Monday, January 6

Birthday Magic

This post is about two things: my love for snow and my birthday.  When I was a teenager, I was convinced I would move to Canada when I was a grown-up because I loved snow so much.  There is something so wonderful and whimsical about flakes gently gliding from the clouds.

Today is my birthday and I'm calling this snow an extra special treat for an extra special birthday.  This birthday isn't really special by any means, other than the fact that it is my special day.  There's no special number or special thing happening, just birthday magic.  And that's all I need.

Okay, so this post is about three things... I have to at least mention this dress!  I found it a few days ago while thrifting, and being pretty certain it wouldn't fit, I decided to bring it home with me anyway... vintage dresses are so deceiving on the hanger, aren't they?  I haven't found such a good dress while thrifting in a long time, so I'm definitely calling this one a score.  It has also rekindled my love for red.  I need more of this color back in my wardrobe!

I'm off to eat cake and stomp in the snow and do whatever else I want!  Happy January 6th, friends!


69 comments:

  1. KatyJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Happy Birthday! :-)

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  2. Van NguyenJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Happy birthday. You look magical and beautiful.

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  3. SimonaJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    Katie, you look wonderful! Like a real princess ♥

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  4. Valentina DuracinskyJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    these pictures are beautiful!
    What a lovely birthday it must have been! Happy Birthday Katie!

    love from Paris,
    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog
    -- Facebook Page

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  5. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:50 AM

    Happy Birthday pretty! You look gorgeous in that dress with the hat in the snow :)

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  6. ShaniJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    happy birthday katie :D may god bless you :-*

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  7. Landy_January 6, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    Gorgeous.

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  8. JacquieJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    Wow Katie! These photos are perfectly magical!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    I hope you have a great birthday! That dress is gorgeous :D

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  10. Cindy / Aka ChymecindyJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    It's lovely and magical. I also love snow and its beauty. Enjoy your day and happy birthday!

    http://www.akachymecindy.com

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  11. Holl JCJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    You look incredible Katie, and a huge Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day! x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. ohsorosieJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Happy Birthday Katie! I'm so jealous of the snow, enjoy it, and have a wonderful day x

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  13. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Happy birthday dear Katie! I wish you ton of good luck, all things beautiful and magical! :) I hope new year will bring you inspiration, new ideas and travels. Kisses!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Gorgeous pictures, girl! That dress is rockin! Have a beautiful birthday! :)

    http://sometimesgracefully.com

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  15. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    This is a lovely post, I am also always very happy if I find a Vintage dress, it is not easy but it is special. Snow always makes the streets become clean and the city becomes smaller, beautiful... Happy Birthday Katie!
    xo Rosa

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  16. Marina BagatiniJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Happy Birthday Katie! Wish you aall the best! (:
    xo. Marina

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  17. MilieJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    This dress fits you perfectly. It's also my birthday in 3 days, but here in Belgium, we heve never snow or it's by (little) chance.
    Have a very nice day!
    Milie

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  18. CatJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    beautiful photos, happy birthday!! x

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  19. doris sanderJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    happy birthday and happy snow day to you! and that dress is simply stunning! :)

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  20. Hannah.January 6, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    You look so beautiful, I love that dress!
    Have a wonderful and magical birthday, it was my birthday yesterday and when I was a kid it was guaranteed to always be snowy on my birthday but it hasn't been for ages now, I miss snowy birthdays, enjoy yours.

    Hannah
    x
    daintyandivory.blogspot.com

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  21. RoselyCJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Happy Birthday!! You look beautiful, that is one gorgeous dress.

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  22. CaitlinJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    happy birthday, you beautiful lady. the photos are gorgeous, as is the dress, as is you! eat lots of cake!!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Katie!! You are such an amazing woman and I'm so grateful for the time and energy you put into your blog to share with all of us. Every morning I wake up with coffee and read blogs and yours is def one of my favorites =) Enjoy the day in that awesome red dress, Happy Birthday indeed <3 xoxo Annejelina
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrownofCreationShop

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Happy Birthday, Katie! That dress looks fantastic on you! Hope you have a wonderfully magic day.

    xoxo
    Taylor

    www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  25. AliceJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Ooooh ! You look so lovely in this dress ! I think the high waist is especially becoming on you and I loooove snow too !^^

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  26. JenJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    The happiest and most magical of birthdays to you, Katie!! And that dress truly is lovely, especially in that snowy backdrop! :)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Happy birthday!! You look gorgeous in that dress and so glad the snow graced your day. Enjoy xo

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Happy Birthday! You look like a godess of winter in that frock - what a find!

