My First Year

One year ago today, I uploaded my first post. To celebrate, here is a recap of all my favorite outfits from my first year of blogging and photos of the most creative cupcakes I have made.
Birthday Cake Cupcakes
Floral DVF Wrap Dress
Stylish with Rainboots
Metallic Trench Coat
How to Wear Boyfriend Jeans
Belted Cardigan
Little Black Dress
Black and Grey Outfit
Pink Blazer and a Tutu
Long Purple Cardigan and Floral DVF Tank
Crossroads Shop it Like its Hot
Checkered Button Down and Sneaker Wedges
Cute Winter Outfit
Pink Grey and Beige Outfit
Date Night Outfit
Fish Cupcakes
Will Bake for Shoes
Zac Posen for Target Snap Dress
Floral Marc Jacobs Dress
Hot Pink Dress
Pleated Pink DVF Dress with Blazer
Pajama Style Pants
DVF Summer Green Dress
Tulle Skirt and Petal Heels
Vegas Tropical DVF Dress
DVF Purple Dress
Lace Forever 21 Skirt
DVF Tank and Zac Posen Skirt
Anna Sui for Target Dress
Marshmellow Flower Bouquet Cupcakes
DVF Jolie Pleated Dress
Floral Summer Dress
College Student Look
Cream Feather DVF Skirt
Weekend Outfit with Classic LV Bag
DVF Floral Tank and Steve Madden Suede Boots
Gold Brocade Jacket
DVF Kimono Sleeve Dress
DVF Black Lace Overlay Dress
Kimono Print Raincoat Outfit
Lace Tank and Jeans
Rat and Cheese Cupcakes
Easter Bunny Dress
When I reflect on my first year of blogging, I am surprised how much I and my blog have changed in just one year. I went from no-bangs to bangs, casual part-timer to full-time working girl, and changed the blog title from “What to Wear with Pandy” to “Will Bake for Shoes”. I’ve met some great people, attended shopping/fashion events, purchased my own domain name and started taking cupcake orders for clients on the side.
I’ve learned a lot, had my breakdowns due to frustration with HTML or my photographer, and days where I was not dressed my best. I’ve learned a lot about myself was I refine my personal style, and pushing the envelope when it comes to being creative by taking risks. I have also learned how important it is to communicate with your partner/photographer and to be patient. I would like to thank my photographers: my sister Nicole, friends Jessica, Jason, Bernadette, Vivian and most importantly, my boyfriend Armando. I appreciate all of these people’s patience and for their help with this blog. 
Most importantly I am grateful. Grateful that I have had you, reader, as someone who supports my love of decorating cupcakes and checking in on what I am wearing everyday. I am thankful you are a follower, regardless of how long you’ve been part of  my blog, and I hope, like me, you are excited to see the what comes with year two!
Thank you for following!
Brandy

52 Replies to “My First Year”

  1. Congrats!!! Such a great post to sum up your first year….absolutely amazing! I have loved following you! All the best to the future of "Will Bake for Shoes"!!
    -Adrienne. xo

    http://sending-postcards-home.blogspot.com/
    http://sending-postcards-home.blogspot.com/

  2. Aww congratulations~! Wish your blog lots of success in the future~!

  3. Congratulations!! Follow us?
    I m new follower
    Chocolate Rose Style

  4. cute photos, now following 🙂 Hope you'll stop by and follow.
    http://nothingobliges.blogspot.com/
    xoxo Ryta

  5. congratulations dear, happy more years to come, and thank you for visit, I follow you, hope you follow back as well.

  6. Happy Blogging, dear! Amazing pictures!
    Sure let's follow each other! Following you now via GFC)
    Waiting for you)
    kisses)

  7. Oh my goodness, what a great little cake!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

  8. Congrats! Yes blogging is lot of work but so worth it! The cupcakes are cool btw and nice round up of pix.

    Ali of

    http://www.dressingken.com

  9. The cupcakes look amazing! You have some very beautiful dresses.

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  10. Congrats on 1 year!!! I love the new blog name and layout, I wish I knew how to make my blog this pretty!
    With my new school schedule I have not been able to drop by as much, but liked your FB page and followed on pinterest so hopefully I can keep up with you better in the future. I love all of your outfits! You always look amazing 🙂

    Kristine
    http://www.pugglewearsprada.blogspot.com

    p.s. Great cupcakes! Good thing I just came back from the store and am not on the way or I would have bought some cupcakes of my own 😛

  11. Congratulations for your blog, you have an amazing style dear, greetings from Spain

  12. Thanks you so much for visiting my blog and a lot of congrats for your first birthday as a blogger!! Your style is so cute, dear. Would you like to follow each other? If you do, please, let me know and I´ll follow you back, for sure!!!

