As I counted down the days to my 40th birthday, I naturally found myself reflecting on the past years of my life and I quickly decided that I was going to embrace this next decade with the things I love most, my baby sister and photographer Michelle, fashion, glitter, pink, chocolate, and elegance.

I opted for a 40 and Fabulous photo shoot to celebrate such a milestone birthday. I rented a room at the Omni Hotel in DC where I gave myself the gift of luxury. I planned my outfits for many months selecting pieces that I felt forty represents: fabulous, fun, flirty sexy, and spontaneous.

I had an incredible time celebrating me. My day was filled with luxury, dramatic garments, great food, and best of all I was able to capture it all with my bestie. Yes is great to feel special on your birthday but every day is a special occasion, so dress accordingly.