Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Happy Bday Mr. Maquillage!!


Hello old friends and new!! Today's post is a snippet of my personal non-blogging life, introducing my beau: my BDAY boy LeeLee!! This week was hectic as Lee's best friend and I were very busy planning his surprise. My blog, in turn, went into hibernation mode and with no beauty material to share, I figured it was time to meet the man behind Maryam Maquillage!!! No one does more for this blog than my LeeLee; he is the brains behind the operation, the muscle, if you will :))) Not to mention, he's also my photographer and photo editor. Notice the photo credits at the end of my bigger blog posts :)) Yup, that's my Le Var!! So, on Sunday we celebrated... ooooh we shhelebrated LeeLee's hallmark birthday with unlimited mimosas, bellinis, and red & white sangria at a poppin' NYC brunch spot. Surpriiiiise!!!


See more pix, read our love story and meet our best friends!!



11 years together and counting!!!
People are always shocked to find out that Lee and I have been in a relationship for 11 years and I'm only in my 20's... well, SURPRISE!! We met when I was just in high school and have been together ever since. I cherish every day with my babe and know that these 11 years will turn into 111, because he is my ultimate best friend.

A fun fact: Lee comes from a ballet background, which inadvertently brought us together. The kids he used to teach at Dance Theater ended up becoming my classmates at the FAME school and here are some of them: Ray (my partner in surprise bday planning) and the beautiful Kika and Geneva <3
Kool Kat Ray-meow!!!
MY Lee's favorite: Dominican cake!! If you're ever in NYC, be sure to go to the heights and treat yourself to a slice of heavenly goodness. There is nothing quite like a Dominican cake... it is moist, fresh, fluffy and filled with tropical staples like guava and dulce the leche. We went half and half, pizza style, half guava half dulce de leche. Thanks Kika!!
Taking a few pix with Kenya, LeeLee's best girl friend. You may remember Kenny, she's made a couple of appearances on the bloggy :)) We <3 you Kennnnnyyyy!!!
 
My high school besties, Jo and Christen -- I just love them so much!!! You may also remember Chrissy, she's made several appearances on the blog as my muse and model :)))
Below Left: my bestie Jonsi. The ultimate drama diva, Jonsi is as naughty as she appears and then some. Always the life of the party -- with Jonsi -- a boring time is simply impossible!! <3

Below Right: my bestie Gina is such a trooper for showing up while being 6 months pregnant!! Love ya girl!!!
Me and my besties Larry and Liz! You've seen them both before many-a-times, these girls are simply my sisters!!! I love love love them <3
A rather blurry action shot of Lee and his awesome big brother Michael!!!
 Happy Birthday to my Mister!!!
Thanks to Larry, here's a virutal glimpse into our celebration: Christen singing happy birthday to LeeLee. It was an indescribably magical moment filled with so much love, joy and emotion. Thanks for blessing us with your vocals, Chrissy!!! We love you <3

and now you're a part of it too!!! thanks for joining in the celebration <3


Bisous,


Maryam Maquillage




Photos: random iPhones lol



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63 comments:

  1. Loved seeing all the LAG kids in one place! plus Ray's expression in Geneva's pic...killed me. Happy Birthday Lee!

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  2. awwwww happy bday to your lovey dovey!!! :) I am a hopeless romantic so that 11 year stuff is tear jerking!! aww i love it!! i hope me and my boo of 4 years last as long as yours!! xoxoxox

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    1. thank you honey!! 4 years isn't a walk in the park either, it's past the wooing stage, so it's definitely in cruise control mode now <3 wish you all the best!!

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  3. it looks fab <3 Glad to know that you guys had a great time!!!

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  4. aww cute pics, and wow 11 years. That's amazing in today's world. wishing you both many more :)

    Xo

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  5. Aw you guys are so cute together! Congrats on 11 years wow! And Happy Happy Birthday to your love :)

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  6. So cute. Congrats on a great b-day for ur lovey. He looked happy so great job! Take care and thnx for sharing!!!

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  7. That is very sweet! You both look so happy =) Wishing you many more years!

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  8. Aww that's so amazing you guys have been together for 11 years!

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  9. you both are beautiful together! yeah for the snippet of the personal life! Funny how nosy all us bloggers are ;)

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    1. Thanks so much Andee!! and YES, we all are incredibly nosy lol... I love reading personal posts too :))

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  10. Such a beautiful couple! Love the "personal" posts :)
    xx

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  11. Awe happy birthday to your love. What a cute couple!! Can't believe you've been together for 11 years!! That is awesome!! =)

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  12. very cute cake!! Looks like you two had fun :)
    ❤❤

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  13. So cute! This post made my grinchy heart grow three sizes!

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  14. super fun!!!! i love the pics, seems like a great group. hot man, get it girl ;) glad that you are happy and loved!

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    1. Thanks girl!! and LOL I totally knew you would approve ;)))

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  15. Awww it seems like you all had a lot of fun! :) Wish him a happy birthday all the way from california!!!!!!!
    <333333

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  16. This looks like such a happy celebration ;) People are usually shocked when I tell them how long my boyfriend and I have been together (12 years) because I am only 29. I wouldn't trade any of those years for anything though, we are very happy - and you guys look very happy too! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Yup, same story here lol... right after I say how long, people are like "how old are you again"?? haha... wishing you many more doll :))

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  17. You 2 are a great looking couple! Happy birthday to your bf!

