I vowed last year to make an effort to be more adventurous and spontaneous and thanks to my blog, I’ve come more out of my shell and allowed myself to just have fun. 2010 was a year of developing new friendships across the country, traveling and overall, trying new things. Below are photos of my favorite memories and a few of the most popular outfits.
One of my favorite memories? Tieka and I drove to New York City for some fashion week festivities last February. The first night I was to able to meet all these fabulous ladies at Dove’s Girls Night Out.
Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky, Erin of Calivintage, Tieka of Selective Potential, Jen of Jenloveskev, Melissa of the Girl Afraid, Kim of eat.sleep.wear., Jessica of What I Wore, Rebecca of the Clothes Horse, Julie of Orchid Grey
Elizabeth and I went to a fashion show at Bryant Park. So. Much. Fun.
I was able to see a handful of some of my favorite bands like Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos (below), Seawolf and Fun.
I’ve made a lasting friendship with Kim when I met her in NYC and I had a blast visiting her in Philly last Spring. Getting to know her more and her amazing boyfriend Brian was a highlight of my year.
I really wanted to spend the year improving my ability to photograph bands live. I’ve slowly gotten better over the last four years and I absolutely love photographing my friend Jimmie’s band and becoming friends with the rest of those crazy dudes. I still managed to cut off his feet in this photo I otherwise like. Damn it.
Through radio interviews, guest blogging for media and magazine covers, Lansing has really embraced my blog. I’m so grateful for everyone’s support this last year. #lovelansing <3.
Joining Lansing Derby Vixens. I made so many new friends and volunteered at different events that I never attended before. Although I’ve had to take a break from it because of lack of time, I love these ladies. They’re tough bitches with hearts of gold.
On several occasions, I’ve had the opportunity to attend blogger meet ups and I hope I can attend a ton more this coming year. Suze is so lovely and I’m glad I’ve been able to get to know her and have a new friend I wouldn’t have otherwise met.
I’ve spent the last year making sure I can participate in as many events as possible and lugging my camera with to capture in any fun moments or interesting people like Tim Gunn.
And a few of the more popular outfits from the past year
This past year has been absolutely amazing. I hope everyone starts 2011 out right and has a fabulous New Year’s Eve!
i LOVE all the outfits darling!
wow andrea, it really does sound like you had a great year! your blog has been one of my favorites and i look forward to see what is to come in 2011. one of my goals will be to get more involved in the blogging community and hopefully attend a meet up or two 🙂
happy new year!!
Wow what a great year its been for you Andrea! Your blog is my absolute favorite to read! Your so full of life and it shows through your writing and photos! I love all your outfits especially the ones u picked for this post!!
Thanks again for helping me with my e-book this year! your amazing!
xoxo,jaz
fashionstatement101.blogspot.com
Love this post! What a fabulous collection of outfits as well 🙂
Have a happy new year!
XOXO,
Erika
http://www.styleactivist.com
Love this year in review post! I'm glad 2010 was such a great year for you, I hope 2011 is even better!
Happy New Year!
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I love your recap! And I love the pictures of you with the coffee maker. That was the day I introduced myself to you at the PRSA conference!! (I still can't believe my craziness that day!)
I love that I met you, and I hope you move to the Detroit area so we can hang out more often! 🙂
Roller derby?!? My respect for you just increased ten fold!! Brave girl:)
Happy New Year Andrea! xo
Awesome recap! It's so fun to look back at what a great year you've had and see your stylish ensembles once again! Happy New Year!
I've been slacking on blog reading for quite a while so you'll have to forgive me…but WHEN AND WHERE DID YOU SEE TIM GUNN?! Ahh, that is seriously one of my life goals. So jealous!
Oh, and loved the outfit recap! Your style is always so classy and inspiring.
I love everything about your style! I just started reading your blog but I'll definitely be back in the new year!
Lindsey Soup
darling, you look so perfect all of the time! happy new year
This recap was great! My favorite of your favorite outfits is the second one, I believe (although I'm obsessed with all of them). I loved your blog in 2010, can't wait to see it grow in 2011.
Happy New Year! You look so cute in the red dress picture and your hair is so pretty straightened (although I like it curly the best!). Isn't it exciting to have a whole new year to dress up for?!
This is a great year end post. I love all of the photos and your outfit recap is great. Such cute style
i love all photos and all outfits!!
Great recap post! I love your style. 🙂
Darling outfits! I'm totally with you, loving black and white with spots of color. 🙂
I stumbled on your blog at just the right time – I'm working on putting together a MI blogger meetup around the beginning of Feb somewhere in Ann Arbor. I'll send out details in a week or so. It would be awesome to meet you and your fabulous hair 😉
NYC is just amazing, sometimes we take it for granted that we live in one of the best city's in the world.
xoxo
IZZY and MARIA
Nice outfits, especially the boots.