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Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday & A Giveaway

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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:   

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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! 

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 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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  2. Nicole says

    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!

  6. Carylee says

    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!

  8. Lisette says

    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!

  11. Chelsea says

    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!

  13. Mai Tran says

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

  21. Amanda says

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

  24. Bridget Heiple Reich says

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

  31. Marta says

    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

    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 🙂 I’m glad you had such a wonderful time! xx

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  35. Cece @pink sunshine says

    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

    Fun to throw yourself a party for being 2 🙂 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

    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 🙂 love your dress and the balloons!

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