    Have a super happy day x

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  29. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    happy birthday, winter queen... you should start having a galette des Rois for your special day :D

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  30. PaperstarzJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Happy Birthday, Katie. You look beautiful.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Love the dress!!!! And Happy Birthday!!!!
    lifeasiseeitbyallison.blogspot.com/

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  32. Sue // As It SeemsJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    The dress is gorgeous as are these pictures! Happy Birthday! I hope it's magical! xo

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    You are magic and looks beautiful !
    Katie ... happy birthday !
    Greetings....Yvonne

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  34. Hanna LeiJanuary 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Such a pretty dress. -Hanna Lei

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  35. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!!! My birthday is tomorrow -let's go 33 :) January babies are the best. We are taking a daycation to Ojai with our two little - fingers crossed I find some treasures thrifting out there tomorrow!

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  36. tamaraJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Happy happy birthday!! I adore the dress and hat. Awesome outfit!! PS - Loved the post on the Mixtapes - checked out your website and videos. Y'all are awesome.

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  37. sarah atwillJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    happy birthday gorgeous!!

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  38. sarah atwillJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    happy birthday gorgeous!

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  39. MelodieJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Happy birthday Katie!! And you look fabulous in that dress, gorgeous photo shoot between the snow and the dress...stunning!
    Many kisses for your special day lovely!
    Melodie
    http://sevenlivesandmore.blogspot.fr/

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  40. LisaJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Happy happy birthday!
    Lisa | c/oMKE

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  41. HollyJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!! You look amazing in red, it's definitely your colour. Glad you got some snow magic for your birthday! Oh, and if you ever decide to move to Canada after all... I know of a cute little town. ;) Have a piece of cake for me! Love ya!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Enjoy your birthday! Your dress is absolutely beautiful.

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  43. BaluJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    I really love this blog....and I also love snow so much:) And now, I just found out, that you have a birthday at the same day as I have!:)
    Happy birthday and I wish you a lot of snow (we haven't any yet in january vrrr..) from Slovakia! :)

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  44. MichelleJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Happy birthday! It's also my younger sister's 14th birthday :D

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  45. BekkaJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I hope you've had a wonderful birthday. The dress, as you so rightly put it, is a score. It kind of screams Cruella De Vil to me, but I love it. I don't like the snow so much, but I'm glad it made your birthday all the more special! x

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  46. BeccaJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    You gorgeous, gorgeous lady. I adore that dress on you! Happy birthday! I hope you have had an amazing day!

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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  47. MelanieJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Gorgeous dress & I can't believe it's thrifted!! Who could let that gem go! Enjoy the snow and enjoy your lovely day!

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  48. heidiJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday! That dress is magic! Cheers to an awesome year!

    ( Today is my half birthday ;)

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  49. LesleyJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Happy birthday from Canada! It actually only snows for 2 days of the year in my city and pretty much everything shuts down because we don't know how to handle it, haha! Totally legit to not show up for work on a snow day:) xox

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!
    You look absolutely stunning(:

    -XO Abbigayle Rashae
    -trueblueabbi.blogspot.com

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    That dress is amazing on you! Happy Birthday!

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  52. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Happy birthday !! You look wonderful, this dress, the snow ... magical !

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  53. eni maiJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    happy birthday, lady!!!
    you look gorgeous in that dress with all that snow around you.
    i also love snow. and yes. its magical.

    liebgruss
    eni

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  54. Elizabeth ThanJanuary 7, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :D

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  55. DixxJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    you weren't joking when you said this dress fits like a glove! it looks beautiful on you!!
    Happy Birthday!
    hope it snows for my birthday, is this month too, it would be the best present.

    imeowlife. ,Dixx

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  56. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    First of all Happy belated Birthday! Second... THAT DRESS LOOKS AMAZING ON YOU!!!! Man your style is just so awesome!! I don't think I could ever pull something like that off!!! I'm just in awe of your style!!! Love it!!

    Heather
    southernnorth.com

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  57. Leigh Ann FisherJanuary 7, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    You look amazing here!! You always do but these shots are gorg!!

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  58. LaurieJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Happy Birthday! Januay 6th is a great day for a birthday, it's my birthday too!

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  59. Hodgepodge ArtyJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Absolutely bananas...happy day!

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  60. TeddiJanuary 7, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    gorgeous katie you look like a red-haired beautiful dolly parton! happy birthday to you. :)

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 8:24 PM

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  62. NeenoJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Happy birthday gorgeous girl!

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  63. MadikaJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    Best birthday wishes! The dress is really magical!

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  64. RebeccaJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Happy Birthday! The dress is amazing and the photos are beautiful! I too would love to live in Canada someday (although at the moment I live in New Zealand, so I really probably shouldn't complain - but I do miss the snow!).

    -Rebecca
    mn2nz.wordpress.com

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Katie, you're such a beauty and that dress looks truly marvelous on you! Hope your day was equally magical!

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  66. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Happy belated Birthday, Katie! The dress is AMAZING and looks fabulous on you! It looks perfect with the snowy backdrop!

    xoxo
    Terri

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  67. UnknownJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    That dress is just so super amazing! What thrift score! I hope that you had an amazingly epic birthday!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  68. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    You and the dress are absolutely beautiful!

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  69. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    It's a beautiful one! Love your pretty look!:)
    Brianet
    essaytoday.net

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