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Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday & A Giveaway

08/04/14 | blogging, giveaway, S and S Birthday

Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 3

As you may have read in this letter or seen on social media, Sparkles and Shoes is now two! August 2nd is quickly becoming one of my favorite days of the year and Saturday I threw a birthday party at my new apartment for my blog.  It was a wonderful evening that started off with a bunch of fun photos taken by the amazing David, Mr. Runway Chef:   

Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 1Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 4Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 5Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 6Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday Photoshoot - 7

Let me tell you, getting a dozen balloons and a two foot number “2” from a downtown Party City to an uptown apartment is quite a challenge (thank goodness for Uber) and then after a fight with my ceiling fan a good number of balloons still made it to the roof.  We were able to catch the last few minuets of the sunlight for these photos and I am thrilled with how they turned out.    Alyssa, Dave, and I then had the chance to relax, sip champagne, cool off in the air conditioner, and get ready for the rest of the guests.  They are just about the cutest married couple ever and I am so glad we met through blogging.  With the potential for more than 20 people in my studio apartment I tried to keep the decorations to a minimum and was very excited to try out my Funfetti dip, which was a big hit! 

Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Decorations Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Funfetti Dip with Animal Crackers Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Kelly and Kevin Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Lindsay and JamesSparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Mary Matt Sam JamesSparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - GirlsSparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Kevin and ChrisSparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday - Cupcakes

 For everyone who was able to come celebrate with me on Saturday, thank you so much!  (And I am really bummed for not getting more pictures of the party, I guess I was just too busy having a good time!)  If you weren’t able to come, do not fret, the celebration continues!  Use the form below to enter the giveaway to win this beautiful pearl necklace and other great prizes!  

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  1. mark says

    October 14, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    you look amazing! wow!

  2. Nicole says

    August 11, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    I totally want to have an anniversary party for my blog, too! It looks like fun and congratulations!

    I would gift the pearls to my grandma and have her get dressed up, and take her out for dinner!

  3. Thomas Murphy says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    I would give the pearls to my GF.

  4. Amanda Sakovitz says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    id wear them to parties

  5. Cindy A. says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:56 am

    I would wear them to work, weddings, the grocery store. πŸ˜€

  6. Carylee says

    August 9, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Happy 2nd Birthday! Looks like fun festivities! I’m only at about 1.5 years, but will have to think of something for my 2 year! Congrats!

  7. Katie M says

    August 6, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Happy Bloggy Birthday! If I were to win, I’d wear those pearls everyday I got a chance!

  8. Lisette says

    August 6, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I’d wear them out every day. Think I’m kidding? I wear pearl earrings every day! You can even see them in my profile pic!

  9. Alex T says

    August 6, 2014 at 12:05 am

    I would wear them for work and brunch! Thanks for the giveaway!

  10. Wehaf says

    August 5, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Happy birthday! If I won the pearls I would wear them out on date nights.

  11. Chelsea says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Happy bday! I love your birthday dress, so pretty. And the pictures are super cute! I’d wear these to something fancy. A fancy dinner!

  12. jemima says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:41 am

    happy 2 years! so fantastic. you look beautiful, looks like a fun night celebrating!

    πŸ™‚

    jemima
    x

    http://www.jemimajaneblog.com

  13. Mai Tran says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:42 am

    What a beauty! I’d wear the pearls to formal occasions such as weddings, important meetings and anniversaries. Thanks for the giveaway.

  14. Debbie says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:26 am

    Yeiii!!! Happy birthday and keep up with the good work!!
    ✿
    Kisses

    debsbug.blogspot.com

  15. Nancy @ Neatly-Packaged says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:15 am

    Aw happy 2nd bday!! πŸ™‚ Love your dress!! πŸ™‚

    http://neatly-packaged.com/

  16. Helen Grace says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Congratulations on your blog’s 2-year anniversary! That is so awesome! It looks like you had a lot of fun celebrating from your pictures, and your outfit looks spectacular.

    -Helen Grace

    http://www.sweethelengrace.com

  17. Sonia says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    All done! I have no idea where I’d don those pretties, maybe a Saturday night out to somewhere swish and flashy!

