So Friday the 15th was the 17th anniversary of my 21st birthday. I
received calls from my family and had a lovely dinner with DH. All was
going well until noon on Sunday a few hours before a St. Patrick's Day
party and I look in the mirror and my jawline is completely deformed by
my swollen salivary glands! I thought it was congestion in my ears I
tried decongestants, hot tea, hot compresses ...everything to no avail. I
was also bone tired and slept for 16 hours on Sunday. I had to miss the
party :-( Just for the record I had a lovely outfit all pulled
together. Well, I'll have to save it for another time.
The
swelling is now gone -- I visited the doctor yesterday who informed me
that it could have been a mild case of the mumps which was weakened due
to my previous vaccination. I thought vaccination meant immune??? It was either that or an allergy -- I'll have to wait for the results of my tests before I know for sure.
Any
hoo today's outfit was designed around the need to be warm. It was a
gorgeously beautiful sunny day here but it was well below freezing this
morning. Red makes me feel healthy and energetic. I love fire-engine red
with ice blue such a nice juxtaposition. I just want spring-like
temps.... I'll even take mid-forties!
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36 Comments
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Belated birthday wishes! Sorry to hear about the mumps :( You look back to your normal gorgeous self. Love the red on you too. I love how you paired with the pastel blouse--so much more interesting that white. Yellow belt is brilliant too :)
kellygirl replied 13 years ago
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Glad you're feeling better. That's a really sweet outfit. Clean and refreshing. It's one of those things that most people could have the components for, but once we see you do it, it's very aspirational because it's just perfectly balanced. Good job.
Mochi replied 13 years ago
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You know, I have just come to the realization that when someone has great classic style and executes said style well, the effect is one of commanding respect. There's a vibe of "this person (male or female) has good judgement." It is a powerful thing I think.
CocoLion replied 13 years ago
Now how's that for a change from, "you look terrific!" (Which you do.)
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PS -- I am turning 55 next month, I am going to use that "17th anniversary of turning 21!"
CocoLion replied 13 years ago
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I am so sorry you were sick. I hope you are feeling better, and I am with you. I thought vaccine meant immune! Makes me really think about all the vaccines I got before going abroad.
Thistle replied 13 years ago
you look terrific. I love that color red on you. So bright and cheery!
It is so bitter cold here. It was -5F with windchill today, so I am with you in ready to settle for the forties! -
Well don't you look gorgeous for your 21st birthday! Happy belated birthday :)
Transcona Shannon replied 13 years ago
This outfit looks warm but still has a hint of spring with it's bright and cheery colour combination. And CocoLion is totally on to something here - your classic style combined with items that fit perfectly absolutely exude confidence and thereby demands respect. You always look like you know what you're doing. Love it. -
Glad you had a nice dinner out, and Happy Birthday! I hope you're feeling better. Well you look as fab as always. Red is a great color on you!
Raisin replied 13 years ago
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Looks great, DV!! I'm glad that you're feeling better :)
Krista replied 13 years ago
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Happy Birthday DV. Here is to another fabulous 21st year!
Tina.b replied 13 years ago
i had the mumps in grade three and I remember it in horror. I hope you feel better soon! But any sign of it is not at all in evidence. You are looking like your usual gorgeous self. This is how one should wear red. Perfect with the crisp blouse and dark pants. Classic yet modern! -
Happy 21st Birthday! I love your smashing yellow belt - I really need to get myself some bright belts since we're so stylistically similar - and apparently a red cardigan!
lyn* replied 13 years ago
You look simply fabulous and not very mump-y at all. Thankfully you're not a guy! Phew! -
Mochi -- you say the sweetest most insightful things!
Day Vies replied 13 years ago
Shannon -- I am glad I've sprinkled enough fairy dust on you all to convince you that I know what I'm doing ;-)
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Yep Lyn -- glad I'm not a guy if indeed it was the mumps but also guys don't get to enjoy brightly colored belts usually.
Day Vies replied 13 years ago
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My inarticulate self says "you look terrific" and Happy Birthday!
pil replied 13 years ago
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Amazing! I so look forward to your WIW. They are so inspirational...and aspirational!
Carla replied 13 years ago
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I am so glad you are feeling better. You do look wonderful.
Deborah replied 13 years ago
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Aida replied 13 years ago
What a Thing, glad to hear you're doing better now! I have complete faith that your outfit for the party was smashing :) You look fab as usual!
(PS I have to say that you posted a going-out look last week that I couldn't comment on at the time with your hair down, and your hair is AWESOME!).
