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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Happy Birthday to me!

Sunnies: Ray Ban (other colors here) | Earrings: Express | Necklace: Kate Spade (couldn't really find anything similar, but found some pretty pink options here and here) | Bag: Tory Burch (option here) | Top: Express (optionoption, option) | Bracelets: Nadri (option), Kendra Scott, Stella and DotBottoms: Express (similar) | Shoes: Louise et Cie (option)

It's hard to believe I'm celebrating my third birthday on the blog! That's a lot of outfit photos, folks! Since my birthday falls on a random Tuesday, we had some pre-celebrations over the weekend as a warm up! And if the pre-celebrations are any indication of how today will be, I have absolutely nothing to complain about and only more wonderful things to look forward to!

If you follow me on Snapchat (carylee07), you've already seen bits and pieces of the weekend events! It started on Saturday. We had tickets to the Cardinals game as part of our quarter season passes, but the husband had to let me in on part of my gift before this game because he was supposed to pick up the tickets that night! He got me Commissioner's Box tickets to the game tonight against the Giants! For those not familiar - this puts me in seats right next to the Cardinals dugout AND they're all inclusive seats, which means all the food and drinks I can manage as well. Perhaps it's because of my lady time right now, but I happy cried when he told me about the tickets. I'M SO EXCITED.

Saturday night at the game, the husband left in the 7th inning to get us some cocktails. The lady on the other side of me left as well, so picture me sitting in between two empty seats. Well, Peralta, our shortstop, was up at bat and hit a foul ball. I've been to plenty of games to know that people will climb over you for these balls, and they typically end up bouncing anyway - so even if you think they're coming at you, the chances of you actually getting one are pretty slim. Well, this night, I look up and see this ball directly over my head. I usually duck, even if the ball is two sections over, but I was unusually calm. A second later, I feel the ball hit me pretty hard in my hip. I expected it to bounce, but when it didn't, I reached down in my seat and sure enough, there was the ball.


I was ridiculously excited, and random strangers were asking to take pictures of me. Haha! Naturally, since the husband was gone, I had to put it on Snapchat first and foremost, and then Facebook. It was pretty amazing and I didn't let go of the ball for the rest of the night. The husband had to grab it from me before I went to the bathroom. Ha! (Yes, I'm a crazy fan, I can't help it!)

Sunday we met Beth and her hubby and kids for brunch at Chophouse. The chicken and biscuits changed my life. Just saying. Afterwards, the husband agreed to take me shopping wherever I wanted. He ordered me a little something that's supposed to arrive today, but apparently there was room leftover in his birthday budget for me to pick something out myself. I mean. I can't say no to that! I always feel so pressured to pick ANYTHING I want. Those are the times when I have no idea what I'll end up with! I decided to go with the Rag and Bone Sullivan booties.

(via Snapchat - carylee07)

I'm a sucker for a good suede bootie, and my Sam Edelman Petty booties could use a backup since I wear them to death! And the caption is totally true - they really do feel like butter. Two wildly enthusiastic thumbs up from me!

Since we weren't doing anything super fancy on Sunday, I wanted to be comfortable, so I didn't go as dressy as I've done for past birthdays. Just some grey skinnies and this lace top that's been calling my name to wear all summer! I did end up changing into flat sandals for shopping because I wanted to shop without having to worry about how long my feet would last! I'll have to fill you in on how tonight's game went later! 

LEFT: Birthday 2013 | RIGHT: Birthday 2014 

It's always fun to look back at old posts, so I dug up the last two birthday posts for you to read with me! I just LOL'd putting these photos into the post because in 2014 I'm wearing the same tunic from this year's birthday post, just in black. Some things never change, eh? I always used to dread my birthday every year because I end up disappointed, but the last few years have been pretty amazing. I am nothing but thankful!


