friday's fancies #31.

Happy Friday! What a wonderful Friday it is too--in the United States, it holds the promise of a long weekend and it also holds one of my favorite holidays: the Fourth of July. Short of Christmas, I always anticipate the festivities of Independence Day. Maybe it's the fact that I'm an American Studies grad, maybe it's just because I'm a wee bit of a nerd...but whatever it is: I'm pumped for this weekend!

Here is what I'll deem to be my patriotic pretty outfit. In true Friday's Fancies fashion, I dreamed big...


1) These rich, red A.P.C. Cotton-Gabardine Shorts simply rock. I owned a pair of shorts like these {with a much smaller pricetag} the summer I lived in France. I desperately wish I still had them!
2) I eyed this Joie Orly Silk Top and immediately fell in love with the pleats. It's simple but beautiful, which is just my style.
3) As of late, I have been working to rock some bolder earrings and these Yochi Ivory Cross Drop Earrings definitely fit the bill. Their versatility would make them wearable today and for many years to come.
4) Full parity: I have tried to include these Tory Burch Wedge Sandals in a Friday's Fancies for weeks. To me, they are a page out of the playbook on wedge perfection.
5) I don't think one could ever go wrong with Yves Saint Laurent and this Python Clutch Bag is no exception. The color and size of this stunner rocked my world.
6) If you see me on a normal day, you might notice I wear sunglasses more like a headband ;) I thought these Selima Optique Andy Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses would be great for sun protection and hair defense too. Don't judge!

Thank you so much to those of you who voted for last week's "likes" champ!
Jessica from birdie to be won the honors with her gorgeous California-inspired get-up :)


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{psst} If you're new to the idea of Friday's Fancies, check out this post or email me! It's really a simple concept: you create an inspiration board with pieces you'd love to have this weekend, if money were no object. In other words: you get to dream big and forget about pricetags. Pretty simple and super fun!

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Oh! Be sure to check out my guest post on the ever-fabulous blog, Mo Pie Please! Meagan is a long-time Friday's Fancies faithful and I am honored she is in that group of lovely ladies!

To those of you linking up this week: thank you so much! I always love when Friday rolls around and your posts stream in...
you make me one happy blogger!

Last but certainly not least, an endless supply of thanks to those of you who have signed the sun savvy pledge! Your support is overwhelming! Danielle and I have plenty more up our sleeves, so keep checking back for tips on sun safety and ways to live out that sun savvy pledge :)

Be safe and have fun celebrating this weekend, whatever your plans!
Much love to all of you! xoxo {av}

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28 comments:

  1. I love love love that shirt! The pleats are so elegant. Perfect for a summer night out :)
    Happy Friday - and Happy 4th!

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  2. totally loving the oufit--and also b/c i am a such a sucker for nautical and i think the red white and blue biz fits right in:) happy weekend!

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  3. AMAZING selection! I simply love those wedges!

    xx Ivana
    http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com

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  4. lovelovelove. happy 4th!!! xoxox

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  5. I need those shoes!! So cute! The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays too... spending most of my life overseas definitely made me appreciate and love being an American that much more! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
    Lisa

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  6. Great selection!! Love the sandals and the earrings!!

    Have an amazing Friday, sweetie!! xoxoxo

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  7. Yay for your cute 4th of July outfit...love it! Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. love that blouse :) have a fun weekend chickadeeee! xo jillian

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  9. those sunglasses are so fun! happy Fourth of July!!!

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  10. I'd give my left pinky for that cluch!

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  11. I would like to wear this outfit right now. Thanks. :)

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  12. i'm such a nerd about it too! (you'll see why in my post). and i def had those burch beauties in my nautical fridays fancies! great minds think alike! :)
    have a great weekend!

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  13. Those shoes! :) Have a great weekend.

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  14. Love what you've put together- the wedges and earrings are amazing...oh and I'll take one of those clutches too please- all fabulous!

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  15. i love those shoes! have a great weekend love!

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  16. Thank you for the shout out! What an exciting win! Happy 4th!

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  17. Love the bold earrings! And, I just wanted to tell you I have such a great time with Friday's Fancies! I think it's a fabulous idea and you rock for thinking of it and hosting it! Happy Friday and 4th weekend!

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  18. I heart the shoes, earrings and clutch!!! Great choices!!!

    Have a great long weekend!!!
    Thank you for hosting this amazing party!!! Now I'm off to more 4th of July Friday's Fancies inspiration!!! :)

    xoxo, Ana

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  19. Well I'm sliding in at #65 in the linkup - whew! YOur outfit today is a little classier than mine. What can I say, the 4th of July brings out the cutoff jeans in me. ;) But it's my fave holiday too and I hope you have a great one!!

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  20. I'm late today! I was at work wishing for internet access just to link up! haha ;) I like those wedges. They'd be fun and comfy - practical for the 4th!

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  21. I love your picks for today! I'm going to try out Friday's Fancies as soon as I can come up with something great! Love the idea.

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  22. Great picks; I'll definitely try to participate in Friday's Fancies sometime! Love your blog (now following!), especially the Georgetown--I'm going there in a week for a high school program!

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  23. Love this post! Have a wonderful weekend! Let's chat next week. xoxo

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  24. Just found your blog and LOVE it!! I can't wait to start linking up for Friday's Fancies! Adorable idea :)

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  25. Thanks so much for adding my post to this awesome link up. I love the whole idea of Friday Fancies! I'll be here next week too!

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  26. Thanks for including me!! I hope you have a wonderful fourth!

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  27. Such great, patriotic outfits! I was late on the link-up because of that stupid day job of mine but if you're interested, here's my Fourth Fancies: http://bigmariolife.blogspot.com/2011/07/fourth-of-july-fancies.html

    xo

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