Happy New Week / Month to you my lovelies. It’s my BIRTHDAY TODAY! It’s a new day, It’s a new dawn, It’s a new life and I’m feeling good. I have officially reached middle age.
When I was a little girl, my mother would dress my sister and I up for our birthdays. She would wear us pretty dresses and some of her 18 carat gold (sorry I had to be precise because I treasure/cherish every moment of it). I particularly remember the long chain necklace that would drop down up to my tummy, it was too long. Mama didn’t care, all she wanted to do was to dress us up and wear us “blings” for the day. That was mother’s love !
After “glaming” up, My Uncle would then take us to the market (not supermarket) to buy goodies for the party. We never had anything elaborate but we had parties that was big enough for me and my other siblings and our friends.
Now that I am a mum, I get to dress my children up for their own birthdays. Since they are boys and can’t wear dresses, I get to wear dresses on my birthdays like mama used to make me do. Dressing up on birthdays was one of my child hood memories that I love and I intend to keep forever.
Now onto the dress! With Spring officially around the corner, I decided to go all blush/pastel/monotone (one colour from head to toe) wearing a simple fitted dress, a nude pair of cut out patent leather heels, a quilted blush clutch and I finished the look with a 3 tone statement necklace. There is no better way to turn up for my birthday dinner than this. I loved the look, I have never felt prettier and happy.
You guys watch out because The Pastel Trend and The Floras are typical of the spring/summer and they will be trending. My eyes have caught a lot of gorgeous Pastel colours in the stores already. Everything is looking all beautfiul in the stores this right now.
Because I’m HAPPY !
This necklace is a 3 tone one made from silver, gold, and pearls. It is not new and it was the same one I wore for my birthday last year. I clean it after every use and place it into a jewellery box. I ensure the metal rest on soft tissue / cotton wool so the colour remains intact. The necklace didn’t come with a jewelry box by the way, I made one for it.
Here is the tip, when metals don’t touch while in storage, their life span last longer. That is how I keep all my necklaces whether costume or the real deal.
I can’t say it enough but I love nude heels. I love them even more when they are pointy toe like this pair I have on. If you are petite and would love to appear taller, default to nude heels, they help elongate your legs. The nude heels are Kim Kardashian secret tool for elongating her legs. See my article for choosing your own perfect nude heels here.
This blog post will be incomplete if I do not acknowledge my father in heaven. I am so excited and thankful to God for adding another year to me. I am nothing and lost without him. I am thankful for his grace, mercy, love, provision, protection, joy, peace, happiness, family , friends and everything He has done, everything He is doing and everything that He will do, amen.
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long…Ps 35 vs 28.
You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine…Ps 4 vs 7.
Thank you God because of who you are.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I am always happy to see you. What did you think of my birthday look? Do you like the Pastel trend? Leave me a comment below and let me know.
Much Love, Mojisola.
I was wearing…….
Zara dress(last season), similar here, different colour and budget friendly here // Kurt Geiger ANJA patent leather heels, here // Asos Clutch, similar design here // Zara Necklace (old).
Photography by CJ NASH photography. Thank you so much claire for taking my photos before heading to London.
30 comments
You look astonishing gorgeous. With a body like that, I would never had thought you were a mom. It was a great read and I loved the personal connection to your childhood. Happy birthday hun! !! God bless and enrich you!
Thank you so much Willietta, Memories last forever and I am happy to have a good one to keep. Amen to your prayers and I am sending so much love right back at you.
Mojisola
Happy birthday, I love your dress and your necklace.
Princess Audu
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for the love.
Much Love, Mojisola
All the best to you on your birthday. Best of luck, health and joy ! May all of your dreams come true!
Thank you so much Arne. Amen to all your prayers.
Much Love, Mojisola
What a beautiful dress. I like that is body conscious without being too tight. There’s a fine line and not everyone can get it right. Clearly you can. You look stunning. Not to mention, that necklace is a show stopper.
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Thank you so much my lovely. You are always ever so kind.
Much Love, Mojisola
Aww happy birthday Mojisola!
Your happiness practically radiates from the inside out and we wish nothing but the best for you!
Love the Nina Simone quote by the way
Thank you so much Dana. I had a good time. Take care love
Mojisola
You look beautiful and glamorous and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect outfit for your birthday! I hope you had an incredible day surrounded by your loved ones and that they spoiled you rotten because you deserve it!!
xxx
Camilla
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Thank you so much Camilla. I had a fantastic day. What more can one ask for than family and friends. They made my day and of course you too for your kind comment.
Much Love as always my love.
Mojisola
Awwww you look amazing Mojisola! So feminine and polished are you in whatever you wear whether florals, prints, or neutrals! And this dazzling pastel dress is no different! I love how you added the bubbly necklace to give it a fun twist, and those nude shoes are so on point! Happy birthday to you dear!! 🙂 xo~ Lena
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Thank you so much Lena, I had a fantastic day. Wish you were here to join the party.
As always, its much Love from me.
Mojisola
Such an amazing look….your body is amazing! So classy and chic!
xx Cara
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Hi Clsivara,
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comment.
Much Love, Mojisola.
you look fantastic! I absolutely love that dress on you !hope you had a great birthday!
lifeisashoe
Thank you so much Celyn for making my day special with your kind comment.
Much Love, Mojisola.
Great hair; great figure; great dress & great accessories! WOW!!
Hi Vivienne, thank you so much for making my day special with your kind comment.
Much Love, Mojisola.
Happy Birthday! I’m also a fellow March baby 🙂 (25th). The pale pink/blush colored dress looks gorgeous on you and the jewelry is exquisite You are never one to disappoint! I hope you are having a wonderful b-day.
Hey Mr Carpenter,
Thank you so much. I had a fantastic day. What more can one ask for than family and friends. They made my day and of course you too for your kind comment. Now I am beginning to think you are my begotten brother…ha ha. BTW I am turning up on the 25th.
Cheers, Mojisola
This dress looks amazing on you! I love it!
Also, happy, happy birthday! And I love the idea of dressing up on your special day (or any day, for that matter)!
Thank you so much Sarah. I had a fantastic day.
Cheers, Mojisola
Excellent! I am glad to hear it was a good one!
Mo you are one stunning lady! And that body is so fit. wow. Please I need the name of that lipgloss/lipstick. It’s the perfect neutral lip for dark skin:)x
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Hi Lydie,
Thank you so much. I have on two lip glosses actually. It was a mixture of Urban decay “Beso” and MaryKay “Pink Sateen” Lip glosses. I lined my lips with Mac’s Currant lip liner. Hope your week is going great. Take care.
Mojisola
You look great. Lovely dress.
Thank you so much Stella. Have a fantastic weekend.
Much Love, Mojisola
Thanks Love, Mojisola