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Birthday Sequins

January 29, 2013

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I found an $18 long sequin dress at Forever21 the day before my birthday (updated now in my budget post here), so I couldn’t resist buying it after trying it on and falling in love. I was hoping to find a pink dress, but hey, when you find a good deal (covered in sequins), how can you say no? Paired with some crazy earrings and glitter shoes, I was all ready to celebrate!

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Dress, Forever21 (Look for in stores, Similar here) :: Glitter Heels, DSW (Available here) :: Earrings, Gifted (Similar here)

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  1. Ani says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    HOLLY MOLLY, you look super beautiful and glamouros in this sequin dress Rachel, what an amazing steal.

    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

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  2. Rachel says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    What a great F21 find- I rarely see long dresses like this there. You look GORGEOUS! And those heels are amazing, too! I just love everything about this!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Yay your birthday outfit! I still can’t get over the awesome deals on the dress and shoes… and it was even more gorgeous in person!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

    Reply
  4. Ashleigh says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    That dress is quite sexy! Where on Earth did you go???

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    • Rachel says

      January 29, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Lol, girl we just went out downtown Minneapolis to a couple bars… I stuck out like a sore thumb, but it was my birthday and I wanted to wear sequins so I didn’t care HAHA!

      Reply
  5. Red Tag Chic Los Angeles says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    You are the luckiest finding that uber elegant long dress….& at F21?? Nothing could possible be better!!!

    REBECCA
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  6. Sharon says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    That is such a stunning dress! I can’t believe it was only $18…this is why I love F21!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sephora Giveaway!

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  7. Heiress says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Wow Rachel !! Just wow….. so glamorous and gorgeous in this number ! You made the right choice ! Plus those earring and red lips make everything all the more perfect !

    And Happy Birthday to ya !

    Much Love
    The Heiress Blog

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  8. Alyssa says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    What a pretty birthday gal–you look fabulous, Rachel! I’ve never seen a dress like this in Forever. That’s good birthday karma right there!

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    • Rachel says

      January 29, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      I know right?!?! I was actually looking for a hot pink number and then when I saw this for $18 I immediately ran to the dressing room, fit perfectly and was comfortable at the same time, so end of the search! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Bethie the Boo says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Yes! Perfect birthday outfit – especially at that price, what a steal! You look fantastic!

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  10. Julie says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Ah you look amazing! Love the dress. xo, Julie

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  11. two birds says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    ooh lala!! you look amazingly beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Shiny dress plus shiny shoes?! You look fabulous.

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Stop it. You look absolutely stunning. I’m sure you were turning heads all night in this number! Hope you had a fabulous birthday, love!

    xo Amy
    urbanfrill

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  14. Amy says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    $18?! Wow! That is incredible. You look so pretty too!

    Amy
    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  15. two birds says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous! You look amazing. And $18??? How could you pass that up?

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  16. Rachel says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    You look gorgeous! And Happy Birthday! xxx

    http://www.rachelsfashionpatch.blogspot.com

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  17. jenn~the stylish housewife says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    happy belated bday! great f21 find!!!

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

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  18. Olivia Tlgoy says

    January 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Oh my gosh you look so pretty! Love that dress! Hope you had a great birthday!

    xo Olivia
    <a href="http://www.thislooksgoodonyou.com/&quot; title="This Looks Good On You Blog">This Looks Good On You</a>.

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  19. Olivia says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Oh my gosh! So look so pretty! Hope you had a great birthday!!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

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  20. Eileen Elizabeth Beaver says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Freaking LOVE that dress!

    http://www.acreativedayblog.com

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    • Rachel's Lookbook says

      January 29, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Thank you Eileen! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Terry says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Rachel, you look so BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely breathtaking!

    I hope you had the most amazing of birthdays. You certainly were dressed for the occasion.

    I hope you’ll keep an eye out on my blog later today. I’ll be featuring this as one of the looks I love today.

    xo,
    Terry

    terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

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    • Rachel says

      January 29, 2013 at 12:24 PM

      Awww thanks Terry! You are so sweet 🙂 Can’t wait to see your post and I had an amazing birthday! Excited for what 25 has in store!

