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Hey, Hey Charla

December 22, 2008 by WendyB

I’d like to dedicate this craptacular photo of myself — inching into my 41st year in a too-short skirt and red lipstick — to my pink-lipglossed nemesis, How Not to Look Old author Charla Krupp.

I’m wearing a vintage Christian Francis Roth jacket for my 41st birthday, which is today.
Yeah, I’m old, sluts!
Deal with it.

If you’re old enough to recognize the song reference in the title without my prompting you, you are even more ancient than I am.


Hey Paula

By the way, if you haven’t gone over to Grant Miller Media to vote for me to win the prestigious Drysdale Award categories of Blog With the Most Pictures of the Blogger and Blog With the Most Swears, what the fuck are you waiting for? It’s my birthday, motherfuckers!

UPDATED TO ADD: Just go here and vote on the left side of the screen.

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  1. Alicia/InstantVintage says

    December 22, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Happy Birthday, love!

  2. (R)evolver74 says

    December 22, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Oooo Happy birthday!!

  3. Sharon Rose says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:25 am

    Hi there-Many Happy Birthday wishes, you look fabulous!!

  4. quoththeraven says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:29 am

    Happy Birthday!
    If I could, I’d give you cadbury chocolates.

  5. Skye says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:36 am

    a. Happy birthday!
    b. You don’t look old (as if I have to tell you that!)
    c. That How Not to Look Old lady is going to get so cranky when she googles herself and finds this post.
    d. You look totally hot.

  6. pretty face says

    December 23, 2008 at 3:02 am

    You look spectacular, not craptacular!

    Sorry I couldn’t think of anything witty to say.

    Happy birthday!

  7. raq says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:03 am

    happy birthday beyotch! you don’t look a day over 30, fo’ real!!!

  8. SnapandPrint says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:48 am

    Happy Birthday to a divine looking 41 year old!

    Keep it red lipped, keep it stylish, and keep it fun…as you always do!

  9. Couture Allure Vintage Fashion says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:51 am

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

  10. enc says

    December 23, 2008 at 5:46 am

    I knew that song, and am definitely older than you at 42-and-a-half!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    I was going to do that 41 times but ran out of steam.

    Now, where’s my Geritol? Hey! YOU took my Geritol!

  11. petite and dynamite says

    December 23, 2008 at 5:54 am

    Hi Gorgeous!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Have a super day!!

    xoxoxoxo NATHANA and CAROLINE!!

  12. KD says

    December 23, 2008 at 6:06 am

    Happy Birthday!! Charla Krupp is eating her words right now, I’m sure.

  13. Swell Vintage - Frankie says

    December 23, 2008 at 6:14 am

    Happy birthday! You’re amazing. Age ain’t nuthin’ but a number! x

  14. Deja Pseu says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:26 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday! You are my she-ro! Take that, Charla [POW!]

  15. Shrimpton Couture says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:37 am

    Happy Birthday Miss Wendy! Old is when you hit 100 – silly girl you are ages away still

  16. Princess of the Universe says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:39 am

    Happy Birthday Wendy!!
    xo

  17. McGone says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:42 am

    I’m double dipping and wishing you a Happy Birthday here and Facebook. Because 41 only happens once and it deserves a two-fer.

  18. Rollergirl says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:02 am

    You look amazing as always you silly girl! Now…how do we vote? Pls can you send me direct link? Ta!! x

  19. jds223 says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Happy Birthday…My 41st is in February…we look pretty hot for old chicas. A friend of mine has her 4 year old trained to say she is 20 and I’m 21. It’s great.

  20. THE HOUSE OF STYLE says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:15 am

    happy birtday beautiful!have a gorgeous day,its all about you today x
    Marian

  21. Sheila says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Happy Birthday, Wendy! If it makes you feel any better, I’m older than you (by 2 months). And I look fab, so what the fuck are you talking about?? “Old”? Get out.

    Cheers!

