Happy December! I never post on weekends BUT had to make an exception today because it’s my birthday! I can’t believe I’m a quarter century old now. Where did year 24 go?! It sucks thinking about getting older because I literally have the biggest fear of aging (anyone else out there with me on this one? Haha). Obviously, I have mixed feelings about turning 25.
When I was younger, I would always whine to my parents about wanting to be an adult so I could be done with school and have more freedom. Now that I’m an adult, I want to reverse time and be young again. On the bright side though, birthdays are just the perfect excuse to splurge on some giant gold balloons and get dressed up… so here I am! 😉
For those of you who read my Great Gatsby post a month ago and asked about the blue dress I actually wore to my cousin’s wedding, this is it! The famous $20 dress that I scored at Burlington Coat Factory. I felt like such a pro shopper that day.
It has gotten unusually gloomy and cold in LA recently. With that said, I’m a little bummed that there weren’t more bright colors in the sky to really make these photos pop out more like how I usually like them to. Oh, well. Just some quick photos celebrating the big 2-5!
As far as celebrations go, my best friend Claire and I had a nice girl’s night out two nights ago. It was definitely some much-needed girl time. We grabbed some drinks and then headed to The Spa on Rodeo in Beverly Hills to get our nails done together. Then, she took me out to eat ramen because it was fuh-reeeeezing and we just wanted some comfort food. Our conversations always go on forever and soon before we knew it, it was already 1 am.
Today, I’ll be keeping it low-key and just spending some quality time with David. Since we’ve been major insomniacs (me more so than him), we don’t have solid day plans… that I know of. But, we’re definitely planning on having a nice dinner and hopefully, taking a quick social media break. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! xo
What’s everyone doing the first weekend of December? 🙂
Photos by David Potter
184 Responses
Happy birthday babe!!! You look so stunning! Have a lovely birthday weekend 🎈🎈🎈
Thanks Grace! x
Happiest of all birthdays to you, Sharon! That dress was seriously made for you! Hope you have a wonderful day <3
Thanks Miranda! x
OMG I can’t believe you’re 25! Haha I always thought you were younger :O your skin is so flawless! Love those balloons, so cute 🙂
Lol! I’m glad I look younger than I am! What a compliment haha 🙂
Lovely photos and you look absolutely gorgeous my sweetheart…. Happy Birthday hun…xoxo, Neha
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Thank you Neha! xx
Happy Birthday beautiful!!! Hope you had a wonderful day and wish you all the happiness, health, love and laughter for all eternity and continued above success.
You look stunning here!
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Thank you Susana!
Fantastic shoot you look great! 25 is still a baby….Im 33 now and still feel 18 hahahahah
LOL! Hey, nothing wrong with young at heart hehe 🙂 thanks babe! xx
happy birthday!! and what! amazing deal on this amazing dress 🙂 you definitely know how to shop well!
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Thanks Samantha! Haha I really just got lucky with this one!
Happy birthday you beautiful girl! Your pictures look amazing and that dress was honestly made for you. I wish you all the best today and I know you have so much coming for you!
Thank you Mariann! You’re so sweet — that means a lot to me! I appreciate the good vibes xoxoxo
Wishing my bestie the happiest birthday!🎉🍾 can’t wait to see you soon for more birthday celebrations!! 💃🏻
Awww what a sweet surprise! I have the best bestie ever!!! 🙂 Thank you for going to the spa with me and taking me out for ramen despite how freezing cold it was on Thursday. See you again this Thursday! Can’t wait <3
Happiest birthday Sharon! Yes we all have a fear of aging, but as someone older than you, I’ll have to say that the best is yet to come. In your short 25 years you have already accomplished so much and you have the entire world at your disposal to achieve even more. You are a great inspiration and it will only get better! Have the most wonderful birthday weekend my dear! Xoxo, Christine
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Haha! Of course the best is yet to come, my dear Christine! You never age LOL I hope I’ll grow up to be juuuuust like you <3 Such an inspiration to me! Thank you for the birthday wishes and kindness! So grateful to have met you this year 🙂 xoxo
Aw! Happy Birthday.
Hope you have an awesome day. 🙂
Thanks Jennifer!
Sounds like a lovely way to spend your birthday, and I love your balloons!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday beautiful 💙 praying for many blessings over your life!
Thank you for the birthday wishes and the good vibes! xoxo
That dress is EVERYTHING! Perfect dress to celebrate your 25th. Happy birthday girl, you are an inspiration!
