you're mine.

My favorite posts from 2012? They covered all topics, be it my attempt at capturing Parisian street style, my favorite John Mayer lyrics, my J.Crew Factory finds, my marathon recap, and my valentine for {cv}. There was also the  one time I vlogged and announced my polish your blog adventure--which is still going strong :) I don't know if I could pick my favorite Friday's Fancies, but this one and this one are in the running! {Apparently, I have a thing for polka dots and preppiness. No surprises there!}

The top posts {by pageviews} from 2012? They were all about cleaning up your pinterest, looking at the newest Pantone colors, sporting wine-colored nails, and finding the perfect self-tanner.

All in all, 2012 was an amazing year beyond measure. Trying to fit it all in one post is much too daunting, so I'll leave it at this: I am so grateful for the people in my life who helped make it the best year yet. I truly cannot wait to see what 2013 brings! Be safe and I'll see you on the 2nd! xoxo {av}
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friday's fancies #109.

A very happy Friday to each of you! The holidays are really screwing up my sense of time, but the reality is that New Year's Eve will be here in less than three days. If money were no object, I'd sport the sparkly ensemble below to celebrate on December 31st--with the help of Rent The Runway, of course. 

find them here: dress and clutch via Rent The Runway + Kate Spade Stone Stud Earrings + Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow in Poodle + Topshop Tall Structured Blazer + Badgley Mischka Goodie Shoes

Join the Friday's Fancies mailing list by clicking here + get the themes in your inbox on Monday nights!  Don't worry if you deviate from the suggestion though...any and all fashion posts are welcome for Friday's Fancies! In other words, if you post an outfit of the day or outfit board, you should link it here! Many thanks to those of you linking up in spite of the crazy holiday timing :)

After a few weather delays, {cv} and I are finally making it further west today. We have a flight to Nashville this afternoon and will spend the next few days with my parents and our friends in the Midwest. We fly out of Indy on the 1st, after what is sure to be a perfect New Year's Eve. Though I won't be in an ensemble this fancy, I can pretend--right?! I'll see you all in 2013. Much love! xoxo {av}

have a very merry christmas.

Hello from Maine! With only one more "sleep" to go until Christmas morning, the magic of the holidays is in full swing. {cv} and I have lots of travel in the coming days, so this little blog will be on the quiet side as we celebrate this joyous day with our family and friends. {By January 1st, we will have hopped through nine different states!} Don't worry--I'll be back in time for a New Year's Eve-inspired Friday's Fancies this week! 

Enjoy the time with the ones you love and remember the real reason for the season...

xoxo {av}

P.S. Keep in touch via instagram + twitter :)

friday's fancies #108.

Hello hello! It is only appropriate to devote this week of Friday's Fancies to our holiday best. This Christmas Eve, I'm renting my dress via Rent the Runway. {Keep your eyes peeled on Instagram to see it!} With as many photos as we take at the enormous {v} shindig, it is absolutely worth the rental. If I wasn't renting and had some extra money to burn on an outfit, it would look much like the one below...

find them here: Diane von Furstenberg Elisabetta Dress + Bauble Bar Ice Chain Collar + Whiting & Davis Globe Minaudiere + Fuji Instax Mini Camera + Kate Spade Krysta Pumps

Join the Friday's Fancies mailing list here! You will get the themes in your inbox every Monday night, giving you plenty of time to prepare your post :) Don't worry though: if you share fashion on your blog in any form, it is welcome for #FridaysFancies. Consider this link-up to be your one stop shop to help you make it through your Friday. I'd love for you to be a part of this amazing community!

Thank you for linking up, friends! I hope Friday's Fancies gives you a little breath of fresh air in the midst of the holiday craziness :) We're heading up to Maine for {cv}'s high school reunion tomorrow night before the madness really begins. {I'm a little nervous, but I'll survive--right?!} Wishing all of you safe travels, paired with a very merry Christmas! xoxo {av}