Ah, MaryK, what would we do without you?? Coiner of "leopard is a neutral." Lender of long johns. Queen of Color. She of the magic closet that can replicate any look at the drop of a hat. Happy owner of TCPITW.

I'm so happy that I've had the privilege of meeting you, seeing your beautiful home during swap parties, and and chillaxin' every so often at our wonderful YLF events. Your energy and verve set a magical tone.

Have a powerful fun birthday! Many happy returns!

I've never met you in person, but I wish you the happiest birthday ever.

What an asset you are to our forum Mary! Hope you are having a lovely birthday!

MaryK, your fabulous use of color was my inspiration for pairing cobalt blue, orange, and turquoise in my favorite outfit this summer. Now I'm considering a pair of leopard pumps for fall-- such dangerous thoughts for this neutral-lover. You are a YLF icon; your fierce fashion sense and generosity shine through in every picture you post.

Have a great birthday!

Happy birthday. Even the dreariest day gets a bit of sunshine when there is a MaryK photo post on the forum.

happy birthday! i always admire your work style and certainly think you have inspired to color up my own work wardrobe (i think we work in similar office environments as well) thank you for that!

I hope you have a truly terrific day! Your boldness with color is always inspirational to this neutrals-loving girl. Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday, MaryK! Your posts are always a joy, not just for your amazing use of color and color combos, but also for your wonderful voice and infectious joy.

Happy birthday, MaryK! I hope you have a truly amazing one. Thanks for all the inspiration!

OMG, you guys!! You are making me all verklempt!!

Angie!!! You are so sweet and your kind, kind words have me simultaneously weeping for joy and grinning from ear to ear!! I have to say that YLF is the best birthday present ever, every day of the year! The gift that keeps on giving, for sure!! I am so grateful for this place and all of you!!!

Hugs and love to all!!! I feel very special today!!!

Happy birthday to a fearless fashion leader among us! I am so lucky to have met you and to be meeting you again soon. You are a shining light of fun, inspiring, style - the joy, wisdom and humor you bring to the YLF world is the gift that keeps on giving. Can't wait to see what the next year brings because every time I think you can't top yourself, you do it.

Birthday outfit! Birthday outfit! We want to see the Birthday outfit!

Happy Birthday MaryK! You are truly like a ray of sunshine so powerful it transmits right through the internet!

Happy Birthday, I hope it's a fun day. I always enjoy your outfit posts and your joy and zest for life really shines through in your posts. Thanks for always putting a smile on my face!

Happy, happy birthday, oh colorful one! You are so smart, so stylish, so fun, where would we be without you?

And here's something else: hands down, you give some of the best advice anywhere. Seriously. If you lived closer, I'd pay you to be my therapist. Look out, Dear Abby -- if MaryK ever writes an advice column, you're out of business!

MaryK! MaryK! It's your birthday! Let's pour the gin and eat cake!

Happy birthday Mary K! Your clothes are SO MUCH FUN!

Have a wonderful year! I love your postings...your clothing is always fun & cheerful...keep doing what you're doing.

Happy Birthday, MaryK! I'm not sure I can adequately express how fab you are! Your warmth, humor, charm, intelligence, enthusiasm, and delight in life shine through in such an intense way. You are an integral part of YLF--it's hard to imagine it without your presence. The fact that you continue to post your awesome, daring (but always authoritative and professional!), colorful, exuberant outfits almost every. single. day is incredible. I bow at your feet, especially knowing how intense your work like is and your other demands (boot camp, dates with hubby, visiting your son, tap dancing :). You show, without fail, how someone can combine looking professional with color or pattern mixing or other flights of fancy, and you do it with such style and chic-i-tude! And! You are an amazing citizen of YLF, with an enormous amount of good will and insight to share.

I feel lucky to know you, at least through YLF, and get to "hang out" with you. I hope you have the bestest bday evah!!!

ETA: I deliberately resist reading everyone else's birthday wishes (including Angie's) before writing mine, so I won't unconsciously pick up what others have said. After I posted my comments I went back and read everyone's and I couldn't help but notice how many people refer to you as a ray of sunshine or talk about your energy. It's hard to articulate it, but it is a key part of who you are--you radiate powerful, positive energy in this most awesome way! You are fabulous!

A very happy birthday to you, MaryK!! You absolutely are a ray of sunshine here on YLF, and not just because of your super fabulous outfits bursting with colour (always gorgeous!!), but also because of your sense of humour, kind heart, spunk and upbeat attitude to all things fashion.

I've no doubt you are celebrating in style, and I wish you a brilliant day with lots of laughter, love and special treats (perhaps a new pair of fab pumps?-).

Happy Birthday, MaryK!
You are the fabbest of the fab, and always an inspiration! Your fearless and playful fashion spirit always brightens my day. I hope your birthday is a terrific one!

Happy Happy day to you Mary K (my 'almost' birthday twin)!!!

You add so much life and enthusiasm to YLF....not to mention the visual treat of all your beautiful colors. Your posts and comments are full of exuberance and humor, and you sure know how to have fun with fashion.

Wishing you a great day and an even greater year ahead.

A very happy birthday to you! I hope you've had a wonderful day!

Well Hello Birthday Girl! I have no doubt that you are having a super-duper day - and I hope that you can stretch the celebrating out through the end of the month (that is ALways my goal!)

I'm so glad and privledged to count you as my friend. Thank you for your up-beat energy and spirit here on YLF!

See you soon. (sooooo excited!)

MaryK--my style inspiration and first IRL YLF dress-up friend! Happy birthday--you are a ray of sunshine in all of our lives and we are so lucky to know you! You are my color-and ALGO-loving, rainbow of pencil skirts-wearing, leopard as a neutral business bombshell and a true inspiration and style mentor. You're like the fabbest big sister that I never had! Hope you have a fantastic birthday and one that is as fab as you are! Lots of hugs, kisses and cake!

MaryK, you are an inspiration to me from the top of your lovely blown-out locks to the tip of your Kate Spade-d toes! Thank you for being such an integral part of YLF, such a fun lady whose posts are always funny and so chic, and such a great booster for others.

You always post a cake for the birthday gal, so here is a yummy cake just for you, sweetie! YAF (You Are Fab).

Happy Happy Birthday MaryK! You are one fab, stylish and energetic woman and I'm so glad I got to meet you in person. I'm glad you're around to brighten our world!

Happy, happy birthday MaryK! You are such a rockstar! I love your fantastic color and pattern mixing and your style is inspirational. Hope you are having a great day!

Wishing you the very best and hope to see you at the O.C. meet-up!

A very, very, very happy birthday to you: Ms fabulous MaryK!!!!!!!!!!!!!