Showing posts with label 30th birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 30th birthday. Show all posts

9.18.2014







Wearing //
Borrowed clutch, gorgeous option
Baublebar Earrings, similar here and here
J.Crew bracelet, identical




I only had one thing in mind for my birthday party last Saturday - white! I needed another excuse to pull out my favorite dress, and what better time than during a heat wave? Okay, so that part wasn't planned, but once I set my mind on THE 30th birthday party dress, I knew I had to brave the elements no matter how painful it was. It really wasn't that bad actually. Yes it has sleeves and is constructed of a thicker fabric, but it breathes surprisingly well for such a substantial dress. I borrowed my best friend's bronzed clutch, which I secretly plotted to keep for a while. Funny story: her hubby asked her at one point during the night if she was formally gifting it to me, and she gave him the side eye. That would be a no. Darn! I don't blame her, it's a gorgeous clutch! It mixed so well with my silver d'orsay pumps and golden jewels. Remind me to mix metals again please.

9.16.2014






Wearing //
Loft skirt, similar
Vince Camuto pumps, very similar
Chanel bag
Nordstrom necklace (old) 

Beauty //



To say that this past weekend felt like a whirlwind would be a great understatement. I didn't have any real expectations for my 30th birthday, and I think that's probably the reason I enjoyed it so much. I've never loved celebrating my own birthday. I'd much rather celebrate someone else! But turning thirty is such a huge milestone, and one that had me thinking a lot about the past. Thirty years on the planet is quite a feat, one that I often take for granted. So in between a romantic dinner with my husband, opening beautifully wrapped gifts and cards from loved ones, drinking champagne, and lounging at the beach, I thought about my past. Where I've been, what I've accomplished so far, who I was and who I am today. I also thought about the future, and where I'd like to go, what more I want to accomplish, and who I'd like to become. I guess it sounds rather "deep" for a birthday, but I needed a healthy dose of reflection. I also needed to wear something fun and flirty for the romantic portion of the weekend, so I went with all black, ruby red lips, and a classic bag. It did the trick! I have one more birthday look to share, so stay tuned for that!