It is my birthday today !
I hear of people who say they dread getting older? Not me! Just like a child in a candy shop, I am always very excited and look forward to my birthdays. Honestly, everyone around me knows and they go along with the flow especially my sons. This is the case because of the birthday memories I had as a child which I shared in my birthday memories.
Even though I do not throw parties no matter what the age, I celebrate, I rejoice, I sing for joy, I am thankful and most importantly, I ask God to teach me to number my days. Talking about numbering my days, I shared some of the things I do as I get older on video here.
There is nothing wrong in throwing parties though 🙂
Since it is my birthday today, I decided to share some of these photos which were shot for a Magazine in February with you. I will share more with you when the magazine eventually comes out. This are the unedited version of the images. We break rules for birthday’s right?
Like I mentioned earlier, I look forward to my birthdays. I have also created a tradition of doing something very important and significant for me aside dressing up which was one of the memories I had as a child. NO, not parties. YES, I do buy myself a gift but most importantly I do something money can’t buy for me.
If you check the archive of the Moj in touch blog, you will notice that the blog is archived from March 2014. The Significant thing I did for me for my birthday in 2014 was that I created this blog. That was my birthday gift to me for that year.
Can I be honest? Moj in touch is one of the best birthday gifts I have ever created / received. I have always wanted a platform where I could share, create, express my self, help and influence women from all around the world. So on my birthday that year, I launched Moj in touch. So as I celebrate my birthday, I celebrate the blog’s birthday. It is double the fun and I LOVE IT. It brings a sense of fulfilment, one I would love to keep forever. May God help me, amen.
My take in life is this; do something significant for your self on your birthdays, one money can’t buy. It is one of the best ways to make memories last forever if you truly cherish the thing. It could be anything….read a book, propose to your lover on the day, travel, buy something you’ve always wanted etc. Do it for you. You can then look back and say something like; I started my first business when I turned or we got engaged when I turned….(insert an age here and imagine it).
This year, I have a big bag full of clothes, most of which are new, some I got from brand collaborations and some I have only worn once. I will be bringing them to my local St Vincent the Paul + a certain amount of money for the Charity. I will also be buying a table to support the Break Forth Charity dinner to support women and girls in the developing world. Those are the 2 significant things for my birthday this year. I am thankful for provision.
My dress / look today is a definition of my joy, excitement, celebration, romance and sexuality.
The look is sexy yet classy. Romantic yet demure.
It is indeed a look I love and one that celebrates me in my style and the woman I am becoming.
My husband loves this dress!
As soon as I “prepared it for photo shoot, he nodded YES.
FASHION TIP TODAY ::: RED
Red is a colour of energy; when you wear red, you will feel confident and in control.
Red is also associated with the meaning of love, passion, desire, heat, sensitivity, sexuality, romance, joy, strength, will power, courage, determination, vibrance and radiance to mention a few.
Wearing red brings excitement into your day. It is the colour of stimulation, showing a sense of exhilaration.
When your energy level is down during the week, wear read, it is an energy buster.
Red is indeed a fun, bold and happy colour and what better way to celebrate than to be the lady in red for my birthday?
What are the memories you have for your birthdays? Like me, do you do something significant for you or are you one of the ones who dread getting old? Would love to hear from you in the comments below please.
Even though I say it all the time, I want to sincerely thank you so much for stopping by today and for going on this amazing journey with me.
Wishing you a fantastic day today and God bless.
Much Love, Mojisola.
Photos by Claire
I was wearing Katy Perry for HM dress (Last Christmas Collection)
Primark’s Sandals inspired by Aquazurra’s Wild thing
Top shop Choker
Don’t want to miss a thing on Moj in touch? Feel free to subscribe to the blog to get notifications of new posts in your inbox. Please do so on the top left hand corner of the blog.
Catch up with me on Facebook//Twitter//Instagram//Youtube
27 comments
Happy birthday dear Mojisola. God bless you as you continue to share your gift with the world.
