Apologies for the lack of posts. I just returned from a work/play visit in Seattle, my other “home.” I celebrated my 27th birthday while I was visiting and got to spend time with some of my favorite people in the world. Here are some highlights and photos from the trip. FYI – this post is a little more personal and not related to fashion at all…

What would a Seattle trip be without a reunion with a trio of trouble? I’ve blogged about Linds and Jess before, but they are pretty much VIP in my life (as are other Seattle friends in this post).

Above: With Linds and Jessika

Given the 4th of July usually takes a lot of people out of town, I decided to join forces with a new friend for the bday shindig. We called it “2x the Fun,” and it definitely was. Her birthday was the 4th, mine was the 3rd.

Above: With Birdie (another VIP) and Katie (bday girl)

Special B-day Thanks…

I didn’t get that many pics from my birthday as I was a little preoccupied, but want to give a shout-out to everyone who came by to help celebrate. Here are some that aren’t pictured…

• DJ Marty Mar – You’re the best! Thanks for saving a special spot for our group and for the generous bottles of bubbly!
• Melody, Hazel, Shauna, Carrie, Lori – you girls rock! More fun next time I’m in town, I hope!
• Jaso Queso – Miss you buddy!!
• Raleigh & Paige – um, birthday cake shots and doggie cards? That was definitely a highlight for all!
• Digga – what can I say, of all the people I know, you’d be the one to get out your own grill for BBQing when the other failed us. Thanks for everything.
• Trav – you and Jess saved my life with the Belltown pizza stop on the way home. Wow! Rockband was fun too, but apologies if I hurt your ears while attempting to sing!
• Ang, Bri and Steve – I’m pretty sure I jumped on you at Cellars – thanks for letting me be “that girl!”
• Matt & Katie – Thanks for coming! Next time you better bring your pup!
• Nadine – Thanks for letting me hitch hike with you all week and for the dinner date with Penny at Black Bottle! You’re too sweet!
• Wagged Peeps – Thank you for the countless birthday wishes and for reminding me why I love my job!

I wouldn’t be living in NYC had it not been for Shelby. She is the one who introduced me to the world of PR and we’ve been working together for over three years, friends for over seven years.

Above: With Shel

Speaking of work…I helped put on a ”learning” happy hour session at the Seattle office while I was in town. In addition to sharing some of the new trends in lifestyle media, it involved PBR and craptastic margaritas. Fun times had by all, I hope!

Above: Two of my work buddies who participated – Joe and Steph 

Here’s a pic from my first night back in town…we sipped on fancy drinks and then met up with Christine to wish her a happy bday. Wore my new United Nude wedges…totally obsessed. I bought the last pair in my size and gave Linds a pair in light teal and white too! Shout-out to Audrea for introducing me…saw them on her a few months ago and couldn’t get them outta my head.

Above: With Linds, as usual

Another lovefest happened when I reunited with my IRL digital bff’s…

Above: Jess and Jenn

Above: With Sara, can’t ever get enough of her!

Above: Jess and Sara, again, can’t get enough!

Something kitchy in the kitchen – my Australian friend Daniel (is dating one of my bff’s, Linds) has a koozie obsession. I spent a lot of time at his condo, and sipping from coozies

Also on this trip – I got my hair professionally colored for the first time since September by my favorite Seattle stylist, Erin, at the Bellevue Seven Salon. I miss being blonde sometimes, so this is sort of a compromise…

Sassy Fit, an amazing power-girl fitness club in Seattle, threw an event for their anniverary. Congrats Kelly and Bri!

Above: With Kristin, Jessika and Bri

Finally, saw this after landing at JFK Tuesday night. Smart thinking Sephora! I know I would totally shop from this machine if I were delayed, bored or forgot to pack a beauty essential!

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