





Tomorrow I’m turning the big 2-8! I’m not sure why, but that number seems underwhelming to me. I do, however, think that it may be my best year yet. I’m a firm believer in the power of positive thinking! I also leave for the UK in two weeks from this Sunday, so that may have something to do with it ;)
I wanted to look back on the last year and share favorite highlights from each month being 27…
– July: joining my family on our annual trip to Carlsbad, California. It’s always such a fun, relaxing vacation! Love visiting the farmer’s market and seeing beautiful flowers and plants like these summer succulents. Also adore getting to see my college friend, Kat, whenever I come to San Diego!
– August: getting to see myself (and friend Liz!) in the September issue of Lucky Magazine! Such an exciting project to work on with Last Call.
– September: visiting Utah for the first time to see my favorite blogger babes, Rachel and Emily! We also celebrated Emily’s baby shower, which was very special and fun to be a part of.
– October: traveling to London with Krystal! This trip gave me the push and inspiration I needed to plan my upcoming London move and travel extravaganza.
– November: finally getting to see my mom’s new house and celebrating my grandmother’s Parisian-themed birthday! Also, Thanksgiving (duh).
– December: hosting a holiday cookie decorating party for my friends in Dallas and spending a few weeks at home in Austin for Christmas! Oh, and celebrating my sister’s 30th with these gorgeous gals.
– January: spending the first of the year in Utah again with these ladies. It was SO COLD, but so much fun! We even went ice skating. Also loved hopping on another plane to visit my other favorite blogger lady, Mara! Had a great time shopping and eating our way through Los Angeles, plus fit in a few meetings with great designers like Clare V. and Heidi Merrick!
– February: loved the snow days we got here in Dallas! So beautiful! Also sat front row at my favorite designer show: TIBI!
– March: celebrated another baby shower, this time for Rachel! Always love visiting Utah!
– April: hosted a fun styling event with Tibi at Stanley Korshak! Also went to my first Masters Golf Tournament to celebrate Ben’s last season!
– May: visiting New York in the spring to see my friend Patti, go to some meetings and enjoy the big apple! Bonus: I got to meet Delpozo Creative Director, Josep Font. Amazing! Also, Carmel for Memorial Day Weekend. Nothing better.
– June: visiting Los Angeles again for a little vacation and hanging out with friends. So relaxing!
Hoping that 28 is the best year yet! PS – I found this dress on MAJOR sale at Elements Boutique in Dallas. If you haven’t stopped by recently, you should. They have an amazing sale going on right now PLUS you can check out their new sub-store, EDIT by Elements. EDIT is an even more elevated and well-curated selection of designers like Suno, Mother of Pearl, MSGM, No. 21 and more!
Shop more of my favorite party dresses below!
{ photography by Sukilynn }
Dress: MSGM (this particular style is not available online, but this one is also by MSGM and almost identical! Also love it in white), Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Proenza Schouler, Diamond Earrings (UK/INTL option here), Rings: Ippolita and BaubleBar (old – similar here), Lips: MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Ravishing topped with Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Nectar, Nails: Vinylux in Regally Yours
Happy Birthday! Gorgeous dress and color. And the bag is to die for.
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Happy Birthday Merritt, you look stunning and adore that dress.
xo
PinkSole
Hey birthday girl! I hope you have a wonderful day full of love, champagne and presents!
xx
Brooke du jour
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Happy Birthday to you Merritt! 28 is such a great age and I believe you WILL have the best year yet! God Bless you and may all of your dreams come true. XOXO
Happy, happy birthday to you pretty girl! I have a feeling 28 is going to be so good to you! Hope to see you soon! xx
Happy almost Birthday Merritt! You look beautiful!
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Happy (early) birthday! I turned the big 2-8 today – yay for Cancer babes :) I have a feeling this is going to best the best on yet as well. Cheers!
I promise I haven’t already started the celebration drinking….**the best one yet as well haha
Sounds like you have had an amazing year! Happy Birthday!
Dresses & Denim
Lovely dress! Happy birthday!
What a year! Happy early birthday, I hope it’s wonderful! xo
Happy birthday! It looks like you had an amazing year and that you’ve had such wonderful experiences with your blogging. Hope the next year will be as amazing! Celebrate well :)
Bold Bliss
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Happy Birthday! July babies are the best!!!
Happy birthday beautiful girl! This is a perfect dress! Seriously, the color, the mixed lace, the silhouette…all stunning. Have a wonderful birthday weekend, Merritt!
Wishes & Reality
Merritt! Happy (early) birthday! You look stunning. Have a great weekend.
Happy birthday!! Turning 28 is totally underwhelming and honestly feels no different than 27! I loved ready your year in review, it’s fun to look back at all those special moments!
xx
Laura
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Congrtas on your birthday! I hope your next year will be even more amazing than your last one was.
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Happy birthday!!!
That dress is SO pretty! Love it!
Most importantly, Happy Belated Birthday!! Hope it was great Merritt!