I'm finally sixteen!
Last weekend was one of the best weekends of my life. Spending it with close family and friends was everything I could have asked for and more to kick off the sixteenth year of my life. My parents brought me out to Thai food on Friday, I celebrated with family on Saturday and then with friends on Sunday. Kim Kardashian much?
I was fortunate enough to have my dad order this pricey dress online from Nasty Gal for me to wear to my birthday dinner on Sunday - it was love at first sight! I was recently inspired by (and in TOTAL awe of) Miley Cyrus' backless sequin gown she wore to the 30th Annual Night of Stars late last month which helped me envision the type of dress I wanted for such a special occasion. After hours of searching online, I had finally found my dream dress!
Although I didn't find a gown as daring as Miley's, I did find one that fit my style while still pushing me out of my comfort zone. This champagne colored dress from Nasty Gal was gorgeously covered in sequins from top to bottom, featured side cutouts, and a perfectly flared skirt. The plunging neckline was what really made me hesitate when it arrived the afternoon of my birthday. However, I was discouraged for about two seconds until I talked myself out of it. In the past, I've always been able to make adjustments to my outfits to make them work and I consider myself quite savvy for developing that skill (I also may or may not be a borderline hoarder). After all, I didn't want to wear something boring and predictable, so I embraced the challenge.
A lot of the time, that's what fashion is to me. Being open to new styles, having confidence in what you wear, being daring like Miley Cyrus, and, as Tim Gunn would say, making it work! Everyday I try to rewire my mind to figure out how I can impress myself with the outfits I come up with. I think that's why I love fashion so much: there's no stopping the creativity going on in your mind. I then topped my look off with a pair of H&M pumps, a mini-clutch bag and one of my favorite hair styles, a halo braid.
Wearing a dress that made me feel like a princess and spending time with my best friends was such an amazing way to end my whirlwind of a weekend. I wouldn't have wanted to celebrate any other way. So, here's to another year of happiness, hard work, and positivity!
♡ Maria
