Birthday Celebration Pt. 2

Sunday, May 4, 2014

In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away

- shing xiong
Greetings,
I had the most amazing day yesterday. My husband really knows how to make me feel like a queen. He planned a day filled with so many lasting memories. It was all a surprise and the suspense was eating me up inside. I have a love-hate relationship with surprises. 

 I started my day with breakfast in bed. First, let me tell you how hard it was to decide what to wear. I was clueless about where we were going. This kind of frustrated me. No suggestions, nothing...I was totally clueless. So I threw my Zara trousers that I wore here with a polka dot top, but then decided I didn't want to wear that. I decided to go with the kaftan in the picture below. I knew we were headed to the city, so why not wear something easy and breezy. When we got to our destination, I literally wanted to punch him. Lol, I felt overdressed and out of place. When I say all eyes were on us, I mean it! It was pretty awkward, but it didn't stop the show. We made our way to the doors of HeliNY, there was a long line, I immediately hopped in line while hubby went to find a rep to help us with a few questions. Within seconds they came an snatched me out the line and took us right on in for the safety brief. VIP status!
Look at that huge smile, I was super excited!
Before we take off, let me take a #selfie. :)
The tour was amazing! Everyone should experience it. After the tour we were both so hungry. We drove to Miss Lily's restaurant. The food is to die for (well, maybe not to die for but really delicious) They serve Jamaican food with a twist. We had jerk corns, the Jamaican rancheros, pepper shrimp, and a glass of sorrel to drink. We were both a little disappointed that we didn't get the full experience. We got there right when they were getting ready to prepare for dinner. So they gave us the brunch menu which is very limited and not much to choose from. We definitely enjoyed the food and our server. I am totally looking forward to dining there again!

After Miss Lily's we headed to my mom's house to rest up and get refreshed for dinner, which I thought would be just the hubs and I. Let me tell you how amazing this man is. He got in contact with a few of my cousins and best friends to set up a surprise birthday dinner for little old me. Isn't he amazing? We dined at Landmarc which is located in the Time Warner Center. The food was amazing! I had the most amazing night and I was blessed to share it with my family and friends. 

 What I Wore: Lyocell-Blend Kaftan - Black/Patterned here | Barely there platform White heels here |
Jamaican Ranchero: Egg over easy, Plantains, Stew Peas, Scotch Bonnets, Sorrel & Jerk Grilled Corns
I really wanted this dress in yellow :(
What I Wore: Bcbg Janus One-Shoulder Orange Gown (sold out) |  Bebe Gold gladiator heels here



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50 comments :

  1. Aww, I am so glad you had a nice birthday! I love all your pictures and that helicopter ride is wicked cool. I wanted to go on a helicopter tour when my hubby and I were in Vegas, but he was too chicken LOL!

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    1. Lol, he must be afraid of flying? Thank you so much.

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  2. Aww it sounds like you had an awesome birthday! I have a love/hate relationship with surprises too. I hate not being able to plan ahead even if its just so I can mentally prepare myself, haha.

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    1. I really enjoyed my day. So, I take it you feel my pain. Lol! Thank you so much!

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  3. How fun! And you looked gorgeous. It's my bday today but I didn't celebrate as nice as you. :) It's a mourning day in the country so everything is closed....

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    1. Aww, Happy Blated! I hope you enjoyed whatever it is you did. Thank you so much!

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  4. Beautiful Pictures Of Your Family & Friends You Look Awesome Love The Outfits & HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! XO :)

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  5. Aww,it sounds wonderful,love yøur dress btw
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  6. I am glad you had such a wonderful birthday. You look so happy. I have only been surprised once in my lifetime. I always sense what people around me are up to. Kisses babe!

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    1. I knew something was up, but didn't want to snoop and ruin it. Lol Thank you so much!

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  7. Wow!! No one can top this birthday celebration - gotdamn!! All I can say is, you're blessed!! I enjoyed the images - everyone looks so good. Hey Caeser!! :-)

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. I am blessed indeed.

