Quarantine Birthday Year #2

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While I did end up spending my 39th bday, the actual day, by myself, it was nothing short of amazing. I never imagined that we would still be in this situation a year later but here we are.

Last year, I was livid, I couldn't travel anywhere and felt like my day was snatched away from me. Needless to say, looking back on it now, it was selfish and I regret feeling that way, especially after seeing everything that transpired afterward. Staying in the house and remaining safe and healthy was what I needed...along with ALOT of self-reflection.

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I won’t get all deep but I’ll say that I am grateful to still be here to see 39. While working on the blog, I decided that instead of paying for help and photography, I would teach myself. I haven't called it a fail just yet, but it is SO HARD to learn and retain photography! Shout out to all photographers, I commend you on the time, effort, and most importantly MONEY spent on all of the equipment! I'm nowhere near where I want to be and yet learning but I'm going to get it!

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So, in saying all of that, I'm still teaching myself about lighting and decided to do my own little bday shoot. My awesome prop was this huge slice of carrot cake from Carmine's on Rush St. that took me like 4 days to eat, lol. I had an Eli's cheesecake with candles too, but that's my business, lol! Hopefully my 40th I will be free and able to celebrate it like I want to but for now, I'll give y'all what I have at the crib! Good day!

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MY LOOK

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A simple midi pencil skirt from Asos, a denim buttondown that I had the audacity to tie into a knot, and it had the audacity to SLAP! Y’all see this?! LOL! Leopard pumps and “just a few” accessories, lol.

I honestly threw this look together and ended up loving it. It’s simple and still gave what it was supposed to give. I’m doing what I can dress more “girly” but I just love my jeans!

Side note: I’ve been witnessing many of us curvier girls be ridiculed on the daily for being such. What we do with our “fupa’s“ along with the oh-so clever legging and high-waisted jean jokes as if many of us aren’t self-conscious enough as it is.

Well, Auntie is here to give you fupa’s, shirt knots, and side shots ALL 2021!

Get you a pair of heels, a pencil skirt, some Spanx, and DO YOU SIS!

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Most of my pieces are older, but I tried to link possible duplicates

Plum midi skirt-Asos Curve (Similar)

Denim top-Old Navy

Leopard Caiolea pumps-Schutz (Similar)

Bracelets and anklets-Reed & Co. Designs (Not all bracelets worn in this blog are available on the site, sorry!)

Necklaces-Tiffany & Co. and Amazon

Hoops-Nordstrom-(Similar)

Watch-MK Bradshaw