{long distance loving}

Holy moly! We finally made it to Friday! This summer is going much too quickly for my liking,
but I'm trying to make the most of it :) I hope you are too! Even with autumn in my sights, I don't want
to give up on summer fashion, so that's why I'm incorporating one of the colors I keep seeing for fall
in my Friday's Fancies for this week. The beautifully brilliant red {as seen in every J.Crew catalog!}
inspired my outfit for today. I wanted something a little more edgy than I normally wear and
I think I achieved it...I hope you like it!

1) I'm seriously pining over this Emma Crossbody bag. I mean--HELLO!?--it's so cute! It's got loads of spunk and lots of character. I would love to have it in my closet. {And if you want to win your own, enter my fab bag giveaway--you could pick any from their website!}

2) For my pop of the ever radiant red, I chose this Halston Heritage Pleated Chiffon Dress. I am positively loving pleats and thought this dress was feminine and foxy at the same time!

3) I adore earrings that make a statement--and these House of Harlow 1960 Star Earrings would not disappoint. They would bring some definite sass to this get-up. I'd also feel like quite the rockstar wearing them!

4) When it comes to heels, I want something that won't make me more clumsy than I already am. These Elie Tahari Portia Patent Leather Sandals fit that bill perfectly!

5) This Lanvin Chunky Chain Waist Belt would be a great piece to break up the bold red of the dress--and give me a little shape too. Though the belt costs more than the dress itself, it's ok because it's Friday's Fancies ;)

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Last week, longtime Friday's Fancies faithful, Jen, rocked it out and won the "likes" competition!
She's the lovely lady behind life spelled jen--a blog chock full of great inspiration and photos :)

If you want to see your blog in lights on {long distance loving}, follow these simple instructions...

What color are you loving for fall? How are you mixing it into your wardrobe now?

Can you believe this is the 30th week for this link-up? It feels like yesterday, but some of you have been around since the beginning and many more of you have joined in along the way. Whenever you started posting, I appreciate the time you take to create your gorgeous posts more than you'll ever know! Thank you all for dreaming along with me :) Have an incredible weekend, ladies! See you Monday... xoxo {av}

P.S. If that bag in my Friday's Fancies has you drooling, don't forget you can win your own! Be sure to get all your entries in by adding your comment to my giveaway post :) Remember: if you include an Inge Christopher bag in your post today {or next Friday!}, you earn an extra entry and add it to the giveaway!