This year my 23rd birthday fell on a Saturday (June 8th) so I requested off work and planned a packed weekend! I included activities for self-care, info about stores that give you free stuff on your birthday, and some great places to eat in Baltimore. I linked my outfits and gifts but of course the best part of the weekend was spending time with my family, my boyfriend and my best friends!
~ Places ~
Starbucks
You can’t start celebrating your birthday without free Starbucks, right?! I got my usual iced chai latte with vanilla!
Mani/Pedi
After Starbucks I kicked off the weekend with a trip to the nail salon with some friends! I hardly ever get my nails done so this was special to me. I got a neutral shade in the dip for the mani and a light pink/neutral shade in gel for the pedi.
PS. holding my sister’s drink for this photo – the new violet drink!
Movies
I had been talking about seeing Aladdin with my friends for weeks and when I had a free night Friday I figured it was the perfect time to go. It was so cute!
similar top // leggings // sandals // bag
Cunningham’s Cafe
I chose this cafe for my birthday brunch with my family – Cunningham’s has the best lattes!
Kona Grill
I didn’t take any photos because we were running late (per usual) but I am so glad I chose it! The menu is huge and has such a variety – mostly sushi and Asian dinners but they also serve foods like pizza and have the BEST drinks!!
Sandlot
This was my first time at Sandlot – it is an outside bar with sand! The views there are incredible, especially at night. You can see so much of the city!
The Rusty Scupper
Ryan and I had been planning on going here for months – His birthday is actually two days after mine so we had went to celebrate both of ours.
~ Stores with Birthday Discounts ~
- Madewell – $25 gift card
- Starbucks – free drink/food item of your choice
- Tory Burch – $50 gift card (only redeemable in store, I had to ask)
- Anthropologie – 20% off coupon
- Ulta – free birthday gift
- Sephora – free birthday gift
- Kendra Scott – 50% off one item (in-store only)
- Sperry – 15% off your purchase on $75+
~ Gifts ~
I won’t share every last gift here but here are some of my favorites I received this year! (a few may or may not have been gifts to myself!)
Starbucks Cup
My sister surprised me with this adorable Starbucks cup! I’ve been wanting one with a straw for cold drinks. Can’t wait to drink all the chai lattes out of this!
Tory Burch Camera Bag
I used my birthday gift card towards this crossbody bag! I have been wanting a neutral tone camera bag for months and I LOVE this one!
Balenciaga Florabotanica Perfume
I recently ran out of the only perfume I had – this one in a rollerball. I love it so much so I just got one of the full sizes!
Anthropologie Top
My sweet friends gave me a combined gift this year – the cutest Anthropologie top! I’ve already worn it and will be wearing it on repeat!
Tory Burch Tortoise Sunglasses
I have been in need of a pair of sunglasses that doesn’t have that nose piece that gets stuck in hair and these ones are exactly what I wanted!
Hope you enjoyed my birthday recap! More to come the rest of my birthdays:)
Love,
Colleen
