Friday's Fancies + Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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Happy Friday, everyone!  Today is my first Friday's Fancies post in a long time, so I figured I'd start back up with them with an outfit I've been longing to wear ever since the weather turned cold.  Alas, my growing belly will not accommodate the jeans or the sweater, but that's the whole point of Friday's Fancies, yeah?  Instead, I'll probably sport some leggings and one of the husband's sweaters as I'm in the "in between" phase where I just look more like I have a really big beer gut as opposed to a growing baby.  But I swear it's doubled in size since last week!

What have you planned this weekend?  We'll be doing lots of cleaning and grocery shopping.  Hopefully we'll add some fun in there somewhere.  We have company arriving Monday (hooray!) and our guest bedroom has been more of a giant closet/pet playroom than a room for guests, so we have our work cut out for us :)  

I hope your weeks have been fantastic and that your weekends ahead are even better.  Until next week...have a great one!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Romantic Weekend!

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With Valentine's Day being next Tuesday, naturally I'm all aflutter with hearts, flowers and all things pink and red.  Don't get me wrong, I haven't always been like this.  I used to be one of the many who didn't enjoy this commercial holiday.  But I've always been fond of the candy.  Let's just make that one clear.

Seeing as though I a) never wear blazers and b) never wear heels, this outfit is definitely the definition of Friday's Fancies :: dream BIG!  Louboutins, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana lipstick.  Oh.  My.

What are you all up to this weekend? Any fun Valentine's plans for you?  This time last year we were digging our way out of the apartment and heading to Galena, IL for a romantic weekend in a cozy cottage.  We were so excited to get there that we immediately popped open a bottle of bubbly - which immediately sprayed the ceiling and spewed out half the contents of the bottle.  Just thought you might want to know that little tidbit :)

Have a great weekend, everybody!  I'm nursing a scratchy throat this weekend with lots of tea and honey.  Hopefully I'll be back to my healthy self in time for some weekend fun.  

Friday's Fancies + Have a Sunny Weekend!

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Happy Friday, friends!  This week's weather has been amazing - I've tried to enjoy it as much as I can.  Needless to say, Stevie has been enjoying it immensely.  Because of all the spring-like weather we've been having, this week's Friday's Fancies truly has a spring in her step.  All of the bright pops of color are leaving me craving a drive with the windows down with music blaring.  Are you getting that vibe too?

I hope you're all able to enjoy some nice weather wherever you are, even if Phil says 6 more weeks of winter.  Even though it's supposed to rain here this weekend (big shocker) I'm looking forward to a good time.  The bathroom project will be worked on and we're hosting a mini get-together for the superbowl (complete with a blizzard bar and feta onion tartlets, just to name a few).  Whatever you decide to do this weekend, I hope you have an amazing time!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Brilliant Weekend!

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Happy Friday, loves!  I would be a little more thrilled today that the weekend is upon us, but I'm sad to admit that I'm feeling under the weather.  I thought about how I haven't been sick in ages yesterday and boom, a cold hits.  It was bound to happen working at a doctor's office.  Oh well.  'Tis life.

This week's Friday's Fancies is all about gold!  This week marks {av}'s 50th week of Friday's Fancies (holy moly!) and to celebrate, what better way than going gold for the golden anniversary? When I saw this J.Crew number, I knew the only way to enjoy it was virtually.  Same with pretty much everything else you see here.  The sex appeal of those Louboutin pumps is pretty out of this world, right?

What are you all up to this weekend? We don't have much in store (thankfully) but we are hosting my husband's grandma for brunch tomorrow (at least we are supposed to, I'd hate to get her sick).  Hopefully I'm feeling better and can enjoy myself!  Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope you have a brilliant weekend!

Going to a Sock Hop + Have a Spooktacular Weekend!

Skirt / Blouse / Oxfords / Glasses / Socks / Lipstick / Bag 

I can't believe today is already Friday! This week pretty much flew by for me - which is great, because I've been looking forward to today for good reasons.  Not only is it my sister-in-law's birthday but we have Chicago friends visiting this weekend!  This afternoon I am going to see Paranormal Activity 3, which I am slightly nervous about because I had a scary dream last night.  Our friends arrive just in time for dinner and after, we're all celebrating the birthday with good live music and drinks!  

