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Birthday Outfits, Food, and my Boys

Angie

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I turned 47 years young yesterday.

Greg and I worked our buns off in advance so that we could have the entire weekend off - and it was absolutely FABULOUS. I had quality time with my boys, which is rare and precious. There was also: incredible food, excellent weather, beautiful presents, global yakking sessions with friends and family, plenty of walks, swimming with Sam, far too much tea and cake, and a heartwarming birthday thread from YLF. Thanks for making my birthday even sweeter. I feel loved, blessed, energized and thought of. BEST birthday weekend ever.

I’m spoiled rotten on my birthday because Greg takes me shopping, helps me choose my wardrobe items, and makes me feel like a Princess. (See Finds here to see the items). The designer blouses were 70% off and waiting for me in my size. MEGA score. That never happens so obviously, Greg is my lucky charm.

Greg fancied me in a pair of utility pants, so I got those with a flouncy blue blouse and pretty pointy toe flats to match. Sam got the cream scarf, while in-house fashion stylist Greg put my casual birthday day look together. This is a NEW direction for me, and I love it. Utility Pretty. Very happy feet, and very clever husband.

Greg loves my bell bottom jeans, so upon his suggestion, I paired my new Elie Tahari blouse with my old white flares for birthday dinner out at Nishino. The blouse is a work of art. Photographic floral, lace insets, inverted back pleat, and beautifully finished. I’m wearing the polka dot and stripe Stella McCartney blouse with my navy gingham pants, white loafers and bag today, (worked with a client). I love tops with unexpected back detailing. I feel elegant and polished in my new blouses.

We haven’t been able to do formal outfit posts on the blog this year because things have been hectic and stressful. But Greg managed to snap quick pics of my birthday outfits with my iPhone. I snapped pics of the food.

I made my own birthday cake this year: Almond & Polenta Cake. We started the festivities on Friday night with a healthy home cooked meal and slice of cake. We ate out the rest of the weekend, and had a ball.
Sam gets a present on our birthdays, and would therefore like to show you his new squirrel.

The pics speak for themselves. xo

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Vince Zip Ankle Utility Pants

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Elie Tahari Elie Tahari Mason Lace-Trim Button-Front Floral Silk Blouse, Multi

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Stella McCartney Polka-Dot Silk Blouse w/Striped Back, Black

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Runcarla

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Happy Birthday, Angie! Thank you for sharing your day in pictures. The men-folk looking as dapper as ever, food looks amazing, and well...YLF!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Oh, my word, Angie, what a feast for the eyes! Your outfits are so gorgeous. I love the new blouses and shoes (a little envious of your Paul Greens--I've admired those very shoes in the store, but I don't have a need for them, sigh). Both outfits you show here are fabulous. The dressy white flares and floral/lace blouse is just stunning on you, Angie. So pretty with your pearls. And the cargo pants are wonderful with your feminine top and shoes--I would say it's a different style direction and you wear it well. Plus, you and Greg match a little bit with your dots, which is adorable.
I've missed the outfit photos on the blog, so this is a special treat.

Oh, and the food! I'm getting very hungry.

Angie

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Thanks, Carla.

Oh, Sharan, you're a sweetheart. Thanks for the awfully kind words. It's like soothing balm reading them. What a treat. (YES. Greg bats for Team Polka Dots too. FUN).

Sal

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What a fun special weekend and I am pleased that Greg, Sam and yourself had some wonderful times. The food looks delicious and I particularly like those new shoes...

You both look happy and healthy in your photos - here is to a less stressful year ahead.

I turned 47 in June, what a fine age. It is always easy to remember our age huh being born in 1970.