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  8. Yay for May Birthdays! I have 3 May birthdays in my house! 2 on the same day even. You look gorgeous. I should try Jamaican food some time. I did a helicopter ride also. It was so hot they had to take the doors off because the A/C wasn't working! What a ride that was!

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    1. Yay! How exciting! You should definitely try Jamaican food. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thank you so much!

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  9. So sweet, your husband sounds amazing. I love your dress in the last picture. By they way, is your husband in the pictures? I'm curious.

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    1. Lol, I'm not telling you. 😂 Thank you so much!

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  10. You look amazing as always! The helicopter ride must have been awesome. So glad you had a great time!

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  11. Happy Birthday to you! You and your family look amazing! Glad you had such a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pics.

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  12. What a wonderful Birthday!!! Happy Birthday! It looks like a great time and I love the pink dress! Love it!!

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  13. It sounds like you had an awesome day, and I realize I may be a little late, but happy birthday!

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  14. Happy birthday!! I LOVE that orange dress! You look beautiful in it!

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  15. Happy Birthday! It was such a nice time and you look good in all those outfits too!

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  16. Too bad with no yellow dress but I think this dress also suits you and you rocked it as well!

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  17. Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful day, and such a great family..

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  18. Sounds like you had an amazing day! Also sounds like you have a great husband that will do just about anything to make you feel special.

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  19. You are always dressed so stylishly! Love your photos. Amber N

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  20. You said you wanted the dress in yellow, but you totally OWNED it in this coral/orange color. :) The food look's really tempting! So glad one of us is eating delicious food right now!

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  21. I love your dresses, I also love that you got to be spoiled like a queen with a helicopter ride and great food.

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  22. Aww what a thoughtful husband you have! Glad you enjoyed your day! U look lovely as usual! :)

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  23. SEEMS YOU HAD AN AMAZING BIRTHDAY, SARAH I THINK HER HUBBY IS THE ONE CARRYING THE BABY, BTW YOU LOOKED STYLISH

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  24. Looked like you had a wonderful day yesterday on your birthday! For me it was a say day but one to remember as It would of been my mothers 67th Birthday yesterday!

    That helicopter trip must of been amazing, I am going to to that one day!
    All the best

    - Phillip Dews

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  25. Wow looks like an incredible day! You are so super stylish:) Happy birthday!

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  26. Wow looks like an incredible day! You are so super stylish:) Happy birthday!

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  27. What a way to celebrate your birthday. Great fun all around and you looked amazing doing it all.

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  28. Happy birthday to you...your husband is very thoughtful! Love your dress!

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  29. You have a gem of a husband! He need to give mine some lessons! Happy Birthday!

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  30. Looks like you had a lot of fun! Happy birthday!

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  31. Your husband is very sweet! I love your dress. It really fits you well! :)

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  32. Happy birthday!!! You look amazing as always! Love the dress on the first picture!

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  33. Awwww.... what a SPECIAL birthday! Yes, your husband IS amazing .... glad you had such an awesome day!

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  34. Happy Birthday!! It looks like you had a fantastic time! I love both of the dresses your wore!

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  35. What a beautiful family you have! So happy you had a great day- you deserve it!
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  36. I love the red dress, you look so fabulous in it!
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  37. You are sharing your happiness with us ..I like your dress and hairstyle ..
    And enjoy alot through out the year :
    You are fantastic :)

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  38. Wow so much fun. You have a beautiful fam doll!

    xx Lori
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  39. Happy Birthday! You look stunning in those dresses!!! Glad you had wonderful birthday :)

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  40. That day sounds like a beautiful dream. Congratulations on your b-day, I might be a little bit late but I recently came across that killer orange dress and decided to feature it on fashion blog noi h. saf, you can check out the feature at http://noi-h-saf.blogspot.ca/

    hope you like!

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