had come back and linked up. Then I kept reading and realized that it was you...I was literally about to email you...now I'm okay again. :)

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  21. that dress is GORG! scratch that ... the entire outfit is to die for!!!

    happy friday! xo! Lauren @ tickled.

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  22. Ohh that ring! Don't worry AV, you aren't missing much in terms of the weather here in DC. It's cold and potentially snowy this weekend.

    Happy Friday!

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  23. The blue is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love that ring, it's so interesting looking. I wish we had warmer weather here too. :( Spring needs to officially arrive. Haha.

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  24. I adore that dress! Have fun celebrating!!!

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  25. I love that DVF dress!! Oh and I would snatch up that ring in a heartbeat!!

    The Cheeky Cafe

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  26. One of these days I'm gonna do it! I really enjoy seeing everyone's outfits though. It's like a magazine on your page!

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  27. I love the blue color and especially love that dress. It looks so comfortable. My FF this week has a party atmosphere also! Glad to be back, I have missed the last couple of weeks :)

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  28. I linked to you from my blog. Thanks for the Friday's Fancies idea. Mine didn't come out as good as yours, but I'm working on it! Thanks again. www.atfirstblushbeauty.com
    Dawn

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  29. I LOVE the blue color! Kind of like your wedding color! Bright blue! :)
    The ring is so so so super gorgeous! Those shoes are pretty darn great as well!

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  30. Loving both outfits you did this week! Thanks SO much for the guest post on GalTime.com (anyone who wants is welcome to submit for a feature!) and as always, we love your pick too. xoxo, Deacon & McLean

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  31. What could be bad about an outfit so good? That ring is amazing, and I'm totally smitten with those shoes-can you imagine how divine your legs would look in those?!

    Have a wonderful weekend darling, and a very happy birthday to {kj}!

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  32. that is a killer outfit you chose, i love it!!

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  33. that dress is so chic, I love it!

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  34. Yay to the outfit for sure! I love the cobalt blue colors... and that bag too. The chevron pattern is great but not too obvious. The only thing I would change is the shoes, but only because I don't wear too many heels any more since I sprained my ankle. Other than the shoes... I love it all. (:

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  35. LOVE that dress. makes me want to be in the caribbean again. on my honeymoon. le sigh.

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  36. Yes please to this whole outfit! The dress is wonderful and such a fun print! xoxo

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  37. If it makes you feel any better, its supposed to snow here tomorrow in DC! Not that it would keep you from wanting to be with your bestie, but still.

    (Is that a Tombs stamp? Oh, to be young...)

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  38. I say yay on that outfit. Great pics!
    Cheers,
    Bre

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  39. in LOVE with that dress and that bag!!! i'm drooling over my keyboard (at work) as we speak (er, type.) ps. i'm planning a trip to georgetown/dc next month and thought of you!!

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