  22. jennine says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:57 am

    maybe she should take notes from you… i mean really, if you looked 10 years younger than you do, you’d look like jailbait.

    happy birthday!

  23. Gamutrice says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Hey Wendy,

    Is that your birthday piñata on top of Paula’s head?

    I hope there are lots of goodies inside!

    Happy Birthday!

    Love,
    Slutty

  24. mymilkglassheart says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:14 am

    Happy Birthday! I had no idea what your age was, as is the case with most bloggers but you’ve always looked fantastic and that book looks horrifying! Red lipstick forever! Have a wonderful day!

  25. fabulous girl says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:18 am

    No such thing as a too-short skirt on you, lovely, especially when paired with classic black hose. Have a wonderful day!

  26. Rhiannon says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Happy birthday!!!!!!!

  27. DaisyChain says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:33 am

    Dude, I thought you were in your 20s, looking good!
    And Happy Birthday x

  28. La Belette Rouge says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Happy Birthday, Gorgeous!! I am sure if Charla ever had the privilege of meeting lovely you that she would be the first tot ell you that her rules do not apply to you. Have a day as beautiful as you are.

  29. Sal says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:48 am

    Holy cats! I wouldn’t have guessed a day over 21. Happy birthday – Capricorns RULE.

  30. Esther says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:53 am

    Pish posh you look way better in a “too-short” skirt than some people I know. Sooooooooo here’s to another 20 years of too-short skirts! HUZZAH!

  31. janettaylor says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Happy Birthday Wendy!

    Your look is fabolous. I adore your blazer (3 tone)

    Merry Xmas!

    xoxo: Janet

  32. Miss Janey says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Happy Birthday, WendyB. Miss J has voted for you in both categories. What is age when you are as hot as WB?

  33. apricot tea. says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Happy birthday, Ms. B! & damn, you look good for your age! I only hope that I look as amazing in my 40s.

  34. lisa says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:58 am

    Happy birthday! And you’re never old as long as you keep getting ID’d when ordering drinks!

  35. Maya says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    Happy birthday!!!

  36. stef m says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    As always, you look gorgeous. If this is old, old rocks. Happy day!

  37. tam pham says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    Happy Birthday Wendy!!!!!!!!!! XOXO

  38. pistols at dawn says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    We should all be fortunate enough to age a fraction as gracefully as you, miss. I’m imagining owning clothes without Dorito dust on them and not drinking like my liver’s an insurgent uprising that needs to be put down might be a good start.

    Happy birthday!

  39. Aisha says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Happy bday, girl!
    You look great, don’t feel old.

  40. Vyque says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    Many happy returns!

  41. Dana says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Happy birthday!
    You look amazing on that pic.

    Merry Xmas, I hope you have the time of your life!

  42. CDP says

    December 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  43. emmapeelpants says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Gorgeous Lady! May the skirts get shorter and the lipstick redder!

  44. AsianCajuns says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    Happy, happy Birthday, WendyB!!!!

    And jesus! You look at least 10 years younger than you are! That’s not just me being blogger nicey nice- you really, really do!

  45. Fashion_Loving_Stylist says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    41 is not old! I’m 41 and I’m having the time of my life. Happy Birthday, I hope its wonderful.

  46. The Seeker says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Looking gorgeous girl!!!!!!!

    Have also a Happy Xmas

    xoxo

  47. Imogen Lamport says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Happy F’n birthday! I can’t believe you’re 41 – I thought you were 30!

    Who wants to be blond and boring? Not me – I’ll be brunette for as long as I can!

  48. Iheartfashion says

    December 23, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Wow. Take that Charla!
    Happy Birthday Wendy!

  49. K.Line says

    December 23, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    That Cadbury choc must be preserving you because you are one FINE and youthful birthday girl! 🙂

  50. Lynette says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    Mama,Duncan, and I send great big, heartfelt Happy Birthday wishes your way, WendyB. And we hope that your present is first place in both of those Drysdale categories! And you’re glowing in your newly reconfigured Donald Brooks!

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