https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:55:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2238561 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:43:57 +0000 cheryl 2238561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so late but a very happy birthday to you! I hope you had the best day ever. Thank you for sharing your life with us, I loved reading your story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2238099 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:35:44 +0000 avicennia 2238099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Ms Maven — I’m so sorry to have missed this when first posted. Warmest wishes for a beautiful week after your 80th. You’ll never know how much your posts about clothing styles across the decades have been brightening my week. You’ve lived a rich, full life with joy and sorrow too and above all wonderful family. Thank you for gracing us with your memories. ~ avicennia </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2238050 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:31:59 +0000 MsMaven 2238050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank You&nbsp;<b>Debbie, Joy, and Mary Beth!&nbsp;</b>I do share a lot of your memories. My schools were crowded because of the large number of baby boomers coming along right behind. Yes, watching TV was so much simpler then, although somebody did have to get up and change the channel. I still miss going to the public library.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm working on the 60's, which I am combining with the 70s. There are lots more photos to page through. To me it's a worthwhile activity. So many important decisions were made in those years. Decisions with life long consequences.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237933 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:18:58 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2237933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this party, but..&nbsp; &nbsp;HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!&nbsp; &nbsp;I love love love your stories and photos!&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I grew up in 1970s Central Florida.&nbsp; We rode our bikes everywhere.&nbsp; We trick-or-treated after dark.&nbsp; We never missed a Saturday morning cartoon lineup, culminating with the Bugs Bunny/Roadrunner Show.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cereal boxes still had pretty good prizes.&nbsp; We saved our allowance to buy our favorite hit songs on 45s before they all sold out.&nbsp; &nbsp;Big Bird, Mickey Mouse, Barbie, Milton Bradley, and Parker Brothers were all key players. When we weren't hanging on Sesame Street, we were roaming Mr. Roger's Neighborhood or partying at The Mickey Mouse Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were four channels on UHF, two on VHF, and if you wanted to watch a movie, you got in your car and drove somewhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;Florida was hanging on to her elegant-yet-campy graciousness that had peaked in the 60s, but was just starting to fade around the edges.&nbsp; But the lush orange groves and reflective lakes were still full, glorious and omni-present.&nbsp; &nbsp;A day at Disney World was organic, spontaneous, absolutely thrilling and didn't have to be planned ahead like a royal wedding.&nbsp; </p> <p>And The Cold War was the silent and ever-present third person in the room.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For your birthday, what am I wearing??&nbsp; &nbsp;I can't decide!&nbsp; &nbsp;But it begins and ends with a 1960s-does-1920s, turban-style ladies' hat, adorned with a giant sparkly brooch and a peacock feather.&nbsp; &nbsp; I am bringing homemade guacamole made with limes from my tree, and just enough serrano to give it a little kick.&nbsp; A bag of XOCHiTL chips to scoop it up with.&nbsp; &nbsp;And for dessert, dark chocolate-orange fudge, with pistachios and rainbow mini-marshmallows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237860 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:37:06 +0000 Anonymous 2237860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday, &nbsp;I am right behind you as I was 75 in August.<br />we went out to eat, a rare thing these days. &nbsp;And were supposed to take a cruise, which was cancelled. &nbsp;We are trying again next year in the summer, but it does not look promising. &nbsp;Many of your memories I can identify with. &nbsp;I was born in 1946 in the middle of a huge baby boom. &nbsp;I was put in a drawer for a crib in a hospital hallway as their were too many babies for the hospital nursery. &nbsp;I have early memories, lying in a crib by the window watching birds line up on a wire outside, &nbsp;the night I first walked, and the night my little sister was born and I was trying to make a bird with TinkerToys wearing a pair of new red boots. &nbsp;I hope you day was wonderful. &nbsp;Buy yourself something special, eat cake, drink wine, dance in the rain. &nbsp;Have a wonderful new year.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237545 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:29:10 +0000 Debbie 2237545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I missed this. Happy Birthday! I am happy that you are one of my YFL friends. I hope your day was special and you have a fabulous year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237312 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:56:39 +0000 Sisi 2237312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy happy belated birthday, MsMaven!&nbsp;<br />Thank you for the pictures, they are so beautiful and interesting. You have always looked Fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237188 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:04:53 +0000 Eliza 2237188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy belated birthday, Ms Maven. What a way to celebrate your milestone! Those photos are fantastic. They capture a moment. I am about a decade and a half behind you. Grateful for your inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2237049 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:24:52 +0000 CarolS 2237049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear -- I am too late for the party I fear, but I do want to wish you a very happy belated birthday!! (and many more in good health and grand style!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236869 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 02:23:40 +0000 Glory 2236869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy happy belated birthday. I’ve been reading through your posts and looking at your wonderful photos. Such a generosity in your story telling and sharing of your family photos. They have brought me great joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236798 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:12:57 +0000 MsMaven 2236798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Inge</b>. I suddenly find I'm craving a dark green knit dress and some chocolate mousse, another desert I haven't had in ages because we haven't been going out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236785 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:40:19 +0000 Inge 2236785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I'm a little late to the party (but I'm hoping you'll be turning this special day into a full birthday week OR month at least!-).</div><div>Wishing you the most marvelous of birthdays, MsMaven, and a wonderful year ahead!! xxx</div><div><br /></div><div>I so enjoyed reading your post, and I absolutely love it that you and your dear friend get to connect so regularly. That is priceless.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm wearing my emerald green knit sweater dress with black faux leather leggings and fun whippet brooch, and am bringing chocolate mousse (family recipe with delicious Belgian chocolate) for everyone.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you are feeling very celebrated and spoilt, and are enjoying every second of your birthday weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>Much love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Inge</div><div>xxx<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236659 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 03:48:21 +0000 Sally 2236659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday!