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~ birthday time ~


It's that time of year again for me...
birthday time!
This year I am all about
 celebrating...
because I know
' I'll never be as young as I am today'
and
 I am tremendously grateful for the years I have had...
the good and bad...
because
 they have shaped the soul I have today
and
 I know
 my heart has grown larger and stronger through the trials...
and
the  through the love and loves in my life.

So of course my birthday celebration calls for a  family party...
I did a party style post about it HERE
and no birthday party of mine would be complete without a 
birthday ensemble...
and this year...
it was all done around my
birthday crown!



My crown was the starting point of my new favorite ensemble!
I knew I wanted a long skirt with a hostessing vibe...
A vintaging trip to Old Town Orange...
wouldn't be complete without a stop  in one of my favorites the Heavenly Hostess.
Here Jeff bought me an early birthday present...
this 'heavenly' lace apron!
I knew I had found part deux in my birthday outfit!


Saturday's search was for a long cream or white skirt...
This was a piece that has been on my list since last summer...
I finally was successful...
this in not one find ... but two...
The underskirt is a theory silk pleated skirt...
the 'overskirt' is from Rag and Bone and is their parachute skirt...
which is so versatile as it can be gathered up all around.
These two were definitely a birthday splurge...
but more reasonable since I found them in Loehman's Back Room
and I know they will be wardrobe staples for me for years to come!

My blouse is a silk by vince that I already owned...
I finally opened my white ballet flats from L'Opera in Paris...
they made a perfect hostessing slipper...
(finished yet still the comfort of barefoot)
I added my vintage fox collar...
the new cross earrings I did last month....
and of course topped it all off with 
my new birthday crown...
and Voila...
a perfect birthday party/ hostessing creation...

as always dear friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life








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56 comments:

  1. JenniferMarch 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Happy Birthday BEAUTIFUL! I adore your outfit. I wonder what the original intent was for your gorgeous apron?? It's fabulous.
    Xoxo
    Jennifer

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Happy BIrthday gorgeous, I wish I looked half as good as you!

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    1. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      Tabitha... that's just funny... you with your intimidating beauty and style!! Thank you though for the birthday wishes all the way from the beauty of Scotland! My husband and I have decided going back to Scotland is at the very top of our travel list!

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  3. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 12, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Yes, I know it was my husbands hope it would trigger kitchen fondness... but he knows me better...and still loves me :) Thank you dear friend for the sweet birthday wishes!

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  4. ConnieMarch 12, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Happy Birthday, Tamera. I just had a birthday last month and my number is a wee bit bigger than yours. I'm just now settling into it. You look super gorgeous. We should all wear crowns every day!

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    1. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 12, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      Connie i couldn't agree more about wearing crowns... it isn't about being queen... it's about celebrating life's crowning moments!

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  5. BarbMarch 12, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Happy Birthday, Tamera! You look amazing... as always. Here I sit in my sweat pants and Husker -nation t -shirt and baseball cap... no lace and crowns for me today! But I raise my glass of green tea to you!Wishing you a year of more glorious adventures, growth, love and laughter. I may not fit into the party look today, but my spirit is singing with party-ness and happiness for you! Always,
    Barb
    PS... I think I am going to go put on some mascara and schelp to the grocery store... standing tall and imagining my inner style diva will come out tomorrow. You do spur me on to get out of my super comfy zone and back into a style zone!xoxoxox

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    1. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 12, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      So good to hear from you dear friend! Many thanks for the kindest of birthday wishes!

      Trust me... I do Not always look amazing. Amazing for me takes a very consorted effort these days... i enjoy knowing I can if I choose... but most days are spent happily in studio attire. A few basic pieces that can be Easily accessorized at the drop of a hat... when going out into 'the real world' I even sound like I have of late spent too much time alone in the studio!

      It sounds like your business Cute Beams is going so well! Very proud of you my dear!!

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  6. Lady of StyleMarch 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Birthday, Tamera!
    I love your happy smile and I am sure you will celebrate in style with your loved ones.
    You look incredibly good.
    Have a wonderful day!

    Annette
    Lady of Style

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  7. Forest City FashionistaMarch 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I hope your birthday is as glorious as your outfit!

