Sunday, January 17, 2010

THEN AND NOW

I forgot my baby's birthday!  No, not the husband's.  Not the dog's.
I forgot my blog's birthday!

That's right - Blue Collar Catwalk turned 1 on January 11.
This first year has been amazing and this little blog has led to many new friendships and opportunities that have been out of this world.

Not only that, but my style has grown leaps and bounds.  Blogging has ignited creativity in me that has been dormant for years.  Where I used to wear the same few outfits for weeks on end, now, I barely ever repeat looks.  Not because I don't want to be seen in the same thing twice, but because I love the challenge to remix the same pieces into new combinations each day.  And even though I don't repeat many outfits, my wardrobe gets so much more use.  I'm wearing everything over and over - just in different ways.

Over the past year, my style has evolved so, so much.  I can't believe how much more pulled together and "me" my style feels now.  But don't take my word for it.  Here's a little "then and now" to show you how I've changed.  Enjoy!

Click "then" photos for the original posts.

Then:

first pic

Now:

1-12-10 5
10-28-09 3

Then:

then 2

Now:

11-16-09 3
11-8-09 4

Then:

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Now:

1-5-10 4
12-23-09 2

Then:

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Now:

12-15-09 2
12-8-09 3

Happy Birthday, BCC!  Here's to another great year!

42 comments:

  1. hooray! happy birthday blue collar catwalk! you should bake a cake!

    i really like this post and might have to do something similar. my blog b-day is coming up soon, too! so fun to look back and see how far you've come!

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  2. It's incredible to see how far you've come in just one year. And quite inspiring for a newbie like me. You seem to exude confidence now and rightfully so. Happy Birthday to BCC.

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  3. I love how you showed pictures from then/now...wearing some of the same items...you styled has definitely evolved.

    Fab!

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  4. Congratulations on a truly successful year! I can't believe you have accomplished so much and come so far in a year. You are incredible!

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  5. Congratulations! It shows that you've pushed your boundaries :o)

    http://www.ToilTroubleStyle.com

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  6. Congratulations and happy birthday blue collar catwalk! I love being able to see the style shifts of other bloggers!

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  7. Congrats on reaching a year!
    I love seeing these sorts of posts!

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  8. You have a wonderful blog! So adorable. I completely love this post, isn't it amazing how blogging can give one so much courage in fashion and so much growth?! Happy blog birthday!

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  9. Oh I just LOVE this post Kyla :) Not only has your style evolved into more "you", but your confidence in your style now is just SO much more apparent... I can see it in your facial expressions, and I love it! Congrats, happy birthday, and keep 'em coming :)

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  10. congratulations and happy belated birthday! i look forward to another awesome year of outfits and growth!

    xoxo

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  11. Happy Birthday!!!!!!! I have followed you almost from the very beginning.... and I love the new things you keep coming up with. I like that you have fun with fashion but you do it to fit your body and budget. You inspire peeps!!!! xoxox

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  12. happy blogaversary! isn't it so satisfying to look back at what you've worn and see how your style has evolved? it's like a little pat on the back :)

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  13. Yayyy! Happy Birthday! It is amazing to see how far your outfits (and photography) has come in just a year!

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  14. Happy Birthday to BCC and here is to hoping that there will be many birthdays to come. I love your blog. It brightens my day.

    http://thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com/

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  15. Happy blog birthday! Your style may have improved, but it was pretty awesome right from the beginning.

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  16. fabulous, wonderful to see the changes!

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  17. omg i love the gobama look from the "then." best president evaarrrr.

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  18. Happy birthday to your blog, and congratulations!! :D I love all of your posts, and I can't wait to see what outfits you'll have put together by your blog's 2nd birthday!

    http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

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  19. Happy Birthday BCC!
    I love the transformations..
    I can only hope that my one year anniversary shows as much evolution as yours :)
    I have loved watching your confidence & creativity grow. I look forward to following you for the years to come xx

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  20. You looked great even a year ago!! I remember when I found your blog I was so excited because it was all about thrifty ways and fashionable looks. Thanks for staying true to everything you believe in and Congrats on your 1 year mark!

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  21. I love the Obama shirt...I wish to someday covet an Obama shirt. I remember reading your blog way back then and it is nice to see your evolution. Is it just me or were you photoshopping your pics back then? Nothing wrong with that, I just love you now... *hug.

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  22. I love seeing how you've remixed certain items over time! I'm sure you'll have another wonderful year!

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  23. I really love this post, you've gained a lot of creativity with you're layering. You're so spiffy now and with a very clear direction.

    www.SeekingDirtyHairHalo.blogspot.com

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  24. This is a wonderful re-cap! I've found that blogging has really transformed my style as well. I love how you showed the ways that you've remixed the same pieces to create a completely new look.

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  25. Happy Blog Birthday! I love how your blog has evolved and I'm so glad that I found your blog cause you truly are one of my fave bloggers.

    Have a great rest of the long weekend!

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  26. Well Happy Belated Birthday to your blog! I remember the "then" pictures from Lucky Style Spotter where I used to lurk, before I knew about the blogging community. Yikes, now I don't know what I'd procrastinate with if not fashion blogs...!!!

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  27. aww happy blog b-day!!!
    wow- you really have changed from adotrable to sophisticated chic!!!
    can't wait to see how your blog evolves this year!!

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  28. yay! happy blog-irth-day! (new word). i love seeing the then and now photos together. your style was great then, but is even better now. and i love seeing how you use the same items over time. ~joelle

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  29. congrats! isn't great discovering new-to-you styles within your own wardrobe? :)

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  30. yay!!! congrats on an awesome first year, kyla!!! xo

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  31. happy bday bcb!!! you went from adorable to chic!! i can't wait to see what your blogs like in a year!!!
    congrats!!!

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  32. Really like the chunky knit sweater!

    Check out my blog! :-)
    www.wardrobewarrioress.blogspot.com

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  33. Yay, congrats on the One Year! You've come a long way.

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  34. This is fun to see! You give me hope, and I can't wait to see what you do next!

    Congrats and happy blog anniversary!

    closet365.wordpress.com

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  35. You've had wonderful fashion growth! So lovely. :)

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  36. Happy Blog Anniversary! I've enjoyed watching your ever stylish step since I started doing my own blog. Looking forward to more fabulous posts:)

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  37. Happy Blog Birthday!

    I feel the same- before I just put on clothes, now I feel like I have a style!

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  38. Happy Blog Birthday!

    Yours is one of my favorite blogs and I pull so much inspiration from so many of your looks!

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