RECAP: 29 Shades of Telly [Birthday Edition]

I'm back, I'm back, I'm backkkkk! As you know I celebrated my birthday last week and it was more than I imagined. I wanted to be a little bit more low-key this year (mission accomplished), so I only planned one event. I've been reading the very popular 50 Shades of Grey trilogy so it was only fitting to go see the movie after it came out on Valentine's day weekend. Since my celebrations are always so large in party size, I decided to keep it pretty small this year with only inviting my closest friends to celebrate this new milestone in my life (21 people to be exact lol). We sipped on a few cocktails and went to see 50 Shades of Grey at the fancy movie theaters iPic. Prior to my actual birthday I had a pre-birthday dinner with my family, which really warmed my heart (they are so sweet & thoughtful). Check out a few pictures from my birthday celebration below:

 

As I was getting ready for dinner with my family, I came back into a room filled with 29 balloons! 

Birthday dinner: Striped turtleneck by H&M/ PVC Vinyl skirt by Topshop (old)/ Christian Louboutin "So Kate" heels/

 

It's beyond freezing in the DMV so I opted to bundle up for my birthday dinner.

 

Of course there was a cake involved...I hope my wish comes true!! #29

 

 

On my actual birthday I picked up my custom cupcakes by my dear friend Lala. Aren't these perfect? It was sooooo good and soooo fitting for my birthday theme. Handcuffs, masks, ties and pearls...loved it!

 

I've been wanting a new look lately so I decided to see my favorite stylist, Sky at KARMA Salon for some highlights. It was the perfect touch to my look, and I've received tons of compliments. I've done the whole "color/dye" thing before so I really appreciated taking it easy with the color and making it look totally natural. I'm kind of obsessed with it now!!

 

 

 

After a few cocktails with my friends, it was time for the movie where we enjoyed delicious food! OMG, the whole iPic movie experience was everything I imagined and I think all of my friends enjoyed it too. Definitely going back :)

 

29 SHADES OF TELLY MOVIE DATE: Grey maxi dress from Trendsetters Boutique/White leather pants by H&M(old)/Black caged booties by Steve Madden (old)/

 

Mother nature has been such a pain lately that I was having so much anxiety when it came to planning my birthday. It's been snowing like crazy so much and on my actual birthday it decided to start snowing as my guests were travelling from all over the DMV. With cold temps I decided to make the dress code cozy chic and tell my guests not to fret over dressing up anymore. Originally this dress was supposed to be worn as a maxi dress but with freezing temps I decided to put on my leather white pants to make it more casual for the occasion, do you like? I was giving a little side boob action...I mean why not? HA! Anyway, my birthday was everything I wanted, low-key-intimate-filled with love-shady-and-warm. Thank you all for the birthday wishes, cards, gifts, messages and shout-outs, I intend to make this my best year yet. Cheers to 29! 

 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Eve & Happy Birthday Mom!

 

 

To the most important woman in my life.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

 

You only get better with age, and I'm so grateful God has blessed me with your presence. You've instilled so many life lessons and principles in me. I'am who I'am because of you and I thank you for always being such a great role model. I hope today is filled with all you've imagined and that all your dreams/wishes come true. May God's effervescent shine so bright! I would like to thank God for such a fabulous mother that has always been the rock in the family. She is my favorite blessing!

 

Happy Birthday to MRS. Style & Grace herself also known as My Mom!

 

Love you tons :) 

 

Happy Friday: Brush Your Shoulders Off..

 

How dope is this picture?! YES, that's our POTUS (President Of The United States) dusting his shoulders off with the power couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce earlier this week at a special dinner held at the 40/40 club. The Carters raised $4 million for the Obama campaign, how amazing is that? I couldn't have found a better picture for my "Happy Friday/Cheers to the Weekend" post.

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On the style front our girl Beyonce is wearing none other than a Oscar de la Renta original paired a deep red lip and flawless hair while the POTUS and JayZ look dapper in their suit and tie. 

 

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I want to send early birthday wishes to my bestfriend and fab-mommy, Lynice!

 

 

 

Known her for forever and a day and I hope that this birthday is filled with all the sparkle, glitz, glam and dreams you've imagined. Love you always! Mean it :)

 

Have a great everyone, I know I will!

 

 

*bows out gracefully*

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY J.LO! 43 & FABULOUS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY J.LO!

I'd like to send a special birthday "xoxo" to my Fashion Icon/Role Model/Favorite Person, Ms. Jenny from the block Lopez! STILL giving us twenty somethings a run for our money. SMH! Nobody on the corner got swag like YOU! Also, Happy Birthday to my big sis, it's HER day as well!

Happy Birthday Derrick!

Happy Birthday to my BFF Derrick! Absolutely heart this guy, he deserves all the success in the world. Today I pray that all his wishes & dreams come to reality and may his birthday be filled with tons of happiness! Can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays with you! Love you!

Happy Twenty Fly Bee Fancy! Cocktails, Boats & Sequins!

Last weekend I celebrated of my childhood friend's 25th Birthday better know as her Twenty Fly! My super fantastic friend celebrated this milestone of a birthday by gathering a few friends on a boat by the Nation Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD to sip cocktails, eat chocolate covered strawberries and just enjoy the breathtaking view of Washington, DC and Virginia! Needless to say we had a ball while looking FABULOUS, if I must say so myself. How great do my friends look? HAUTE PEPPER! 

Birthday Girl Brittany pops the first bottle of the night!

The BFFs: Ashlee & Brittany

Esha & Ashlee

Kimmy & Sharnell sipping on some bubbly

Yours truly ; )

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Esha tries to stay warm :) 

Erinn & Esha looking fabulous!

We had an amazing time! Lots of laughs, stories and priceless moments...Fab Weekend indeed <333

Then there came the ALL SEQUINS everything! How tres' chic does Brittany look? She stole the night of course! THANK GOD FOR FABULOUS FRIENDS!

Myself & Brittany at her Birthday Dinner Party at 901!

CAKE CAKE CAKE CAKE *Rihanna voice*

Looking for a similar sequin look worn by Brittany? Check out the designer Audacious & Feral!

Happy Birthday Ms. Kimberly Rene of Loft 829!

A VERY BIG BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT to my Sister from another Fab Mommy Ms. Kimberly Rene of Loft 829! She is my inspiration and one of the best friends I have in my life. She's definitely a sunshine that brightens me up on my worst days, I'm super proud of her and wish all a fabulous day filled with lots of love and happiness BECAUSE.....she deserves it! Love you Big Sis! XO