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  8. Anne aka MimiMarch 12, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Happy Birthday, Tamera!!! I love (!) how you combined the two skirts. And the lace apron just the right touch for your regal hostess part. Your crown and earrings are gorgeous, as are you. I wish you many blessings in this new year. May it be full of pleasant surprises and all sorts of wonderful things. xo, ab

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  9. Rosemary the ShopperMarch 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Another gal whose birthday is near mine!! Well, aren't we the jazziest? I doubt I can come up with an outfit anywhere near your league, but hey, at least I'm still breathing!

    Hope you had a fabulous day. You'd have to, wearing that, wouldn't you?!

    Cheers from England,
    Rosemary from www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com

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  10. SuzanneMarch 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful day! You look fabulous : )

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  11. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasMarch 12, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Happy Birthday Tamera! You look brilliant. Here's cheers to a fabulous, creative and fun filled year.

    Sue xo

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  12. josep-maria badiaMarch 12, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Congratulations Tamera. You look really great in this. Your dress is lovely and the crown is precious. I love the dress fabric, pattern and design, is a true gem. Have you prepared a magnificent outfit, you are really wonderful.

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  13. Pam @ over50feeling40March 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Happy Birthday, princess Tamera!! You look amazing for your age...so just choose to have fun every day!

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  14. Vannessa@LuxuriaMarch 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Birthday Princess Tamera! You look amazing. I will be celebrating mine on Sunday but am hoping I look as good as you when I reach your age; an ageless, beauty xx

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  15. ShonMarch 12, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    WOW!! 54 is glamorous and beautiful on YOU!! What a blessed woman you are. What a dreamy ensemble you have here and the crown is my favorite.

    Cheers to more wonderful life yet to live!!

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  16. gracefully50March 12, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Happy Birthday, Tamera!
    You're so glamorous!
    Wishing you another year full of joy and laughter!

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  17. citizen rosebudMarch 12, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    You are breathtakingly gorgeous and shine with the most celestial of charms. I dare say you are more beautiful than ever because I can't imagine a more beautiful woman than you are at this moment. Happy Birthday Tamara! Here's to your most glorious year yet!

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  18. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks soo much for your comments, they meant so very much!!! You are a rock star!
    Happy Birthday, you beauty!
    big hugs,
    Reva

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  19. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Happy Birthday!! You look beautiful!!

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  20. CatherineMarch 13, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    speechless.....so just....W-O-W !!!!!

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  21. DeeMarch 13, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Happiest of birthdays Tamera! You make 54 look spectacular!!

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  22. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Gorgeous, stylish and with a bit of whimsy. I love it! I love when people actually celebrate birthdays instead of grousing about them. Happy Birthday!

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  23. CurtiseMarch 13, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    What an utterly amazing outfit, Tamera! And of course you need a birthday crown - but I think you could wear it every day, actually, you look every inch a princess! All the soft layers and textures, the pleats and the silk, the fur and the gold, the lace and the stars and crosses, it's all so pretty and rather magical. Happy Birthday! xxx

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  24. Flora CruftMarch 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Happy Birthday! You look spellbinding in that incredible outfit! A beautiful queen in her crown, with all her finery of silken lace. It's the most marvellous way to celebrate your birthday, wishing you a year of great happiness and calm.

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  25. ShellyMarch 13, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    You are too fun!! Way to celebrate!!! I hope your birthday was the best one yet!!!

    Visiting from the Pleated Poppy :)
    Shelly

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  26. mispapelicosMarch 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY again Tamera, you are a true goddess and an inspiration.
    The dress is a dreammmmmmmmmmmmmmm
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  27. Gabriala Brown is 50!March 13, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    OH TAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a total JOY to come here!! I am just feeling the love RIGHT NOW, I can't tell you how awesome this is!!! LOVE that crown, it so suits you! The outfit doesn't get any better. I couldn't figure out how you put it together at first and now I am inspired to wear more than one skirt myself! LOVE THIS and YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

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  28. Gabriala BrownMarch 13, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    btw, Happy Birthday. :-)

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  29. Thyme2BeMarch 13, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Fabulous - the fairy queen! You are adorable - happy birthday to you and many, many more! Cheers!

