Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Hello Thirty!

So long twenties--hello thirty!

Today is my 30th birthday, and it's pretty much been a month-long celebration! Most recently G took me out for a celebratory birthday dinner, and my girlfriend Jamie and her husband Terry came from out of town to join us. Since I knew I wouldn't wind up sloppy drunk or dancing on a bar top, I decided it was the perfect time to get a little daring with my birthday outfit!

Skirt/Dress: New York & Company
T-strap stilettos: Nine West
Pregnancy: 24 weeks


This mini-dress is actually a skirt pulled up and worn as a dress--a look I had fun with earlier this summer, so I thought I'd try it out again. The fullness of the skirt allowed plenty of room for my baby bump, making it a perfect pregnancy dress! It's also the shortest thing I've ever worn--but hey, if you can't get a little sassy for your 30th birthday, when can you?

My friend Jamie looked fabulous as always, so I decided she needed to get in on the fashion show action. She paired a fitted graphic tee with a sleek pencil skirt--love it!

Shirt: Forever 21
Skirt: Old Navy


The boys were more interested in watching football than in making a fashion post in my blog, but they both looked pretty fabulous as well. It was a great night out and a great way to ring in my 30th year!

50 comments:

Christy September 23, 2009 6:48 AM  

Hey D! This is awesome- the first in blog land to wish you a Happy Birthday!! Love your outfit. Your sense of style thus far has been amazing! It's nice to see that you don't have to look frumpy for an entire 9 months out of your life :) Can't wait to see what your plans are for your nursery!!

Rachel September 23, 2009 6:49 AM  

LOVE your blog - read it everyday. So happy I finally found a WISCONSINITE fashion-y blog. Happy birthday and congratulations on the little one!

Domestic Princess September 23, 2009 7:49 AM  

Rock that belly, girl =)

Alison M. September 23, 2009 7:54 AM  

I concur with the previous posts; your blog is great. I came across it a few weeks ago and your humor and fashion sense are inspiring. Have a wonderful birthday- you'll love 30.

The Stevers September 23, 2009 8:12 AM  

Happy Birthday!! I read your blog daily...I love it!! loving the dress.

Sarah Jean September 23, 2009 8:23 AM  

Happy 30th Birthday!!! I hit 30 in July and am still in denial. I started holding at 27 ;) Your 'dress' is creative and sassy hot momma! I have a prairie skirt from Forever 21 that I use to wear as a dress with a leather belt. Thanks for the reminder. ENJOY YOUR DAY!!! :)

Windy City Kelley's September 23, 2009 8:25 AM  

Happy Birthday!!!

Emily September 23, 2009 8:41 AM  

Happy happy birthday! So fun!

MelissaF September 23, 2009 8:42 AM  

Happy Birthday! What an awesome year your 30th is going to be!!

K*OS! (Keep On S'myelin!) September 23, 2009 8:42 AM  

Happy 30th Birthday!!!

You look fantabulous!

Megan September 23, 2009 8:44 AM  

Happy Birthday from one Wisconsinite to another!

You look FABULOUS at 24 weeks!

Jill September 23, 2009 8:47 AM  

Happy Happy 30th Birthday!

You look freaking adorable with your baby belly.

Have a great day,
Jill

Muskego, WI

Megan September 23, 2009 8:49 AM  

Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a fantastic day... just think, next year you get to spend your birthday with your baby girl! The best present of all. :) You look fabulous and your legs are rockin'! Happy 30th!

MOM OF 2 September 23, 2009 8:52 AM  

Happy Birthday and welcome to Club 30!

*claire* September 23, 2009 8:53 AM  

Hot mama!! Happy Birthday!

Meg September 23, 2009 9:00 AM  

Happy Birthday! You look great!

Jodie September 23, 2009 9:03 AM  

This post cracks me up.. well the part about the boys not wanting to get in on the fashion post. ha! Happy 30th birthday! I hope you have an awesome day/rest of the month since it has been a month long celebration! PS- looking fab in that LBPD (little black pregnancy dress)!

April & Geoff September 23, 2009 9:24 AM  

Happy, happy birthday Dusty! You look amazing as always! I've enjoyed reading about your pregnancy and hope you continue to keep us posted.
A

Elisa (Italian fan) September 23, 2009 9:36 AM  

Happy birthday!! You looked fabulous with that skirt/dress...

Anonymous September 23, 2009 9:42 AM  

That skirt should remain a skirt.

