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I Like Large Parties

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We are doing a 180 from comfy, rugged Maine today, and putting on our best dress to celebrate 150 weeks of AV’s Fridays Fancies!

I’ve been so inspired by 1920s fashion lately, even more than usual… probably due to the fact that I’ve watched The Great Gatsby three times in two months and listen to the soundtrack on the regular. A 20’s-inspired shift, along with black and pearl accessories, seems like just the way to go for a fancy celebration in my book!

Gastby Party
[ Wythe Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $278 ]
[ Rhinestoned Hexagon Earrings, Forever 21, $4 ]
[ Glitter Frame Hardcase Clutch, Oasis, $50 ]
[ Escape the Ordinary Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $58 ]
[ 3-Row Pearl and Crystal Bracelet, Target, $15 ]
[ Square Stone Bracelet, J.Crew Factory, $17 (on sale for a limited time!) ]
[ Illumie Kitten Heels, Nine West, $79 ]

I think the only accessory missing from this ensemble is a glass of bubbly, and I think I will enjoy one of those myself tonight. Hope you all have a fun-filled fall weekend ahead! xx

Birthday Bellini

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Happy Friday friends! This little girl turns a year older today, and I’m hoping to celebrate with lots of glitter, gold, and pink champagne drinks– won’t you join me?

pink champagne cocktail bellini

[ Vero Moda Fluted Sleeve Tea Dress, ASOS, $56 ]
[ Ava Glitter Pumps, J.Crew, $180 ]
[ Cheers Letterpress Coasters, Society Social, $26 for 15 ]
[ Echo Flute Glass, Mikasa, $6 ]

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And since it is my birthday and all, while you’re sipping that bellini, won’t you vote for my outfit? 🙂

She lives every day like it’s a celebration

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With my birthday coming up this week, I have party dresses on my mind! Lilly‘s spring collection has hit stores, and how I wish I could be rocking one of these to celebrate!

Lilly Pulitzer Birthday Dresses

Dresses l-r
[ Rylan, $278 ]
[ MarieKate, $378 ]
[ Joslin, $298 ]

lilly pulitzer party shoes

[ Picture Perfect Wedge, $198 ]
[ Party Crossbody, $98 ]
[ Resort Chic Wedge Glitter, $228 ]

Alas, there’s still a bit too much snow on the ground, so I’m guessing my birthday dress will cover a little more and be a little more closed-toe, but rest assured I’ll still be sticking to the Lilly mantra life’s a party // dress like it 🙂

New Year’s Finest

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Whether or not I have elaborate plans for New Year’s Eve, I always take great pleasure in picking out the perfect sparkly outfit to wear. Most years, I turn to H&M or Forever21, because as much as I adore sequins, I’ve never had the budget to spend too much on a dress I can only wear on a handful of glitter-required occasions. This little number from Lulu’s is a nice compromise– fit for a princess with a much prettier price tag! The classic Kate Spade Charm shoes on the other hand…. well we can all dream right?

New Year's Eve

Ballet It On Me Blush Sequin Dress, Lulu’s, $50
Charm Heels, Kate Spade, $325
Pearl Bow Ring, LC Lauren Conrad, $12 (sale!)
Horseshoe Purse, ASOS, $27

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Holiday Best

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I’ve been too into the red + green this holiday season [evidence here and here], so I thought I’d mix it up for today’s Holiday Best Friday’s Fancies. I just love this raspberry, navy, and white number from Anthropologie where the festiveness shows through in the darling little reindeer printed on it. Considering snagging it when it hits sale for next year’s holiday soirees…!

Reindeer Ready

Conifer Herd Dress, Anthropologie, $148
Rise Above Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $32
Locked In Thin Bangle, Kate Spade, $88
Ecote Alexandra Suede Ankle Boot, Urban Outfitters, $49 (sale!)

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Sparkle Season

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In my mind, the holiday season is synonymous with sequins, glitter, and sparkle (see my 25 Days of Sparkle Challenge here!). From the early days of December through New Year’s Eve, ’tis the season to rock them. While it seems everyone around me is complaining about how many Christmas parties and soirees they have to attend, I am wishing for more! Because I can advocate for daytime sequins all I want, but sometimes you just need a certain occasion to pull out a look like this…

Serious Sparkle

TFNC Sequin Sarah High Low Dress, House of Fraser, $50
Gold Sequins Leather Watch, DKNY, $135
Gold Metallic Hair Clip, Miss Selfridge, $3
All Wrapped Up Pave Stud Earrings, Kate Spade, $58
Hurricane Heeled Sandals, ASOS, $80

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Anyone have any holiday parties to attend this weekend? Will you be donning sequins and glitz? Tweet or Instagram me with hashtag #25DoS!

 

Pretty in Plaid

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This holiday season, I am loving the idea of pairing casual, comfy plaids, like this soft boyfriend-fit from Jack Wills, with more formal skirts, as in this dark velvet number by Pins and Needles. Don’t get me wrong, I wear sparkly holiday dresses as much as I can in December, but I do think this would be a fun Christmas-party alternative!

Pretty in Plaid

Stapleton Shirt, Jack Wills, $79.50
Velvet Mini Circle Skirt, Pins and Needles via Urban Outfitters, $39
Tassel Zip Clutch, ASOS, $25 (sale!)
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $34 (3-pack)
Tock Flats, Kate Spade, $198

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Also, at this point “plaid” is starting to look like one of those words that I just don’t think is spelled right…

100.

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Can you believe {av} has been hosting Friday’s Fancies for one hundred weeks now?? This post is dedicated to her and all she does for this fantastic blogging community– Happy 100 Friday’s Fancies! A party look in celebration…

sequin dress bow party lookPremium Sequin T-Shirt Dress, Topshop, $60 (sale!)
Big Black Bow Headband, ban.do, $45
Manhattan Romance Heel, ModCloth, $58
Fragment Pearl Studs, Kate Spade, $68
Silver Knot Bracelet, BaubleBar. $48