The Outfit Under the Coat & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #758
Happy Friday, y’all! Today is my birthday. 51 years young and feeling great. My life is filled with more blessings than I deserve and I am overflowing with gratitude for all the goodness around me.
There are so many things to be thankful for on the anniversary of my birth. I am healthy, I am strong, I am wise, and I woke up alive this morning, so I am winning! My husband, who is also healthy, strong, and wise, loves me without condition. My children, they are also healthy and strong, for sure. But they are youthful and smart, so the wisdom will come later. They are amazing kids and I am so proud of the young men they are becoming.
I didn’t deserve any of it, but I hoped and prayed for the life I have and eventually I got it. It took a lot of hard work, a lot of pain, and a lot of growth to get to this blessed place. So I guess maybe I do deserve it after all. Either way, I am grateful for every blessing in my life no matter how small it may be. Cheers to 51 years of living!
So yesterday, I shared this outfit but it was hidden beneath my new suede coat from The Jacket Maker. It is such a joyful outfit that I wanted to show it without the heavy winter coat. Since my birthday should be celebrated in joyful clothing, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that!
When I bought these pants in North Carolina last year, I really didn’t think they would be as versatile as they are turning out to be. I previously wore them for an outfit that was inspired by the year I was born, making it even more appropriate to share this outfit on my birthday. I have also styled these bell bottoms with a neon orange poncho that has bright yellow tassels, a yellow tee tied at the waist, a lime green tank top, and a white eyelet baby doll top. But I didn’t photograph any of those outfits. I was merely wearing them for the day because these pants are crazy and comfortable and that combination is totally my jam.
So this is what was under the coat…a green gauzy baby doll top that I found in a thrift store in North Carolina last year for the purpose of wearing with these pants, my upcycled wrap made from two thrift store scarves, my tan platform sandals, mushroom earrings and necklace, and my fabulous new floral hat (worn the right way this time).
The older I get, the crazier and more exuberant I want my clothes to be. I am way too old to be all dull and boring. It is the years of life experience that make us interesting, after all.
For my birthday, my only wish is that all good folks get to live their very best lives filled with many blessings but even more gratitude. If you feel compelled to celebrate me today, all I ask is that you offer words of kindness to a stranger. You never know how that will uplift their day.
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Many thanks to you all for stopping by and supporting my random thoughts and colorful style. I appreciate you more than words can express. Love to you all!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
24 Comments
Anne M Bray
Happiest of birthdays, my friend! Wishing you all the best!
Thanks for featuring that Sony Hall post! Next I need to update my Find Penguins travel journal for that trip (link on my name – my go to travel documentation app)… I got tired or something and stopped at lunch that day. I ended up using the “Places” locater to find the photos, because 2022 is forever ago.
I’m wearing the tunic today for an overnight trip to Ojai. Expected tempature today up there is 90F!
Summer has arrived in soCal.
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Thank you so very much, Anne! Oh my gosh, 2022 really does seem like forever ago. Yet time also seems to be flying by so fast that it should seem like yesterday. Time is weird like that, isn’t it? Stay cool during your weekend trip! It is raining here all weekend with temperatures in the 50s so I can probably still wear a winter coat! LOL
xoxo
Shelbee
Sally in St Paul
Happy birthday, my exuberantly-clad friend! No one could ever EVER call you or your style boring 😀
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Awww, Sally, you are so sweet! Thank you so much. I so appreciate you! Happy weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Di
A very happy birthday to you, Shelbee! You look fantastic in this outfit, it is so festive and appropriate for a happy occasion. I love the way you fit so beautifully into your background choices too, they are perfect in every photo! Thanks for sharing and hosting the link up, and hope you have a great birthday week. Best wishes to you all year round for everything you love most!
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Di, thank you so much for this beautiful birthday message! I really appreciate you and all of your kind and thoughtful words. I hope you have a most wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
Happy birthday! 51 looks great on you.
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Aww, thanks so much, my friend! I appreciate you! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
What a gloriously joyful outfit, Shelbee! I wondered, when I read the post why you didn’t go into more detail about the outfit. I just love these colors together. They scream summer, sunshine, and happiness! I wouldn’t want to change out of them, either! Thanks so much, my friend, for the link up!
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Aww, Marsha, thank you so very much! This outfit really does scream summer right in your face, doesn’t it? LOL The only issue is that the pants are lined so if it’s too warm out, then the pants kind of suck. Hahaha. I hope you have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Your True Self
Happy birthday, Shelbee! The 50’s are just fine; they’re young enough and still beautiful. I’m glad to hear that you’re happy. This outfit is very happy for a birthday and can even remind one of a decorated birtday cake with luscious icing. 😉 Enjoy every moment – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
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Thank you so much, Angie! Oooh, you are right, this outfit does kind of look like icing! I love that comparison. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
I’m so happy for you that you feel blessed! Only then you appreciate life the best. I know you had a fabulous birthday, maybe one day I can celebrate it with you! You never know!
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Nancy, thank you so very much, my dear friend. I do hope that one day we can celebrate together…it doesn’t even have to be anyone’s birthday! Love you!
xoxo
Shelbee
nicole orriens
Wow, those are some fun trousers : ) I like this outfit. It’s very different.
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Thank you so much, Nicole! I felt very cheerful wearing this crazy colorful outfit. Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
What a fun outfit! Happy Birthday!
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Thanks so much, Amy! Have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melynda Brown
Thanks so much for hostig, have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thanks so much, Melynda! Enjoy your weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pamela
Happy Birthday Shelbee, have the most wonderful celebrations. That’s certainly the outfit for a birthday to beat all others!! Happy families rarely happen by chance, you’re the glue that sticks it together and deserve every one of those blessings!
sending love
Pamela xx
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Aww, Pamela, thank you so much, my friend! I really appreciate your kind words and lovely birthday wishes! I hope you have a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I remember when you bought those bell bottoms. Fun day! I bought my turquoise, embellished hoodie that day. It has already been moved to Albania. Happy belated birthday dear friend!
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Thanks so much, my friend! That was a really fun day! Your turquoise hoodie will be just as amazing on you in Albania as it was in Asheville! Much love to you.
xoxo
Shelbee