friday's fancies #18.

Welcome to this week's round of Friday's Fancies! I'm so happy you're here :) 

I created my look this week around my desired post-work happy hour attire. It has a 
dash of cheery yellow to help me forget about the awful weather in New England 
and a splash of the professional preppy look too! 

{all images are screenshots from the corresponding links below}
1) I fell in love with this top a few weeks ago--and had been saving it for a future edition of Friday's Fancies! I adore this Marc by Marc Jacobs Edith Eyelet Top because of the beautiful lace work and soft lines. It just exudes femininity in my book.
2) There's just something about a BIG bag which makes my heart happy. This Yves Saint Laurent Crinkled Patent Muse Bag has all the right details for a work+play bag!
3) When I'm allowed to wear jeans at work, I always try to wear a pair much like these James Jeans Reboot Skinny Trousers. They're jeans, but they're also pants--a win-win for the professional world ;)
4) I love the color yellow with every ounce of my soul. When I spotted this Crumpet Fine-knit Cashmere Cardigan, I immediately gravitated toward that vibrant and cheery yellow.
5) These Brian Atwood Maya Patent Leather Open-Toe Pumps are so much more than peep-toes. The extra flair on the top of the foot puts them in a league of their own...
6) Though we're now into March, I still am eyeing this Kate Spade Year of Color March Ring. I love that it would give me another splash of yellow in this outfit. {I just can't wait to see what color Kate Spade picks for May--my birthday month!}

Is there a color which always catches your eye?
How do you like to incorporate bright colors in your outfits?

Be sure to check out my guest appearances on two {extremely} fabulous blogs today:



For those of you new to Friday's Fancies, click here to get more information on how to create your own! 
I can't wait to see what you all pull together this week! I can never thank you enough for the energy and enthusiasm you put into these posts :) You make me one extremely happy blogger! 
All your love has definitely helped me get through this rough week! 

Have a great weekend--and happy dreaming! xoxo {av}

P.S. A *big* thank you to Carly and Ashley for having me this week :)

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34 comments:

  1. Brooke TApril 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    LOVE this especially that cardigan :D

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  2. SandraApril 1, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Darling outfit!! Have a great weekend. xoxo

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  3. DaniApril 1, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    The shirt and the cardigan are lovahlee, my darlin. I don't know how you do it :)

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  4. SylviaApril 1, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    omg, those shoes are killer. such a great touch of edge to the preppy look. love it, allison!

    xo
    i wander, i wonder

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  5. SaraApril 1, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I just found your blog, and I'm becoming a follower right now! I'm currently in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend of two years. We've been long distance constantly for about 10 months now, and we were long distance on and off before that over summer vacations from school. It's really hard, but if we can get through this and be better than ever, then who knows what else we can do!

    I'm super excited to follow along on your blog and hear someone else's LDR story.

    Yellow is my favorite color, and that cardigan is to die for!

    Check out my blog if you have time: http://sarakaisenberg.blogspot.com/

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  6. m_bApril 1, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    that shoe is sass-a-frass indeed! and the ring! my weakness is big cocktail rings :) great outfit once again dear!
    have a lovely weekend!

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  7. ***April 1, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I love incorporating bright colors to cheer me up on a dreadful New England day like today maybe ....

    The easiest way to wear color is by wearing neutral or black and white main pieces and bringing in the color with yoru accessories. It always works and it is good enough even for workdays.

    Have a fabulous weekend, sweetie!

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  8. Lauren CaldwellApril 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    love your outfit yet again! that top is AMAZING! I'm really diggin' lace this season!

    xo! Lauren @ tickled.

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  9. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Loooveee your outfit- adore the yellow cardigan and that lacy top. The shoes knocked my socks off and the ring...divine. And ps, I did one too today- so excited to be taking part for the first time:) Hope I did it right!!!

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  10. jillian :: cornflake dreams.April 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    ooo love the scalloped top! xoxo jcd :)

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  11. CassieApril 1, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love that bag!!! Here are mine: http://cassieleeblogs.blogspot.com/2011/04/friday-fancies.html

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  12. JessicaApril 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Those pumps are fab-u-lous!!

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  13. MichelleApril 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    LOOOOOVEEE this outfit! I love the top and bag! I love the cardigan too and the pop of color!! I'd love this outfit! Happy Friday! xoxo

    Linking up too :)

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  14. CambronApril 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I LOVE the YELLOW! Esp the Kate Spade ring! Friday Fancies has a HUGE turnout this week! Congrats!

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  15. KristenApril 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    love that eyelet top, and the pops of yellow. perfect for this ugly weather. xoxo

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  16. MLDApril 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love the outfit, love your graphic design skills, love it all. I forgot to tell you I ordered that RISD tote and it is great! Thanks so much for sending me the link. Have a fantastic weekend!

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  17. jenyApril 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Love the pop of yellow. Marc Jacobs has really been knocking me out lately. I love the feminine, but hard edge of the clothes and bags. Thanks for hosting!

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  18. travelkateApril 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    How did I miss this on your blog...what fun! I definitely need to participate!

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  19. christinApril 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love kate spades jewels! They are all so fun!

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  20. ashley nicole catherineApril 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    love it! that ring is amazing!

    xo.ashley

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  21. Brandi April 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Love this! The cardigan is really cute! I love the bag too :)

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  22. AmandaApril 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love the shirt!! so adorable

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  23. RissyApril 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    look at all those link-ups! you go girl!

    I think that outfit is perfect for casual fridays because it is still totally professional! And I agree 100% about the trouser jeans.

    I wear sooo much black, but I love any pop of color. Blue, green, red, and especially PINK!

    CarissaExplainsItAll

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  24. Emily {All You Need is Love}April 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    love this!!! that cardigan makes me soooo happy :) great post -- so excited to add my look! xoxo

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  25. A Crimson KissApril 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Those shoes are incredible, and those big gorgeous cocktail ring is divine! Have a wonderful weekend, darling!

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  26. baileyApril 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Oh my, now you really have me addicted. Was actually concerned how I was going to distract the husband while I crafted my Friday's Fancy...

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  27. ImaApril 2, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I really love the bag and cardigan!
    I've been so busy with school that I didn't even have time to make this week's Friday's Fancies post. As soon as the school things cool off, I will definitely make this :)

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  28. Brittany H.April 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Those jeans look sooo comfy, and would look great with those black heels. I always enjoy your Friday Fancies!

    PS- THANK YOU for your email. I appreciate your input so, so much. I'm sending you many hugs. :)

    Have a great weekend! xxx
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  29. Caroline at Her Own EdenApril 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I LOVE that top! one of these fridays I am going to get around to doing this... Fridays are always my busiest day of the week so I'll try to write a post on like a tuesday and just save it for Friday :) hope you have a great weekend!

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  30. Lindsay // Vineyard LoveknotsApril 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    <3 the top!!!

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  31. WhatMissLovesApril 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I LOVE your outfit! Love love love the black and yellow combo! That top in particular is adorable :)

    btw I'm new to the blogging world, I hope you can follow:WhatMissLoves

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  32. Rhiannon BosseApril 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    That cardy is such a pretty colour, AV!! Perfect for spring, no? That ring is pretty stellar too. Have a fabulous weekend love! xo Hugs

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  33. SarahApril 3, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I have a yellow cardigan just like that one and I seriously love it! I wear it with everything.

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  34. StephanieApril 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I want this entire outfit!!!

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