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}