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  18. Aww this is so sweet, getting together with high school friends, the big celebration, the Dominican cake( which i didn't know existed, thanks to you i must try it)

    11 years together is an inspiration and motivation for me and my babe. It's amazing to see genuine love in this hectic fast paced world.
    Of course, you & your girls are gorgeous, and you and your boo are a beautiful couple.
    I love these photos.

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    1. Thank you Sandra, you're awesome!! and YES, you must try Dominican cake, it is nothing like American cake... and you know it must be good if I'm saying it, us Russians have the best pastries hands down and we are super duper picky lol... Wishing you and your boo all the happiness in the world and many many more years to come!! oxoxoxox

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  19. It's always nice to see the personal side of other bloggers I follow! looks like you guys had a great time!!! Happy be-lated b-day to him!!

    Tina D
    http://officialstinad.blogspot.com/

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  20. Awwww you too make a cute couple and cute pictures :)

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  21. you make a lovely couple ... great pics :)

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  22. Awww you guys are so cute together!!

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  23. awww what a cute post God bless your relationship honey you guys are beautiful together!! love your outfit looks like you guys had a ton of fun!!!

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    1. thank you so much Jeimy!! Yeah, it was an amazing time... our friends are the best lol!!

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  24. Happy belated birthday, Lee! Thank you for putting in the hard work & playing a big role in the behind the scenes of this blog because I have grown to love this blog. Maybe without the loving touch & support from an 11 year relationship, the blog wouldn't be where it is today - so thank you for that.

    Btw, Christen has an amazing voice!

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    1. Lee thanks you for the sweet comment Saim :)) and I thank you for all the kind words, it means so much to me that you love my blog!! Yes, Chrissy is incredible, I've been telling her for years to go on American Idol... she's contemplating it haha

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  25. Well Happy belated birthday to Lee and congrats on being together for 11 years, you still both look really cute and loved up which is so nice to see!! Aww great post hunni xxx

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    1. Thank you so much Tia :)) yup, we're the best of friends and that is so important for a healthy relationship!!

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  26. wao 11 years grt...belated happy birthday to MR.Lee

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  27. You are so gorgeous! Cute post.

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  28. Wow!!! 11years it's fantastic... So lovely pitures ;o). Are you a dancer? Have a nice day. Xoxo

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    1. Thanks darling!! I'm actually a singer and an artist, not a dancer though... wish I was lol

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  29. Love Love Love this post! Happy Birthday once more Lee! :)

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  30. i'm happy to see this personal post : ) happy birthday to him and congratulations on a beautiful love

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  31. love this post!!!!! wow such a beautiful post! Happy Birthday to him!:)

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  32. great pics and 11years together wow thus just amaze,congrats honey u r inspirational. me and the hubby reach 8yrs lol...happy birthday to your other half...hugs xoxo

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    1. Thank you Sharon and congratulations to you on your 8 year marriage, that is incredible!!!

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  33. I am absolutely in LOVE with this post-- your personal life posts are always my favorite!
    How special it is for you to be with Lee that long, absolutely lovely! You two compliment each other so well.
    HAPPY belated birthday Lee
    xo,
    -Imani Love

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    1. Thank you my daring!!! I'm so glad you love the personal posts... sometimes, I feel like there's just no room for it in the beauty blogging world, but alas, I guess there is always room for everything lol I will pass on the bday wishes!! oxoxoxoxox

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  34. oh that's wonderful <3 you're cutie <3 all my compliments and best whishes ... (sorry for my bad english Miriam )

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  35. you look so happy together ... happy bday to your man!

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  36. Thank you all soooooo much for you sweet and thoughtful comments!! I will pass on the well wishes, you guys are the best!!! oxoxoxoxoxoxox

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  37. Aww so beautiful. As a proud Dominicana, I will say we do make the best cake. Love this post! And yes, I'm married to my best friend, that is the best feeling on earth.

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  38. Aww this is so cute! I hope he had a marvelous birthday! You look sooo cute together!

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  39. Aww that's so sweet! You look gorgeous and that woman can sing!

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  40. You & your mister make a great & gorgeous couple ! Many happy returns of the day to Lee and many many happy years together to both of you. Cheers ! Have a great Sunday.

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  41. Thas so cute i have to agree that dominican cake is the best im with a dominican so i knowww so the food is awwsome too xoxo

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  42. Hello Maryam! Happy bday to your bf. OMG 11 years? I'm with mine for almost 10 haha...May you guys have more years of love and bliss together :)

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  43. Awww 11 years *squeal* that is so awesome! Happy belated Birthday to Lee as well!! Looks like you all had an amazing time :) x

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  44. Happy birthday to your boo!!

    but wait a minute... stop the presses... you said you went to the FAME school, you wouldn't happen to mean LaGuardia would you?! Because if so, HEYYYYY FELLO LAG ALUM!!! I graduated from LaGuardia too!

    ~Sherine
    Check out my blog, comment, and follow if you like!
    Confessions Of A City Girl

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