January 7, 2012

time flies

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scarf - homemade / jean jacket - LOFT, thrifted / purse - Athens tourist shop / bracelets - vintage, gifts / dress - UO / tights - Target / boots - DV by Dolce Vita 

It's hard to believe these photos were only taken a month ago, it feels like in no time at all we've gone from perfect fall weather to real winter. I remember being so in love with this outfit that I refused to take off my chunky scarf, even though I was way too hot!

A lot's been going on here over the last few weeks - we're still working away on making our apartment feel like home (it's coming together.... slowly), made restorative visits to family over the holidays, and even hosted a little get-together on New Year's Eve. I've also changed jobs, and am now working on a competition for an office I've admired for years. It's really exciting and I absolutely love the work, but the 50 hour work weeks (which are now creeping up past 60 as our deadline approaches) have certainly put a damper on my plans to get back to blogging regularly. Still, I'm hopeful that once the competition is over in a week or so that I'll be able to settle in to a more reasonable schedule.

While I was off eating Christmas cookies and tamales (we always have Mexican food on Christmas Eve, family tradition) in Virginia, this little blog turned a year old. I know, *technically* if you go through my archives you'll find posts from as far back as April of 2009 (I really don't recommend you bother reading that far back), but it took quite a while for me to decide just what I wanted to do with this blog, and for me the other emily was really born in its current form with this post.

So much has happened in the last year, from the living fantasy of The Trip to reuniting with our big yellow dog, moving to New York and seeing some great friends get married (we built them a huppah!) and have adorable babies, to now feeling newly energized and focused in my professional life - and blogging through it all. Over the next year, I hope my blog keeps evolving (up next - a long-overdue redesign!) but that writing it remains every bit as fun and rewarding as it has been so far. There is simply no non-cheesy way to say it, so here goes: Thank you - for your comments, emails, and just plain reading. Over the last year, the other emily has enabled some amazing new friendships (both in real life and in blog life) and has introduced me to such an incredible community of smart and deeply funny women. I never expected my blog to grow the way that it has, and it means so much to me that you enjoy it. Thank you all so, so much.

73 comments:

Daily Jenn said...

Happy blogiversary! Good luck with your competition at work! Lovely outfit. I wouldn't take off that scarf either :)

Madana Harrop said...

Thank you for writing this blog, it is by far the most enjoyable of my list to read :) And as for your style.... *tries to steal* but fails miserably :) 

Barefootandvintage said...

hey lady!  i've missed ya!  sounds like you're really busy, but that life has been good to you.  keep on keepin' on...i'm looking forward to your next post.  :)
best of luck in 2012!

Ivy said...

Your blog is different in that you actually put in the time to write longer, more entertaining entries than the typical blogger. And your outfits are pretty awesome (read: really awesome).  I love the design right now, but I'm curious as to how you'll redesign.

origami said...

I'm very much so looking forward to your return to this blog. I was lucky enough to come across your blog around the time of "le grande (re)tour" and your little corner of the internet has been consistently interesting, witty, and thoughtful ever since. Here's to another year of photos and insight!

Anja_AHeartandSoulStory said...

congrats on the blog anniversary. I am having a celebration right now as well :) Glad you managed  to find  nice apartment and hope we will get to see some pictures. Keeping my fingers crossed for the competition and btw - I graduated and my thesis worked out well, also thx to you!!!
And I do love that dress and denim combo!

cakes said...

I *love* the scarf, I can't believe it's handmade! The colour is gorgeous! Congratulations on your blogiversary :-)

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Jill said...

Welcome back to the blog world! We've missed you. 

I love this outfit--I've been looking for a white dress expressly so I can pair it with black tights and boots. Perfect example of winterizing. Hope you're enjoying Brooklyn! 

Simply Bike said...

Happy blog birthday and so happy to see a new post from you! I love the blog, have ever since I came across it, and look forward to many more posts from you. I don't comment often, I usually just 'read and run,' but I had to say something on this post.

And good luck with the design competition!

S.

Stephie said...

Hi Emily! Colleen pointed me in your blog's direction and I'm so glad she did! I really love your writing style, and your supercute outfits. I hope that we can reconnect over the blogosphere- check out my blog (which also just turned one!) when you get a chance! It's thriftandstyle.com, basically all about my thrifting finds and how I combine them with my finds for less in mainstream stores. Best of luck with blogging and having a (more than) full time job- I know how difficult it can be :-/ Take care!  

SouthMoltonStStyle said...

I was just recommended your blog via Pinterest - it's gorgeous! Love your style - you definitely have a new follower xx

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Orchid Grey said...

happy blogaversary (late, I know) and I love everything about this outfit: the colors, the proportions, those cute boots. Lovely! I hope your work schedule has calmed down, it always seems like the new year starts off as the busiest time.

Jamie said...

I miss your posts! I hope you get back soon!

Lauraapriljayne said...

Love love love your style:) + your blog in general
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Nicolle Colomeeț said...

Love this outfit, especially your mustard scarf! 

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freja-june said...

just awesome! ps. I've got a similar bag :D
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Emily from Australia said...

Hi emily, I found your blog through googling "overdyed skinnies" ...and spent most of a long weekend looking through the entire thing! I just love your style. Please keep posting! Thank you - Emily from Australia :)

Nuha said...

i absolutely love these boots!

Krystyn @ Ever Midsummer said...

I just discovered your blog and I love it! Here's to another  great year for you, and many more adventures!

Ally said...

I recently stumbled upon your blog quite by accident...please say your still posting!  I LOVE your style!

Theprettypinhead said...

Love this outfit!!!

Found your blog on What the Frock and I'm a new follower! Love your blog! Would love the follow back :)

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mabyssal said...

where have you gone?

CP said...

Beautiful!

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Chio said...

I'm sad to see you haven't posted since January :( 

Unknown said...

Lovely outfit and scarf!! Can't wait for fall :(
Great blog!!
Want to follow each other?
www.fashion-a-holic.com

Seekingstyleblog said...

Such a cute outfit!
xo Jenniferhttp://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Lotta said...

Where are you?

Caitlin said...

Are you ever coming back? Please come back. Or at least tell me straight. I need closure. 

Lara George said...

Hi! Just checking in to say I miss your updates! I hope all is well and you're having loads of fun, and recharging those creative juices.

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