As promised in the weekend update # 5 post [read here] - I promised to share the details of the birthday look - including final dress pick, accessory pick and makeup pick - So let's jump right in and start with the dress.

Today's post was inspired by a Harper Bazaar article - 11 Things every fashionable woman should have by 30 - Of course, I don't own most of the items on the list yet - but I thought the article was a perfect guide for a wish list for my thirties.