Aida

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Wonderful! And doubly wonderful to get some quality time with your boys. Those blouses are beautiful, especially the floral -- work of art indeed. The utility pants are super unexpected but I know you'll enjoy pairing your pretty blouses with them (would be cheerful with some bright orange and white!). All the food photos are making me hungry for a snack. Lucky Sam for extra birthday prezzies, tell him thanks for sharing his squirrel with us ^^

Tanya

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Oh wow, thank you for such an amazing post, Angie, I do not know where to look first! So many amazing pictures of wonderful people ( and Sam), gorgeous clothes and delicious food. Your birthday presents are beautiful and you look stunning in both of your outfits. Sam looks pretty smug with his new toy

Emily K

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I really like that floral blouse for you! It looks like you had a fantastic weekend. And, what amazing food! Happy birthday.

Angie

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HAH, Sal. Exactly. A 1970 birth year makes things easy. It was a VERY happy weekend. Thanks for noticing.

Aida, you nailed it. I can do Utility if I add the Pretty. Orange and white are a great idea with khaki. I hope you still bat for Team Pretty Blouse.

Emily, it feels good to wear those modern classics.

Anonymous

This was such a beautiful post. I loved reading every single word. I am very jealous over all the food pictures. My BF never spoils me like Greg spoils you. All I can say is that you are incredibly blessed. Sam is adorable. Pictures of him lighten my heart.

Best wishes.

Suz

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WOW! Now we're the ones who are spoiled! Look at that delicious food -- and those amazing outfits! I don't know which I want to eat up first. (Admittedly, Sam takes the cake, although I hope not literally!)

You ate so well!!!! Love the food pics. Dim sum looks fabulous. As does all the lovely fish and various cakes and sweets. Yum.

Your new blouses are spectacular. Fun change to see you in utility pants (they look like they have a fab drape) and I love the blue shoes! Also love the blouses on you. Greg was 100% right about wearing the floral one with your white flares. It is structural, feminine, maximal all on its own, and utterly fab. I adore the polka dot one, too, and hope eventually we'll see it in a full length shot.

So glad you had a lovely break, Angie. Enjoy!

Angie

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Tanya, smug is dead right. Thanks for your ongoing kind compliments, loyalty and affection. They make a difference. The designer blouses were the bargains I was referring to in you recent Nordstrom Rack thread, btw.

Tanya

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He he Angie, I figured that. The blouses are both beautiful but the floral one is something amazing and unique. Enjoy wearing your new pretties!

Angie

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Sterling, we're all blessed in different ways. Thanks for being gracious about my birthday weekend.

Suz, HAH. Actually, Sam had doggie gelato instead of cake. Your thoughtful, engaged and kind persona shines through everywhere, and I appreciate it more than you know. Thank you so much. Your kind word are a gift.

Tanya, you pieced it together for yourself. Good job. That blouse is Elie Tahari at its best. I love that brand. High five.

Aida

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(You bet! Though with our rash of lovely warm weather most of them have been taking a back seat to more summery tanks and dresses ^^)

Chris987

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Wow! As Firecracker said, what a feast for the eyes! Between the lovely new clothes and FAB outfits and the colorful delicious food I don't know where to look! That floral blouse is to DIE for especially with the white flares. And the lacy blouse is rather unexpected with the cargo pants but truly beautiful and the white accessories take it up a notch. Sam and his new squirrel are beyond adorable. And how cool of Greg to wear polka dots to coordinate with you. A truly awesome birthday weekend indeed!

Happy Birthday! You are such an inspiration on how to live happily, with style and grace....

Angie

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Aida, glad to hear it. I love my blouses in warm weather, but have been giving my frocks a workout too. (Sam wore his bright orange collar yesterday, btw).

Chris, great to see you. How was your trip? The pics are a bit overwhelming, aren't they. (I thought it best to put them all on one thread - maybe I shouldn't have). It was fun to match Greg, and I hope to live up to your compliments one day. Hugs to you for the sweet words.

kkards

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i saw those utility pants in the finds over the weekend, and the note that they came home with you, and i was wondering how you would style them....so what luck to be able to see them in action, love the way you have soften them, and made them so you! and the blue shoes....swooning
and how fab that you got to spend a wonderful weekend being spoiled (and i'm sure, also spoiling) both your guys.

