friday's fancies #32.

Friday is finally here! After a tough week, a light and fun post dreaming of fashion is just what the doctor ordered ;) This week, I've pulled together an outfit which appeals to the beach girl who lives inside of me. Though many of you know that beach girl now practices much more restraint {and so should you!}, I will never stop loving the sound of the ocean or the smell of the salty air. I may miss my tan skin, but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy the seaside...responsibly, of course.

I hope you enjoy this sun-safe beachy chic outfit from yours truly...

1) With my sun history in mind, this La Perla Ruched Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit made perfect sense. This beauty of a bathing suit would keep me covered up and still allow me to feel cute! I love the small cut-out on the chest and the gold detail too!
2) This classic ASOS Oversized '70s Stripe Floppy Straw Hat seemed like the no-brainer choice for this waterside get-up. It's great for keeping the sun at bay and for upping the chic ante.
3) I fell in love with this versatile Salma Cotton-Gauze Dress from Bronzette the moment I saw it. Simple yet refined, I think it would look great with this bathing suit and the others in my closet!
4) I wish I were coordinated enough to sport heels with my swimsuit, but I'm a big klutz! To offset my lack of coordination, I spied these Rebecca Minkoff Beach Babe Strappy Sandals and thought they perfectly drew out the gold in the swimsuit.
5) Living out my sun savvy pledge, I think sunscreen is an absolute must for the beach. Since Friday's Fancies is about dreaming, I'm hoping this SkinCeuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45 can help protect me from future skin issues many years into the future!
6) Tory Burch rocks it once again with these 'Disco Logo' Rounded Sunglasses. They're big, they're bold, and most of all, they'll keep the sun from affecting my view of my latest read.


Long time Friday's Fancies faithful, Julie from Brown Eyed Belle, holds the "likes" title for the Patriotic Pretty link-up! Congrats to this beautiful blogger who always share incredible inspiration photos for her outfits...be sure to give her some love for her win!

If you want to grace the pages of {long distance loving} next week,
here are a few pointers to help you on your way...


Promote your post via twitter, facebook, smoke signals, or with the button below! The "likes" competition ends on Monday, July 11th...so make your votes count! {If you use twitter, be sure to use the hashtag #FridaysFancies or mention @luvfromafar so I can help you too!}


An endless supply of thanks to the loyal Friday's Fancies posters, who never cease to amaze me
with their creativity or their kindness. 25 weeks later, here we are...and I'm looking forward to
many more months {and years} of dreaming together :) If you have any questions, please email me
or check out this post!

As a sidenote, thank you so much for your kind words about {cv}'s grandmother. Your love and support make all the difference. Much love to each and every one of you this weekend :) xoxo {av}

P.S. If you're hitting the beach, lake, or pool this weekend, please remember your sunscreen!

29 comments:

  1. The suit and hat are very chic, perfect for St Tropez!

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  2. I went back and read the post about your sun history and can't thank you enough for your honesty. I also used to tan and expose myself to the sun constantly during the Summer months. I think it's easy to say "that will never happen to me" regarding melanoma. That's how I was for a while. I got checked out by a dermatologist and since everything was fine, figured I'd still be good to go.

    But already just this past year I've seen the signs of aging appear on my skin almost overnight. I know it's because of the hours I've spent in the tanning bed and under the sun. While I know my situation could be far worse, this is my wake-up call because melanoma could strike at any time. I've been enjoying my time INSIDE and away from the tanning salon. Like you said, health is far more important than the deepness of your tan (or lack thereof!) Thanks for this reminder!!!

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  3. Love the idea for this link up~ Swim suit is simple, but sexy....Fun!

    ciao from Newport Beach

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  4. Loving that bathing suit! How chic!! Thanks for always encouraging everyone to wear sunscreen! It's one of the best advice you can give to someone in this day and age of "tantastic!"

    Hope you and your family are coping and finding comfort in all the ways possible! Still praying and thinking of you!

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  5. Man, I LOVE your picks! That swimsuit is truly top drawer!

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  6. The dress and the hat are fabulous! xoxoxo

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  7. that suit is so dreamy! i am loving it paired with that hat. makes me want to skip work and spend the day at the beach!!

    life spelled jen

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  8. LOVING that swim suit and floppy hat!! <3

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  9. Love your link up, I'll be joining later today and from now on I hope!! That hat is great, I want a floppy hat :)

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  10. In love with that suit! Great look!! Heading over to sign the pledge xo

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  11. Love the white dress!! And the cute striped hat...great outfit for the weekend! :)

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  12. Linking up for the first time - how fun!! Have a great weekend :)

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  13. I love that bathing suit! I played along again this week :)

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  14. Cuuuute outfit! Love the one piece. And, the Tory Burch sunglasses are killer. Have a great weekend!

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  15. What a great suit and coverup! Great job including sunscreen!!!

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  16. The suit is really cute! Annnnddddd big floppy hat + sunglasses = best way to protect from the sun! And lots of sunscreen, of course.
    Did I tell you I convinced my husband to put on sunscreen everyday before he walks to work? So proud of him!
    So many people just remember to use when you are at the beach!!!

    Great outfit, AV! As always :)

    xo, Ana
    PS: Check out my giveaway!

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  17. Love that suit! That pop of gold makes the whole thing!!

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  18. Love that suit! That pop of gold makes the whole thing!!

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  19. I'm loving the sandals you picked!

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  20. Look forward to FF every week!! Love that floppy hat and what a great one piece!! Whoever said you can't look chic in a one piece was out of their mind!!

    xo, Kels

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  21. i love the hint of gold on the suit. gold and black are classic and pretty colors together! :-) have a great weekend! :-)

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  22. Thank you! This is so fun! Have a great weekend!

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  23. That suit is divine, and I'm glad you got a little lighthearted fun in during this tough week. Thinking of you guys.

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  24. Loving this week's simple color palette! The swimsuit and Tory glasses are fabulous. :)

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  25. I love that you included the sun screen. If I'm honest, my dream Friday Fancies things would be solely beauty products! lol

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  26. I've stumbled onto your blog and Friday posts and love it! I'm going to have to go back now and catch up on what I have missed :)

    www.kirstenjoywilson.com

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  27. that bathing suit is divine!! love the look, as always!! xoxo

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  28. I need to get myself a one-piece swimsuit - STAT! Seriously, do I need go around with my belly exposed anymore? nope, especially when there are suits out there as cute as this one!

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