A Shopaholic Looks At Forty!

Pink Cake Box Cake


Happy Thursday! Before you ask, no that isn't my birthday cake! I wish it was - isn't it just fabulous? Beach and Buffet style, I love it! :-)

Today is my 40th birthday. Even I can't believe it's here. There are so many things I wanted to do - planned to do - before I turned 40. Some of these things I have accomplished, others I haven't. I am willing to admit it - I love my birthday. I'm a LEO, after all; and a total diva about the day. This year feels different, I guess because I'm 40. Wow. I look at young people and think, "I'm not much older than them.....am I"? But of course, I am!

However, I plan to enjoy the day and not focus on "the number". It really doesn't matter anyway, does it? At the end of the day...it's just a number.

The DH is home today to celebrate with me. I'm getting my hair done, and we're having a wonderful dinner out tonight. Let the fun begin! 

p.s. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow - another new giveaway will be posted, and we have several more coming. Be sure to enter the giveaways that are still running, and check the Shopaholic Facebook page daily for winner announcements.

Comments

  1. SandraAugust 12, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Happy Birthday Darlin'. You look gorgeous, and you're right - it's just a number!! Have the most fun today. xoxo

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  2. Jessica RyanAugust 12, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful Birthday. You are a fabulous looking forty year old. I am a couple of years older than you... I love my 40s so far... my mother said her 40s were her best. My husband commented that I am now actually closer to 60 than 20 - Although not by much. (YEOWCH!)But I feel closer to 20!

    Love that cake.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI! XOXOX

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  3. nomo wino daphAugust 12, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday Beautiful Lady!
    Hope your day is wonderful, just like you!
    xxoo

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  4. Sweet Southern PrepAugust 12, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Happy Birthday, Lori! Thanks to you and your great style, my orange Caroline Grace Flora Earrings are on their way to me. I loved when you wore them with the blue Lilly dress, that I had to have them.

    That's so sweet of DH to stay home with you today. Hope y'all have such a great time. Can't wait to see what you pick to wear for dinner. :)

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  5. Preppy & Co.August 12, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Of course you're a Leo - what a fabulous mane!

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  7. BethanyAugust 12, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Happy Birthday!! xoxo

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  8. SallyAugust 12, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI!!!
    Hope you have a wonderful day! Numbers aren't important, just live and love each day!

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  9. Southern Living: Preppy StyleAugust 12, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Happy happy birthday dear LORI!!!!!! xoxo !!!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Happy 40th Birthday my sweet friend!!!!!! I can only imagine how many beautiful outfits you have to select from your preppy closet for tonight's dinner! Enjoy yourself!!!

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  11. Suburban prepAugust 12, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday.
    Trust me there is still life after the #40.
    I hope that it is a fabulous day and year for you.

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  12. Miss Southern PrepAugust 12, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Happy birthday! I hope you have a fabulous day!

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  13. Mama KAugust 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Happy Birthday!! Hope it is wonderful!!

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  14. TLFAugust 12, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

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  15. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendAugust 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Happy Birthday...what a great cake....

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  16. Teri LAugust 12, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday!

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  17. AmyAugust 12, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Happy Birthday to my Favorite sister!! J/K!! :-)
    Can't wait for the big party!!

    XO
    Amy

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  18. AshleyAugust 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday!!

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  19. JenAugust 12, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one! BTW: Love the cake also!

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  20. JamieAugust 12, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Happy Birthday Lori! Remember, you are only as old as you feel. I often say I am old enough to know better, but young enough not to care!

    LOVE that cake. My dear Man O Mine will be turning 40 before too long, and I am already planning a Pirate looks at Forty Party for him ;)

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  21. Wacie's WayAugust 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! The best is yet to come!

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  22. KimSiomkosAugust 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM

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  23. KimSiomkosAugust 12, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Lori!!! Thanks for everything you do for the Lilly Pulitzer Community! Enjoy the day :)

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  24. Sunshine and SummertimeAugust 12, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Have a VERY happy birthday!

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  25. #unmatchedAugust 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! hope it's fabulous!

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  26. Living Life in the LowcountryAugust 12, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Happy Birthday! My 40's have been fabulous!
    I can't wait to turn 50!

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  27. BroncoMomAugust 12, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Happy Birthday to you.
    This year, I turned 50. How did 50 years pass so quickly?
    Enjoy your special day and everything that it brings.
    BroncoMom

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  28. AllyAugust 12, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!! I hope you have a fabulous day! Enjoy it! =)

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  29. BLC :oAugust 12, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! I hope it is the BEST ever. Xoxo-BLC

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  30. MonaAugust 12, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Happy 40th Birthday! May it be the best yet!! xx

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  31. heather emeryAugust 12, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Happy Birthday to the BEST blogger and friend out there! xoxo

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  32. pinkrissAugust 12, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Happy Birthday!! August birthdays are the BEST! :)

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  33. SuzAugust 12, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Happy birthday!!! Hope it's been a fabulous day!

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  34. VanessaAugust 12, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    happy birthday! that cake looks amazing!

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  35. living wellAugust 12, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
    :o)

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  36. Digitally DelightfulAugust 13, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Happy Happy Day!

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