21 Birthday Wishes

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Yesterday was my 21st birthday and I had a lovely time celebrating with my family and amazing boyfriend (who surprised me with these fun balloons when I woke up)!
 We took a special trip to the West Loop in the heart of the city and I got to take a tour of the Archer Townsend showroom and collaboration/production room. Archer Townsend is my newest favorite design house and so it was such a pleasure to be invited down to see the latest and greatest designs that they're pumping out for this fall. I loved everything I saw and I can't wait to showoff more pictures later this week!  
 James Townsend, co-designer and co-founder of Archer Townsend, happily greeted me when we arrived. He showed me around and introduced me to some of their latest gems that will be on the market in about three weeks. Click here to pick out your favorite piece from their latest collection. 
 With James' fabulous recommendation, my family and I headed over to the world famous restaurant, Girl & The Goat, for dinner. It's super exclusive so we were lucky to get in!  

After dinner, we hit up Magnolia Bakery for some sweet treats!
I had such a memorable birthday and I'm so excited to start my 21st year of life!
Cheers!
[dress: Topshop, sandals: Steve Madden, necklace: Ann Taylor]

53 comments:

  1. the creation of beauty is art.August 18, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    AWW that is such a cute surprise! He is so thoughtful! I'm glad you had a great day :)
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  2. CoastWithMeAugust 19, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Happy 21st birthday Kat! Such an exciting time for you! These are seriously some of the best years of your life, so enjoy every single moment and live without regrets:))! P.S. You look beautiful doll! Love your dress!

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  3. Steamy NailsAugust 19, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Awwwww you and your boyfriend are so cute! <3 And happy happy 21st birthday!

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  4. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Super congratulations! Happy Birthday althought it was yesterday.

    You have a wonderful day

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  5. RasaAugust 19, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    congratulatons sweetie, wishing you all the best <3

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  6. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Congratulations!
    I wish you love, luck and happiness!
    Best wishes!
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  7. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Happy Birthday Girl! You look better than ever! :) xxx

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  8. MaddieAugust 19, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    So sweet! Happy birthday sweetie! :) And look like you had a really amazing day, so happy for you! :)

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  9. miasmodeAugust 19, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Happy belated 21st birthday Kathleen!! All the best wishes. You and your boyfriend look amazing together :D

    xx Mira

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  10. TheTinyHeartAugust 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Happy happy birthday, Kat! You look beautiful in your lace dress and looks like you had a wonderful time celebrating. :)

    -Sharon
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  11. La Dolce ModaAugust 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I loveee your outfit!
    And Happy birthday!!! The pictures are so pretty :)

    Francesca
    from La Dolce Moda

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  12. ALLIE NYCAugust 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Hey Happy Birthday! What a cute couple you guys are. How exciting to go behind the scenes! The Girl & The Goat. I will have to check this out!

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  13. docdivatravellerAugust 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    happy bday dear!! the white dress and ballons look fabulous!!
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  14. fashiontimeAugust 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    happy b'day! you are so beautiful dear!

    kisses Violet

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  15. Mon CherriesAugust 19, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Happy birthday dear. All the best. !
    You look really beautiful in this dress.

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  16. fashionholicAugust 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Happy B-Day!! You look a lot younger than 21! The cupcakes look delicious and you look very pretty!

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  17. KatAugust 19, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    ahhh omg happy birthday kat!!!!! :D wow 21! thats awesome :) it looks like you had a really amazing day :

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  18. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Happy birthday! You look a lot younger than 21, its a good thing!
    Would you like to follow each other on gfc and bloglovin?
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  19. VanessaAugust 19, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Wonderful pics and happy birthday,dear. ;-)
    Lovely greets Nessa

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  20. Chicago Chic August 19, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    I didn't know you live here! Girl and Goat is amazing! Happy bday!


    x
    Rachel

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  21. Jessica @ Here&NowAugust 20, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Happy Happy birthday pretty lady!
    xx
    Here&Now
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  22. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Lovely pics <3 Happy birthday hon!