  13. I´m already following you on GFC. I can´t update my Polyvore because I haven´t got enough time, but thanks a lot! Are you on Bloglovin?

  14. really love your outfits, great style!:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  15. Congratulation for your first year of blogging!
    Thank you, my dear, for stopping by and for your nice comment!
    Have a great week-end!

  16. I wish you more blogging years to come 🙂 Those cupcakes look so yummy and outfits are cool!
    Your blog is great, what do you think about following each other?

    -Katherine
    highheeledconfusion.blogspot.com

  17. Isn't blogging such a wonderful experience!? Happy first blog birthday 😉 There are many more to come for you!
    Love this post, it reviews your style nicely for a new reader such as myself. Count me as a new follower now 😉

    Enter to win a $40 voucher to InDressMe!
    Trendy Teal

  18. Thank you 🙂 I'm now following you back on GFC and Facebook!

  19. Congratulations! So many great photos you have here. 🙂

    aspiringforever.blogspot.com

  20. Very nice blog! Wanna follow each other? Let me know 😉

    http://victoria-coeurdor.blogspot.com/

  21. Thank you!! I following on facebook!!
    Kiss
    Chocolate Rose Style

  22. hey girl thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
    and congrats on the one year! that's exciting. love your many cute outfits too of course <3

    after you're done cleaning, definitely go watch some k drama. love that stuff haha

    -Marsa
    The DayLee Journal
    statement necklace giveaway

  23. CONGRATSSS !!!
    like your blog, and thanks for your adorable comment, and i follow you now.
    kisses*

  24. Hello pretty lady! Thank you for coming over and following! Iam very hapy to be returning a favor. Following you, darling!
    XOXO
    yuliconversations.blogspot.com

  25. You look absolutely amazing! Congrats on an amazing year of fashion blogging! Your cupcakes look absolutely amazing =D Anyways, I'm your newest follower via google (89). I'd really love it if you could check out my blog as well?
    xoxo
    http://sensiblestylista.blogspot.com/
    Twitter: Sensiblestylist

  26. Aww love the photos!:) thanks for visiting! Congratulations and keep in touch!:)

  27. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and saying hello!
    Really like your outfits, so pretty!

    -Kati

  28. congrats for your first year and I must say that you look amazing!
    I would love you to visit my blog and if you want we can follow each other via GFC and bloglovin! Let me know!
    http://annscircus.blogspot.com.es/
    xoxo

  29. you really look great in those photos.love your blog and wish you all the best.wanna follow each other?http://glamourzone01.blogspot.com

  30. amazing!
    Would you like to follow each other?

  31. Hey dear I really like your blog! What about following each other? Also on bloglovin, facebook and even lookbook if you want…just let me know :3 <3

    JOIN my GIVEAWAY 🙂

    NEW POST UP!

  32. congratulations on your first year! loving all the outfits <3

    love from the NANA girls xoxo

  33. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Following you now, hope you'll follow back 🙂
    http://bblluusshh.blogspot.com

  34. Sure lets follow each other, following on Bloglovin : )

    Ali of

    http://www.dressingken.com

  35. Happy blog birthday! I followed you back
    XOXO
    Adrielle
    http://dailyfashiondream.blogspot.com

  36. following you now.xoxo

  37. Hi Brandy, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for following! I must say that you look so nice and friendly in all of the pics above and the text is really heartfelt – will definitely follow you back! Congrats to your blogs anniversary x

    http://allure-blog.blogspot.com/

  38. Happy Blog Birthday!! Your style is so eclectic and full of life. Yes, HTML can be quite annoying at times, but I'm happy that regardless you stuck with it and delivered us readers such a great blog. ;]

    Kimberly
    KIMBERLYLUXE.COM

  39. Happy blogiversary! Congratulations! 😀
    Liz
    http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/

  40. Hi!! Great pics!! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, but I have already followed you long time ago!! Kisses!! 🙂

    http://thebeautyfairyblog.blogspot.gr/

  41. hey! nice blog! im now following you! can you follow me back please?

    http://are-you-gonna-be-my-girl.blogspot.com/

  42. great outfits, thank you to visit me
    I am happy to follow you

    Pretty To Be Happy

  43. Thanks,for your lovely comment on my blog.^^
    Love your outfits.

  44. Hey, love your blog!!! Would You like to follow each other via GFC, Bloglovin or more?

    kisses,
    http://www.modishYou.blogspot.com

  45. thank you so much for your happy birthday wishes dear:)) happy birthday to your blog too!!!:) wish all the very best! keep in touch:)) happy week!

    Leonor
    thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com

  46. congrats dear!
    u look super gorgeous in all these photos! they are amazing 😀

    xoxo, Eliza
    Bread and Butter

  47. Congrats on ur blog anniversary,..cheers to great more years to come
    xx

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