friday's fancies #9.

With as long as this week's been, I wasn't sure we'd ever make it to Friday...but here we are! Tonight is looking pretty low-key in the {v} household, but I'm not complaining. I received some not-so-great news from my doctor yesterday. I'm fine, but my right ankle...not so much. It isn't easy to see that marathon I've been training for fall out of my sights, but I'm handling the news the best I can. {I put it all in perspective today when I thought about my grandmother. An ankle injury does not a terminal illness make. Thank the Lord for that.}

Since I've been ordered to take it easy, I knew my Friday's Fancies outfit had to be a little less glamorous than usual. I've been dreaming of spring non-stop this week due to the snow, so I found some inspiration for my dream outfit in one of my favorite spring bloomers...lilacs.

{all images via the links below}

1) I spotted this ADAM Cowl Neck Sweater and knew it would be perfect to wear curled up on the couch next to {cv}. I know the "Fair Isle" trend is fading, but I had to squeeze it in before the lilacs bloom.
2) When I eyed these Ippolita amethyst drop earrings, they reached out to me! I've always been a sucker for amethyst--and these beauties did not disappoint.
3) I wanted to spare you my dreams of cozy pajama pants, so I picked James Jeans Twiggy Leggings instead. They're stretchy and non-restrictive, just what pants for a night-in should be.
4) Besides being the obvious inspiration behind this post, I also carried lilacs like these on my wedding day last spring...from my florist's garden. I smelled them the whole day. It was a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
5) Ok, ok. I look about 60 for picking these, I know, but I couldn't help but love the color of these Tod's Gommini Suede Moccasins. I wanted something with a little more spunk than Uggs, all right? Cut me some slack ;)

I know dreaming of an outfit for my Friday night always makes me feel better...especially since I know I need to keep my shopping urges under control. By crafting my dream outfit, I still get to enjoy the pursuit of shopping--without the bills!


The fabulous gals who linked up with me last week had a TON of fun pulling together their dream outfits for their Friday nights. I really hope you'll join me this week--and remember, if you post a Friday's Fancies, it earns you an extra entry in my Minted giveaway. Just make sure you go back and comment that you did one!

I know I can't wait to see what you ladies would be wearing tonight if money grew on trees...don't forget to add your link below {and take advantage of that extra entry!}

Happy Friday to you all--now dream big! :) xoxo {av}