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25 comments :

  1. Yes your birthday weekend was so much fun and that chix and biscuit needs to be my next cheat meal. Happy birthday I am so happy your were born, seriously I wish we lived closer so that we could hang out in real life, you are awesome. Sending you tons of kisses and hugs.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  2. Sounds like a great weekend! Congrats on the third birthday for your blog - how exciting! Love the Chophouse - a local favorite.
    XO
    Carrie and Stacy
    CS Gems

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  3. Happy birthday Caryl!! I'm so glad that you had such a great birthday weekend!

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  4. Congrats on your blog's birthday! As a newbie (months in) I can only dream of hitting that 3 year mark! Looks like your weekend was too fun!
    xoxo, -c.

    The Block is Haute

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  5. Happy Birthday Gorgeous Caryl! Looks like you spent it so well, fun weekend. You look so pretty today, too. Love all your accessories, especially the necklace and sunnies. Nice past birthday outfits, too. =)

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  6. Ha, I love Rachelle's comment! "I'm so glad you were born." ME TOO!! And I'm so glad we crossed paths. And I'm so glad snapchat was invented so I could keep up with you better and "be there" with you when you caught the ball. I hope the birthday game tonight is as special as the one last year! And I can't wait to see what your husband has up his sleeve for your gift! (Seriously, I have no clue this year so I'm excited too!) Love your bday shopping outfit here and love the flashback to your past birthday outfits. You do fabulous so well! :)
    Gina || On the Daily Express

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  7. Have a blessed ad fab year ahead Carylee!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  8. Yay happy birthday! I loooove that pretty tank and your bag!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

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  9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love your look; great blouse and accessories!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  10. Happiest of birthdays! I hope it's the best one yet!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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  11. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sounds like you had such a fun weekend. I love the story about the ball. That is just too awesome for a super fan like yourself. Chicken and biscuits?! Yes, please! Breakfast is my all time favorite. So sweet of your hubby to take you shopping. That's the ultimate way to spoil if you ask me. :) Loved Gina's birthday tribute to you. So fitting!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  12. Happy birthday, Caryl! Oh my gosh, I read it first that it hit you in the "lip"! I'm glad it was the hip. Those foul balls are scary. What a fun birthday weekend. And loved Gina's post. You have totally influence at least two+ purchases.

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  13. Happy Birthday! I love the pink necklace and that is so awesome that you got a foul ball!

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  14. Your birthday weekend sounds fabulous! Happy birthday pretty lady <3

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  15. Happy birthday beautiful! Hope it was wonderful! Loving those shoes you picked up!

    xx Leah / www.eatpraywearlove.com

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  16. Happy Birthday!!! My daughter shares this day with you. I hope you had a wonderful day!

    l,
    Vicky
    www.themummychronicles.com

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  17. happy birthday to youuuuu! i'm totally singing it. may this be your best year EVER!

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  18. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day, and those booties, my husband just asked me last night what I wanted for my birthday...might have to go the bootie route :) Fun that you caught the ball, so is your hip bruised?

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  19. Happy happy birthday girly!!!! How fun that you got a ball at the game!!! Hope you have an amazing day! Hugs!
    xoxo Danielle
    For the Love of Leopard

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  20. Well happy B-day girly, and with that kind of start it should be an amazing one, I'm super in the background with my blogs but I do try and catch up every once in a while, at least peak pretty pics and pretty bags :)

    PS I saw a Pashli on your next post and I will pick your brain about it, since I have one on my wish list

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  21. Well happy B-day girly, and with that kind of start it should be an amazing one, I'm super in the background with my blogs but I do try and catch up every once in a while, at least peak pretty pics and pretty bags :)

    PS I saw a Pashli on your next post and I will pick your brain about it, since I have one on my wish list

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  22. Well happy B-day girly, and with that kind of start it should be an amazing one, I'm super in the background with my blogs but I do try and catch up every once in a while, at least peak pretty pics and pretty bags :)

    PS I saw a Pashli on your next post and I will pick your brain about it, since I have one on my wish list

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