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Sparkles and Shoes 5th Birthday Party

08/08/17 | birthday, blogging, New York City, S and S Birthday

Foliage Print Maxi Dress at Sparkles and Shoes 5th Birthday

This past weekend I invited friends, family, former teammates, bloggers, and coworkers to come celebrate my blog’s birthday.  You may remember I did this two years ago in my Upper East Side apartment and then last year opted to buy a pair of shoes instead.  Well five years felt like a good milestone to get everyone together and I am so glad I did. Something one friend said to me at the end of the party is still ringing true, “I am so glad you are having a party to celebrate an accomplishment that does not have to do with getting married”.   Just let that sync in – I always say that celebrating my blog’s birthday is a great excuse to get friends together but she was also right, thanks for the reminder Linds. 

Saturday morning actually started out with horrific weather and crazy downpours and I’m glad I had picked a spot that had an easy rain plan – just got inside – but by 2pm when the party kicked off the sun was shining and we were able to snag two picnic tables on the end of the pier overlooking the Statue of Liberty to set up shop. I still have a handful of decorations, like confetti and candles, that never got used but I am happy people had fun with the balloons and party hats – plus our table was only 10 feet away from where Pier A had rose on tap, a true win-win.  Take a look at some of the pictures I managed to snap in between all of the merriment on Saturday afternoon! 

Birthday BalloonsDrinks at Pier AKelly and Emily at Sparkles and Shoes 5th Birthday Celebrations at Sparkles and Shoes 5th BirthdayPIer A Rose on TapGirls Group at Sparkles and Shoes 5th BirthdayOysters at Pier ABoys Group at Sparkles and Shoes 5th BirthdayFoliage Print Maxi Dress at the 5th Birthday Party

Over the course of the day more than a dozen people were party of the festivities and as another friend said, quality over quantity.  It is true that half a dozen people were missing, including my brother, who I would have loved to be there but overall it was a great time! And the party didn’t stop at 5pm as the invite suggested, we continued into the night at Grand Banks, another great spot on the water! 

Nighttime Drinks at Grand Banks

Thank you to everyone who was part of the 5th Birthday Party celebration! 

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    August 22, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    Congrats! You are looking skinny!!

  2. Pam says

    August 9, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Happy birthday to Sparkles and Shoes and to you the proud creator. Five years, quite a milestone and what a great way to celebrate it.

    Congratulations!

  3. Duckie says

    August 8, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Cheers to 5 years! I need to know where you got that dress though!!!!

  4. Megan says

    August 8, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Yay! So exciting! Congrats! I just had my 3 year so excited to get to where you are!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

  5. TAMMY says

    August 8, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I see that you celebrated your blogbration (blog celebration (:) ) in style. You had great views of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty. Love your dress print but too long for me. Best photo was the one with your friends, 1 WTC and the full moon. Great shot.

  6. Suzanne G says

    August 8, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    Congrats on 5 years and what a fun looking celebration! I love the dress you wore.

  7. Nicole says

    August 8, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Congrats on 5 years!! This past April was my 5 year as well, but I didn’t even realize, haha! Your dress is amazing and it looks like you had a great time 🙂

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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