2011 In Review

Wow, what a fantastic year 2011 was for me!

I did some huge things - by far, the biggest was quitting my corporate job and devoting myself full-time to my dream job, being a Personal Stylist!

Here are a few more highlights from 2011:

January: I talk through how to take better blog pictures.

March: I discover the hairstyle that I'll wear almost exclusively for 10 months

April: We take a fun day trip with our pup!

June: I recap our amazing trip to England where I met Claire, Kirsty, and a whole bunch of other awesome bloggers!

June #2: I was featured as a Blogger "Blog of Note" - super exciting!

July: Kirsty and I take Portland by storm.

July #2: I quit my day job to pursue my dream job!

September: I get a sweet blog makeover from a friend!

October: We put an offer on a house (it, unfortunately, fell through).

November #2: I get my hair cut short again (and I love it!)

How was your year? I hope it was wonderful, and that you have a fantastic 2012!

PS: I also just wanted to say how thankful I am towards everyone who stops by this blog and reads and comments - you all make my day!

OOTD: Holiday cheer!

Howdy sweet blog readers!

Well, this household has come down with the seasonal cold/flu, so I haven't left the house, except to go to Walgreens to buy more sudafed, for days. It's an exciting existence, let me tell you! Also, let me tell you that chicken bouillon is disgusting all by itself.

But, last week, I got all gussied up for a party, and wanted to share (especially since I've missed the other parties I had been planning on looking fabulous at).


Check out how well I match the wall! Also, that dreamy quality is due to Bob's extended battery on his phone - it pops out too far for the camera to take normal pictures!

Whatevs, work with what you got. And work it!


Outfit details:
Dress, avenue, deep clearance (plus they have a 50% off code right now). I was shocked at how well this dress fit and how fabulous it looks!
belt: target, ages ago
cardigan: target.com
petticoat: thrifted
shoes: seychelles
sweater clip: gift from husband

I seriously was so surprised at this dress - I love it so much! It's comfortable and fits really well. Plus the green polka dots mean it can work for the holidays, but also other times during the year. I can't wait to wear it some more!


me, acting like a dork in my white fancy coat.

Tell me - have you gotten to dress up fancy for the holidays yet this year? Please share links if you have!

OOTD: Rosie Thomas Show

Hello lovelies!

Last night we had a lovely double date with Danae (of Gather & Hunt) and her fella. We went to the Triple Door (one of my favorite venues here in Seattle) and saw Rosie Thomas (who was a delight!). Danae even got to go on stage and be part of the choir for a few of the songs! It was awesome.

We also wore awesome outfits, of which I didn't get any pictures. But I did get a picture of us in our coats. Isn't her yellow coat divine?



Tell me, what fun holiday things have you all been up to?

Open Thread: Spread the Small Business Love this Holiday Season

Hey lovelies! When I posted about my gift certificates the other day, I realized that many of my awesome readers also have etsy shops, small businesses, etc.

Would you like to leave a comment with your shop/website, a blurb about what you make/sell, and any seasonal offers you may have running? It doesn't need to be fashion related!

I was hoping this could be a way for us to interact and share in each others' success for the holidays!

Feel free to do something similar on your own blog, or link back to this post! You can even use this button/banner if you'd like!

Holiday Gift Idea - personal stylist packages!

Hi everyone,

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that I now have gift certificates available for personal stylist packages (both virtual and in-person packages are available!)! Exclamation points!

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The Emergency Outfit Assistance package has been a blog reader favorite! Perfect for a friend or family member, or for you to heavily hint at a friend or family member to buy for you... not that I do that sort of thing in my own life at all, nosiree, nope.

Buy the Emergency Outfit Assistance Gift Certificate now if you'd like:

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The $100 gift certificate is more open-ended and allows the recipient to spend $100 on any of my packages - in-person or virtual!

Buy the $100 Gift Certificate now if you'd like:

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This gift certificate is the most customizable of all - you can buy for any amount to be put toward in-person or virtual stylist services. I can also help you tailor a custom package for the perfect gift.

These are just some of the options - email me if you'd like to do a different amount!

Gift Certificate Options

$50 Gift Certificate $50.00 USD $150 Gift Certificate $150.00 USD $200 Gift Certificate $200.00 USD

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The fine print:
- These gift certificates are for clients in the US and Canada only, though you may buy them no matter where you live (perhaps you have a friend in the great white north that you want to buy one of these for as a gift? etc.).
- The gift certificates are valid for 1 year. The recipient needs to contact me to schedule time to work together by 12/31/2012.
- The gift certificates are refundable, but only by January 31, 2012. After that date, they are non-refundable.

Would you like to get in this crazy fashionable train of gift certificate goodness? I thought you might. But if not, that's cool, really! And if you're not comfortable clicking the Paypal "buy now" button on this post, just shoot me an email and we can work something out!