It’s been a crazy span of a few weeks with all of the traveling I’ve been doing, so I thought I’d switch things up and keep it short-and-sweet for today, since it’s a special one…
Here’s a few things I’ve felt particularly grateful for this past year. If you need me today, I’ll be off drinking champagne and dancing on a table somewhere. Join me?
This year, I…
- (1) Bought shoes… A lot of shoes.
- (2) Styled my first-ever fashion show on behalf of Macy’s for Fashion’s Night Out. (3) I traveled often and to a number of different destinations, but most notably, to (4) Fashion Week in New York. Talk about a dream come true! However, my frequent travels have made me subsequently happier (5) to call Chicago home.
- (6) Worked hard. Really hard. And as a result, I’ve had the good fortune to do some really cool stuff with some really cool people, (7) including a TV segment for ABC, a video shoot for Marshall’s and a nation-wide campaign for Lady Footlocker (thanks, Glam).
- Above all else, I (8) had a lot of fun with (9) a few good friends.
… Cheers to the next year; here’s hoping it brings half as many blessings. In the meantime, I’m reminded:








Lauren @ChiGalLauren November 28, 2012 at 6:31 am
Happy Bday Hallie!!
Sam November 28, 2012 at 9:21 am
Love this! Happy Birthday lady! So glad to have met you this year
Natalie November 28, 2012 at 9:21 am
Adorable blog! Just stumbled upon it and LOVE it! http://www.fashionifancy.com
Michelle November 28, 2012 at 9:48 am
Happy Birthday, Hal! What a year it has been! Cheers to another great one
Amanda Weiss November 28, 2012 at 10:01 am
Hallie you are AMAZING and so inspirational! I love your positivity and I just know each year you are going to accomplish more and more! Happy Birthday to on stylish, genuine, bubbly, fabulous (the list goes on) lady!!
<3 <3 <3 Amanda
FashionableeMe
Jordan Skiles November 28, 2012 at 10:53 am
Happy, Happy Birthday!!! We are *almost* birthday buds – mine was yesterday!!
I’m so glad I’ve found your blog!! Have a wonderful year!!
Oh – and I’m hosting my very first giveaway on my blog!! I’d love for you to check it out!
xx, Jordan
opal-and-violet.blogspot.com
Ellen November 28, 2012 at 10:59 am
Happy Birthday!! What a great post today! Here is to your best year yet.
Tina @ My Highest Self November 28, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!!
Amy November 28, 2012 at 1:27 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Girl!! I hope you have such a great day
Drink a glass (or two) of champagne for me! Cheers! xo
Megan November 28, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Happy birthday, Hallie!! I have so enjoyed reading and seeing your adventures in travels – can’t wait to see what’s in store for you next! Have a fabulous one!
xo, Megan
Sarah Hartley November 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm
What a wonderful post
I hope that you have an amazing birthday, and have an extra glass of champagne for me!
Vinda-Mary November 28, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Happy birthday! You have certainly accomplished a lot of wonderful things this year, so wishing you much more with the new year! Your website is fab and like someone else said, you’re an inspiration; keep up the great work!
Lindsay November 28, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I adore that macy’s photo of you. Sending you a long distance cheers and loads of champagne dreams. xo
Danielle November 28, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Happy, Happy Birthday! I just stumbled across your blog, and I must tell you I spent about 45 minutes reading it! You have a great voice behind your writing and your style is amazing! Just wanted to compliment you on how much I enjoyed reading
You definitely have a new fan!
Glam Slam! November 29, 2012 at 2:25 am
HAAAAAAPY, HAAAAAAPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!! I am so glad that we “met” this year! You are an awesome gal, talented blogger and someone I hope to meet IRL someday! I know there are great things ahead for you. You definitley motivate me to not give up on my dreams and keep working hard on my blog – all good things come in time, right? Anyway, again, Happy Birthday girl! Hope you have a fabulous one!
xoxo, Stephanie
http://glamslamblog.com
Rachel November 29, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Happy Birthday!! I love this post, you are so successful it’s inspirational! Love all of your pictures!
Xo, Rachel
Glitzy Blues
zahra December 2, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Happy Birthday!!! I love this post and couldn’t be happier for your success! Cheers!
Zahra