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Thank you darling! You’re so sweet! xoxo
Happy birthday gorgeous! Hope you have an amazing day. That dress looks so good on you x
Thank you Maria! 🙂
Happy birthday! Love the festive photos Xx
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Thank you! x
Happy sweet birthday beautiful girl!
You look absolutely stunning in that dress.
Have a nice weekend gorgeous!
Xx, Raysa
Thank you Raysa! I really appreciate it! xo
Happy 25th Birthday lovely!! You look sensational and that cobalt blue dress is so gorgeous on you!
Ellie
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Thanks Ellie! xo
Happy, Happy Birthday, girl! Your dress (your whole look, in fact) is divine. Love it!
Also, I wanted to say how much I friggin’ love your blog design and blog post layout with the text wrap. Great eye. I’ll definitely be checking back for more!
xo Kathryn
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Thanks Kathryn! You’re so sweet! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by xo
Happy birthday love! Hope you had an amazing day. That dress is beautiful on you xoxoxo
Thank you Jasmin! I got really lucky with the dress!
Ahhh I can’t believe that dress was only $20! What a steal! Definitely perfect with these birthday balloons. Hope you had the best day! ☺️🎈🎉
Thanks Denise! 🙂 xoxo
Honey, for someone who’s already been through that quarter century crisis, I can tell you, you’ll survive for quite a while more, but I totally get you on wanting to get back to the freedom (which we never understood or appreciated) when we were kids in school. Sounds like you and Claire had a MUCH needed girls night out and it sounded so wonderful that I’m almost envious (NOT jealous, haha). That’s probably because I’m craving Ramen so bad right now…
And FINALLY we got to see the dress. It’s not only spectacular, it’s one of a kind, and to think it only cost 20$ makes me wonder, what the heck. But that goes to prove, price isn’t a guarantee for quality or beautiful dresses.
After pouring all my silly thoughts out I end this by once again saying: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sharon! 🙂
Much love,
Thomas
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LOL! Thanks Thomas! Claire and I had a blast but it would have been more fun if you were there with us! 😉 lol. I’m eating ramen for lunch as we speak right now… I swear I normally don’t eat ramen this much but just the past week I have been because it got much chillier here. Yes, I know… I can’t say cold because you Swedish people are freezing even more haha. I’m spoiled!
Happy birthday, lovely!! I hope you enjoyed your special day 🙂 You look so gorgeous in these photos and in that dress, which I can’t believe was only $20!
xoxo, Jo
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Thank you Jo! I know, I couldn’t believe the dress was only $20 too! 🙂
Happy Birthday! I love your look!
Thanks Angelina! xo
Happy Birthday (again hehe)! I’m absolutely in love with how these photos turned out. Bah to the sky for not being brighter, but your stunning gown and super-fun balloons make up for it, for sure! That blue is utter perfection on you. I still can’t believe you scored it for only $20!! Have a wonderful weekend of celebrating, and enjoy this year, babe!
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Thanks Stephanie! I’m happy to hear you like how these photos turned out even though they were super last minute/impromptu lol! I had a wonderful weekend and hope you did too sweetie xo
Looks gorgeous! Hope you had a great day!
Briana
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Thank you Briana! x
Happy Birthday!! I remember feeling old when I turned 25. Haha, that was 11 years ago! Now I really feel old. Getting older isn’t so bad, though! I’ve grown so much since then and I wouldn’t go back.
I can’t believe you scored that dress for $20! It’s gorgeous!
Thanks Tiffany! I guess I don’t mind getting older as long as my body stays looking young 😉 haha!!!
Happy Birthday beautiful! You look stunning in this dress! Hope 25 is the best year yet for you!
Keep smiling!
Molly | http://www.stylemissmolly.com
Thank you Molly! xoxo
Happy Birthday! You look absolutely stunning in this dress! Glad you had a great time!
Xoxo,
Gabi
Thanks for the birthday wishes Gabi! xoxo
This post was so cute! I love your reflections and writing style. 🙂
Aww thanks Bailee! xo
I hope you had a fantastic birthday! Loved seeing all your posts <3 here's to another amazing year!
Thank you Camille! Hope you had a fab weekend! xx
Aww, what a fun photoshoot! I turned 25 a few months ago–it’s a big milestone! Happy birthday! Your blue dress is beautiful. Dec. 4th is actually my wedding anniversary (this year is the 6th!) so I had a celebratory weekend as well!
