2010: A Review

I've been fashion blogging for a year and a half now and I have to say that 2010 was quite amazing. Here is a look back at my favorite sartorial moments from each month...

A shoot on a bridge up north; a frigid frolic in a stream where I almost fell over.

A romp through the spooky up-north woods in my outdoorsy gear; a wintry walk with my mom's scarf.

An iconic photo of Wellie & me that went crazy viral; a warm March day and a Gosford Park inspired shoot.

Spring sprung with a little floral romper; my favorite boardwalk with the sun beating down.

My birthday month- gorgeous Charlevoix lighthouse; a pretty vintage dress from the Salvation Army.

One year blogging- the ModCloth Lulu Letty dress; a ride with Millicent.

Saddle shoes and an old school house; an easy summertime look.

I couldn't wait for fall inspired looks- frontier style; a duck hunt sweater.

A hippie love dress; a harvest picnic with Dear Creatures.

Two absolute favorites- preppy classics; graveyard sunsets.

Three weeks of red hair- the 70s in 2010; last ride with Millie.

2nd Annual Holiday Looks Series- florals in winter; gun proud Bonnie.

... Thank You So Much to all my incredibly fantastic readers, both old and new, and all my amazing sponsors! Without you, my blog would not exist! Here's to another amazing year!

Happy New Year!

Yours,

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Holiday Look No.9: Little Women

It's time again for our monthly Pickwick Ladies Book Club shoot. This month was Mel's choice of Little Women. I grew up in love with the movie- to me there were no better actors than Winona Ryder and Christian Bale, but it took till now for me to fully read the book. What a complete gem. I cried over the love and tenderness the sisters showed each other and the caring wisdom bestowed upon them from their parents. There are truly so many life lessons in this book. So, how cool is this little old shack?! Cole and I stumbled upon it today while we were taking the dogs for a walk. I almost forgot about it when we left to take photos, but luckily remembered just in time. It's too perfect. This may be the last holiday look, but I'm hoping to squeeze in one more before New Year's Eve.

By-and-by Jo roamed away upstairs, for it was rainy, and she could not walk. A restless spirit possessed her, and the old feeling came again, not bitter as it once was, but a sorrowfully patient wonder why one sister should have all she asked, the other nothing. It was not true, she knew that and tried to put it away, but the natural craving for affection was strong, and Amy's happiness woke the hungry longing for someone to `love with heart and soul, and cling to while God let them be together'.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage dress: thrifted
Old cardigan: J.Crew
Vintage collar: gift
Black tights: Target
Hat: asos
Boots: Seychelles ... Well, I was thankfully able to get this post up, but my internet is still patchy! It's so weird that some pages will work and others won't, eg I can't access Etsy. Grrr. Oh, well.

Thank you so very much for all the lovely anniversary wishes! You are all so very sweet! Once Cole and I arrived up north, my parents treated us to a very lovely dinner at the Rowe Inn. It was, in a word, delicious!

Also, I wanted to say "Hello!" to all my new readers! Your lovely comments have not gone unnoticed. Once I'm back home again, I will return the favor.

Yours,

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Sponsor Lulu Letty

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... Cole and I are off to do a new photo shoot! Fingers crossed that my internet connection lasts and I can post it tonight!

Yours,

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8th Wedding Anniversary!

2010 photo by Jamilah.

Darling,

Eleven years together, eight years married. We've had our ups and downs and inbetweens. We've had our struggles, failures and triumphs- but more importantly, we've had each other. And for that, I wouldn't change a thing.

Yours always,

... How was your Christmas? Mine was spent bouncing around to different family parties. We're now on our way up north to my parents' cottage, where we'll be for the next few weeks!

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, with lots of love from moi and Aloysius!

...Yours,

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Sponsor Spotlight: Adrian Company Vintage

There are so many lovely items to choose from at Adrian Company Vintage and my eye was immediately drawn to these vintage preppy pieces! There is nothing I love more than sporty vintage bits that can be worn every day!

80s ski sweater...80s shearling boots...70s Coach purse

Vintage snow cardigan...Vintage Cole Haan oxfords...Vintage butterscotch purse

... Thank you so very much for all the lovely comments on my Bonnie inspired holiday look!! Only a few of you were freaked out by the gun.

Yours,

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Holiday Look No.8: Bonnie Get Your Gun

Well, I was going to post this later, but I just couldn't wait! Ha. This is my new favorite shoot and very Bonnie and Clyde inspired. I hope none of you are offended by the gun- it's only used for skeet shooting, hand on my heart. Anyways, I found this dress at The Salvation Army for a few bucks and fell in love. My mom says I look like my grandma when I wear it, but I don't consider that a bad thing. Grandma chic is where it's at. Ever since I bobbed my hair, I've been wanting to do a little Bonnie-esque shoot. Finding this dress just pulled it all together. Now if only I was blonde...

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage dress: thrifted
Beret: American Apparel
Socks: Madewell
Blimey oxfords: Seychelles
Vintage belt: from mom when she was a teenager ... Happy early Hump Day!

Yours,

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LaRoux's Closet Giveaway!

My sponsor, LaRaux's Closet is giving one of my lucky readers the chance to win this gorgeous Chinese Laundry clutch! One of the wonderful things about LaRoux's closet is that everything in the shop is really affordable, from pretty dresses to beautiful jewelry. As their slogan says, "Don't pay a fortune to be yourself!"

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Open to all readers. Contest ends December 27th at 11pm est.

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... Chosen by random.org, the winner of the Kennedy Holmes giveaway is Beatrice, of Dear Beatrice. A big Thank You to my lovely sponsor Kennedy and thanks to everyone that entered!

New holiday look tonight @ midnight!

Yours,

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Holiday Look No.7: Spotted on the Boardwalk

Cole and I just got back from this photo shoot. It was perfectly timed with the sunset- which gave everything a soft muted glow. Hey, check me out wearing sensible flats. No twisted ankles this time, although I did slip a bunch (see above photo). I just bought these vintage wingtips on Etsy and couldn't be happier. There was a decided whole in my black flats selection. What do think of my new leopard jacket? I was returning something at F21 and spotted (no pun intended) this little baby. It really satisfies my love of leopard.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Jacket: F21
Old skirt: J.Crew
Old sweater: Talbots
Old beret: Urban Outfitters
Vintage clutch: A cup full of sunshine, Etsy
Vintage wingtips: The Speckled Perch, Etsy ... Tell me about your weekend? Mine was a bit busy since Cole had a final due last night! Now he's done for three weeks. YAY!

Yours,

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