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First Blogiversary

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My little blog has turned one!

Hard to believe I’ve been at this for a year, but I guess time flies when you’re havin’ fun! I can’t thank each and every one of you enough for supporting this tiny little corner of the web of mine… you have no idea how much each sweet comment, tweet, whatever it may be, means to me! Blogging has really become sort of therapeutic to me, and I’m so grateful for all of the inspiration I find in this world, and for all of the people I have met through it.

Shauna Tunic Dress, Lilly Pulitzer
Locket, CatBird
Triple Link Bangle, BaubleBar
Rose ring, streets of Venice
Sandals, Gap [similar]

Here’s to many more!

#BBBos Recap

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If you had told me a year ago that so much of my life today would revolve around social media, I would have laughed in your face. Probably also would have laughed at myself. But that’s the way it is and I could not be more excited about it!

This weekend I attended Blog Better Boston, a conference put on by two amazing bloggers, Amy of Stylish Year and Alana of The Good Girl Gone Blog. I got to catch up with some good blogging pals plus meet a bunch of lovely new ones, and learned a lotta lot about this crazy world of blogs + social media + networking. It’s truly amazing, and I was inspired by so many people who are really conquering it in the best of ways.

Here are some snapshots from the day– linking up with a {little} dash of ash for Instagram Monday!

Business cards ready to go

Note-takin’

DIY swag bags… because who would appreciate this more than bloggers??

Mini chocolate + orange cupcakes during break thanks to Eventbrite

Super swag bag, full of goodies from Real Simple, Stephanie Johnson, Pretzel Crisps, Indie Lee, Stonewall Kitchen, Alex & Isabelle, INDi, INPINK, and Garden Botanika.

The only downside to a conference like this is the fact that I now want to spend all waking hours working on this little blog of mine. So hopefully you’ll be seeing some spring cleaning around here very soon…!


Taking a little of my own advice…

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Dress, American Eagle
Oxford, Abercrombie & Fitch
Flats, Michael by Michael Kors
Pearls, vintage

Despite the chill, I’m still refusing to wear pants. So, bring on the layers baby!

I wrote about tying an oxford over a dress way back when, and that is one of the best things I’m learning about blogging– it’s forcing me to adopt my own ideas.  And, though it does tempt some shopping every now and then (ok, a lot), it’s also inspiring me to put together old pieces into new outfits. I mean, American Eagle and A&F? These guys have been in my closet for quite some time, but they’re classics, and now they’re getting a revival!

I can’t be alone in this, how is blogging influencing your own personal style and wardrobe?

r-v-n-e recap!

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What a fabulous weekend at rendez-vous new england! Hosted by the lovely ladies AV of Long Distance Loving and Jillian of Cornflake Dreams, this was my first blogger meet-up and I don’t think I could have had more fun! It was wonderful meeting so many new friends, especially ones whose blogs I already follow– so great putting a real-life face to the name! And of course finding new blogs is always a huge highlight for me 🙂

All in all, it was perfect. Can’t wait to meet up with all of these ladies again! Here are some of the highlights of the events… thank you Instagram for making capturing so easy!

Gummi Bear Martinis at The Charlesmark Hotel and Lounge

Martinis with Kate of Suburban Sweetheart!

BEAUTIFUL earrings I won from Stella Jewelry. Pearls and sparkle? I am so there.

With the fabulous {av}– what a host!

So sweet

Button table at Grey’s Fabric & Notions. Oh my goodness. I want to live in this store. More about them and the SoWa market in a later post…!

FINALLY got myself some Roxy’s Grilled Cheese! I’ve been trying to find myself in the same location as this food truck for months. Completely lived up to my expectations 🙂

Sparkly end to an amazing weekend.

So SO many thanks to AV and Jillian for putting this together, as well as all of the awesome sponsors! Our goodie bags=heaven. Can’t wait to do this again!!

And I’m linking up with Miss a {little} dash of ash again today for another Monday Instagram Link Party 🙂

One Hundred

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WordPress tells me that this marks my 100th post on so anthro! A HUGE thank you to all of my followers who keep coming back to read this silly little thing post after post. I know I ramble and don’t put together the most groundbreaking outfits, so I appreciate each and every one of you more than I could ever tell you 🙂

Here’s to the next one hundred! Have a wonderful weekend you all!!