In October 2009 I was 30. So technically, I’m still 30. Do I sound paranoid? Maybe I AM paranoid. I’d hate to be paranoid. Am I sounding paranoid? 
No, I’m not paranoid about it — well maybe just a little. I surprised myself when I realised how afraid I was to be 30. I still like to skip, jump over fences, swing, climb trees and run barefoot on the grass at midnight. Must I stop now that I’m 30? Must I grow-up?
To ease the shock of being a decade older, I planned a party. A masquerade-supper party shared with my husband who is only 2 days older than me. {And yet he still sometimes forgets my birthday; it’s true! I love him anyway}.
One of my favourite things to do is plan an outfit for a special occasion. I usually start with something I fall in love with and work my outfit around that object. That something could be earrings, or a belt, a dress, bracelet, hair accessory or shoes. This time, I fell in love with shoes. Head over heels in love {no pun intended}.
Shoes: Shop on Long Road (Gallery Walk) Mt Tamborine, Queensland
Dress: Harris Scarfe (couldn’t believe how well it matched the shoes)
Hairband: Target
Bolero: Jacqui E (pinched from my sister)
Earrings: Can’t remember
Tip:When planning a special outfit, find something you really love and work around that object. I found my shoes about 9 months before my party. And I kept them too, without wearing them, until the special day. I went a little matchy-matchy with all the flowers but it worked because it was a masked-party event. Don’t be afraid to mix old with new; you’ll be creating your own unique look.
What I love most: The shoes! Hands down!
Party Venue: Home Store & Cafe, Ashgrove
Soon, I’m attending the Connect2Mums conference and the Ausmumpreneurs Awards. I anticipate a full, inspired weekend of learning. What am I wearing to the Ausmumpreneurs Awards? Not sure yet, but I’ve fallen in love with a dress. I need to muster up some courage and brave the walk into the shop and hope the price tag is not too high. It will feature in an up-coming My Style post, I’m sure.
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Wow, that looks like so much fun! Great outfit too.
It was a lot of fun. I’m glad I did a party in the end.
Oooooh! Those shoes are uttlery gorgeous! LOVE the outfit!
I couldn’t believe the shoes when I found them. They weren’t very expensive either…
You look stunning Kelly! And you don’t look a day over 29 either!
HA!
You are ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!
and I love those shoes!
Thank you Marissa. The shoes are my all time favourite. If I had to define myself with shoes, it would be these ones.
I’m with you Kell. Did you know there won’t be October this year? We can both just stay 30.
Really Em? That’s awesome news LOL
Really Em. That’s awesome news! LOL
No wonder you look so fresh faced and young! 30! Still a babe, in my opinion.
I’ve got about 10 years on you.
Colin
HA! Colin, you look as fit as a fiddle… for an old man
jokes, jokes… I can see 40 looming up in from of me.
@Kelly Be A Fun Mum, I don’t feel a day past 25. And can still fit into the Tux I wore on my wedding day!
When did beafunmum.com get rerouted to yourcheekymonkey.com.au?
Colin
Yeah, I think I’m going to feel 25 for a while. Why is that number the one that sticks in our head?
Not sure what you mean about rerouted?? Mine dosen’t do that????
@Kelly Be A Fun Mum,
Yeah, I think I’m going to feel 25 for a while. Why is that number the one that sticks in our head?
I’ve got that number in my head because that’s when I graduated from college – and when I still had all these idyllic thoughts in my head. And when I had my full faculties in operation!
Not sure what you mean about rerouted?? Mine dosen’t do that????
Just counter teasing you, love.
Colin
Yes – LOVE those shoes!!!
I knew you would…
You look stunning. Those shoes are the kind that you find and make you giddy! Such a perfect and fun outfit to celebrate turning 30.
Yes, that is right Elise! Giddy I was.
You are too gorgeous to be 30!
I love love love the shoes — to cute!
Hope your having a lovely night..
K xx
You are sweet x
ooo how fun!
Great outift too! =)
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