Yes, I know my birthday was so almost two weeks ago and all but I didn’t share my outfit yet. Also in case you missed my birthday because of Hanukkah or Christmas or something equally of lesser importance, now is the chance to wish me a happy birthday or to send cash. I’m not picky.
I wore..
Cord dress from Anthropologie, Clarissa leggings from Matilda Jane Clothing, Cardinal Cardigan from Matilda Jane Clothing, Brown riding boots from Naturalizer, jewelry from Target.
I had a great birthday. My dear friend Kristi took me out to breakfast at Bon Vie. Afterwards we got manicures at Lady Fingers on Selby. Am I the only one who giggles when they say Lady Fingers? Say it for me now….Lady Fingers…and try not to laugh. Then I finished up my Christmas shopping.
Jed had to work so I treated the girls to a dinner of burgers and malts at Snuffy’s Malt Shop. My dad joined us. It was perfect..and only $20.
I was spoiled with gift cards to Anthropologie so I’ve been window shopping. It’s okay to think about Spring clothing already, yes?
Like I love this green dress from Anthropologie… but every time I wear a green dress I think of the Barenaked Ladies song “If I had a million dollars” and I wonder if it really is cruel? I love green.
and I wonder if I can still do a sleeveless bicycle dress at my age? Don’t answer that. Okay, you can answer that.
If I may admit I already purchased a buttery yellow pair of skinny ankle jeans...
But maybe I now I need this sweater to go with them for Spring transition? I’m glad that a bit of nautical is still in fashion for Spring.
No matter I could use a new pair of Seychelles anytime – like these vintage t-strap heels. Yes?
Did you receive any fun gift cards from the Holidays? What is on your Spring wish-list?
I want to go shopping with you! You always look so great in the outfits you put together. I need a serious makeover! And no, you are not too old for that dress…some other women your age but not you. You could totally rock that dress!
I have to agree with Kristen — others could pull off that dress, but you could! Happy belated birthday, you make 30′s look so good! Oh wait, you mean you’re past that?! I would never know…
Okay – I may have to at least try it on …with a cardigan of course.
Va va voom!!! You look smokin’ hot!
Oh I do love that strapless bicycle number, so cute. You could totally pull it off.
Yes to bike dress…cute with a cardi! Yes to shoes…love. I’m iffy on the green dress….boy, I’m opinionated tonight! You look fabby for your b-day…me likey red on you!!
Really on the green? Green is a tough color. Okay I’ll buy the shoes instead.
You are adorable. Your outfit is adorable. I need you as my personal stylist. But, I cannot afford you and you are not for sale. Wah.
Thank you, I now have that song in my head.
You look awesome, as always!
Pretty, classy, gorgeous as always.
And I’m on the fence regarding that bicycle dress.
Smokin’ hot! Red really suits you!
And I LOVE that bicycle dress! It has that retro feel that I like so much. LOVE!
Thank you! I know – I’ve been buying more retro…and I’ll continue to do so until I do look like an actual grandmother..which is soon.
You always look so fabulous!! I love that red dress.
I like the green dress more than the bicycle print. Not because I do not think you could pull it off (you totally could), I just like the green one better.
If I have not said it already, Happy Birthday!
I really really love your sense of style. And you totally need that green dress, its is call your name. I hear it.
You? Are pure adorable. But we all already knew that.
You are going to have the best time shopping!
Happy Birthday! I wish I had your sense of style. And those blue shoes? They are lovely!
OMG, the SHOES!
I know – I have a slight obsession with Seychelles. Stop me.
Lovin the green dress!
“Hells” No to the bike dress. But I see that I’m in the minority here. That’s okay. What do Gays know about fashion and design anyway?
m.
I thought the gays liked whimsical and retro? Must check the manual…
I think both the dresses would look beautiful on you! And I think Anthropologie should hire you for a model!
You are my most favorite person ever for quoting Barenaked Ladies. I love that song – have it on my running tunes list on my iPod.
Seriously one of my most favorite songs ever…except for the part about the green dress.
I adore the bicycle dress. You would look adorable in it!
Also Lady Fingers also makes me giggle. Slash I sort of want to get a pedicure before I go on vacation on Saturday… perhaps I’ll go there and giggle.
Akk..
sorry..
just tripped over everybody for those shoes.
I get like that when I’m around a buckled 3/4 heel.
Spring wish list? Your gorgeous sense of style.
Why can’t I buy THAT?
I would like some colored skinnies, but I need to run off a few holiday lbs. first
Gosh you have a quirky sense of humor!
(I think I read that somewhere….)
I love you AND your sense of style. And one of those things I have a chance of ever getting near.
Hopefully.
p.s. “Lady Fingers” does make me giggle. And if you said it while wearing a bicycle dress? Hysterical.
Yes Dorothy – I’m quirky..or so they say… xo
I love, love, love those shoes!!
And omg, the bicycle dress is now on my wish list. It’ll have to go on sale eventually. Right?
Almost everything at Anthro goes on sale…so I’m hopeful!
I’m a horrible friend! I’ve done nothing for your birthday! I love the green dress and I’m envious you can wear those yellow jeans.
Mary’s baptism in Feb 11th. Keep meaning to tell you that. xoxo
Oh I am glad it’s a week later than originally planned..Also yes I’m 43 now. ahem. Love you anyway. xo
You look fantastic! And I love that your boots are from Naturalizer. I hate toe crushing boots.
Anthro is absolutely my favorite store. So much fun window shopping, love the jewelry, housewares, clothes…ahhhhhhhh.
Anyhow, happy birthday to you! I’m so glad it was fun!
XO
Yes “at my age” my feet deserve comfort. xo
I really need to get over to the Anthropologie store. I always love the clothes you have from them! I’ve never been to Lady Fingers. Isn’t there a dessert made with lady fingers?
Eeeep I’m late but hope you had a very happy birthday! And you look lovely in these photos. I think that bicycle dress is adorable and I say go for it
Congrats on making Kludgymom’s list of bloggers to look out for. Hope you are having a very happy new year!
Thank you so much! xo
how old are people when they get that wrinkly back skin?
if you don’t have that then rock the dress…
love your outfit! we would love for you to link up with us on sunday “sunday best dressed”. we need some help with ideas on things to wear to church, so any skirts or dresses you would like to share with us would be great! hope to see you sunday!
-chelz
griffithsrated.blogspot.com
Your birthday outfit was adorbs, as usual, and I love those buttery yellow skinny jeans with he nautical sweater. And those Seychelles? ::Swoon::
I have a couple of gift cards to ATL burning a hole in my wallet, and one to White House Black Market. Planning a shopping excursion over MLK weekend, but I may save some for the spring/summer fashions.
Wow, I wish I could wear those yellow jeans & definitely yes to the striped sweater with them!! Very fresh & springy! I also really love the green dress. Song or no, I think green is a great fashion color. And so is red, I don’t know if I have seen you wear red before, but your birthday outfit is fantastic! Sadly, no giftcards here for Christmas, so no spring shopping…at least until my MJC trunk show!
Irony: finding your site while doing an image search for “bicycle dress” to decide if it would look foolish for me to wear the dress at my age. HA!
Hilarious! I think we should both buy it! xo