On this final day in 2014 (remind me how we’re here already?), I thought it would be fun to look back on the year. I always like reflecting around this time of year and this past week I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’d like to accomplish in 2015. One of those things is continuing to work hard on this blog. I’m very proud of the work that I put into this blog in 2014 and I want to continue to improve my little corner of the internet.
We’ll talk more about some of my 2015 resolutions on Friday, but for now I wanted to share my five favorite style, beauty, and lifestyle posts this year (click the image to go to the original post):
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BEAUTY
LIFE
Thank you so much for your continual support! You all are definitely a big part of what keeps me going and why I love pouring my time and energy into this blog.
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too! :)
I continue to love your posts and personality more and more! It’s been great getting to know you this year and can’t wait to see where you take things in 2015!
Thank you so much Natalie! I’m so happy that I discovered your blog too and it’s quickly become one of my favorites. I hope 2015 is off to a good start for you!
Happy New Year, pretty lady! This was a wonderful recap. Congrats on all you accomplished!
Thank you Jenmarie and thank you for being such a big supporter of this blog! I really appreciate it! :)
Happy New Year Nnenna. I hope 2015 brings lots of wonderful things your way.
Thank you very much! Happy New Year, Tracy and Jessica!
Great roundup post! You definitely had a great year! Here’s to 2015!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
Thank you Sara! Cheers to 2015!
It’s been a great year! And um, I seriously love your booties in the first photo!
Happy New Year Nnenna!
Chic on the Cheap
Thanks Lydia! Those are my favorite heeled booties- pretty much the first ones I reach for if I want a little height :)
Happy New Year Nnenna! I’m happy I found your blog and am looking forward to more posts in this new year.
Quick question, how do you pronounce your name?
xx Nina
Thank you so much Nina! It’s pronounced neh-nah (I’m sure that’s not the proper phonetic spelling but hopefully that helps!).
This is such a great collection of posts from 2014 :) Hope 2015 has great things in store, too!
Thanks Alex! I hope 2015 is a great year for you too!