friday's fancies #19.

I'm SO excited for Friday to be here and to see the Friday's Fancies posts pour in from across the world! I adore creating these dreamy outfits and not having to worry about the pricetags--and this week was no exception! Our weekend plans include an anniversary dinner in lovely Charleston, South Carolina. If money were no object, I'd be wearing this little get-up:

{all images are screenshots from the corresponding links below}
1) These Tiffany & Co. Legacy Sapphire Earrings reminded me of the earrings I rented {yes, rented!} on my wedding day. After April 10th, 2010, sapphires have taken a new place in my heart...and these stunners from Tiffany would be the absolute end-all-be-all of sapphire earrings for little ol' me!
2) I can spot cobalt blue from a mile away, so this Joseph Carmen One-Shoulder Dress immediately played with my heartstrings. The best part? Cobalt blue looks good even against my pasty skin!
3) You can't celebrate an anniversary without a little bubbly in the form of Veuve Cliquot. Right? Right :)
4) I spied these Jimmy Choo Lancer Crystal Collection Sandals after I'd already made my clutch choice. Sure, the shoes and the clutch may be a tad matchy-matchy, but I think I'm allowed some bling in an anniversary fantasy!
5) Owning a Judith Leiber clutch, like this Large Airstream Minaudiere, is a longtime dream of mine. I think this is the perfect Friday's Fancies for such glorious to make its "debut."

Be sure to stop by Schue Love today too! Not only is her blog chock full of fabulous inspiration, you'll also see a guest post from yours truly on my dreamy southwestern getaway get-up...

New to Friday's Fancies? Check out this post for more about how to create your own or feel free to email me! I'd love to have you among the Friday's Fancies faithful!

A tremendous debt of gratitude to those fo you linking up today--I can't wait to see what you create! I know it's not easy to create such fabulous outfits, so thank you for taking the time :) Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! Can't wait to share more about our weekend celebrating in the sunshine! 
xoxo {av}


P.S. Have you seen this new facebook feature? I spotted this timely little reminder this week. Thank goodness our wedding anniversary constitutes a "big event." It even made my upcoming events. I found this hysterical. Thanks for indulging me here ;)


P.P.S. Haven't had enough of me today? I've also got a fun Georgetown post over 
at Krystal Schlegel's beautiful blog...check it out here!

48 comments:

  1. congrats on your anniversary! looks like we had a similar color palette in mind :) Enjoy!!!
    *Ashley

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  2. That is so cute! I can totally see you wearing that. I can't wait to see pictures from your weekend! Happy Early Anniversary!

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  3. Ahhh congratulations! Mmm, Veuve Cliquot. :) I love that the dress matches your colors from the wedding (I think so, at least... although is it creepy that I remember that?). Have so much fun!

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  4. Awww, congratulations on your almost anniversary!! This such an adorable and timeless outfit. I am obsessed with one shoulder dresses!

    Funny...because I was getting my post ready about an outfit I put together and happen to see your post and that you have a link up which worked PERFECTLY with my post so I am so so excited to link up to this and see tons of different outfits!! Yay!! x

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  5. such an incredible look, allison! i love the blue. my boss just got those shoes for her wedding. they're incredible.

    xo
    i wander, i wonder

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  6. I love this look! - Especially those earrings!

    Have a great 1st anniversary in Charleston!

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  7. Wow, really very fancy. I love everything!

    I hope you have a wonderful trip and the best anniversary ever!!

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  8. Congrats on your anniversary! I'm going to do mine late this afternoon, because I don't have photoshop on my work computer and was so tired last night. It'll be there, though! I LOVE your outfit! You definitely did it big for the anniversary, and I think it's great! Those earrings are so classic! And the Judith Leiber is so simple and exquisite. I don't think I've ever longed for a Judith Leiber, but I always saw the animal and flower ones that she did and not the simple ones like this. I was with a friend one time in college when she bought one from the Judith Leiber store in Lenox! Her dad wanted to get it for her mom for Christmas and there wasn't a store nearer to them. It was so fun!

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  9. Yay for Friday Fancies: http://cassieleeblogs.blogspot.com/2011/04/friday-fancies_08.html

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  10. Hi! Today was my first time participating in Friday's Fancies and I had so much fun! It was a great concept and thank you for hosting this lovely party!!!

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  11. Ahh I love all the blues you picked out!! Seriously, that little ensamble tops all of fancy fridays out there :)

    xoxo
    Stephanie&Such

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  12. Happy Friday! Love those sapphire earrings! Today was my first Friday's Fancies...so fun!
    xxkristin

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  13. Happy Friday AV and Happy Anniversary lovey dovey! I love sapphires and love even more that you rented a pair. That's such a great idea! Have a fabulous weekend gorgeous :) xo

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  14. Happy Anniversay sweetie- love this royal blue knockout of an outfit!!

