Friday Fancies: Memorial Day

For today's Friday Fancies, we are focusing on Memorial Day fashion. I have come up with two different looks for this theme: BBQ and Beach. So whatever your plans for this weekend, use these looks to inspire your choices!!

Memorial Day: Beach by candbselman featuring topshop

For my beach look I chose a vintage style bikini in navy and white stripes. It doesn't get much better than stripes any day of the year, but ESPECIALLY when we are wearing red, white, and blue! These wedges aren't practical for the beach, but they sure are pretty! Wear your flip flops for the beach and throw these on when you leave. The earrings are a cute way to add flair without causing tan lines (because people who wear wrist fulls of bracelets or huge necklaces are just crazy. Statement jewelry is not worth than lines! This bag adds a hint of red and is a great place to throw your magazines, headphones, and water bottle! I added a beautiful white sundress to take the suit from beach to bar or restaurant or wherever your evening plans take you!

Memorial Day: BBQ by candbselman featuring a transparent t shirt

BBQ's here in the south are a memorial day must-do. I used the red, white, and blue color scheme to plan this look, and threw a bit of gold in for fun. The red shorts are cuffed and casual, and the white lace shirt is light and breezy. the wedges aren't too high and are a great alternative to flip-flops and wont sink into the grass like heels. Please don't wear heels to a BBQ. Unless you have ankles of steel or plan to sit all night, wedges are the way to go! The striped MK bag is on my lust list. I NEED that bag. And the gold accessories add to the nautical feel (and are just plain pretty!)

So there you go, my Memorial Day looks. Hope you have a great weekend! 

Linking up to Long Distance Loving and Two Thirty Five Designs 

Friday's Fancies: Pastel

Today I am going to try a little something different. There are several linky parties out there, but this one is particularly fun to me! Friday's Fancies was started by a blog called Long Distance Loving. Each Friday, bloggers from all over join together to post on a particular theme for the week. This is the first time I am joining in this linky party in the way that the host does-with a Polyvore set. I have joined before by posting an outfit that fit the theme and may do that again, but for now this is super fun! This week's theme was Pastels. Well, I started looking around on Polyvore and found SO much inspiration that I couldn't do just one set! So here are my three looks for Pastel: a church look, a work look, and a casual look. Links to the original sets with credits are listed under each picture, so if you have the urge to buy some of these ridiculously expensive inspiring pieces, you will know where to do so. Have fun, and happy Good Friday to all! I will probably not post again until Monday, as my husband and I will be remembering the death of Christ and reflecting on all of what that means, so until Monday, happy Pasteling!

Original Polyvore set found here. 

Original Polyvore set found here. 

Original Polyvore set found here.