&nbsp; A great milestone.&nbsp; I would probably wear a long skirt and boots.&nbsp; For the savoury lovers, I would bring a cheese platter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236597 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:47:30 +0000 Style Fan 2236597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today is the big day!&nbsp; Happy Birthday!</p> <p>I am going with a classic outfit that I have worn for many special occasions.&nbsp; Jackie Kennedy did this outfit so well.</p> <p>I am wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236482 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:44:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2236482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today’s the day! I wish you all the best today, surrounded by love and happiness, in person, on line, and in your memories, as well as a year of more of the same. Thanks for the wonderful series of posts you’ve begun of fashion &amp; life in each decade of your life. The fashions are fun, the vibrancy bursting through the pictures even better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236471 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:19:50 +0000 Katerina 2236471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MsMaven! Thank you for the invite to the party and for the wonderful post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236469 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:09:36 +0000 RD 2236469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday, MsMaven ! Thank you for sharing your memories and looking forward to more photos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236345 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:30:51 +0000 MsMaven 2236345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't worry <b>Irina</b>, you haven't missed the party yet. This will go on for days. It's going to be a big one! And thanks <b>Jules</b>. Wonderful to see you Ms. Mary. You and the Mr. look great.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been collecting some photos. Not sure I'd call all of them fashion, some are just fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236332 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:05:02 +0000 Angie 2236332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>MsMaven</b>, thank you for your awfully kind words, and for being a very long and loyal member of 14 years! I look forward to seeing your outfit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236330 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:54:33 +0000 MsMary 2236330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy, Happy Birthday, Ms. Maven! I'm bringing homemade arancini and mio sposo and I are toasting your birthday and wishing you many happy returns of the day!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236328 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:51:20 +0000 Irina 2236328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy belated birthday MM! Sorry I missed your party, I’m sure it was fab and so are you! Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories with us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236320 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:11:01 +0000 Jules 2236320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Ms Maven! Thanks for the invite and sharing your memories with us.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236287 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:20:14 +0000 MsMaven 2236287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful skirt, <b>Bonnie.&nbsp;</b>I wouldn’t have guessed you are only 3 months behind me.&nbsp;Since the lockdown I’ve forgotten to look online for Anthropology unless mentioned here. And yes, I think a case of wine will be taken care over the next few days!&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236266 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:22:25 +0000 Bonnie 2236266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to come to your party. Turning 80 is a big milestone and I ought to know because you are exactly 3 months older than I am. I loved reading your story and we share many of the same memories. Not sure what to bring, maybe a case of California wine for the crowd that's sure to come. I'll wear my festive star tulle skirt and wedding white pearls.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236194 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:01:48 +0000 Staysfit 2236194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Ms. Maven! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236178 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:49:29 +0000 slim cat 2236178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Ms Maven! Wonderful to read your post and see your pictures!<br /> Would love to come as well to your party - probably with coffee cake ( with apples and some apricot jam - shutdown favorite ).<br /> I’d definitely wear my black moto jacket with something more colorful as celebration demands it ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236176 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:03:07 +0000 MsMaven 2236176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Style Fan&nbsp;</b>You are welcome. Let us know what you decide to wear!</p> <p>Yes&nbsp;<b>Cardiff girl,&nbsp;</b>it's definitely a global party! I would never have imagined such a celebration, and having friends all over the world help celebrate is great. A few years ago this would have been science fiction, which I loved to read as a girl. None of those stories and books came close to imagining our networks today.</p> <p><b>Kathie,&nbsp;</b>I love your red twirly dress. If it's a wraparound, it is similar to dresses I wore back in the 80s. Loved to wear them then.</p> <p><b>Kkards&nbsp;</b>I love chocolate and caramel together. Can't wait to try this cake. Don't tell anyone, but I have a secret stash of Ghirardell's milk chocolate and caramel pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes <b>Sloper</b>, definitely bright colors are in order. Can't wait to try the cookies. Brings back memories of baking them with my boys.</p> <p>And tiramisu! <b>Echo</b> I can't remember the last time I had some. With Mr. M on a diet (lost 70 pounds, gained back 10 Covid pounds, now wants to lose them) we haven't had many goodies around.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lately I wish I had pestered my grandparents and great-aunts and uncles to tell me their stories. I was too young when they were still here.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party/page/2#post-2236166 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:39:01 +0000 Echo 2236166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a wonderful post! Happy Birthday, and thank you so much for sharing your memories and your pictures. My mum is 82, but doesn't like to recall her youth, although I try to get her to tell me more. This is an important occasion, so let me consider a bit on what to wear, but I will bring the creamiest, most irresistible tiramisu! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party#post-2236152 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:03:47 +0000 Sloper 2236152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday for this marvelous milestone!<br />Thanks for sharing your memories too - very moving.</p> <p>I just discovered a new way to make chocolate chip cookies, so I'll bring those.&nbsp; And bright colors and sparking "jewels" should be the order of the day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-invite-to-my-big-b-day-party#post-2236151 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:59:56 +0000 kkards 2236151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Happy Birthday!<br />Congratulations on this momentous milestone!&nbsp;</p> <p>I’m bringing an ice cream cake with chocolate and caramel sauces.&nbsp;<br />Hmmm, now what to wear.&nbsp;</p>