Birthday Sequins
Ooooooh, it’s my birthday and I’ll cry wear sequins if I want to!
Well guys, it’s my 28th birthday. I’m 28 today. How weird is that?! While it feels strange to go from mid-twenties to late-twenties, I also feel a genuine sense of excitement for the future.
For the first time in a while, I really feel like I’m coming into my own. This past year was filled with taking time to figure out what I want and what makes me happy, pushing myself to invest in me and this blog that I love so much, putting myself out there and meeting some of the most inspiring women in the city of Chicago (or anywhere, really!), and feeling good about being a work in progress.
And so much of that is thanks to YOU GUYS. For reading, for supporting, for commenting. And for all of the Chicago bloggers that make networking a fun word instead of anything remotely scary. If you’ve heard that Chicago has the most wonderful and welcoming bloggers ever, you are 100% correct. This city has become an even more special place to me because of all of you and I feel so lucky to count many of you as my friends.
So… why sparkles? Well… why not?! I went to check out the new Rent the Runway store in Chicago and ended up trying on everything from sweet Red Valentino to bold Clover Canyon to a Reem Acra ballgown (when in Rome, right?). In the end, this sequin dress won my heart and I knew it was the perfect way to welcome a new year.
See that volume in my hair?! I finally got volume in my ponytail – it took a few tries, but teasing and hairspray ended up doing the trick for me! Who wants a tutorial??
One more thing! What I would LOVE for my birthday is to make a few of my goals on social media! I’m only a few likes away from 1,000 on Facebook and I’m super close to 3,500 followers on Instagram. If you aren’t already following, it would mean so much to me if you did it today!
Big thanks to Kelly in the City for snapping these photos!
Shop (and rent!) the look:
May 27, 2015 @ 12:44 pm
Happy Birthday! You look so fabulous! I think I just got you to 1000 on Facebook! Whoo!
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
May 27, 2015 @ 1:35 pm
Happy birthday to you, Lauren! These are amazing photos of you! Hope your day continues to be filled with lots of smiles and sequins 😉
xo, Laura
bright and beautiful
May 27, 2015 @ 2:10 pm
PLEASE. BE. CUTER!!! Happiest of birthdays to you lady, and I feel very lucky to call you my friend 🙂 I can't wait to see what amazingness year 28 brings for you!
May 27, 2015 @ 4:26 pm
Happy Birthday, Lauren!! I'm so glad that we officially met and hopefully we can get together sometime in the future 🙂 You look adorable!!
May 27, 2015 @ 8:55 pm
Happy happy birthday! You look so gorgeous (and happy!) 🙂
May 28, 2015 @ 7:36 pm
Happy 28th! I turn 28 in 2 months and CANNOT wait! I think it'll be a great year.
May 28, 2015 @ 11:09 pm
Happy Birthday Lauren! I'm also turning 28 this year and I feel like this is going to be a great year!! I love your sequins dress and I think its simply the best way to celebrate your bday! 🙂
May 29, 2015 @ 1:50 pm
Adorable! I love the pop of color with your nail polish and the sequins!
xo, Liv
http://www.lovealwaysliv.com
June 2, 2015 @ 6:09 pm
Happy belated birthday girl! That dress is gorgeous and you look amazing in it! I hope you got your birthday wish! 🙂
~Hillary
http://www.styleinasmalltown.com
September 18, 2016 @ 1:52 am
What color is this???? Is it silver/black or blue!! Please help!!
September 18, 2016 @ 1:53 am
I saw this on rtr!