01.17.12
STYLE / 36
photos by angela + ithyle
last year i had a very memorable birthday. (here’s the video to prove it) and while that party was wonderful, this year I’m looking forward to just spending the night with close friends and maybe cooking a nice meal at my house for everyone. (got any good potato recipe suggestions?) or hey, i might just wander over to karaoke and get my michael buble on. who knows.
so i won’t be looking for any super fancy frocks this year, but adding some sparkle is bound to happen. i get home from ALT summit on saturday and then it’s time to celebrate the next day. with all this traveling lately, i actually might just wear pajamas.
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40 Comments
Add your own1. Rebecca - A Daily Something | January 17th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Gosh, you’re so stinkin cute. What a fantastic sequin skirt! And the styling – on a tabletop! Adorable
2. Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself | January 17th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Stunning photography! Brilliant styling. Well done, ladies!
3. Cait | January 17th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Sounds like a perfect birthday plan to me. So cute!
Have you every tried rösti? Super easy and good for a nice group of people…
4. lydia {ever ours} | January 17th, 2012 at 10:52 am
sparkles always needed for birthdays!
5. Sophie | January 17th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Does that skirt hold up well? Saw it in the store and some sequins were already falling off…
Which is a shame because ah so pretty.
6. Jennifer King | January 17th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Cute outfit. And happy birthday! (or almost birthday!)
7. Michelle | January 17th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Your layering is PERFECTION. What a great mix of patterns and textures!
8. chris | January 17th, 2012 at 11:58 am
THIS is an amazing potato recipe, especially if you do tuck basil leave or garlic slivers or such between slices: http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/9209-a-new-way-to-roast-a-potato —And very sharable for a crowd.
Also, I recently came upon a new mashing potato technique that’s changed my life: Slice potatoes 1/2 inch thick, toss slices in EMPTY pot. Sprinkle potatoes with a light layer of kosher salt. Fill pot with just enough water to cover slices; boil; drain when soft. Super time-saver! Then mash up with whatever you like: cheese, buttermilk, sour cream….
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9. Mirka | January 17th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
I just love the way you rock the knee-socks every time!
10. Lindsey Cheek | January 17th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I stayed in this year for my birthday and it was the best yet! Champagne in PJs is the best!
11. Leah | January 17th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
This is so great. I love it!
12. Kristin - Sensibly Selfish | January 17th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
First of all, I always love your style column! Thanks for the inspiration!
Second of all, these Texas Taters are a tradition in my family, and are super-easy to make and ALWAYS a crowd pleaser! This is pretty much the recipe: http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/9892236/texas-taters/ although we use crushed corn flakes on top rather than ritz. YUM
13. CherryPop | January 17th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
#1 – Stop being so cute!
#2 – BIRTHDAYSSSSSzzz
14. ines | January 17th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Love your outfit! Really awesome
15. Shauna N | January 17th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I absolutely love this! Been following your blog for a few days now and I am just hooked. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
16. esther | January 17th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Your outfit is so stinkin’ cute! Is that top a recent Urban find? I love it!
17. Kelsey Cronkhite | January 17th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
ah, I love your courageous mix and match of sparkles and stripes, and everything in between! Wish I could pull something like this off…for now I can just ogle at all of your lovely posts
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18. Sarah Morgan // Hemenway Street | January 17th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Love love love the outfit! Just the right amount of sparkle. And stripes! And mustard yellow! Gorgeous.
19. eat my shorts | January 17th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Perfect birthday outfit – it sounds like you’ll have a great time no matter what you end up doing!
20. Lindsay R | January 17th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
very cute and happy birthday!
21. Jane | January 17th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Cute!! Bring back those thigh high stockings!
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23. fox! | January 17th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Oh, it’s my birthday, too! Reason number one billion-trillion-kazillion why I love this blog!
24. Deborah | January 17th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
So adorable & so well put together! Great photography too
25. Alicia | January 17th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
What a great outfit! This will serve as inspiration for my hubby’s upcoming birthday this weekend!
26. Queen Mother | January 17th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Mummsy thinks you’re adorable no matter what you wear. Your birthday suit was pretty awesome as a babe! Love the outfit. Have a sparkly, shimmery birthday, honeychilde! : ) XOXOXO, Mama
27. Kate | January 18th, 2012 at 6:13 am
You always knock it out of the park with your outfits. Adore.
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28. Julia @ Lemons and Loafers | January 18th, 2012 at 7:36 am
fantastic outfit and photos. i love the mix of sparkles and stripes!
29. Kristin | January 18th, 2012 at 10:26 am
First of all, I always LOVE your style column!
Second of all, this recipe for Texas Taters is a family tradition that is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. This is pretty much the recipe: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1650,157165-240199,00.html, although I use less butter. Don’t forget the crushed corn flakes on top, they’re the best part!
30. Laura Mason | January 18th, 2012 at 11:04 am
You are too cute! I love your outfit style, so fun and unexpected!
31. Trish | January 18th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Super cute outfit! I need that skirt!!
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32. Megan Gilger | January 18th, 2012 at 11:56 am
LOVE this outifit!!!!
33. WhatWouldGwynethDo | January 18th, 2012 at 11:58 am
That Zara skirt has to be one of the hottest pieces of the season, love this look!
34. Rachel | January 18th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
I need to make sure that there is more sparkle in my life…
35. Gaby | January 18th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
are we birthday twinsies?! jan 17 baby? its kind of the best birthday ever. no really.
36. sonia | January 19th, 2012 at 12:09 am
Oh you got that Zara skirt I really want. Looks great
37. larissa | January 19th, 2012 at 2:58 am
sparkle is good! I love a little sparkle too
Happy birthday !
38. Adie Andrews | January 19th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Everyone loves sparkle as far as it is not too much, It looks great on you in general all your outfit is brilliant.
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39. heather | January 19th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Happy Belated Birthday!!! Nothing like a little sparkle on your bday! This outfit is way adorable! I love the layered socks!And how you dressed down a sequin skirt!
40. dotty | January 22nd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
heart this! the bit of sparkle is perfect for celebrations but the socks balance it so well!
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