My 20th


It's my birthday!! I can't believe I'm finally leaving my teen years behind, and moving into my 20's!  For today's post, I am sharing this adorably fun + girly look with a list of twenty things I am thankful for. 

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I always get a dress for the occasion of my birthday. I had the hardest time finding one this this year, though! I have been at school this summer (since my program goes straight through until graduation) and I've been super busy, so finding a dress put so much more stress on me! 

I finally lucked out at literally the LAST store I visited. I came out of Forever 21 with this sweet little baby pink dress and only paid $30. Crazy! I know, right! 

WHAT I WORE:

Dress // Forever 21
Shoes // Betsey Johnson
Lipstick Shade // Rio by Anastasia Beverly Hills





Olivia joined the photo shoot, too ^


20 is a milestone for me and I have been faced with many wonderful opportunities and also some struggles. This birthday means so much to me though, because I have so many things to be thankful for at this age. I have listed them all below.



20 THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR:
1. My family. I don't know what I would do without them! 
2. My four legged roommate, Olivia. I love having her to come home to every day after school!  
3. My blogger friends! They just totally get it. Check out Adrienne, Blair + Tiffany's blogs! 
4. How much I love my school/program. Even though I had to go to class today on my birthday, I love the fact that I found the perfect place for me to learn and grow into the world of fashion.
5. My health. I am so thankful to be perfectly healthy and be able to live my life to the fullest. 
6. Where I live. I am so proud to be Canadian and call this country home. 
7. All of the things I have been blessed with and worked hard for: clothes, makeup, and other belongings... I really am lucky!
8. All of the opportunities I have been given: FASHION Mashion's Style Panel, my past Internship at Preloved Clothing, assisting my favourite Toronto blog, Random Acts of Pastel, owning my own jewellery business, Sugar Coated... and much more! These experiences are unforgettable and have been great for learning in the industry I love. 
9. How much I've grown as a person! This last year I've moved out on my own into an apartment in the city, and been through things I never would have imagined I could go through alone - but I'm still here and stronger than ever. 
10. Knowing what I want. No plan of mine may be perfect, but I do know what I want and I love setting goals to someday achieve them.
11. This beautiful weather lately! (Oh and air conditioning.)
12. Financial stability during school and learning how to budget. 
13. Weekends. I love having Fridays off from school and spending my 3-day weekend with family, friends, adventures in the city, or in my hometown. There might be some homework involved too, but I still love them!
14. My religion. Knowing that I grew up in a Christian home, and always having that faith to guide me through life. 
15. Music. I am so inspired by music and lyrics. P.S. I am learning how to play the ukulele now, since I got that as a gift for my birthday!
16. Art. I am so thankful for self expression through painting, drawing, fashion, etc. Creativity is where it's at.
17. My camera / photography. Taking pictures has ways been a passion of mine. 
18. Vacations. I got to experience my first solo flight this past year! I love being able to get away and take a "break" from life every once and a while.
19. Toronto. And all the cool locations and people it has to offer. So much culture and so many photo spots and opportunities!
20. Everything. The good and the bad. I am thankful for the lessons life has taught me as time has gone on, and things happen for a reason!
  • Thanks for reading today


    Photos by Karen Kuehn

2 comments :

  1. We are so proud of the strong, independant, capable, young woman you have become! Your kindness, love, and style shine (or sparkle) through in everything you do. Keep on keepin' on. Love you baby girl!

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  2. We are so proud of the strong, independant, capable, young woman you have become! Your kindness, love, and style shine (or sparkle) through in everything you do. Keep on keepin' on. Love you baby girl!

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