Monday, January 14, 2013

What I Wore: My 22nd Birthday!

I turned 22 yesterday. As a child I wasn't super big into birthdays, but as an adult I realize that I am for sure not getting any younger and I had better enjoy these birthdays while I am young!
Cobalt top with J Crew Sequin skirt
Skirt: J. Crew Collection Via Goodwill/Top: H&M/Tights: American Apparel
Note: I fixed the top to where the violet didn't show. I was so mad I didn't catch that when we took these photos. 
Cobalt top with J Crew Sequin skirt
I bought this skirt at Goodwill for $6 earlier this year and it was a J. Crew Collection skirt. Let me say that again, I got a J. Crew Collection for $6 at Goodwill. I was so excited when I bought it but I haven't had the excuse to wear it yet. I figure birthdays are a go big or go home type of event and completely worthy of sequins and some bold color. The actual skirt has a lot of purple and violet tones but I saw almost an identical skirt on a mannequin in NYC and it paired cobalt with it.

As you may have seen in this post, I majorly wanted a Jayhawk ice cream cake. As the boyfriend always does, he came through and got me exactly what I wanted. It was freaking delicious. 

Vanilla Birthday Cake
Saturday evening we went out to dinner with my family for dinner and then we joined the boyfriends family for dessert. This cake was super delicious.

This upcoming weekend I will be also celebrating so I will be sure to share photos from that!
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25 comments:

  1. LOVE the sparkly skirt, what a perfect birthday outfit. And yay you got your ice cream cake. Hope it was fabulous!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  2. 22?~ you're such a youngin!!! gorg girl! love thesephotos! Happy bday!!!!! xO!
    www.thehautecookie.com

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  3. Ohhhh amazing find with the sequined skirt! If you can't wear 'em on your birthday then when can you, right?
    Happy Birthday Alissa!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  4. Wow,love how paired that cobalt blue with sequins skirt! :) Belated happy birthday! :)

    Xo,
    Amor GLAMOROZA

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  5. Happy Birthday Alissa :):*...wish you a great year ahead :)...woooww!! u got lovely hair...N the outfit color combo is perfect..*thumbs up*...following you...kisses

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  6. Happy birthday!! Your sequin skirt is gorgeous and that's amazing how cheap you got it! And that ice cream cake looks delish.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  7. You are so young! And you look gorgeous - love love love that skirt. Hope you had a fabulous birthday Alissa :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  8. AW Happy Birthday!!! Oh 22...how it would feel to be that age again (HAHA I sound like an old fart now).
    Love your look. Great skirt!
    xo,
    nancy

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  9. What?! $6?? That is incredible. You look so cute. Happy birthday!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  10. You go girl! You look so beautiful! Love the sequin skirt :) And I'm starting to feel old ;) haha... I'll be in my mid twenties in a couple weeks (I'm still claiming lower 20s at 24 lol)

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  11. Happy Birthday! You look gorgeous! That sequin skirt was a great find and I love how you styled it! Have a great day!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  12. cute skirt lady, and happy birthday of course :)

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  13. YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL & WHAT AN AMAZING SEQUINED SKIRT. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONCE AGAIN.

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    3. E-Mail me your Guest Post by no later than January 27th. I plan on running Guest posts starting next weekend and through February (since I will be busy giving birth and with a newborn).

    I would love to have you so contact me if you like to Guest Post. I appreciate it.

    Have a Great Week, Ada. =)

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  14. Congratulations...Beautiful skirt and blouse and that cakes looks like so delicious.
    Martha Zuniga
    www.suenosycaramelosstyle.blogspot.com

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  15. Happy birthday pretty girl!
    Can't believe you found that skirt at Goodwill!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  16. love these pictures! happy monday!

    xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

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  17. this is such a great post!

    I just stumbled across your blog and just had to join!

    I am your newest fan!

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  18. Happy Belated Bday girl - that skirt is the ONLY way to celebrate, it's just gorgeous!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  19. Happy birthday! A sequin skirt couldn't have been any more perfect for the occasion :)

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  20. Oh, looks like you had an amazing day! So nice =)
    (and what a bargain for that skirt! wow!)

    My Own Project

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  21. How cute are you!! Happy birthday! You're such a little baby I can't stand it LOL! I love your cake and your sparkly skirt is awesome.
    Hope that you had an amazing day! xo!

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  22. such a cute skirt :) I love it and wish i had it and i especially LOVE the price haha! your so cute
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  23. Happy Birthday!!!! You had a lovely birthday outfit and I love the sparkle in the skirt and how you paired it with that lovely blouse. Hope your year is filled with much happiness and success xo

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  24. Love love the sparkley skirt :)

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  25. Happy Happy Birthday!

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