Anniversary – Will Bake for Shoes

Forget-Me-Not Blue Dress KTR Collection (in cream here / blue skirt here) | Green Blazer Alice + Olivia | Orange Bow Belt Kate Spade (similar) | Coral Handbag BCBG Generation | Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg | Yellow Suw Satin Jeweled Heels Manolo Blahnik (similar) | Gold Wrap Bracelet E.Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Estelle Charm Bracelet and Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | Bracelets LE TOTE | X Ring Waffles and Honey (here) | Nail Polish Hands: Lean, Toes: Wet Floss Gloss | Le Rouge Mandarine Bolero 304 Lipstick Givenchy (here) |Today’s post is special for a variety of reasons. This outfit is from my birthday in August, which was pretty special. It should be apparent I love dressing up, and sharing what I’ve found during one of my shopping trips, which is one of the reasons I started blogging. It felt appropriate to share now because it is my blog’s anniversary! I’ve officially been blogging for 4 years, and I can’t believe that much time has passed since I started. So much has changed since the first post, and I am really happy with what my blog has become and what it looks like.
This post is also special because this dress I am wearing was designed by my good friend KT of KTR Collection. I picked it up in 2 colors. I initially missed my chance of getting this dress in blue because it sold out right away, so I picked it up in cream because I loved the print and hi-low design. I feel the blue compliments my skin tone a lot more and was glad to snatch this one up when it was restocked. This dress in blue is sold out now, but it is available in cream and there is a skirt version as well. Check out her website to see her other pieces and her new swim line in time for Spring Break!
I have to highlight the bright accessories I picked out. I like to step up my outfit for my birthdays, and wearing the Manolo Blahnik heels I found through The Real Real felt appropriate for a special day. I love the detail and yellow color. My belt is a thrifted find I scored through thredUP and has made its way to the blog before. I like that this color also compliments the tones in the dress and matches my purse.
Whether you are stopping by my blog for the first time, or have been following for the past couple of years, thank you for your support! It means a lot to me that you stop by to see what I wear or read what I have written and I hope to keep sharing for awhile.

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.

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!
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