I know I've talked about the world of blogging before but wanted to touch on it again.  I know for others who don't blog, it might seem a little superficial, strange and self-absorbed.  I beg to differ, but can see how it can come across as such.  To me, blogging is a creative outlet to share with anyone who cares to read it, but also for myself - almost a personal, electronic diary (that the world can read, so, it can't be too personal).  Since starting my blog almost a year and a half ago, I've met so many fantastic girls within the community, won many amazing things (including make-up, jewelery, clothes & shoes), had a blogger friend send me gifts, been sponsored to host give-aways, surprised myself with some of my DIY's, and had many people in real life and online tell me I've inspired them, helped them or simply that they love coming to read my blog (and that is the most rewarding).

Before blogging I never knew such a 'place' existed where I could throw all my mumbo-jumbo thoughts and photos in one place.  I would always, 'Capture the moments of our lives' (cheesy, totally, and meant to be) with photographs and then pollute Facebook with said photos.  Sometimes it was a bit much (some people will say blogging is a bit much, but to each their own) and it never felt quite right showcasing a slew of wardrobe picks on my part.  I longed to have some place I could combine all that but didn't know how or where.  Then I discovered blogs through a friend and another convinced me to start one and the rest, well, the rest is history... or, a year and a half of history.

Do you blog?  If no, have you ever thought about starting a blog?  What would you blog about?  I'd love to hear.

Just a few photos of my 'Life Before Blogging'...

 

I forgot my blog's birthday.  There, I said it.  A.Co est. 1984 turned one on the weekend and I forgot.  What did I do to celebrate you ask?  Nothing - hello, I forgot.  Are you going to keep rubbing it in my face?  Sheesh.

Oh well, happy birthday little blog.  You have become a great passion of mine over the past year and I'm so happy we are doing this thing called blogging together.


I am selling off items from MY CLOSET!  Head on over to Shop A.Co Est. 1984 and see if anything strikes your fancy.



My domain name has changed just to be smarter & safer! 

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I've received a Sunshine Award from Anna over at Your Trash - My TreasureAnna is a queen at shopping the thrift stores & getting gorgeous finds at a fraction of the price.  Not only that, but she posts daily outfits & proves that you don't have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks!

I'm really excited as this is my first award from a fellow blogger, so a special thanks to Anna!


In return, I'm passing on the Sunshine Award to some of my favourite blogs:

GLAM LATTE ::: great outfit posts, make-up & fashion

Veronika's Blushing ::: cute outfits & a fellow tall blogger

dot dot dot ::: fantastic fashion ads & witty remarks

work your closet ::: Jamie shows us her celebrity inspiration then 'works her closet' to put together a very cool similar look

...love Maegan ::: from DIY clothing, accessories & shoes to outfits of the day, this is one talented woman


~ Share the Wealth ~





After reading Emily's post on stripes, I found myself looking for more 'French-inspired' attire.  Does this include stripes?  Of course it does!  And although I'm no stranger to the stripe, it's always nice to freshen it up.  Not only do stripes remind me of the French, but my mind also wanders to a nautical theme.  Check out some of my picks below.



Adidas Celebrate Stripes Top $102.56

Rare Metallic Vertical Stripe Bandeau Dress $100.86 { my fave }

French Connection Candy Stripe Dress $168




OMG. OMG. OMG.  When I spotted these on Kimmy Davis' site, I immediately started drooling.  Aren't these Pierre Hardy multi-colour wedges amazing?!  They are killer.  I've searched and I've searched and cannot find them anywhere online for purchase (hence, no link) ... mind you, they are a little high for yours truly ;)

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