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  30. Contemplating BeautyMarch 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    wow, you look like an angel!! That crown, that cake, that beautiful dress, Tamera, you celebrate in style and I love that!Happy happy birthday once again!

    xo

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  31. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I hope your birthday was as magical and joyous as these lovely photos! Xo

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  32. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Tamera dear~ You are indeed the Birthday Queen. No wonderf your crown is so sparkly!
    Wishing you a most fabulous year lovely friend!
    xx, Heather

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  33. sabine ingerlMarch 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Happy Birthday Tamara!
    You are so beautiful and you look so happy. Have a wonderful birthday party!

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  34. Patti @ NotDeadYet StyleMarch 17, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful Birthday Queen you are! Here's to a fabulous year ahead. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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  35. Amber of Butane AnvilMarch 17, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Dearest Tamera, I seem to have missed or glitched sending you warmest Birthday wishes - armloads and armloads of belated ones to you, to match your layers and layers of incredible glamour and crowning glory!!! All that is wonderful to you, xoxoxo

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  36. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Happy Birthday! Love the outfit and our Lohmans back room has gone by the wayside and I miss it--great finds there~

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  37. Share my GardenMarch 17, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Oh, the glamour! Happy birthday greetings, wishing you a wonderful time.

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  38. Jean at www.drossintogold.comMarch 17, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Pure Piscean GLAMOUR!!!! Love it!!! Happy birthday, my dear friend!! I'm inspired for next year....I think I'll start working on my outfit now...

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  39. Diane @ Haute FlashionMarch 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Girlfriend, that is one heck of a "birthday suit!" ;)

    You look GORGEOUS!

    Embracing the gift of birthdays can be challenging and yet it is a privilege denied to many. Instead of counting candles, it is more important to count our loved ones as the most important markers of a life well spent, and to cherish the time that we have with them!

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  40. Ann, Heather and SheilaMarch 17, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Happy birthday, Tamera! You look perfectly gorgeous. Have a wonderful birthday week.
    Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

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  41. Olga RaniMarch 17, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Wow, you look absolutely stunning! Happy birthday and enjoy the celebration!

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  42. MelanieMarch 17, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Happy birthday, Your Royal Highness. Your towering hair and crown alone are worthy of fealty, but I am also struck by your floaty silk cloud of silk. That's the kind of apron I would NEVER object to for my birthday. What a man, a fitting prince, to choose such a perfect gift for his queen. What a great way to celebrate. Glad you could break out your ballerina flats for this special occasion.

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  43. TrinagrandinettiMarch 17, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    You certainly know how to inspire and bring a smile to my life. I just love how you celebrate LIFE and in such great fashion and style, especially surrounded by family. You are most definitely fit for a queen. A Very Happy Birthday to you. Thank you for sharing a bit of the celebration with us.

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  44. VeshoeviusMarch 18, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! You look stunning! I love the lace apron!

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  45. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Happy Birthday lovely Tamera!

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  46. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMarch 18, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I hope you had a beautiful bday! You certainly looked beautiful!

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  47. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Your Happy Birthday brightened my day ... isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I have learned, over the years, lie about my age, but backwards. Just had my real 63rd, but the day after, I started saying I am 64. Then by the time I get to my next birthday, I'm comepletely accustomed to the real, new number.
    Know your celebration had to be amazing.
    J

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    1. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 18, 2013 at 7:38 PM

      Oh my gosh Jan... i do the same thing... I always age myself forward so i am not taken off balance when the new number ticks by!

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    2. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 10:17 PM

      All the cool old broads do this. I find myself in excellent company.

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  48. Cindy SwansonMarch 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    You're gorgeous, Tamera! What an absolutely beautiful and elegant outfit.

    And I'm with you...why not get the most out of celebrating our birthdays? I love your comment about how the years have shaped your soul. I totally agree.

    Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life

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  49. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Hey, Tamara, I met you on Patti's blog where I was blown away by your similarities to my daughter also celebrating a March birthday. (42) I immediately linked her up to this post. Surely there is something to being born under the same sign?? She so loved your blog that she is out shopping for a tiara at this moment. Thanks for sharing yourself.

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  50. ChristopherMay 10, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    You will soon start a new phase of life! But check this site out
     that can wait until you are older. Enjoy another year of being young. Happy Birthday.

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