This week's Friday's Fancies is a little different than normal (is it obvious?!).  Today we're all creating a budget-less Halloween costume fit for the holiday on Monday - can you believe it's only a few days away? Are you sick of me talking about Halloween yet?!  I have never gone as a Sock Hop girl - is that even the correct term?  Something about this costume is appealing to me this year though.  I love the skirt + it looks very warm, as does the blouse.  They both look soft and comfy, too.  Usually, if I were to dress up as something traditional, I would spice it up in my own way.  For instance, when I was 21, I dressed up as a flapper girl (for like the fifth time in my life) but this time I was shot in the head, i.e., a zombie flapper girl.  The year before I was a fallen angel, complete with my own handmade wings (my 2 best friends were fallen angels as well, it was awesome) and we really amped up the dead factor.  So if I were to really wear this sock hop/poodle girl costume, I'd likely wear some zombie makeup just to make it feel a little more like me.  

What are your plans this weekend?  I'm not entirely sure what our weekend is looking like but I hope we get the chance to see lots of costumes and have a few laughs over my husband dressed up as Abe Lincoln.  He seriously fits the part so well.

Whatever you get up to this weekend, have a fantastic time!  Be safe and enjoy the festivities!  Also, be sure to check out all the other amazing FF costumes over at {long distance loving}!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Fun Weekend

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I'm not normally a big proponent of the color pink, but when it comes to the month of October, I'm totally on board.  Especially when I see pretty little numbers like this Sonia Rykiel color-block dress.  Who's with me?  I'm really into the fall feeling that this colorful outfit evokes within.  Also, look at me using a blazer in my Friday's Fancies outfit!  I can hardly believe it myself.

Last week when we were visiting my family, we went and saw my nephew play football.  There is not much more adorable in life than seeing a bunch of 9-year-old boys playing football and wearing hot pink socks.  All for the ta-ta's as some like to say.  So endearing.

So what are you all up to this chilly fall weekend?  I have no idea what our weekend is looking like but I do know it's going to be quite cold.  I've been enjoying it the last few days - the cat has stopped begging to be outside and he is seriously down for snuggling.  I made some apple cheddar bread.  We had a fire last night.  See? So lovely.  Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's terrific!  And that you stay warm.

Friday's Fancies + Have a Fun Weekend!

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Happy Friday, friends!  If only I were heading into the weekend sporting this little fall ensemble...it would be the perfect weekend.  However, it will still be a pretty amazing weekend.  The weather is supposed to be gorgeous and it's my favorite time of year.  With that combination, what's not to love?  

This week's Friday's Fancies is all about blazers.  I personally have never worn a blazer, mainly because I have yet to find one that suits me.  But for this outfit, I envisioned a certain Kristin Wiig in a certain movie who had great style.  I can't get over some of the pieces Alexa Chung created for Madewell, like this dress.  It's such a playful print and a fun cut, and everybody loves to wear a LBD for every season, right?  The blazer is a silence + noise design, who I happen to be a big fan of.  Perhaps this blazer is what I've been looking for all along.  Perhaps.  I can't get enough of all the Madewell booties these days, but this black pair seemed to suit the dress nicely.  Throw in a brightly colored Rebecca Minkoff bag and you've got a sweet outfit.  Who's with me!

What are you all up to this weekend? I'm hoping to eat lots of good food, toast some beverages to the weekend and sit back to relax with my special someone.  Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's wonderful!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Spooky Weekend!

Happy Friday, my lovely readers!  I've been eager for Friday's arrival due in part to my fun plans for the evening.  I'm going to a haunted house and I am pumped! It's been awhile, so I had better prepare myself for the worst, right?! 

This week's Friday's Fancies is centered around the most fabulous pair of booties I ever did see.  Rachel Comey gets me every single time.  It's obvious, I know.

So what have you planned for this last day of September/first few days of October?  Aside from getting the bejeebus scared out of me tonight, we're planning on painting (oh joy), baking and cooking a family feast.  Here's hoping it's delicious!

Whatever you get up to, I hope it's fabulous! xoxo

Friday's Fancies + Have a Cozy Weekend!

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Happy Friday, friends! I'm so excited it's finally Friday - the mister comes home (late) tonight!  It's just not the same around here without him, even if the cat gets extra snuggly.  It also means it's time for another much needed weekend, spent laying around in our pajamas drinking coffee and enjoying each other's company, hanging out with friends and toasting a couple glasses of <insert adult beverage> to the arrival of my favorite season.  

