What I Wore: Birthday Party Peplum

In an effort to recap all of the festivities surrounding my recent birthday, I will start from the beginning.  Towards the end of April, my cousin hosted a birthday celebration for my aunt and I.  It is an almost quarterly event to celebrate each of us, plus we usually have a Christmas get-together as well. It is always a fun time to laugh, eat yummy food, and spend time with each other.

DivineMrsDiva.com - Birthday Fun: eShakti Peplum Top, Avenue Straight Leg Jeans, Avenue Purple Loafers, Emerald Green Bubble Statement Necklace

I opted to be casual and comfortable, first and foremost.  I also wanted to wear my navy blue peplum top that I bought from eShakti a couple months or so ago.  I absolutely LOVE this style of top.  I know a lot of people are sick of the peplum now, but I am not.  I can't get enough of it!

The material is a stretchy knit that is easy to wear.  When I had this top customized, I went with elbow-length sleeves and the tunic length, which just made it slightly longer.  I now own this style in brown stripe, burgundy, and navy!  eShakti changes the styles they carry quite frequently, so keep checking the website for new items!

DivineMrsDiva.com - Birthday Fun: eShakti Peplum Top, Avenue Straight Leg Jeans, Avenue Purple Loafers, Emerald Green Bubble Statement Necklace

In addition to wearing my new top, I thought I would try the "jeans rolled up" look.  It isn't something I normally do, so why not try it?  These jeans are some shorter, straight leg ones from Avenue.  I think I should have taken some extra time to iron the rolls down a little, but I was in a hurry.  Garment tape to the rescue!!

An emerald green necklace and purple loafers for some color and - TADA!  I got lots of compliments on this outfit and was told I looked "very Parisian". 

DivineMrsDiva.com - Birthday Fun: eShakti Peplum Top, Avenue Straight Leg Jeans, Avenue Purple Loafers, Emerald Green Bubble Statement Necklace
DivineMrsDiva.com - Birthday Fun: eShakti Peplum Top, Avenue Straight Leg Jeans, Avenue Purple Loafers, Emerald Green Bubble Statement Necklace
Peplum Top - eShakti (March 2013)
Straight Leg Jeans - Avenue (Fall 2011)
Purple Loafers - Avenue (Fall 2012) {Similar, Similar, Similar}
Emerald Green Bubble Necklace - Bought at a Christmas Bazaar Booth {Similar}

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{Clockwise from top left: My mother-in-law and I, my cousin Annie and her daughter, yummy cookies, Lil Miss Stella, Me in a birthday hat, Aunt Sue in the birthday hat!}

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{All my fun gifts!  The gift basket included NKOTB earrings, chocolate pasta, wine,  fresh rosemary, and lotion with a sparkly rhinestone pump}

Stay tuned for more birthday fun posts!!