Stuff I Learned at My 40th Birthday Party
I threw myself a big party for my fortieth birthday. We had an 80s Prom theme because I couldn’t think of anything more fun and sillier, and because I really needed an excuse to tease my hair. In addition to having a great time and celebrating this milestone date on the calendar in over-the-top style, I also learned a few things.
Among them:
- The DJ is not always right, but usually he is.
- Aqua Net is a process.
- When it comes to flash photography, there is no such thing as too much makeup.
- If you want it how you want it, you have to do it yourself.
- When you invite a bunch of people who own cameras and Facebook accounts to your party, don’t drink.
- Some things that happened in high school will always happen, no matter how many milestone birthdays you have. But the older you get, the less you care.
- Balloon arches make everything better.
- Pretend magic wands actually work.
- It’s always nice to be called hot, even if the boy who says it is younger than the boy who took you to your actual prom over twenty years ago. And not hot.
- Dresses with big bustles cover a multitude of pole-worthy moves.
- After just a few drinks, the most dignified women you know will beg for Pussy Control. (It’s a song.)
- Beautiful cakes can taste great.
- Pink drink specials are dangerous.
- It’s a fine line, but you must learn to wear the tiara as long as you can get away with it, and not a minute longer.
Thanks to all of you who came for the spectacle. Thanks for all the fabulous birthday wishes. See you on the dance floor.
by Lela Davidson on November 10, 2009
in It's All About Me
I completely agree with the pink drink specials and the cake. As a matter of fact, I think I could exist on just those two items for days…. Awesome party for an awesome chic!!! Happy 40th – you wear it very well!!
Happy birthday, Lela! My fortieth birthday was the best day, the best party, EVER! I loved turning 40. 45, however, has completely un-glue-ified me. Come to think of it, so did 35. I must not do the “5′s” very well.
You look adorable in your tiara. Seriously, not everyone can pull off a look like that. Believe me, I’ve tried. And every time someone has said, “Not in the pool, ma’am,” like that’s a law now or something.
I’m so sorry to have missed “THE” party of the year from what I hear (and the pictures I saw!)
Glad you had fun and did it up big! I now have something to look forward to in a few years…I have a feeling I won’t be sitting at home bawling afterall!
No, Lindsay – you will have a blast. Nothing is better than forty! Except, I’m hoping – 50!
Denae, we have no such anti-tiara laws here in Arkansas. But I’m playing it safe. Although I’m tempted, I have retired the tiara. For at least a week or two.
Thanks, Lori! It was fun, wasn’t it? I’ll be back for the drink specials soon….