twenty-seven

by Kaylah Stroup

the dainty squid, birthday, balloons, green hair, colorful

cleveland blogger, ohio blogger, cleveland, green hair

kaylah doolan, ohio blog, fashion blogger

details
hat – Target
sunglasses – Moorea Seal
shirt – 3/4 sleeve top via Target
skirt – denim front button skirt via Target
sandals pansy via Amazon

TWENTY-SEVEN.

This is officially the “other side” of my twenties. Well, twenty-six was… and twenty-five probably was too but for some reason I tried to hold on the idea that I wasn’t closer to thirty than twenty. No denying it now. Still a little confused how I’m this old but don’t feel any more like an “adult” though.

I’m hoping that by the time this post goes live I’ll already be outside getting some early morning miles on my bike. Ideally I’ll get twenty-seven miles in today but I might poop out early, and that’s fine too. In previous years I’ve written about how I’m going to do something relaxing but if I’ve learned one thing in all my years it’s that I’m happiest and most satisfied when I’m busy. So I’m going to do my best to make it a full day of bikes, beach, coffee, and food!

Sparklers with my dad, then smoke bombs with both parents. This one with my dad looking down is easily the most flattering of the three of us. Later photos would show us choking. Its incredible how smelly those things are. Probably cut at least six months off my life breathing that stuff in. Happy Birthday though, right?

PS. You should check out my instagram stories for a super cute GIF from this shoot that I wasn’t able to include in this post.

Here’s a peek back at previous year’s birthday outfit posts featuring balloons!  20132014, 2015+ 2016! Some things really never seem to change…

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34 comments

Allie August 2, 2017 - 10:19 am

Happy Birthday!! I love that you take these photos every year – so fun to look back on them.

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 6:16 pm

Thanks, Allie! 🙂

Tara August 2, 2017 - 11:13 am

Happy birthday, Kaylah!!! I hope you have a fantastic day and a great rest of your birthday month! 😀

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 5:53 pm

Thanks so much, Tara! 🙂

Miss Jane August 2, 2017 - 1:02 pm

Happy birthday cutie pie!

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:31 pm

thank you! 🙂

Sabela August 2, 2017 - 1:05 pm

Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎉 Just fyi: one doesn’t necessary ever feel adult. And you don’t need to! 😘

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 5:53 pm

🙂

Carroll August 2, 2017 - 3:01 pm

Happy Birthday!

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:27 pm

thanks, Carroll! 🙂

Molly August 2, 2017 - 3:50 pm

Happy birthday!!!!!!!

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:25 pm

thanks, Molly! 🙂

Mary August 2, 2017 - 5:02 pm

Happy Birthday. I hope it’s filled with all your favorite people and things and if you get that camera report back on it. After my trip I’m seriously looking into something small for travel.

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 6:16 pm

Thank you, Mary! 🙂

annie August 2, 2017 - 6:37 pm

Happy Birthday :3
I always love your photos ♥

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:23 pm

Thank you, Annie! 🙂

Indya | TheSmallAdventurer August 3, 2017 - 3:01 am

You seriously have the most uplifting smile in the world! I just want to wish you + everyone else nonstop happiness whenever I see it. Hope you have a lovely birthday month 💕

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:23 pm

Awww, thank you so much, Indya! 🙂

Piperita Patty August 3, 2017 - 4:33 am

Happy birthday! You look amazing 😀

Kaylah August 3, 2017 - 4:22 pm

Thank you so much! 🙂

Kate @ GreatestEscapist.com August 3, 2017 - 8:18 pm

For some reason I really had a hard time with 27 because, as you said, it marked my “late twenties,” closer to 30. But let me tell you, you look GREAT, & it seems like life’s treating you pretty darn well. Wishing you a wonderful year. Happy birthday!

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 5:45 pm

Thanks, Kate! 🙂

Vonne Leonard August 4, 2017 - 1:00 am

Happy Birthday! Love the pics with your parents! I can’t believe you’re 27! Seems like yesterday you were just a kid! I also can’t believe I just turned 61!! Yikes! It sure has been a pleasure watching you come out of your shell. I know your parents are so proud of you. ❤️

Vonne

Ps- Have I told you that I have an instagram page now? I’m still learning to use it, Ha! Check out my cactus blooms and Tilley collection @prairietallgrass

Kaylah August 9, 2017 - 8:22 am

Aw, thank you so much, Vonne! 🙂

Marine August 4, 2017 - 8:16 am

Happy birthday, lady!! 27 is a good number – enjoy it! These photos are adorable!

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 5:44 pm

Thanks, Marine! 🙂

Amanda August 4, 2017 - 4:10 pm

Happy (belated) birthday! Hope you had a fabulous day! You certainly look like you were having fun! xx

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 6:17 pm

Thanks, Amanda! 🙂

Sian August 5, 2017 - 7:18 am

I am totally with you on feeling satisfied when I’m most busy – I always think I’ll enjoy a day of lounging around, but I always find myself doing something instead! I hope you had a wonderful Birthday, Kaylah! 🙂

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 7:13 pm

Same!

Thanks, Sian! 🙂

Sarah August 6, 2017 - 6:34 pm

Happy birthday!!! These photos are so cute, especially the one with your parents. I’ll be turning 27 in February, for some reason that seems so much older than 26 to me, haha.

Kaylah August 8, 2017 - 7:12 pm

Thanks, Sarah! 🙂

Heidi-Virginia August 9, 2017 - 8:52 am

You are sooo pretty!

Kaylah August 9, 2017 - 12:31 pm

Thank you! 🙂

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