My Birthday Outfit

polka dot midi skirt, white tee, blush felt hat, Fossil leather satchel, d'orday flats

When: August 13th // Weather: rainy (except for 5 minutes when we took these pictures) // Real life: my birthday(!)

polka dot midi skirt, white tee, blush felt hat, Fossil leather satchel, d'orday flats

polka dot midi skirt, white tee, blush felt hat, Fossil leather satchel, d'orday flats

polka dot midi skirt, white tee, blush felt hat, Fossil leather satchel, d'orday flats

polka dot midi skirt, white tee, blush felt hat, Fossil leather satchel, d'orday flats

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^Well, doesn’t that just look like a girl who’s not too upset to be another year older and be stuck with a very rainy birthday?! Yup, that’s me – a little damp and 29 for the third time as of last Saturday. I had a relatively low-key but great birthday weekend. It started out with mimosas and manicures at the Beauty Bar – a fun treat that I should really enjoy more often. (Well, there’s no lack of mimosas in my life…it’s the manicure part that’s a treat.)

Then we headed to the mall! My parents sent me a check and my lovely wife promised to let me pick something out at J. Crew. Plus I had to redeem the free birthday stuff I get from the stores where I spend all my money. August is that lovely time of year when all my shopaholic tendencies really pay off! All I have to do is spend a bajillion dollars the rest of the year, and I get $5 off at DSW. It’s a bargain, really.

I made out like a bandit. You’ll get all the details in this month’s shopping budget post, but the highlights were a pleated abstract print midi skirt (because I just don’t have enough midi skirts) that Kristin got me and a few goodies I got at the Kendra Scott store that just happened to open at my favorite mall on Saturday (happy birthday, indeed).

Then I recaffeinated myself, went home to change, and headed to meet a couple friends for dinner at the Northside Social. I had two tasty cocktails, a goat cheese and mushroom tart with fava bean pesto, and bread pudding with a candle in it! Hang on, gimme a second to relive that meal in my head…deep breath…exhale…

OK. Moving on.

That’s pretty much the end. We went home, put on PJs, and watched Netflix. 31st birthdays tend to end a little earlier than 21st birthdays, but I think I like it better that way. Strike that – I know I like it better that way. #oldladystatus

Hat (only $25!) // similar Skirt (other options below) // similar Bag // similar Necklace // Shoes (on sale under $15)

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In the News…

It’s been a pretty eventful couple of weeks. I went to the state fair for the first time…I got a hair cut…I had a birthday. For those of you not in a committed relationship with Instagram, here are a few things you might have missed:

a1Shirt (on sale) // Skirt (on sale) // similar Shoes

Here I am, freshly cut and colored. I decided to grow out my bangs, so it goes without saying this was a historic day. P.S. I got a ton of compliments on this outfit on IG – thanks, everyone!

a2Top // similar Shoes

Somewhat embarrassing but true: It wasn’t until I took this shirt off at the end of the day that I noticed it has buttons all the way up the back!

a3Jacket (on sale) // similar Dress // Bag

I went to a First Friday art show for my friend Rob and I may have acquired a painting of a dancing robot. Yay art!

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I finally went to the Indiana State Fair, so now everyone can stop bothering me about it. (Honestly, I enjoyed myself much more than I expected! You can read more about it here.)

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Of course, going to the fair for the first time also means eating deep friend Oreos for the first time.

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It’s getting close to the end of summer, so I’m trying to make sure I wear all my favorite summer-only items, like this scuba material floral skirt I got a couple years ago from J. Crew. (No, it’s not available anymore, but have you spied the new arrivals at the Crew?! So much pretty. Hold me back.)

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I already had these sunglasses in yellow, but I love the shape so much I got them in burgundy too. They also come in pink and clear and tortoise, and they’re all on sale!

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I couldn’t survive such a busy month without all of the coffee, right?! I call these my “weekend mugs” because they’re huge, and the weekend is the only time I actually have time to sip and enjoy a really big cup of coffee.

a9similar Shoes // similar Skirt

Another summery skirt I made a point to wear recently before it looks totally out of place. I feel like this pattern makes me look like I’m wearing the wallpaper of a retro diner in the best possible way. Now I want a milkshake and a cone-shaped bra.

a10similar Dress // similar Shoes // Clutch

Oh, did I mention Saturday was my birthday?! 😉 I had a relatively low-key day that started with mimosas and manicures, continued with some shopping, and ended with an amazing dinner with a couple friends at the Northside Social (where I wore this).

Also, for the past four days, I’m apparently unable to breathe without wearing stripes. See Exhibit A above, and…

a11Skirt (on sale) // similar Bag // similar Shoes

…Exhibit B, what I wore to work yesterday, and…

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Shoes // similar Jeans // similar Bag // Earrings

…Exhibit C, what I wore to the movies on Sunday, and…

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…Exhibit D, an awkward selfie I took before leaving for work on Monday just because I had a new necklace and did a good job styling my new hair. Hey, not every day can include a birthday or the state fair, so I have to find my excitement where I can. OH! This is actually somewhat exciting: I might have found my new go-to, everyday pink lipstick. This is Rouge Dior Baume in “Diorette.” It goes on really smooth and a little sheer so it’s not too bold.

OK, on that thrilling note, I’m going to sign off. Happy Hump Day, everyone!

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