LizzieBeth September 23, 2009 9:45 AM  

Happy Birthday D! Looks like this is already shaping up to be the best year of your life ;)

LB

Nikki September 23, 2009 9:59 AM  

Happy Birthday!

Jen M September 23, 2009 10:07 AM  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hope it's been an amazing one.

Beth September 23, 2009 10:10 AM  

Happy Birthday!

Amber September 23, 2009 10:11 AM  

A very happy birthday to you indeed! And yes, you looked like one sassy mama!

Nicole September 23, 2009 10:35 AM  

Looking great at 30! Wow! Glad you're embracing it - mine is just around the corner!

Heidi September 23, 2009 10:52 AM  

Happy Birthday!!!

anna September 23, 2009 11:02 AM  

Happy 30th Girlie!

bklyn76 September 23, 2009 11:07 AM  

Welcome to your dirty thrities!

I was inspired by your blog to wear a skirt-turned-dress too!
http://perpetualbounce.blogspot.com/2009/09/month-9.html

Kate September 23, 2009 11:26 AM  

I like the skirt as a dress idea, but I think it would look less obvious that it's a skirt if you'd taken pictures with some accessories (I've seen you accessorize before so I know you didn't leave the house "bare") LOL

Carrie September 23, 2009 11:30 AM  

Happy Birthday! I have to admit I think Sept 23rd has by far the best birthdays - I'm kinda partial though it's mine too.

I like the skirt to dress idea - It looks great.

Amber September 23, 2009 11:50 AM  

Happy Birthday D! And you look fabulous at 30! Rock that baby bump proud mama!!!

Anonymous September 23, 2009 12:00 PM  

Happy Birthday D!! Hope you have a great one! You look amazing and your lil' black dress/skirt is such a neat idea...I think you look fantastic!
~Missi

la September 23, 2009 12:07 PM  

look at you! all pregnant and running 400 miles and converting skirts into minidresses! freaking amazing. that's how i intend be when i hit 30 in 3 years. and i recently realized that i have the same duvet covers as you for both my master and guest beds (though reversed, and my paisley is pink), so things look promising. keep it up, girl! happy birthday

Laptops to Lullabies September 23, 2009 12:25 PM  

Happy Birthday!!! Much love to you and your adorable baby bump!!!

hopefuls #1 September 23, 2009 1:59 PM  

First, Happy Birthday...

Second... OUWWWW OUWWWWWWWW!!!! That's a hot mama (milf) type outfit... damn girl!

Hope you had a great weekend and great time celebrating...

Peach September 23, 2009 2:04 PM  

wow you are smoking hot!!! You looked perfect - a baby bump is the perfect accessory! Can't wait to see you this weekend!!!

Beth Dunn September 23, 2009 3:05 PM  

Love the outfit and may all your bday celebrations be fun! xoxo

Sabrina September 23, 2009 5:16 PM  

Happy Birthday. Welcome to the exclusive club! No one under 30 allowed! LOL

tashima September 23, 2009 5:55 PM  

Happy Birthday mama! And you look HAWT that dress.

Allison aka Half of VAMH September 23, 2009 7:18 PM  

"The boys were more interested in watching football than in making a fashion post in my blog"

Should have been:

"The boys were more interested in watching totally freaking hot chicks on their arm thank in making a fashion post in my blog"

Wowza, you are both beautiful! And Happy Birthday to you!

Anonymous September 23, 2009 10:37 PM  

Happy Day to you! You look amazing. What a year you've had and shall have! Congratulations.

jbhat

Miss Prissy Paige September 23, 2009 10:43 PM  

Happy Birthday! Love the idea of using the skirt as a dress you, you look great!

melissa o September 23, 2009 11:41 PM  

YOU ARE EFFING HOT. That is all.

Seriously....I wish I could rock the skirt/dress look, maybe you can teach me how. :)

E September 24, 2009 8:04 AM  

I'm a day late, but Happy 30th Birthday! I hope you had a great day and you look fabulous as always!

Mel September 24, 2009 12:30 PM  

How crazy...I turned thirty yesterday as well! I went out to dinner with my husband and family.
Happy Birthday!

Rebecca September 25, 2009 10:17 PM  

you ROCK Dusty!
I hope you had a fabulous birthday!

Leigh September 26, 2009 1:49 PM  

Happy Birthday!

Rachel@oneprettything.com September 26, 2009 8:59 PM  

You make 30 look AMAZING! Here's to many, many more!

G+D September 28, 2009 9:46 PM  

Thanks so much for all your wonderful birthday wishes everyone! It was a great day, week, and month of celebration! Thank you!!

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