Angie

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kkards, good timing. You'll see an ensemble post on Utility Pretty next week, so hopefully that will help you style your pants. The pants stretch a bit after one wear, which I quite like actually. Thanks for the sweet words.

rachylou

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I am all over your Utilitarian Pretty look! As well as the food! Some good eating there I see. And the blouse with the white pants is stunning.

Also that's a fine squirrel young Sam got there for his unbirthday!

kerry

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Taking the time to mark milestones with familiar rituals and lots of celebrating makes life sweeter.

Dianna

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Wow, I don't know were to start. I am glad you had a fabulous birthday weekend with great food and great shopping (how fun). The food looks so delicious. Those blouses are son beautiful and your look stunning. Sam is soooo cute.

merwoman

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What a gift your birthday post write up is to us! And I'm so glad you, Greg and Sam had the entire weekend off- kind of think that needs to happen more often.
Love all the bday prezzies, you model everything to perfection. Must say I have a soft spot for the feet up on the coffee table pose! And while those Japanese dishes look divine, I think your brussel sprouts and potatoes look yummiest!! Happy happy bday dear lady!

Anonymous

Angie, you are just gorgeous in your closeup pics!
Radiant!
"Utility Pretty" lol!
Greg and Sam looks soooo well coiffed.
Can you tell Greg he has amazing hair!

Angie

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Rachy, do you have utility pants? Cute with pink top and pink hair. And Sam will share squirrel with Lilypup.

kerry, true that.

Dianna, you are always lovely, and I appreciate your kind words.

Merwoman, you're a honey. We are TRYING to make the breaks happen more often. It's very hard. The butternut wedges and brussel sprouts were as good as the cake.

Smittie, we are blushing. Thank you. YES. Greg needs to patent his hair. He's almost 50, and has SOOOOO much of it. That's rare for men. It curls in the perfect way, and is extremely thick.

Joyce B

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Thank you for sharing all your beautiful birthday pictures, that was a very nice weekend celebration.
Your outfits are gorgeous. I am proud to say that we are shoe twins (I wore the same PG shoes for DD's graduation back in April), isn't it amazing that they work for low and high volume feet as well?
Sam looks very cute like always.

SarahTheWhite

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Awww, Angie, Happy birthday! I'm sorry I didn't wish you happy birthday yesterday... I always love your birthday posts! It looks like you had such a fantastic weekend, and as always, you and Greg find the best things shopping together. Your new pieces are just perfect, and you look happy and beautiful in every way. I'm with you in loving the unexpected details in the back - that top is perfection. I also really love the utility-pretty look. That actually hits on my favorite way of dressing - pretty and polished with a little something that knocks it back to a more relaxed vibe. Careful... you might get addicted. I have to admit, Sam looks every bit as happy with his squirrel as you do with your birthday haul!! And the food... the FOOD. Wow. If I ever do get to meet you, I think I might actually enjoy eating with you more than shopping!!

I hope you truly feel how much we all love and appreciate you! Even though I haven't met you in person, you are larger than life... and yet so approachable, down-to-earth and kind. I have no idea how you get everything done in a day, keep the blog going, AND have time to make us all feel like the most special person in the world, but you do! There is no doubt that you love style, but it feels more like you use style to love people, and that is the best gift of all.

Angie

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Thanks, Joyce. I'm waving at my shoe twin. LOVE those shoes. YES. Paul Green is MAGICAL that way - and I notice that a lot with my clients. The same PG shoe can work both for high volume and low volume feet with size adjustment. I wear a 3.5 in PG - so down half a size to accommodate my low volume feet. Wide feet often go up half a size.

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Aquamarine

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Such lovely photos of you, Greg, and Sam...as welll as all that food! Looks delicious! I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend with your boys, and thanks for sharing a bit of it with us.

Paula

It looks like you had a wonderful birthday, Angie! Thanks for sharing the pics....and that is just one cute dog!:)

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