My Annual Blog Birthday Party, 2nd episode - Blue+White Belle.

Today is part two of my Annual Blog Birthday Party where I invite some of my closest blogging friends and they get to wear/style outfits they would wear to a birthday party and I do the same, of course. Thank you to everyone who stopped by on yesterday's post, for all the kind words and warm birthday wishes, too. 

Today I styled another dress, though an entirely different dress than the one featured yesterday, this one is a little more casual, though I have styled it for another collaboration before: for a Fall Wedding, several years ago. Today, in honor of Cinco de Mayo and thinking of Summer I am wearing colors inspired by the Grecian islands: blue and white. I have had this artsy print Old Navy dress for years. I styled it again for my birthday celebration this year with different jewelry, a magenta crossbody bag with matching lipstick and nude suede sandals. I am calling it my...

BLUE+WHITE  BELLE.

I have had this dress from Old Navy for several years. As a matter of fact the way I styled today's birthday dress is by shopping my closet since I have had every single piece I am wearing - including the jewelry - for several years. It was a very hot day too (our high hit 81 degrees) so I wanted to be comfortable while still looking chic, put-together, feminine and as if I was attending a birthday party - my own. I love the artsy tie dye striped print of this dress and the fun bell sleeves (which inspired the title of this post, too). To accessorize I chose my low block heel nude sandals by Who What Wear, my magenta/plum mini saddle bag by Rebecca Minkoff and taupe matte lipstick. For jewelry I have on a big bold oval silver pave pendant (by Macy's), several sparkly rings+diamonds, fun crocheted hand-made teal statement earrings and 4 fun pastel colorful spring bracelets. And of course I am blind without sunglasses when it is sunny out. I have had this taupe pair by Loft for years and it is my most worn pair of sunglasses ever! The glasses match the earrings perfectly, don't you think?! Which of the two looks: yesterday's or today's is your favorite birthday dress outfit from this year's annual blog birthday party and why?! Isn't it fun to shop your closet, especially when it's a new season - every piece feels like new!

Joining my annual birthday celebration today I have my two blogging besties book-ending the collage: Jennifer - fellow local Michigan blogger - and Mireille with whom I co-host "The Sunday Showcase" every month and it's their first time joining my blog birthday party posts. We also have Suzy, Darlene, Julie, Chrissy and Shelbee. Some of these ladies have joined my annual Blog Birthday Party on the previous years and I appreciate them for having fun and wanting to join in, again. We will get to each of their outfits and their little blurbs a little below. 

Thank you ladies for celebrating my blog birthday party this year and for looking so stylish while doing so! 

Now let's take a look at the 7 stylish bloggers - ranging in ages from the 30s to the 60s - who joined me today, starting with my real life friend Jennifer. =)

JENNIFER by Curated by Jennifer

"I met Ada back in the fall when we both realized we lived near each other. I love when I get to meet my blogger friends in real life. Some of my best friends I've met online. Happy Birthday Ada!"

SUZY from The Grey Brunette

"This is the first time I've worn this dress. It was a Christmas present from my mother-in-law. Isn't it pretty? I was saving it for a special occasion, and what better day to wear it than on Ada's birthday!? Happy Birthday Ada! I hope your day is full of magic xx."

DARLENE from Aquamarina Style

"For Ada's annual birthday post party, I'm styling one of my favorite basics--a black maxi dress. In honor of her special day, I added a fun plaid neck scarf from Madewell with pink--a color that looks lovely on Ada! Enjoy your birthday, my friend!"

SHELBEE from Shelbee on the Edge

"Somehow during the past 13 months of living a mostly sedentary lifestyle, I managed to lose 22 pounds. Now as we begin to emerge after a very long winter, I figured a body contouring dress was in order for celebrating your birthday and life in general. I found this olive green ribbed turtleneck dress on Target clearance a few months ago and it paired perfectly with my camouflage sock booties for a sleek and stylish birthday party outfit. Happy Birthday, my friend! I am honored to join your blog celebration once again!"

CHRISSY from Granola and Grace

"Sending the warmest wishes and congratulations to the sweet Ada on her birthday. So glad I was able to meet her in person last year!"

JULIE from Fashion Trends and Friends

"This floral top has shimmery silver threads throughout!  It's relatively sheer but not see through. I was attracted to the beautiful floral pattern, the colors and shimmer! The elastic waist adds great definition. I'm all about details so the ruffled collar makes me happy as does the tie at the neck. There's still enough opening to peek a necklace through!  The jeans are dark wash high waisted ankle length.  I was concerned that the straight cut would add some width to me but it's not as much as I thought it would be. I like that the ankle length jeans allow my pink pumps to show! I actually wore this look to my bestie's 60th birthday party! It's the perfect birthday celebration look!"

MIREILLE from Chez Mireille

"Happy Birthday, Ada! I have truly enjoyed getting to know you this past year and I am so glad to participate in your birthday blog party! This is what I would wear were we to meet up for a little birthday celebration! Casual meets cute with a little pattern mixing! Happy, Happy birthday!"