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First of all, you look fantastic.
Isabel replied 13 years ago
Second of all ( ? is that a term ? ) I am so sorry to hear that you missed the anniversary of your 21st Bday. I freakin' LOVE that concept. I am going to use it.
I hope that the mumps genetic code isn't changing making the immunizations less effective. Yikes !
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Happy belated anniversary birthday! You look fabulous as usual. Glad you had a nice dinner out. Hopefully you will continue to feel better, and the test will come back OK.
Karie replied 13 years ago
I love the combo of red and ice blue. Fantastic! -
You look fully recovered and ready to go! Great colors on you, great pants too! And Happy Birthday!
Jaime replied 13 years ago
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You poor thing! You look great though. You've reminded me of a song from childhood called "The Mumps"!
catgirl replied 13 years ago
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Hope you're feeling better! My goodness, how annoying :(
Angie replied 13 years ago
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!
I hope you know how much we adore you on YLF. How much we cherish your wisdom, kindness, positive attitude and calming spirit. You enrich this forum not only with your impeccable style - but with your emotionally intelligent persona and poetic way of expressing your thoughts. And your KILLER smile always makes me smile. That's powerful. xoxo -
Happy belated birthday! I am so sorry to hear about your ordeal and hope you are feeling better.
Tanya replied 13 years ago
I adore that outfit, it is classic yet very modern and so you. If I saw just the clothes, like an ensemble, I would totally think of you, -
Glad to see your smile and style intact!
Beth Ann replied 13 years ago
I love the look of button down with cardi, even though I rarely wear it myself. Such a nice balance of crisp / cozy. The baby blue and red is a great balance of vibrant / calming.
You are so balanced (and fab) today!
Happy Birthday!
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As I have said before you all make it SO worth it to post. I just love your feedback and encouragement. It's hard to have a crappy day with all of you cheering me on. Thank you!
Day Vies replied 13 years ago
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Happy belated birthday!
Diana replied 13 years ago
That sucks about the mumps, but I'm glad to hear that it's gone away. There's certainly no sign of it in your photos - you look gorgeous as always. You are right about the ice blue/red combo - it looks fantastic!
I hear you about the weather. We got 7 inches of snow in Boston today, just in time for the first day of spring tomorrow!?!?
ETA: I totally sympathize about the horrible feeling of looking in the mirror and realizing "there's something wrong with my face!" (I've had 3 bouts of Bell's Palsy, which is basically partial facial paralysis, and each time I realized by looking in the mirror and freaking out because my face looked really odd.)
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Happy birthday! How alarming, to see your face like that! Glad it's better now. It's fun how choosing an outfit can be a mood and even health lifter!
Adelfa replied 13 years ago
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Happy Birthday!!! Love the pop of yellow with the belt and glad you are feeling better.
deb replied 13 years ago
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What a fabulous look! Happy birthday!
Hil replied 13 years ago
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Sorry for your pains, but anyway you are the most elegant and put together teenager I've ever seen in my life!:-) Happy Birthday!
lyn67 replied 13 years ago
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I am chucking at your anniversary birthday. I am going to use that phrase, too. A very happy belated birthday to you! Your outfit today is bright and cheerful and I'm glad you are feeling better.
Debora replied 13 years ago
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Happy belated 21st (ha!) birthday. How weird was that swollen glands thing? I am glad it was transient. You always look confident and impeccably put together. Tres chic!
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Happy belated 21st ( ;)) birthday. I'm sorry about you not feeling well and glad that you're bouncing back now. What a lovely outfit. The red makes you glow, love it!
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Diana -- There is nothing worse than looking in the mirror and seeing someone you didn't expect to meet. I am glad you've triumphed over the your illness each time because you look wonderful in your posts.
Day Vies replied 13 years ago
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Happy belated birthday, DV! Sorry to hear you we're under the weather. Hoping you are feeling better and back to fabulous.
hedgiehog replied 13 years ago
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You look so lovely, I would never guess you'd just been ill! Red is stunning on beautiful you.
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Happy belated 21st birthday, again! You look beautiful in red and I love this outfit! So sorry you were under the weather, that sounded kind of scary. Good to know you are feeling better.
Carole replied 13 years ago
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I am fascinated with the process of getting dressed every day -- to me this is more challenging than getting dressed for a big event because what I wear is dictated by my activities, work environment, and the weather. Living in a climate that guarantees four seasons (or at least two extremes) provides both challenges and inspiration.