I love Autumn whole-heartedly.  The only thing I wish were different about this beautiful season is that a) winter did not follow and b) the time change did not happen.  I hate when its dark out in the 5 o'clock hour.

What have you in store this weekend?  We don't have any definite plans other than to watch that Bears v Packers game (oi).  I want to do some more decorating (especially for fall) and I hope that tomorrow we could possibly finally hopefully get around to brewing our own beer.  We've only been talking about it for nearly a year now...

It's been a gray, rainy morning here in Louisville.  So I thought what better way to ring in Friday's Fall Fancies than by pairing a cozy sweater with some beloved Hunter rain boots.  It's a classic look, one that I love to sport time and again and one that is perfectly suited for today's weather.  I think I just might have to bake something today in honor of fall and the chilly temps and soak it all in.

Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's a great one!  Til Monday...

Friday's Fancies + Have an Amazing Weekend

Game Day Fancies by meaganpie featuring lace up booties

This week's Friday's Fancies theme is centered around game day.  With both college and pro football under way I figured I'd join in the fun and show my Bears spirit!  Last week's game was incredibly exciting (I had no faith that they were going to do well this year but I was proven wrong last Sunday, we'll see if that lasts...) and I'm very curious to see how they'll fare against the Saints on their home turf.  Go Bears!

What are you all up to this weekend?  We have some exciting things in store.  The Drive-In is calling our name and I could not be more thrilled about it!  I haven't been to a drive-in in eons even though I've been yearning to for years now.  Contagion and Horrible Bosses are playing back-to-back, so why not!  We're also celebrating a birthday again with a fun family dinner and hopefully we can journey to Bardstown, KY for the annual bourbon festival to make the hubs a happy man.  Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's amazing!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway!  You have until Sunday at 10 p.m. est.  

Friday's Fancies + Have an Excellent Weekend!

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Are you guys ready for Mercedes Benz fashion week?  Well, are you?  Everything is in full swing and all of fashion's finest is in effect.  I for one am eager for photos, gossip and the like.  

This week's Friday's Fancies is focused on just that.  Fashion and all things fashion forward.  Honestly, I have no idea if I pulled "fashion forward" off.  I doubt that Heidi, Michael & Nina would be too impressed, do you?  However, I can say with full honesty here that I would not have the guts to wear this out.  Not because I don't love it, but only because it's not...me.  But put this outfit on someone like Heidi Klum and voila!  Magic.  

The Sonia Rykiel top was what started it all.  I couldn't get past the sequins and stripes (and I thought of Liz the whole time) and the colors.  Then I remembered how much I adored this and all the brightly colored pants of the runway and thought it was a match made in heaven.  I would never wear those shoes - mainly because I'm not sure I could walk in them, but they seem to be pretty sweet peeping out from under the pink pants.  Pink pants...yikes, did I just use those two words together in a sentence?  Anyway, I couldn't resist topping it all off with an edgy motorcycle jacket to bring a toughness to contrast all the softness going on here.  I hope I succeeded...but I'll let you all be the judge :)

What are you all up to this weekend?  We don't have much as far as plans but a lot needs to be done.  As usual.  I do know that we're ending the weekend with a special dinner that I am very much looking forward to.  

Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's nothing short of grand!  Happy Friday + fashion week, my friends!

Friday's Fancies + Have a Blissful Weekend!

Happy Friday, my fancies!  I'm so happy Friday is here - my main squeeze is home and another Friday's Fancies has been created!

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 I'm really into this Madewell Tank and I couldn't figure out which look I liked better.  So I thought, why not make 2?  One tank, 2 ways.  Brilliant!

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Tell me, friends.  Which look do you like better? Or which is more apt for your labor day weekend?  

Quite frankly, I'd love to wear both all weekend long (and then and then and then...).  We've got a birthday party on Saturday (woo!) and a table to stain.  Hopefully in between we'll eat some amazing food, sip some wine and enjoy our summer weekend.  After all, they're really running out!

Whatever you get up to this weekend, I hope it's amazing! 

P.S. - Be sure to stop by {long distance loving} not only to 'like' my Friday's Fancies but also to enter her Shabby Apple giveaway!