I learnt today to do something significant on days like this.
You are beautiful.
Have fun today.
Xoxo.
Thank you so much dear Chi Chi. I love reading from you. YES to doing something significant on days like this.
Cheers.
Happy Birthday dear Mojisola. Beautiful lady. I also try to do something significant on my birthday. Not sure what I am doing this year. It is near month !
God bless you.
Thank you so much Beautiful lady. Appreciate all your messages and well wishes. I believe anything you decide to do will be significant, you inspire us all. God bless.
Happy Birthday beautiful!! You look STUNNING! I love that shot of your dress blowing in the wind! This dress is ageless hehe no pun intended but it really is such a classic look!
Thank you beautiful lady. Appreciate your well wishes.
God bless.
Happy Birthday to you Moji. Wishing you all the good things in life. Keep doing you.
http://fashionandstylepolice.com/
Thank you very much dear Stella. Appreciate you.
Cheers.
First of all, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! And congrats on the mag shoot, looking forward to knowing which one it was! You are vision in red, WOW!! ( :
Thank you Biki. No it isn’t belated, yesterday was my actual birthday. Enjoy the rest of your week.
God bless.
Happy Birthday hun, the dress is lovely, you look beautiful and these pictures are perfect. Also happy blogiversary, I love your words of advice, we need to do things for ourselves that money can’t buy. Wise words.
Princess Audu
Thank you dear Sarah. It is always good to hear from you. YES, I believe very much in doing the significance for one’s self and always too. Do enjoy the rest of your week.
Cheers.
Happy Birthday to you!! I hope you had a great day filled with lots of love and laughter 🙂
You look stunning in red! Love this dress, it’s sexy but classy, fierce and elegant. Gorgeous look.
xo, Jackie
stylemydreams.com
Thank you so much Jackie. Yes, I had a good time.
XO
Happy belated Birthday beautiful!!
SO glad you get to celebrate another year doing what you love!
Lots and lots and lots of love!
Dana
Thank you so much Dana. I appreciate your love and support always.
Much Love darling.
XO
I missed it. Never to late to wish you happy belated birthday.
My birthday is next month and I’m getting old too. LOL! The one and only birthday I have celebrated was my 10th. I’m not big on parties either. My birthday is next month and I want to celebrate big but I’m struggling with whether I should or shouldn’t though I’ve been getting calls left and right from “All-of-a-sudden Planner Friends”.
I love the dress. The best accessory is your priceless smile. You look gorgeous as always!
Thank you so much. I do appreciate your well wishes.
Cheers.
Happy belated Birthday, my dear! You look amazing <3
Kisses, Marina
http://fashiontipp.com
Thank you so much Marina. Cheers.
I am running out of words on your gorgeousness and elegance! This look and dress is amazing, perfect for a birthday girl but for many other occasions as well! You look utterly gorgeous!! Happy belated birthday my dear <3
Love,
Stella
http://www.stellaasteria.com
Thank you dear Stella. Appreciate the love.
Cheers.
Happy belated birthday gorgeous lady. I hope you enjoyed your special day and maybe the day before and after. Why not!
As you said, you don’t have to have a big bash to enjoy it. Seems like you’ve got the personal celebration strategy in the bag. Self fulfillment at its best. Your treat to yourself is actually a treat to the recipient of your kind-hearted ways.
I’m not as kind, I always celebrate with a cocktail.
On the fashion side, congrats on being feature in a magazine. How exciting! Can’t wait to see it! This dress, texture & color is fabulous! You look amazing.
http://www.stylegonerogue.com
Thank you Sunshine. I appreciate the well wishes. Cocktail is a good idea for birthdays though 🙂
Take care beautiful.
Oh my!! Do we share the same birthday!?! March 2nd? You look royal in this dress! ?
Thank you so much darling. I actually left you a birthday message. I only didn’t mention it was my birthday too, I thought it would be a lousy idea:). I hope you had a good one. Take care of you.