Eek, how did I miss this thread?!

Kelly, you have such amazing style--you always look chic and stylish, despite your hectic schedule and MOTG duties! I love how you play with different silhouettes and proportions, and your layering and combinations are always fab. You have a seriously good eye when it comes to picking out boots to add to your collection, and you rock a pair of boots with bare legs like no one else! You are always so thoughtful with your comments too. You are a gem. I hope you are having the best birthday ever, with the best birthday cake ever!!

Tara, you are always impeccably turned out in your jackets, denim, and fab boots! As a fellow curlyhead, I admire your beautiful locks and how well they work with the structure that's a part of your style. Your writing on Barbie and everything else is a pleasure to read: your dry wit comes through in such a delightful way! I won't soon forget stumbling onto the picture of you and your hubby in the NY Times and thinking: hey, there's my friend Tara :)! I hope you have a wonderful, delicious, perfect birthday!

Thank you so much for all the kind words! I haven't posted much lately due to some work schedule stuff and some family issues (elderly parent concerns), but be assured that I check in every day so I know what you are all up to! (Yikes - that sounded a bit more stalkerish than intended.) I really cherish this community, and the fact that so many of you took the time to wish me Happy Birthday when I've been so absent is even more testimony to the wonderfulness of YLF.

(PS - I hardly ever wear black anymore. Wha? It's true! Be careful, because Angie works in mysterious ways.)

Oh, happy birthday Tarz and Kelly! Another set of birthday twins. How 'bout some birthday WIW's so we don't forget what you look like, lol? Hope you are having great summers!