Thank you all so much for your beautiful, kind and encouraging words. There is much to be said for positive affirmation and I think I can live off of this thread for the next 12 months. I never imagined having such a wonderful group of women to share not only my love of fashion but also life's special moments. I am looking forward to lunch on Saturday and a little shopping;). Below is my outfit for the lunch. The Metalicus tunic is on hold at the store in Melbourne for me to pick up tomorrow :). And the earrings were a gift from Master 12!

Sorry to be late to the pary, Happy Birthday Deb, you truly are fabulous and it shows in every post. Have a wonderful birthday weekend.

Happy Birthday Deborah! Wishing you many fabulously stylish returns!

Happy Birthday, Deborah! Your childhood photo is adorable. Look at those baby blues! Hope your day was amazing. Thanks for making YLF one of my favourite places to be.

Happy birthday! Fab at any and every age.

Happy Birthday, Deborah! May you have many happy, healthy and stylish returns.

A very happy 50 to you!!! I'll be right behind you shortly.

Ooh to think I nearly didn't log on to YLF today and would have missed this!!!

Happy birthday my dear, dear friend, hope we have another chance to talk face to face! In the meantime I can enjoy your wonderful, insightful, encouraging and oh so interesting posts while being able to " hear" it in your own voice.
Love your lunch outfit and Master 11's taste in earrings!
love Anne

Late to the party but still just as happy for you and hoping you had a truly wonderful, Happy Birthday! I so enjoy seeing your fab outfits, reading your always kind words and seeing your smile here on YLF!

Hi Deborah, I'm very late to the party, in fact you won't read this until tomorrow. However - Happy birthday. Glad to hear you are in such a fabulous place in your life's journey, and hope the future is bright and beautiful, warm regards, Carol

Did I hear some where that 50 is the new 40? Happy belated birthday to you.

Happy Birthday! You are a wonderful woman. So thoughtful, beautiful and with amazing style. I have felt a bond with you since early on, I love all of our Oz and NZ YLFers. I hope you had special day.

Happy birthday Deborah! You are definitely fab

Happy birthday Deborah! Hope your celebration is as special as you!

Happy birthday, Deborah!! Your childhood photo is so brilliant, you were already stylish back then. YLF wouldn't be the same without you, Deborah. You have an ease about you that makes everything you wear look so effortlessly stylish, you know exactly what you love and what looks great on you (and works for your style preferences), and I find that very inspiring. Your kind-hearted nature shines through in everything you do and write here. I tremendously appreciate your warm comments, insightful advice, willingness to help wherever you can, and always enjoy the little peeks into your life in Australia . Diane and I really need to figure out a way to build that Tardis we talked about a few weeks ago, because it would be such a treat to meet you irl.

I hope you were spoilt rotten on this extra special birthday, and wish you lots of fun this weekend.

Inge
xxx

Wishing you the happiest of birthday's, Deborah. You are definitely fabulous in every way. Not just in your gorgeous, cohesive, edgy and interesting style, but also in your kindness, generosity and engagement with those around you. Wishing you a stellar year. Much love xx

Happy birthday Deborah and you are indeed absolutely fabulous.

Happy, Happy Birthday, Deborah, and many happy returns! As others have said, you are one special lady in so many ways - here's hoping your birthday celebrations in Melbourne will be a treat to remember.

Happiest birthday wishes to you, Deborah! Your beautiful blue eyes were already very striking in your childhood picture. I always appreciate your style as well as your kind, fun presence on the forum. Glad to hear you're in a place of contentment as you bring in your 50th year.

Whaa?
I just read your reply Ms Deborah-
I hope this doesn't mean you will be 'shopped-out' for Metalicus for June?

Deborah! I am so happy you are happy on your 50th. I was very excited too when that day came last year. Wishing you the best life has to offer going forward!

Sorry I missed your post on your Birthday...traveling etc. for work this week.

Welcome to our Fabulous 50's. I hope this next decade will be wonderful for you.

Happy 50th!! You were stylish then and now!

And a belated happy birthday from me! Sending you best wishes and virtual flowers!

Happy Birthday! You truly do have a fabulous wardrobe and the skills to style it beautifully!