Celebrations of any kind are always a favourite of mine, especially with loved ones. With a very long trip starting in just a week, I decided to forgo a big birthday getaway and enjoy an intimate celebration with Tom.
An everflowing dress was my birthday uniform. Intricate floral details combined with a plunging deep neckline and an uber feminine long skirt. As long as I didn’t spill anything on myself, the day would be perfect – and luckily for me, not one drop of ice cream or piece of chocolate cake touched this dress!
Tom made plans for the weekend and on day 1, we had reservations at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel where we dined and got to enjoy relaxing music played by a live pianist. Their outdoor seating was so adorable with striped green booths, fresh flowers, sun, cute umbrellas and pretty baby pink walls. It was a really laid back day, which is exactly what I needed.
We both ordered Wagyu burgers with fries, indulged in cake and took a stroll around Santa Monica before ending on a double scoop of fresh mint and coffee ice cream.
What do you like to do for your birthday? Have you ever celebrated your weekend over a couple of days?
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Xo,
Miki
Photo credit to my one and only, Rise Again BJJ.
Outfit: Maxi dress available here. Bag by Kate Spade (old). Chanel Earrings & Heels (old).
Such a gorgeous dress, so lovely with the floral pattern and the maxi length! And looks lovely for a dinner out in Beverly Hills, just so lovely! Xx
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Love maxi dresses, too! Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
Gorgeous dress! I’m obsessed with this look honestly one of my favorite from yours! 🙂 x
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Thanks a bunch!
Xo,
Miki
In love with your dress <3 I seriously love the plunging neckline and all the details!
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I love plunging necklines too, especially when everything else is covered. Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
This truly is SUCH a beautiful dress – and you couldn’t have been wearing it in a prettier location. I love its plunging neckline and the pink flowers around you really ‘make’ this scene 🙂
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Definitely a pretty spot to be! Sure helps, huh? 🙂 Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
That dress is gorgeous ! looks so lovely on you xx
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Thanks so much Diana!
Xo,
Miki
I like the romantic and feminine vibe of the dress, such a gorgeous look!
xo
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Thanks Carina!
Xo,
Miki
These photos are stunning!
XO, Jessi
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Thanks. The hubs does a great job!
Xo,
Miki
I love having small birthday celebrations as well! Also, that low-v neckline is gorgeous!
❤︎
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I love plunging necklines! Thanks a bunch!
Xo,
Miki
This maxi dress embroidered is amazing! Hope you had an wonderful time there!
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I had a wonderful time. Simple, but perfect. 🙂 Thanks Voilette!
Xo,
Miki
U luk beautiful in this outfit hun…xoxo, Neha
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Thanks you so much Neha!
Xo,
Miki
Absolutely beautiful dress <3
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Thank Gitta!
Xo,
Miki
Such a gorgeous dress! You look absolutely beautiful! <3 <3
Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
You look absolutely gorgeous and it sounds like you had a wonderful time! I love that dress and if it were me, I don’t think I would’ve gotten through the day without spilling something on that dress, haha, so clumsy! I also love the bag you added, such a gorgeous color! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
XO,
Jalisa
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I know. I was worried I’d be a disaster and make a mess that day. You know some days you just have that cautious feeling? Haha. I had it that day! 🙂 Thanks so much for your lovely comment Jalisa!
Xo,
Miki
That dress looks gorgeous on you! Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday too!
x Emily
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I did! Thanks Emily!!
Xo,
Miki
Miki, you look like a super STAR! I love this embroidered maxi dress on you and these pics make me miss L.A.! I was just there myself — this hotel is just STUNNING! Sending you much love, M!
Wishing you a Happy Weekend!!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Aw, thanks a bunch Vanessa! This is a great spot, isn’t it? There’s just so many places to visit in LA, and we’re going someplace new every week. It’s how I always lived in every city though, so it’s well suited in LA, with all the great spots here. 🙂 Hope you visit again soon! When you do, definitely let me know! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
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What a fabulous idea! I think birthday getaways are the best and create more memories than a physical gift. This dress is so stunning and I love the details on it. Such a gorgeous birthday gown! Sounds like the perfect birthday celebration! xoxo, Christine
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I love trips for birthdays. I’ve been doing them for most years for about a decade. They started as trips to New York, then a few local weekend getaway road trips, Mexico and mostly Europe after that, but each one has been incredible and the memories are priceless. 🙂 Highly recommend it to all! Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
This is so inspiring! I love the post:)
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Thanks so much Iryna! So glad you enjoyed the post.
Xo,
Miki
Miki, first of all, happy birthday! I just had mine a couple of days ago, but we didn’t do anything special since it was a weekday. However, we are planning a weekend getaway to NYC later this month, and I am already excited about it:)
Secondly, you look so beautiful in this maxi dress! It’s such an eye-catching piece; I would love to get something similar for my next vacation:)
Thanks so much for sharing and have a great weekend!
Yuliannova
Happy birthday to you too, Yulia! How wonderful. I usually do birthday getaways every year. The first one I ever did was about 10 years ago and was to NYC. It’s such an incredible place to go. I hope you have an amazing time! It sounds like it will be wonderful! Take lots of photos! I can’t wait to read about it.
Xo,
Miki
You are beautiful, Miki! That dress was made for you! xo, sharon
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Aw, Thanks so much Sharon!
Xo,
Miki
Oh very gorgeous dress
xx
Thanks Sakuranko!
Xo,
Miki
Wow! Gorgeous dress! I am loving the pictures!
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Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
Gosh you look ever so elegant in every single one of these photographs!
Stunning Maxi Dress and you look utterly beautiful.
Love the detailing and how chic the dress is on you 🙂
Laura xo
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Aw, thanks so much Laura! That’s so sweet!
Xo,
Miki
Que belo vestido!
Eu gostei muito do look e das fotos.
Parabéns!
Bom fim de semana!
Dany
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Gracias!
Xo,
Miki
The dress looks so gorgeous. You look beautiful! xoxo
Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
Great Post… you look so gorgeous hun…xoxo, Neha
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Thanks Neha!
Xo,
Miki
WOnderful floral dress!
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Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
Wow how gorgeous!
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Thanks so much Julia!
Xo,
Miki
What a stunning dress, this is perfect for this time of the year. I love the white background with the pink flowers. You just look stunning!
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Thanks Camila!
xo,
Miki
gorgeous dress!! 😀
Have a great week!
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Love it too!
Xo,
Miki
Great post dear! Embroidered clothing is always a special issue of joy and this one is the right proof. 🙂
kisses
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Lovely trend, isn’t it? Thanks Katharine!
Xo,
Miki
The photos and the setting are stunning Miki! Happy Birthday! This is such a gorgeous maxi dress. I just look the beautiful embroidered details and plunging neckline. You look stunning! xo
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Thanks so much Ann-Marie! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
I love the dress! The floral details are beautiful, and the low neck line is everything!
The photos and the location is sooo pretty ! I really love the embroidered dress! Love how u styled it & love the bag
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This dress is beautiful and you carry it off so well! I had seen it on ASOS previously and really liked it, but I wasnt sure how it would look in real life. Seeing it on you now, makes me want it all over again!
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I truly appreciate this post. Cool.