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  23. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    happy birthday!!:)

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  24. A Possible FantasyAugust 20, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    happy happy b-day dear!

    ♥
    a possible fantasy

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  25. ROXTHEFOXAugust 20, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Aww Happy birthday beautiful! It seems like you had such a fantastic day and you look adorable!!

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  26. Always MayleeAugust 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Happy 21st birthday beautiful!!! I hope it was amazing and awesome and everything you wanted! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  27. JessiAugust 20, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Happy birthday girl!! You and your bf and darling together :) And I love the dress you donned for your special day! Sounds like such a neat birthday getting to tour the design showroom and eat at an exclusive (and yummy looking) restaurant! Lucky you!
    Jessi
    http://haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  28. Terry Duna KimAugust 20, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    happy belated! cute outfit and i love how you and your bf are matching in white and teal :)

    -terry
    terrydunakim.blogspot.com
    Love Me to Pieces

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  29. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    wowwwwww happy birthdayyyyyyY!!! congrats i like the place where you go and the pictures are fantastic!! well doneeeee!!! let's follow each other???let me know honey. ;) kisses
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  30. Paola LauretanoAugust 21, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Happy B-day darling!!!!!!!!
    You are so pretty in this white dress!!!

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  31. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion bloggerAugust 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    happy b.day
    so pretty dress!!!
    check my blog if you want too:)
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  32. TaraMixandMatchAugust 21, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Happy birthday! You and your boyfriend are so cute together!

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  33. Sylwia DoloresAugust 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    u look sooo cute :)
    happy bday:)
    love the dress!
    following, kisses x
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  34. fabulouspetiteAugust 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Oh happy 21st birthday. I wish you all the best kat. You and the bf looks adorable together and such a great family to celebrate the special day. Love that dress too you are wearing. That is amazing to get to see the a designer in action.

    xo
    Sam
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  35. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday!

    If you get a chance, please vote for me in the Wallis contest! http://bit.ly/15vLhMj

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  36. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    AWww Happy birthday, Kat!! You look beautiful!
    Christy
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  37. Lima cheAugust 22, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Happy Birthday to one of the sweetest bloggers I know!!!!
    Congrats and enjoy your day!!!! Wishing you all the best and more beautiful years to come <3 Love, lima xoxo

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  38. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    aaaaw♥ you're such a cute couple!:) happy birthday!:)

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  39. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Aww! So sweet! Looks like you had the best birthday! Your boyfriend surprising you with balloons is so adorable and romantic!
    How awesome that you could get such an exclusive tour! The clothing looks amazing and I can't wait to see more! You wore such a beautiful dress and the sandals are the perfect punch of color! That restaurant looks so fantastic and delicious! Glad your day was special!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

    Rebecca
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  40. NhiAugust 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    aww you look so so happy and absolutely adorable:) belated happy birthday <33 hope you had an amazing day! you and your boyfriend look very cute together:) all the best!

    lots of love xx

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  41. June L.August 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Happy 21st! ^___^ You guys look so cute, and had a great time!

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  42. Lina's StyleAugust 22, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    you look gorgeous! hope you had lots of fun!

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  43. UnknownAugust 23, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Woooooow!Happy birthday!

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  44. lameyyAugust 23, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Hope you had a great birthday - you look so pretty, love the dress!<3

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  45. La Dolce ModaAugust 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Great post!!

    Francesca
    from La Dolce Moda

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  46. Birdie LiauAugust 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Happy belated birthday (: you look gorgerous, I love your outfits and your birthday celebration looks like it's tons of fun! xx

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  47. Fashion cadetAugust 23, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I love your white dress & mint sandals very chic
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  48. Alexandra ZakharovaAugust 24, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    What a lovely day you had, it's really great! Happy birthday to you , wish you all the best! Stay beautiful and joyous! Those pictures are really adorable) Thank You for sharing such a nice post!
    Have a happy time!

    Alexandra
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  49. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    looks like a perfect day! Happy bdayyy babe
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    lovely posting of latest birthday wishes

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    Such an interesting post, I really enjoy this one. Nice pics as well , thank for sharing :)

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