Thanks Rachel! It was very impromptu haha! Happy belated to you! I don’t see 25 being a big milestone yet but heck, I’ve only been 25 for 2 days LOL! Happy wedding anniversary love! xoxo
Happy Birthday gorgeous! You look stunning in that blue dress and who can believe you are 25, you look so young! Have a wonderful year ahead and hope this is your best year yet!
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Thank you babe! xoxoxo
Happy birthday twin! You look so beautiful in this dress and I love that you were able to hang onto those balloons! Unlike me, all mine would end up flying away haha even though the sky isn’t what you would want it to be but it still looks amazing! I love seeing you smile because you have a pretty smile so idk what you’re talking about when you said you don’t! I hope you had a good birthday and birthday weekend celebrating it with David and Baba! I can’t wait to see you this week! We can celebrate together! Yay us for being 25! :such oldies 😘😘😘😘😘
Love, Linh
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Thanks twin! Hope you had a great birthday weekend! 🙂 You’re so sweet hehe I love you! xoxo
Very happy birthday to you! You look stunning and what a great way to celebrate.
This dress was surely a great buy. Hope you had a great time.
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Thanks babe! I had a great birthday weekend 🙂
You look stunning! Gorgeous!
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Thank you Rachel! xo
These pictures are just so lovely! You look fantastic Sharon. I wish you all the very best one more time 🙂
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Thank you Carmen! You’re so sweet! xo
You look absolutely amazing in this dress! Hard to believe it only cost you $ 20 ! Happy birthday beautiful! I hope it was just like you wanted! The more i get older the more i like my birthday to be celebrated with my closest beings!
Bisous, Josie
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Thank you Josie! I appreciate the warm birthday wishes xo
I wondered what that dress looked like and here it is! Happy twenty fifth birthday Sharon xx
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Thank you Bernice! Hope you have a wonderful week xo
Beautiful post ♡ Happy birthday Sharon 🙂
Kisses!!
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Thank you! xo
I think the photos pop! Happy birthday! You look fantastic in these!
Rachel | The Confused Millennial
Thanks Rachel! I’m glad you think so 🙂 x
Happy belated bday gorgeous!! I don’t know if I have a fear of going older (lol, I just turned 21), but I hate the idea of getting older. Like you, I want to be young again hahha. Even though I wouldn’t change my lessons or my life for anything right now, I just get anxious when I realize that my teenage years/high school/living at home is done forever. The memories I have are the ones I’m stuck with, for better or worse, lol! Anyways, hope you had a gorgeous bday and that you were spoiled with all things love! Xx
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Omg you are a baby! Lol! The best is yet to come for you, that’s for sure! 😉 xx
It’s been a pleasure watching you grow into the amazing person you are now. I hope the next 25 bring you nothing but happiness and success!
Thanks Bryan 🙂 x
happy birthday girl…
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Thank you! xo
Happy birthday! You look beautiful!
Thanks Linda!
Happy birthday, Sharon! It’s always fun to have another reason to dress up (and buy gold balloons, honestly!). The idea of “aging” is always kind of terrifying haha, but I think there’s beauty in the different seasons of life you get to experience… not that I wouldn’t mind going back to school right now where my problems were probably less important, LOL. Happy Monday!
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Thank you Kathryn. I’m so glad that you can relate with me on the aging point haha! It’s no fun that’s for sure 🙂 Have a wonderful week babe! x
You are a pro-shopper for sure. Sorry I didn’t have chance to comment on your actual birthday but I am glad we had chance to talk yesterday (don’t we love Telegram?). I can’t believe that dress is only $20 as it looks like a million dollar dress, of course we have a super model wearing it too! So glad Claire and you had great time (wish I were in LA so we could all go out that night!). Happiest birthday to my beautiful, sweet and smart friend!
xo,
Jo
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Thank you Jo! LOL! You’re the best!!! Come visit me in LA soon hehe <3 xoxo
I can’t believe that dress is only $20. What a steal! Happy Birthday 🙂
Thanks Candy! xx
Your dress is stunning and let me say Happy birthday to you. You are so beautiful. Enjoy every bit of being in your 2o’s. I miss my 20’s days hahaha! But I might steal this idea for me to have an excuse to dress up on my 37th bday! Thank you for sharing love! Have fun! <3
Thank you Lei! Haha never too old to get dressed up 🙂 hehe xo
Happy Birthday babe, you look amazing!! I’m about to hit this milestone myself, I don’t feel as weird about it as I thought I would, although we shall see!
