Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Birthday Balloons

balloon dress

Well, I'm officially 27 today! Somehow 27 feels way older than 26... I guess because I don't think I can say I'm in my mid-twenties anymore. Mid-to-late twenties, maybe. The last couple of birthdays were a little strange (as anyone who has gone through a bad breakup will tell you, celebrating alone can be a difficult adjustment), but I'm in much more of a birthday mood these days. Although I'm still indecisive about what direction I want to take as far as my career is concerned, I feel (mostly) pretty good about where I am right now. I'm trying to learn to take things as they come and to enjoy them as they happen – as much as a type A personality can, anyway!

pretty parcel dress
cake brooch balloon dress
balloon print dress

I've actually been so busy that I didn't have much of a chance to think about what I'd be doing today. I'm in rehearsals for a project that goes up around Christmastime (it's a stage production of Holiday, which was made into a film starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant), and I also performed in a historical ghost walk last weekend, which was a fun experience. Once I finally had a moment to breathe, I finally decided on having afternoon tea with my mom and going out for BBQ with my parents and best friend Wayne tonight. I have a rare night off from rehearsal, so it'll be nice to be able to relax and have fun today. Now I just have to decide what to wear!

birthday dress
pretty parcel
birthday balloons
Outfit Details
The Party Dress: Pretty Parcel
Cake brooch: Not Forgotten Vintage
Spectator heels: BAIT Footwear

balloon jumping shot
Enjoy your day!

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14 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! I turned 27 this year too and you're right - it's WEIRD! For me it's because my mom was 27 when she started having her babies so it's freaked me out a bit! haha I am not ready for that! Have a great day - and enjoy some finger lickin' BBQ. What a perfect bday treat - to get your hands all messy! ;)

    LOVE that cake slice brooch, by the way! Perfect for today!!

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    1. Thanks, lady! And yeah, so weird, right? My parents got married at 21 (eek), but didn't have me until they were 35, so I figure I have some time :)

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  2. Aw, happiest of birthdays, Sammi! I'm so glad to hear that you're content with where you are right now. Honestly no situation is every perfectly ideal so the fact that you're happy with what you got says a lot about how positive of an outlook you have on life. I'm so proud of you! <3

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    1. Thanks, sweets! And you're absolutely right. <3

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  3. Happy Birthday! I'm so happy that you are enjoying life at where you are at! I am the same way when it comes to change-- it's just hard, especially when it comes to people. I love how reading your blog I have really been able to see your journey to become you! Also what a darling outfit!

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  4. Happy Birthday! I'm so happy that you are enjoying life at where you are at! I am the same way when it comes to change-- it's just hard, especially when it comes to people. I love how reading your blog I have really been able to see your journey to become you! Also what a darling outfit!

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  5. Happy Birthday! I'm so happy that you are enjoying life at where you are at! I am the same way when it comes to change-- it's just hard, especially when it comes to people. I love how reading your blog I have really been able to see your journey to become you! Also what a darling outfit!

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  6. Happy Official Birthday! I have enjoyed reading the posts leading up to your special day! It sounds like you have a nice relaxing way to celebrate with your family and friends - always the best! I love your dress and how you perfectly coordinated the balloon colours with your dress!

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  7. Fabulously awesome birthday ensemble!!! I hope that you're having a super fun celebration, lovely lady.

    Here's to a marvelous 27th year of your life!

    ♥ Jessica

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  8. Happy Birthday, you lovely thing! I'm now off to see what Holiday was about. Wish I was nearer to see you in it!

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  9. Hello Sammi! Wishing you a very happy birthday!!! It's interesting you say that about birthdays leading up to 27 because I was the same- I had broken up from a significant relationship and all birthdays after that were a bit weird. Mind you, after my 28th birthday, I met my husband! xx

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  10. a very happy belated birthday to you! you look fantastic and i hope your b-day was amazing!

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  11. Happy belated birthday! This outfit is so cute and the best birthday outfit I've seen!

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  12. You look sooo cute! I hope you had an amazing birthday! xo

    Kristina
    TweeValleyHigh.com

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