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It Was 20 Years Ago Today

February 14, 2009 by WendyB

Twenty years ago, my family threw a surprise party for my father, GeorgeB, in honor of his 50th birthday. In the picture below, he’s the happy fellow wearing the giant button and I am the one laughing like a maniac on the left.

WendyB and GeorgeB in 1989

Today, GeorgeB is celebrating his 70th birthday. Time flies when you’re having fun!

WendyB and GeorgeB in 2009

I gave GeorgeB a special pair of cufflinks in honor of his big day, but I feel like more is required, so the Beatles are going to sing him a song.

Happy birthday, GeorgeB!

UPDATED TO ADD: GeorgeB commented on this post, saying, “Thank you for all your good wishes. Now buy some WendyB jewelry!” Remember, it’s his birthday. You owe it to him to do what he says.

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  1. K.Line says

    February 14, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    George, you don’t look a day over 52! And who’s that hawt girl standing next to you 🙂

  2. Lynette says

    February 14, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Happy, happy birthday, GeorgeB. And many more!

  3. lisa says

    February 14, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Happy birthday GeorgeB! My goodness, K.Line is right…I see where you get your eternal youthfulness from, Wendy. 🙂

  4. Sharon Rose says

    February 15, 2009 at 1:43 am

    Hi there-Such lovely photos, wishing him a very Happy Birthday!!

  5. Skye says

    February 15, 2009 at 1:49 am

    Happy birthday GeorgeB! Meanwhile, WendyB you definitely haven’t done 20 years worth of aging since your dad’s 50th, more like about 2 years.

  6. janettaylor says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:09 am

    Hi Wendy,

    Happy Birthday GeorgeB!

    &

    Ur skirt (on pics) is amazing!

    xoxo: Janet

  7. Jill says

    February 15, 2009 at 4:36 am

    Happy birthday to your Dad! Mine turned 70 last year. 70 just isn’t what it used to be…thank goodness. Love the genie cufflinks. Truly inspired!

  8. Swell Vintage - Frankie says

    February 15, 2009 at 4:46 am

    I’m a big fan of George’s work! Happy birthday, G x

  9. roller coaster teacher says

    February 15, 2009 at 6:28 am

    So sweet! Happy bday Mr. B!!!

  10. Rollergirl says

    February 15, 2009 at 6:53 am

    Oh how adorable! HAPPY BIRTHDAY George!

  11. Dale says

    February 15, 2009 at 7:36 am

    Happy Birthday GeorgeB!

  12. KD says

    February 15, 2009 at 9:00 am

    Happy Birthday, MrB!

  13. the iron chic says

    February 15, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Yes, you are frozen in time Wendy.

  14. copperoranges says

    February 15, 2009 at 11:01 am

    happy birthday papab!

  15. Marian says

    February 15, 2009 at 11:38 am

    gosh your Dad looks amazing fro 70 my dear and you dont look like youve aged since from the first image!
    Happy birthday to your Dad!im sure he will love your cufflinks.
    muah x
    marian

  16. Renaissance Woman says

    February 15, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Happy Birthday GeorgeB!

  17. pretty face says

    February 15, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Aw, sweet. Happy B-Day George B!

  18. Alicia/InstantVintage says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! George B looks amazing!

  19. Sandra @ Debutanteclothing.com says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    GeorgeB is looking damn good! Here’s to another 20 years!

  20. enc says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Happy Birthday to George B! Hooray!

  21. Raven says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    Happy Birthday to your dad!
    And I like the skirt you’re wearing.

  22. LJ says

    February 15, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    awww uncle georgeB looks so handsome, your photos are lovely! Happy birthday to your dad 🙂
    xx-LJ from SOS!

  23. GeorgeB says

    February 15, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Thank you for all your good wishes. Now buy some WendyB jewelry!

  24. Shrimpton Couture says

    February 15, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Happy Bday GeorgeB
    Looking good!

  25. oni says

    February 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    haha on twitter i was sure that this was going to be a message from george bush! but this one is better.

  26. Hammie says

    February 15, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Same lips, Better Hair.
    You look good too Wendy!
    xx

  27. WendyB says

    February 15, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    LOL @ Hammie. The invention of flat irons = one of the best things that ever happened to me.

    Raven, that’s a Roland Mouret skirt from (I’m pretty sure) 2005.

  28. thepreppyprincess says

    February 15, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Coolest post I have read today Miss Wendy – and I read quite a few! The pictures of you two are just great.

    Happy Birthday to George!
    tp

  29. Melanie says

    February 15, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Hi “Dad” B …

    long time since you’ve heard from me! Hope your birthday was great and you do look fabulous! Please say hi to “Mom” B from me 🙂

    – Melanie

  30. Cammila says

    February 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Oh my goodness, I’m embarrassed to admit it, but this almost made me cry! You and your dad look like two peas in a funny, stylish pod. 🙂

  31. GeorgeB says

    February 15, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    I had a great B-day. Dinner, a B-day call from Germany (Titus hasn’t missed calling in 20 years), WendyB special cuff links, 30 minutes watching Sebastian on the webcam and a message from Mel. Thanks all.

  32. Songy says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:58 am

    OMG. Huge congrats are in order. He looks so good. Good for you to be there for him. I wasn’t even in the country for my father’s 60th… I feel terrible now.

  33. Ladies Who Lunch says

    February 16, 2009 at 6:56 am

    That gigantic badge is hilarious!

  34. Dana says

    February 16, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Happy, happy, happy Bday Mr B!!!

  35. Suze says

    February 16, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Happy birthday GeorgeB. I hope it’s your best yet!

  36. Girl Japan says

    February 16, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    70 is the new 50! Happy B-day (so glad you posted this) My mums b-day is around the corner and she’ll be 53…

    Happy happy happy!

  37. Iheartfashion says

    February 17, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Happy Birthday GeorgeB!
    Wendy, you must share the secret of your agelessness. And I love the RM skirt!

  38. -h of candid cool says

    February 17, 2009 at 8:55 am

    happy birthday mr B!

  39. Diabolina Da Fashionista says

    February 17, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    love a dad who hustles for you 😉

  40. Nina (femme rationale) says

    February 18, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    aw, happy bday to your father! how scary is it that you have not aged at all in 20 years? seriously, spill your secrets woman! 😉

  41. Nina (femme rationale) says

    February 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    wait…sorry, i’m a little slow…so that makes you 40?!? OMG. you look SUPER young. i assumed u were way younger. ok, seriously spill your secrets!

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