[…] I’m getting pumped for Thanksgiving and hopefully doing a bit of in-store or online shopping at some point this week/weekend. Am I crazy or have the early deals just gotten insane!? I can’t keep up with it all! Anyway – a little bit about my outfit. I wore this to work a couple weeks ago and love when I can wear a dress as a shirt to get more use out of it. I liked the combination of olive green and navy, and always love an excuse to wear my favorite vintage polka dot skirt (last worn here). If you’ve been following for awhile, then you know I found this skirt at Goodwill a few years ago. I hope you have a great week – get all the details on my outfit below! Also, if you missed it – I celebrated my blog’s 4th birthday on Friday, see the full post here! […]
Today marks four years since I started this blog. I cannot BELIEVE it has been that long. And I’m still so blown away by all of the support, opportunities and people I have met through this venture. It all started with a conversation about how I missed writing about what I wanted, especially fashion, and the next day we owned the domain rachelslookbook.com. This past year has definitely gone by faster than any year before, and as I was reviewing this year, I honestly just can’t believe we are here, at the end of November again!
What I’m Wearing
Dress, Jessica Howard via Marshalls (Similar here and here) | Belt – Included with dress (Similar here and here) | Heels, Schutz (Exact here, in suede here) | Earrings, Charming Charlie (Similar here and here)
Makeup
Lips, Bite Lip Crayon in Framboise | Blush, Tarte in Fearless | Highlighter, Becca
Some highlights from the past year include working with amazing brands like H&M, participating in a photo shoot with TC Style Magazine, co-hosting the Macy’s Spring Destination Style event, and of course the continuous relationships I’ve made and the friends I’ve been able to keep. I’ve said it over and over again, but it’s true! Being able to meet like-minded people has been the most amazing part. From happy hours and shopping trips to attending weddings and having loyal, lifetime friends, I couldn’t be more thankful for the friends I’ve made! I still think the most memorable time for me was being selected as a winner to be in a BIC pen ad and being flown to New York (you can see the final ad here)! I’m also starting to do more fun posts, like the 8 Frustrations that Every Fashion Blogger Understands post, and hope to share more in the near future.
I also just want to say thank you to anyone who takes time out of their day to visit here. I know there are millions of blogs out there, millions of stylish people who know a heck of a lot more about fashion (and beauty) than me, and I’m amazed that people visit here on a daily basis, and can’t thank you enough for your support! I’ve put my whole heart into this space, and wouldn’t be able to do it without you! I also have to thank my boyfriend, who takes all of my photos and edits them for me. Makes my life pretty easy, and makes it a fun adventure for us. We enjoy thinking about where we can shoot our next set of photos or even doing fun things like Lucky Week (which was a great success – see the recap here)! To share something you love with the one you love is the most beautiful thing in the world.
And of course, I couldn’t resist getting a big four balloon to celebrate, and in case you missed last year’s 3rd blog birthday post, or my very first blog birthday post, you can check them out. Maybe it’s a silly reason to celebrate, I think it’s worth celebrating, so here I am all dressed up with a giant four balloon. My boyfriend said we would confuse people – a grown woman dressed up holding a four balloon and taking photos, sometimes you do have to wonder what people think as they walk by!
Again, THANK YOU for all of your support! Have a wonderful Friday, a wonderful weekend – and if you want to follow my weekend adventures to Madison – follow me on SnapChat: rachietramp – seriously though, let’s be friends!
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Happy 4 years!!! I've loved watching all of your fantastic fashion advice and outfits…. and wanting every one of them. Wish I was in MN so we could share closest 🙂 Completely proud of you!! Xoxox
Thank you Mel! You are so sweet 🙂 Joe and I are looking forward to seeing you in January! It’s going to be a blast – and we’re going to have to get some pictures together for a post or two! Also, you need to show me how you take such amazing photos for your recipe posts!
Happy Blog Birthday doll….that is marvellous!! I wish you many more of them too, it’s always a joy to come here. You look amazing, love this dress xx
happy birthday to your blog!! great look 🙂
kisses from dubai ♥
http://www.mahryska.com
such a great milestone, happy blog anniversary.
xo
PinkSole
Happy 4th! What an accomplishment. I love reading all you’ve done too. Congrats! This dress looks amazing on you.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Happy 4 years! This past year has been fantastic! Love the dress! It looks so pretty on you! Have a great weekend!
Danielle
http://www.spring2spring.com
Wow! Congratulations!! You look stunning in that dress. Beautiful colors!
xx, EE
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Awww, happy blog anniversary love 🙂 You look beautiful in tha gorgeous dress! I wish a lot more for the years to come
Edwige | http:///ww.hypnozglam.com
Happy birthday to your blog! 🙂
http://www.eatlovemerry.com
Happy 4 years!! Hope you keep this blog around for many many more.
Congratulations on your four year anniversary. What an accomplishment! Have a wonderful weekend and here’s to many more successful years ahead for you!
http://www.laurenfarrellny.com/blog
Happy 4 years! Such an accomplishment! Can’t wait to see where the next year takes you.
xx
Sam
Happy happy 4 years lady!! Cheers to 4+ more!
Congratulations on your 4th Blog Anniversary and your accomplishments! I am so HAPPY for you! So proud of you! I am excited what the future will have next for you! Keep up the good work!
Happy weekend, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.net
Happy Blog Birthday. Congrats on 4 years
http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/
Congrats on your blogiversary!
– Liz Lizo
http://www.LizLizo.com
Yay! Congrats on 4 years! Time does go by fast, doesn’t it? It seems just yesterday I was starting my blog too! Here’s to many more years!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
awwww congrats on four years! i find it really cute that you actually have a balloon to celebrate the blog’s fourth anniversary <3 stay a great blogger and hope the coming journey is even more exciting!
You look so lovely Rachel! Happy 4 years and oh my you have accomplished a lot and very cool stuff too.
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
Congratualtions gorgeous!! That is SOOOO exciting. I am so happy we met and have an ongoing friendship. Love these photos, that dress is stunning on you. The color is amazing. To another 4 years+!!!
Xo Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com
Thank you so much Chelsea! It has been so great to “meet” you 🙂 Excited to actually meet you one day!
Happy blogversary and congrats on 4 years!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Happy 4 years of blogging beautiful Rachel. I am catching up on your blog and I am so glad I read this. This fuchsia floral girly dress you chose is perfect to celebrate such an awesome occasion like your blog’s anniversary. It will be 4 years for me in January (technically I opened the blog earlier but really started blogging in January 2012). You have collaborated with so many great brands and magazines. I have seen all your print features too. You have had a great year – you should be so proud!
Wishing you a Wonderful Thanksgiving my friend!
<3 Ada.