September 30, 2010

Grandma's 81st B-day Party

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Dress: Target
Shoes: BCBG
Earrings: Erin Gallagher Jewelry
Ring: Macy's

My husband's grandma turned 81 over the weekend and we got together 2 nights ago to celebrate. The evening was filled with great deserts, lots of talking and laughing, and of course a dance party! I am so blessed to have such wonderful in-laws!

I wore this black and white dress because it is breezy and there is no waist band! ;) Yes, that was actually a factor!
I paired it with these cute BCBG flats I got at the outlet store over the summer, which I think are going to be great for the holiday season.
I decided I wanted to put my hair up but wanted to try something more fun then the classic ponytail. I decided to fishtail the top half of my hair and make it look like a true ponytail. I love it! It was actually kind of hard to do that in the back of my head....now thinking back that might be why I decided to stop halfway down!
The outfit didn't needs tons of jewelry so I went with a pair of earrings and a ring.

I included a picture of the cake we ate this night. It was outstanding. My hubby's mom and sister are on this baking kick and keep coming up with new ideas (which are so yummy to try). This was a chocolate cake with chunks of chocolate pieces in it. The next layer was broken up peanut butter cups with cool whip on the top and chocolate shavings!!! UMmM.....delish!!! Even though my sister-in-law does not have a blog of her own, I have asked her to guest blog one of her yummy creations! She said yes guys!!! woo hoo! So we all have that to look forward to!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

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Cassi said...

Wow, that cake sounds delicious! You look so pretty and the dress's bow over your belly is cute :)

kelsea said...

i love your braid.

Balancing Lisa said...

Thanks Cassi! and yes, the cake was out of control! And I don't think it was so good just because I'm pregnant...I mean everyone was going on about it!!

Thanks Kelsea! I enjoyed it too!

aurora. said...

lovely dress
and your hair looks awesome in the fishtail pony
also that cake looks lushh
:)

thanks for the lovely comment on my blog sorry im so late in replying back :)
http://vintageaurora.blogspot.com/
xoxo

Tiffany said...

I don't even recognize your house anymore...perhaps I need to come over again!!! Love the braid, love the dress, love you!

Mimi said...

Love the braid. I have to look to see if I can find a tutorial so I can try.

Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys said...

Aw, cute look and party! And I'm impressed by your perfect fishtail braid!

Eloise In NY said...

you have a lovely blog, i am glad i found it :)

Celine said...

Your hair looks perfect! I'd be happy to do a couple of guest posts for you!
www.thewardrobediaries.com