This past weekend was what I will dub my birthday weekend, as it was not just Friday, but seemed to extend the entire weekend and I'm not complaining. It was a wonderful weekend and while I feel considering that these Weekend Snaps are kind of bare, it's mainly because I was filming a birthday vlog and my video camera was taking more of a priority over my iPhone. Here are some shots from a great weekend...
On Friday night, my boyfriend made an amazing spinach pasta dish with fresh scallops and shrimp. We had a butternut squash soup to start and the most amazing (organic) red wine.
For dessert, he surprised me with pecan pie (a fave!).
On Saturday morning, I met with my girl friend for brunch. I completely forgot to take a picture of my breakfast as I vlogged it instead. Afterwards, I went shopping on my own and after debating for a couple hours, decided to go back and pick up this denim vest I put on hold. I'm definitely stepping outside my comfort zone on this one, but it's for the greater good.
I did really well with my shopping and am excited to show you what I picked up for Spring in my next vlogs. See all PDO Fashion Vlogger Vlogs HERE.
On Saturday night, my girlfriends took me out for dinner for my birthday. We started at one spot, had a drink, decided we didn't want to stay for dinner, and went across the street to another restaurant and had an amazing feast. I have been saving this dress for the 'perfect occassion', so my birthday took the cake (pun intended, ha).
Complimentary after dinner flaming Sambuca shots.
A beautiful wrap job by a friend.
My new Joe Fresh bangle (top) from my sister.
Sunday morning brunch with the man.
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I saw some fringe bikinis while shopping a few weeks ago and was instantly drawn to them... and not sure why. There is just something about them that I'm really feeling so I might have to scoop one up. And since I'm going to Mexico, better sooner than later!
Would you wear this?
Today I turn 29 and it is a little surreal thinking I'm in the last year of my twenties. Really? The last year in my twenties? I don't feel old enough to be here... and somehow I do.
I also feel there is this silent obligation to make this the best year ever, being as it's the last one in my twenties (despite knowing I should and will have many great years to come in my thirties, and forties, and fifties, and so on, I hope).
This year I will be celebrating tonight with my boyfriend, tomorrow with a girl friend for brunch, Saturday night with a few girlfriends for dinner, and Sunday with my Grandparents who have kindly invited me for dinner at their senior's residence. My family threw me a surprise birthday dinner back in February as my parents would be away on the actual day, complete with my best friend and my favourite meal: a full turkey dinner (and a sweet home-made cake by my mom)!
Here is a look back at the past few birthdays:
Tonight my girlfriends and I got together for some winter evening fun: dinner and some good ol' girl chat. We all brought something (chicken, salad, pie, wine). A pretty great way to spend my last evening as a 28 year old, if I do say so myself. Our host even made my favourite kind of pie as a surprise which just topped the night off. Thanks for such a great night, ladies.
Outfit deets:
* Old Navy jacket (old) which you've seen with black skinnies (love this post), during the fall with beautiful leaves and cool tights, with a leopard skirt in the rain and with a pretty olive green dress.
* Zara sweater which you've seen in this post about confidence, and on the weekend (also have the black on and wore it that same weekend as well), and in my original haul video.
* Smart Set cami (which I own in almost every colour of the rainbow and wear constantly).
* Joe Fresh skirt which was originally a t-shirt that I turned into a skirt using THIS method. Also seen with olive green & a belt I love (and haven't worn in forever).
* Accessories: Ardène pashmina, Alfred Sung sunglasses, H&M large bangle, Swarovski bangle & Joe Fresh necklace.
Thanks for all the sweet comments you guys leave on a semi-daily basis. It's so nice to share parts of my life with you all, and hearing from you makes it even better. I also love how interactive we're getting in the Let's Chat posts every Wednesday, it's so interesting hearing what you guys think and how you react to various things.
Additionally, I know we don't all share the same opinions, but that's what can also be great, so long as we respect others opinions and can share and learn. What I write is how I feel, not how you have to feel or like, but if we can learn something from each other, at the very least, that's a great bonus!
Tonight I'm getting together with three girlfriends for a semi-impromptu girls' dinner. We are all bringing something, and I was in charge of the side so I put together a quinoa salad, based loosely on this recipe I randomly found online. I tried some for dinner last night and it turned out great.
I'm on somewhat of a quinoa quick, but have been for a while. It's such a great substitute for rice and is a great source of protein as well as carbohydrate. It's filling and healthy and all the right things. It's pretty bland, but you can spice it up with spices or sauces (which can take it from being healthy, to less than healthy, but...) or just eat it on it's own. I personally don't mind the taste, and like it on it's own. My favourite is as a plain side with chicken and veggies for dinner. You can also mix it into salads, breakfast and I've even heard of it being used in desserts! Google it & jump on the band wagon.
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