      Reply
  22. Rachel says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Glitter and sequins are all kinds of wonderful. Love the look, and happy birthday!

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  23. Lynn says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I always feel like sequins are a must for birthdays and events! Love the dress, what a steal!

    XO Your Lifestyle Upgrade

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  24. Valerie (Pieceful Wedding) says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Oh wow, this dress is amazing! Happy Birthday to you!

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  25. Jen says

    January 29, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Wow what an amazing find! $18 is such a steal! You look simply fantastic in it too!

    xo jen

    Reply
  26. Meredith says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    OMG Rachel!! That is an amazing find! The dress is gorgeous, and it looks incredible on you! It’s perfect for a birthday celebration!
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  27. Always Maylee says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Um, HELLO GORGEOUS! You look stunning! Perfect dress for a birthday celebration. I hope it was awesome!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  28. Anonymous says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Adorable dress! And your shoes are gorgeous.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.wordpress.com

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    • Rachel's Lookbook says

      January 29, 2013 at 10:40 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Berty Morales says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    I hope you had a great Bday, and Happy Belated bday. You look beautiful and that is a great dress.

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  30. Amy says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Seriously!!! It’s like it was custom made for you!! And I am loving that all of these pics of you, you’re just absolutely gorgeous!!!!
    xoAmy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  31. Tara says

    January 29, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    This is the absolute perfect birthday dress, you look stunning!

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  32. Ashley says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Your birthday outfit is GORGEOUS! I can’t believe it’s from Forever 21, great find!

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

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  33. Head to Toe Chic says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Such a gorgeous dress and what an amazing deal!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechicblog.com

    Reply
  34. AJ says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    $18 for that dress?! WOW! Great steal!! And paired with those shoes, what a perfect birthday look!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  35. Fierce & Fashionable says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday! Love the dress, great deal too! Those shoes are adorable!

    xx Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

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  36. Jessica says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I can’t ever say NO to sequins, and this dress is SERIOUSLY stunning on you Pretty Birthday Girl!
    xx

    Here&Now
    Enter My MsDressy Giveaway

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  37. Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Wow, 18 dollars?! That’s amazing! Have a fabulous night!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

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  38. Patricia says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    WOOOW!!! This is a real bargain!! Gorgeous dress!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  39. Jamie says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    so beautiful!!
    Xo,
    Jamie
    http://www.candystilettos.com

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  40. Megan, The Frugalista Diaries says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    great dress rachel Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

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  41. Shanna Schneider says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Holy Moly!!!! This dress is killer and even better being $18!!! Total score. And can we talk about those shoes. My word, they are life changing. I love them!! You looked absolutely gorg!!!

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  42. Sarah S. says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    $18! Definitely a good find. I LOVE that dress, perfect for a Birthday! Happy B-day to you!

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  43. Kacie's Kloset says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous birthday dress! Your hair and makeup looks flawless!

    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com

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  44. FASHION TALES says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Wow, you look sooo radiant, I can’t believe that dress is F21, what a smashing combination. Love the sequins. xo/Madison

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  45. amy says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    awesome find. Happy Belated Birthday

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  46. Jenny says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Ummm, that dress is STUNNING on you! Wow, you look super glamorous!! Happy Belated Birthday Rachel!!!

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

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  47. Jessica says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    What an amazing dress! I’ve seen a lot of short sequin dresses but not long ones! I love it!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  48. Heather Henderson says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love the photos!

    Just found your blog through Lauren Conrad’s website! Have a great day and I hope you can stop by my blog sometime! <3

    http://www.hsquaredfashion.com/

    Reply
  49. Samantha says

    February 2, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    you look GORGEOUS and what a great find from f21!! you can get a pink one for next year!!

    xo, sam 

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  50. Kirsty says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    STUNNING! You look beautiful Rachel. What a find!! Great photos. Happy Birthday. xx
    x Kirsty

    Reply

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