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  15. happy anniversary!! so fun that you will get to celebrate in charleston!! and i'm loving this cobalt dress w/ the glittery shoes and jewelry! happy friday!! xoxoxoxo

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  16. Happy anniversary :) I love your pics, so perfect for the occasion! I wish it was more of a reality than fantasy to be able to afford these fine peices...hmph :(

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  17. congrats on your anniversary!!!

    my fav color is blue so i am a HUGE fan of this outfit : )

    have a great trip!

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  18. I LOVE Charleston. Perfect place to celebrate! Happy Anniversary!

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  19. happy anniversary! love the outfit..how fab is that clutch??

    xo.ashley

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  20. in love with that dress. & this whole outfit. sexy lady! happy anniversary!

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  21. i love that off the shoulder cocktail dress!


    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  22. Love this outfit & love the entire idea of Friday's Fancies - I'm gonna have to use it next week! Or.. Maybe right now ;)


    Jess

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  23. Congratulations!!! How exciting! THe time really flies by doesn't it? We hit the 8 month mark already...so hard to believe it's been 8 months since my big day. But they've been 8 very happy months!

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  24. I love the color + Sapphire is my birthstone, so I have always admired them. I am looking forward to meeting you tomorrow!

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  25. Thanks again for posting today!!! I love your outfit today...congrats on your anniversary!! :)

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  26. Happy Anniversary! This is my first time visiting and linking. I coincidently stumbled on to Polyvore 4 days ago and am addicted. I’m so glad there is an outlet to share the creations. New Follower~ I’ll be sure to link weekly!
    Have a great Anniversary weekend!

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  27. Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I can't wait to read about your weekend. Wish I could meet you this weekend! Safe travels, my dear!

    Oh, I'm in LOVE with your Friday Fancies picks this week!

    Megan
    www.beforeispendit.blogspot.com

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  28. Congrats! Happy anniversary! I love those Jimmy Choos <3

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  29. Hey! Congratulations on your first wedding anniversary! So exciting. Hope it's just lovely. Love your FF picks this week - those sapphire earrings are stunning.

    xo

    P.S. Definitely enter my giveaway!

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  30. I love the dress and earrings! The whole outfit is gorgeous!! Happy Anniversary! Enjoy Charleston!

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  31. Happy Anniversary! Looks like y'all are going to have a beautiful weekend in Charleston to celebrate. Can't wait to actually meet you! I love that dress and those shoes. Safe travels this evening.

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  32. Those earrings are absolutely to die for, and I love that your anniversary is on my Mama's birthday! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, and that you have a terrific Charleston weekend!

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  33. I love the dress!! so classy and elegant!

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  34. Congrats on one year! I'm approaching--or rather, we're approaching :)--our first anniversary in May, and we were long distance-ish (one and a half hours and a lot of schoolwork apart) for two years before marrying. I have a feeling I'll be popping back regularly to read your blog. It's lovely!

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  35. just posted mine!! love seeing what everyone comes up with! have a great weekend av. xo kendall

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  36. I love the color blue you chose- and you are right, it stands right out!

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  37. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Have a fabulous weekend!

    I am enjoying all these Friday Fancies Links - so many new blogs to check out (new for me at least)

    xoxo,

    Rali

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  38. My hubby and I have been wanting to visit Charleston for quite some time. Have fun!! And this outfit is stunning.

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  39. I'm just returning to the blogging world from an unplanned hiatus...and can I just say how much I've missed Friday Fancies:) Love the look. Blue just completes me!!

    xoxoxo

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  40. Wow! Your blog has surely (excuse my cheesey-ness) blogsommed (like blossomed? ha, okay, that was lame.)
    But you're doing so well! Happy anniversary! I'm loving all the saphire inspired pieces. Those earrings are to die for!

    Hope all is well... and CHARLESTON? When?!
    I'm like an hour and a half away ;)

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  41. What a perfect post! Those sapphires are BEAUTIFUL! Last week, I found a very old sapphire ring in my grandmother's belongings. I've been sporting it proudly. (I have a new love for sapphires, too!)

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  42. Snazzy outift! So beautiful, if only money was more plentiful, sigh. I hope you had a wonderful anniversary, sweetie!!

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  43. Sooo sad I missed FF this week!! I wasn't around a computer from Wednesday until yesterday. Hope you're having a fabulous time in Charleston, I so hate I missed the meet-up! Happy anniversary too!

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  44. I think I am going to have to link up this week!

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  45. Love ur outfit! I guess I missed the link list, so I'll post it here :( http://my-newlywedlife.blogspot.com/2011/04/casual-fridays-fancies.html

    Have a great weekend! :)

    xoxo, Ana
    My (Newly)Wed Life

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  46. The whole outfit will look more elegant if you accentuate it with a simple sapphire ring. Silver and blue is a perfect pair for dress and accessories.

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