friday's fancies #31.

Happy Friday! What a wonderful Friday it is too--in the United States, it holds the promise of a long weekend and it also holds one of my favorite holidays: the Fourth of July. Short of Christmas, I always anticipate the festivities of Independence Day. Maybe it's the fact that I'm an American Studies grad, maybe it's just because I'm a wee bit of a nerd...but whatever it is: I'm pumped for this weekend!

Here is what I'll deem to be my patriotic pretty outfit. In true Friday's Fancies fashion, I dreamed big...

1) These rich, red A.P.C. Cotton-Gabardine Shorts simply rock. I owned a pair of shorts like these {with a much smaller pricetag} the summer I lived in France. I desperately wish I still had them!
2) I eyed this Joie Orly Silk Top and immediately fell in love with the pleats. It's simple but beautiful, which is just my style.
3) As of late, I have been working to rock some bolder earrings and these Yochi Ivory Cross Drop Earrings definitely fit the bill. Their versatility would make them wearable today and for many years to come.
4) Full parity: I have tried to include these Tory Burch Wedge Sandals in a Friday's Fancies for weeks. To me, they are a page out of the playbook on wedge perfection.
5) I don't think one could ever go wrong with Yves Saint Laurent and this Python Clutch Bag is no exception. The color and size of this stunner rocked my world.
6) If you see me on a normal day, you might notice I wear sunglasses more like a headband ;) I thought these Selima Optique Andy Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses would be great for sun protection and hair defense too. Don't judge!

Thank you so much to those of you who voted for last week's "likes" champ!
Jessica from birdie to be won the honors with her gorgeous California-inspired get-up :)

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Oh! Be sure to check out my guest post on the ever-fabulous blog, Mo Pie Please! Meagan is a long-time Friday's Fancies faithful and I am honored she is in that group of lovely ladies!

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you make me one happy blogger!

Last but certainly not least, an endless supply of thanks to those of you who have signed the sun savvy pledge! Your support is overwhelming! Danielle and I have plenty more up our sleeves, so keep checking back for tips on sun safety and ways to live out that sun savvy pledge :)

Be safe and have fun celebrating this weekend, whatever your plans!
Much love to all of you! xoxo {av}

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