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Skip the sundress as its too laid-back for this dress code, and save the beaded mini-dress for the club

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I posted this photo on Instagram Sunday night (my actual birthday) once I returned from my phone and laptop free weekend away (more on that coming soon), and while I made a nod to my 30th birthday, I need to tell the story about this dress, because I keep getting asked questions about it, and it almost didnt happen