Thanks Paige! Haha yay for milestones!
Happy belated birthday gorgeous! You look amazing mwah xxx
Thank you Jasna! xx
AMAZING dress!!! Happy birthday!!! xo
xx
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Thanks Brittany! xoxo
Babe!!! Happy birthday omg omg omg. Hope it’s amazing! And, I totally know how you feel. I’m turning 26 next month. EK! It’s crazy how time flies. We need to enjoy every single day!!! Xx
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Thank you Ines! Ahh! Happy early birthday! I totally agree — time flies by so quickly. It feels like just yesterday I turned 24!
Happy Birthday babe!! You look absolutely stunning in that blue gown! Sounds like you had an amazing time with your best friend 🙂
Xo Jessi,
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Thanks Jessi! Yes, so blessed I have great people to spend time with in my life! 🙂 Hope you are having a great week so far xo
Hope your birthday was amazing. You look so stunning.
Thanks Rachel! xoxo
Happy belated birthday my beautiful friend. Wishing you all the best and many more years to come.
Thanks Deddeh! Hope you had a wonderful weekend xoxo
Beyond gorgeous! Happy Birthday hot babe! You nailed this look!
Much love, Len
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Thank you Len! You’re so sweet! xo
Happy Birthday! That dress looks great on you! What a great price too. 25 is still young, enjoy these days!
Thanks Stephanie! 🙂 I appreciate the reassurance lol!
I hope you had the best birthday girl! I wish I was in LA to celebrate with you!!! You look so gorgeous and not a day over 18 😉 I’m glad you had some girl time with Claire – we’ll need to have a girls week when I get over there xx
Helen xx
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Thanks loveeee! A girls week sounds amazing and I can’t wait for you to get over here already! 🙂 xoxo
Happy birthday gorgeous! You looks SO stunning in that blue dress! I hope 25 is an amazing year for you, sounds like you and Claire had a blast, what a great way to start the new year 😉 xx- Mitra
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Thanks Mitra! 25 isn’t so bad so far! Haha 🙂 xx
Hehe hope you had a wonderful birthday babe! A quarter century old never looked so fabulous. I’m so glad we finally got to see this gorgeous dress! You look stunning in blue. Cheers to another year 🙂
XO Jenn
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Thanks Jenn! xo
You look stunning babe. Age is really just a number, and as you get older, it really does become less exciting – at least it was for me. I would travel and celebrate abroad with some good food, and that’s it. 🙂 Having a nice night in is a sort of luxury that not everyone gets to have when they work long hours. 🙂 You look amazing and the night with Claire sounded like fun. 🙂 Can’t wait to see you Thursday girl!
Xo,
Miki
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LOL! I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like birthdays are less exciting as you get older… just like how age is just a number, I feel like birthdays… well, are just another day. HAHA. But again, I made something out of it and it was the excuse to get dressed up and buy some balloons. Now that’s something I don’t do everyday! 😉 See you on Thursday babe! Can’t waittttttt xoxoxo
Happy Birthday! Ya know what would pair nicely with that dress? Some Champagne! Cheers xoxo Cassandra Ericson
Thanks Cassandra! You are so right! Haha! Too bad my hands were strained just trying to not let the balloons fly out because it was super windy that day. Ha!
Happy birthday babe! You look SO gorgeous! Hope you had a wonderful day, ramen sounds perfect haha!
Thanks Darci! xoxo
Happy Birthday gorgeous , wishing a beautiful celebration. You look amazing in your dress.
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Thank you so much! xo
Hi Sharon!
Happy birthday! 25 is a great year 🙂
xo Gennifer
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Thanks Gennifer! I sure hope it will be 🙂
Love your blog and photography
You look amazing
Happy birthday and all the best
xx
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Thank you so much! xo
Happy belated birthday! Hope you had the best day and wishing you a year of happiness and love <3 Oh I wanted to grow up fast but now miss my younger days so much hehe.. Getting to spend time with your best friend is the best! Have a wonderful week babe 🙂
Monika | http://www.palateforstyle.com
Thank you Monika! Haha! I am the sammmmeee way! Want to turn back time now, now that I’m older… lol >_<
You look amazing!!!
