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Vivica A. Foxis having “summer fun in the sun” as she gears up for her birthday.
“I usually go to Montego Bay, Jamaica to celebrate with my older brother Marvin, who’s born on the same day as me, with family and friends. But, in L.A., I do big blowout parties for milestone celebrations,” she says. “I invited my girlfriends from Orange County, who I’ve known since I was in college, and my BFF L.A. girls squad, and my makeup and hair ladies.”
Before hitting the pool, Fox rocked a green-and-pink swimdress from her favorite store, Bell of California, paired with Steve Madden shoes and Candy Ice jewelry.
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She then changed into a plunging fuchsia one-piece with embellished neckline for the pool party, and loved having a matching “pretty in pink” moment with the littlest guest at the party.
“That’s my cutie pie goddaughter,princess Iman Joelleand it was a total coincidence that we both were wearing pink!” she tells PEOPLE.

So what’s the secret to feeling yourself when wearing a swimsuit in a room full of people?
And of course, you’ve got to master the tricks to a killer swimsuit shot: “Knowing your angles and getting that golden sun light in front of you, not behind you.”

Along with a poolside afternoon, Fox was happy to treat pals to bites fromSafe + Fair,Meat District,BHU Foods, and more. Showcasing all the goodies, Fox says her favorites were the “amazing” Shaq burgers from Meat District, as well as the Cookie Dough Keto Bites from BHU Foods.

As the celebration ended, Fix gifted her partygoers with a variety of goodies, including her favorite K-beauty sheet masks fromAloisia Beauty.

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Now heading into year 57, Fox tells PEOPLE that her main goal is “to protect my good energy and happiness at all cost,” keeping in mind her life mantra: “LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH! #LifeIsGood.”
source: people.com