    Sxx

  18. Maggie S. says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Wow, looks like quite a party you had there. You look amazing in that white dress! Love the extra embellishment in the middle. πŸ™‚

    xoxo,
    Maggie S.
    http://clothestomidnight.com

  19. Ashley says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    You look great! I love the turquoise addition to the dress!

  20. Kate @ Green Fashionista says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Great giveaway!

    I would wear the pearls with all my pretty dresses πŸ™‚

  21. Amanda says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    With a deep colored dress to an upcoming wedding! Thanks for the chance and congrats on 2 years!

  22. Ashley Bree Perez says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    I would wear them everywhere haha I have never owned pearls before πŸ™‚

  23. Francesca Giagnorio says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Happy birthday to your blog *_* Totally fallen in love with your dress <3
    kisses

    Francesca http://everydaycoffee23.blogspot.it

  24. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Congrats on 2 years! πŸ™‚ If I won the pearls, I think I would dress them down. Plain color tshirt and nice jeans with heels! πŸ™‚

  25. Head to Toe Chic says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Happy 2nd blogiversary!!!! So exciting! I love that you had a party to celebrate.

    and I would wear the necklace anywhere!

    xo,
    Angela

  26. Amy Ann says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Congrats! I know all the hard work that goes into blogging, so this is awesome. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

  27. Shannon Rosche says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    congratulations!

  28. Mandy says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    So cute! Happy 2nd birthday. Love that you threw a party to celebrate!

    xo, Mandy
    Saguaros & Stilettos

  29. Cynthia G says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Congrats on 2 years

    I would wear them to my brothers wedding

  30. Helene says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    these pics are fab!!! you look great! happy 2nd b-day to your blog!

  31. Marta says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Congrats on your 2 year blogging anniversary!! That’s so exciting, I’m new to blogging so it’s great to see people who have been doing it longer and still continue to enjoy it! You look adorable as well-that’s a great dress on you!!
    Marta, xo
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

  32. zoe says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Happy happy birthday, Sparkles and Shoes! This is such a fun idea! I’m going to have to throw my own blog a birthday party. I love the idea of inviting supporters, friends, and maybe even other local bloggers over for a night of drinks and cake to celebrate your hard work. Plus, you look adorable πŸ™‚ I’m glad you had such a wonderful time! xx

    The What’s In Between

  33. Misty says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I live in the South, so I could totally wear them to Target.

  34. Morgan says

    August 4, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to Sparkles and Shoes!! I love that your threw a party to celebrate. It looks like so much fun!

  35. Cece @pink sunshine says

    August 4, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    happy 2 year blogiversary! I think it’s so cute that you had an actual party in real life and not just online!! If I won the pearls I’d wear them everywhere!! It’s a classic piece that goes with so much.

  36. Sarah C says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Fun to throw yourself a party for being 2 πŸ™‚ If I won the pearls I would wear them to some of the upcoming events I have going on in the next couple of months!

  37. amy says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:32 am

    yay for you for throwing yourself such an awesome party for your blogaversary! i should do this for my 3rd blog birthday this upcoming november πŸ™‚ love your dress and the balloons!

  38. Alyssa // Runway Chef says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Gah! The pictures came out so well! Happy blog birthday to you again & so glad we got to celebrate with you!!

  39. maureen says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I would wear the pears with most any outfit–shorts dress or jeans.

  40. Chelsea says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Yay, Happy second birthday! Thats quite a feat, I think I’m on week seven and it;s a lot harder than I thought. I look at these blogs that have been going for years, and am beyond impressed, so a big congratulations to you!!
    http://www.hollandsreverie.blogspot.com

  41. Elise @ Sunday Charm says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Date night with my man!

  42. Alecia Mariana says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Congratulations!! How exciting!! Happy 2 years of blogging πŸ™‚

    xx,
    La Joie de Vivre by Alecia Mariana
    Facebook//Twitter//Instagram // Bloglovin

  43. Alyssa says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:03 am

    What cute pictures–I’m so jealous you have that amazing roof!

  44. Taipei Style says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Congratulations! And great giveaway! If I win the necklace, I would wear it with a wonderful dress in a summer party!

    TaipeiStyle
    Gemma

  45. Jordy says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Stunning outfit! You got some great photos too πŸ™‚ x

  46. Charlotte (@makupbcandlelit) says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Happy birthday – 2 years – what an achievement! :o) Xx

    Makeup by Candlelight

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