Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Birthday Girl











Photo Credit: Miranda Plaugher
Dress: Chicwish
Necklace: Anthropologie
Bracelet: Kate Spade
 
Well, today I am one year older. This past year has been a crazy mix of emotional ups and downs; so many high highs and low lows. I think that I have accomplished more in the past year than any other and I finally have a sense of direction of where I want to go in life. I have a better sense of who I am and who I want to be. On this day, I stand at cross roads...with many avenues before me. Each full of their own opportunities and successes. I have learned to stay true to what my heart wants even if it takes a bit longer by society's terms. I have learned not to care what other's think and not to do things just because it's how it's supposed to be. I have always been the outsider and gone against the grain and each year I am learning more about myself.
 
This is a dress that I have been lusting over for many moons. When I first saw it online, I was smitten! The colorful embroidery is just stunning and even more so in person. I love the design and the fit and thought it would be the perfect "birthday" dress. I didn't want to distract from all of the colors, so I paired it with neutral heeled sandals and a simple gold bangle. I topped it off with a whimsical necklace of mint jewels and chiffon. Such a great look to celebrate a big day! :-)



15 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday wishes to you lovely!! I hope all your dreams come true and you have a marvellous day!! I love this dress, it's gorgeous :) <3

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    1. Thank you miss Kizzy! It was a lovely day! :-)

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  2. Happy Birthday Lizzie!!! Your dress is so beautiful and I love the embroidery! I love that you are going your own way in life and doing something for you. It has been a pleasure following and getting to know you. You are inspiration! I love your shop(s). Thanks for the bloglovin follow back.
    Rachel xo

    Garay Treasures

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    1. Thank you Rachel for your kind words! This is such a sweet comment :-) I'm glad we can follow and support each other's blogging journey

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  3. You look so beautiful in this dress. Such a great choice for your birthday! I hope you have the most amazing day and get everything you wished for!

    amandabrezovsky.com

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    1. Thanks Amanda! It was a really nice day :-)

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  4. Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day :) That dress and necklace are so pretty on you!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

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  5. Happy Happy Birthday Lizzie. Your dress is stunning. I love the embroidery details on it, so flattering and feminine. Also has almost a vintage look to it. I love your thoughts of what you've learned so far. You are such an inspiring lady. I love how you embrace who you are and make no apologies for it. It also comes through in your style.

    Diary of Elegance
    http://diaryofelegance.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Aww thanks Elizabeth :-) Such beautiful words. Thanks so much for this! I needed it

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  6. Happy, happy birthday!
    xx
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  7. You look beyond gorgeous on ur birthday!!! i love the dress so much
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  8. Happy birthday Lizzie and good luck with everything. Be blessed dear.
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  9. Found you through IFB! Anyway, it's late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your whole outfit is to die for! So cute and summery! I hope your birthday was fun, and if you have time check out my blog
    www.mindofmenciano.com

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