They Say it's Your Birthday: My Birthday Wishlist!

My birthday is on Sunday. And I know you're never supposed to ask a lady her age, but you know what? I'm proud of the fact that I'm turning 36. (Especially since I still look like I'm in my 20s. Thank goodness.) In celebration, I've compiled a little wishlist of everything I'd be over the moon to get -- or, really, even what I'd love to buy for myself. It may surprise you that, although my tastes tend to run on the luxury side of things, that most aren't that expensive. But as I get older (and hopefully wiser), my need for THINGS seems to be decreasing. I want to celebrate what's really important in life with a few fun objects along the way. These are the items striking my fancy right now.

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Throwback Thursday: Printing Around in the 80's

Between the ages of 5 and 10, I loved wearing dresses. I actually wanted to wear one almost every day. And, while I still like getting dressed up from time to time now that I'm (ugh) an adult, I certainly prefer the comfort of leggings and tees to dresses and tights. Not so, though, in February 1988 -- and this printed dress was one of my favorites.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Deborah Lippmann I'm Not Edible

Introducing a new column on The Beauty of Life! If you're like me (or, okay, like most people in the world), you've been obsessed with Mean Girls ever since its release in 2004. And let's be serious -- there's really nothing more iconic than the line "On Wednesdays we wear pink." So I'm instituting a new column inspired by that very line! Each week I'll feature -- obviously -- something pink. First up: Deborah Lippmann I'm Not Edible.

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Throwback Thursday: Smiling That Big, Toothless Grin

I don't know about you, but I thought the Tooth Fairy was MAGICAL when I was a kid. I REALLY AND TRULY BELIEVED IN HER. (If you still do, maybe you should stop reading this post right now.)

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#ManiMonday: Rescue Beauty Lounge Morning Light from the Blogger 3.0 Collection

Another day, another Rescue Beauty Lounge manicure. Seriously, I basically bought every color before the brand went out of business recently. Rescue Beauty Lounge Morning Light was a necessity.

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My Latest Mani: Rescue Beauty Lounge Electro Glacier

I really don't think I'll ever get over the heartbreak of Rescue Beauty Lounge shuttering its doors. I don't know how I'll be able to survive knowing there will never be new colors to fawn over with my best friend (who, coincidentally, is celebrating a birthday today!). But I'm doing my best to move on, and today there was no better way to do that than with Rescue Beauty Lounge Electro Glacier.

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Throwback Thursday: Reflections on 2015 (And a Few Favorite Beauty Products, Too)

Heading into California at the end of my long cross country road trip. Can you tell I was excited?

So it's a new year. And I have to say, I'm pretty happy about it. I don't know about you, but 2015 was immensely challenging for me. Heartbreak, loss and overall struggle seemed to run more rampant for me than in years past. But at the same time, 2015 brought wonderful people and exciting new adventures into my life, which I think helped to make up for the bad.

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Find Your Bliss: Molton Brown Blissful Bathing Gift Set

I've experienced heaven, and its name is the Molton Brown Blissful Bathing Gift Set. Seriously, I'm pretty sure this is what heaven smells like.

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