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Thank you Leta x
Happy Bday 25 Is awesome
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Thanks Rosie!!
You look absolutely stunning and happy birthday! I can’t believe how much you’ve accomplished already at only 25! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year!
Kyla
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Aww thanks Kyla! You’re so sweet! What would I do without your love and support?! xoxo
Holy hotness! That dress is $20?!!! A TOTAL steal for a bombshell look!!!
Happy Birthday baby boo!!!! 25 is when it ALL starts looking up!
Seriously hated my 20’s lol, but got it together by my 30’s and I’ve never looked back ;D
Thank you for the blog visit babe, hope to see you back soon!
Xx- Julie | Haute Khuuture Blog
Haha yesss! Thank you so much darling! I appreciate the encouragement and positive vibes xoxo
Your pictures are stunning! And you look happy and fabulous!1
Thank you Vanessa xo
Happy Birthday ! 25 looks great on you ! Sounds like it was the perfect day. Wishing you nothing but great things this year !
XX, GRACIE
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Thank you Gracie! I appreciate the positive vibes and love! xoxo
Sharon, could you be any more stunning?! I’m absolutely in love with this post, your dress, and you balloons. I’m turning 25 in June and I’m not kidding you, I wanted to purchases big ass balloons like these to celebrate on my IG!
Awww thanks Chelsea! You’re the sweetest!!! You’re still so young! Lucky you haha 🙂 you totally should get balloons for your 25th as it’s a milestone for sure! 🙂
I’m late but … Happy B-day pretty lady. Wish you the best!
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Thank you darling! xo
Wow that color blue is stunning on you! Can’t believe the price. Happy 25th dear! One quarter century down! Another few to go haha.
xx Yasmin
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Thank you Yasmin! Lol! <3 xoxoxo
Happiest birthday to you my darling. You look absolutely breathtaking in this blue lace dress. I’m actually appreciated being older as i get older. I know what i want in life and how i’m going to achieved. The biggest thing is now i don’t give an F* about what anyone think.
xoxo, Rachel Vogt
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Thank you Rachel! LOL! I hope I can be just like you when I get older too then! That’s one good way to look at it 🙂
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! You look so incredibly glamourous and gorgeous.
La Belle Sirene
Thank you Courtney! xx
Many happy returns for your Birthday!
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Thanks so much xo
Happy birthday Sharon! I can’t believe you are the same age as my daughter – she will be 25 on Christmas Eve, which is so scary and makes me feel ancient!
You look absolutely gorgeous (that dress was an amazing bargain!). So glad you had a fun night out with Claire;
Julia xx
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Thanks Julia! Happy early birthday to your daughter! You look super young and if you’re young at heart, that’s what matters right? 😉 xx
Happy 25th birthday dear! I feel like you’ve accomplished quite a bit for someone that’s 25 and you’re quite the inspiration. Hope you had a lovely day on your birthday and lets meet up soon.
xoxo
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Awww thanks Atsuna! You’re so sweet! We definitely need to meet up soon! Hope you’re doing well girl xoxo
Happy bday babe!! Hope you had a great time and congratulations for been The sucessful women you are!!! Loving The pics and the dress!!
Xo
Marcy
Thank you so much! xoxoxo
$20 dress what!? It doesn’t look cheap at all and you look absolutely stunning in it. I was just thinking to myself couple days ago how I wish I could turn back time and not have to deal with adult responsibilities hahaha. Happy belated!
Aww thanks babe! xoxo
I hope you had the happiest of birthdays Sharon!! It looks like you had a great 24, but you will definitely have an even greater 25!
Jordan xx
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Thanks babe! I had a great 25th 🙂 low key but just the way I like it!
This is so beautiful. I love the blue dress and the yellow compliments it very well.
Thanks Portia! xx
$20 dress????? OMG, it looks like it’s $2000 worth!
Haha thanks!
Love it
xx,
Hadasah Love | http://www.styletolove.com
Thanks darling xx
oh how i do wish i could turn back time and be a kid again too! lol
happy birthday Sharon! you look so amazing!!
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Thanks so much love! I’m with you! I wish I was 18 again haha
Happy Birthday and what a perfect way to spend the day! All the best!
Thanks! xx
Lovely post ideed. By the way, Happy birthday! 🙂
Thank you! Glad you like the post x
Very nice, I totally liked your post and I really hope you had a great birthday.
Thank you Amelia! x