Reflecting on 2016 & Saying Hello to 2017!

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How has 2016 come and gone so quickly?  It was an amazing year filled with so many memories!  With 2016 coming to an end, I thought it would be appropriate to look back at some of my favorite memories and blog post from this year.

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 I got engaged!

One of the happiest moments of my life was when my boyfriend of 4 1/2 years proposed to me. The proposal happened February 2016 at my favorite beach in Seaside, FL.  Above are a few of our engagement photos.
 

 

I found my wedding dress.

Shopping for my wedding dress with my mom, sister and future mother-in-law, was such a fun experience!  I loved getting to share the day I’ve dreamt about forever with all the gals in my family. Here’s the full post, Say Yes to The Dress!

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Fashion feature in Jezebel Magazine

 

Landing a spot in Jezebel, a local Atlanta magazine, was so exciting! I’ve read the magazine for years and was honored to be part of their fall fashion spread.

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Attended NYFW for the first time.

New York Fashion Week was such a whirlwind of wonderful experiences.  It was surreal attending the shows and meeting my blogger besties in person for the first time. Full NYFW recap, here.

2016 was also a year where I put a lot of focus into growing my blog.  Learning to juggle two jobs, while planning a wedding was challenging. But, learning to stick to a schedule and utilizing hours after work and on the weekends, has helped me turn Urban Blonde into something bigger than I would ever expect!   I want to thank all of you who have been following my blog, reading my post, and following me on social media.  I recently hit 50K on Instagram (whoo hoo!!), and couldn’t have gotten there without all of you – thank you, so much!

Thank you all for following along in 2016!  I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store!

 

 

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17 Comments
  • Brittany

    Such a great year for you babe! So awesome watching you grow as a blogger and I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store for you! Happy New Year!

    Brittany 🙂
    http://www.kingdomofsequins.com

  • Makayla M.

    This round up of 2016 is amazing. Sounds like you had a great year!! Congrats on your engagement, so exciting!!! 🙂

    Xo Makayla
    Fashionably Kay

  • Lauren Morgan

    Love your 2016 recap!! Happy 2017 to you girls.

    Xo, Lauren
    http://www.aloprofile.com/

  • Lee Anne

    So many great memories and accomplishments for 2016, yay! Have a Happy New Year 🙂

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

  • Tamara

    I hope 2017 is even a better year for your gorgeous! Happy new year!

    XoXo,

    Tamara – LoveofMode.com

  • Melissa

    Congratulations and can’t wait to see 2017 for you!

    http://www.MelissaTakesFashion.com

  • Desi

    It looks like you had a great 2016. Wish you an amazing 2017 as well & congrats on your engagement.

    http://www.teacupsandtulips.com

  • Nicole Leffew

    Such an awesome year babe! That’s amazing about the magazine feature! Are you going to FW in February?

    • Steph

      Thanks so much! I am thinking about going but don’t have anything booked yet. Are you going to NYFW?

  • Sydney

    Ooh my goodness you had an amazing year!! So happy for all the wonderful things in your life! Happy New Year!

  • January Hart

    What an amazing year you’ve had!! Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Can’t wait to see all the great things coming your way in the new year!!

  • Jessica Sheppard

    Such a fabulous year, girl! You’ve accomplished a lot and worked super hard. Congrats on your engagement, such a sweet memory from the year! The best is yet to come, love keeping up with you.

  • chelsea jacobs

    You had such a big year! Cheers to an even better 2017! Happy New Year! xo

  • SABRINA TAN

    what a great year and more to come! Happy New Year!

    Sabrina | Gypsy Tan

  • Denise Kokinis

    Really looks like you had a great year! SO awesome you attended NYFW! Loving all of these photos and sounds like you had such a big year!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

  • Hillary

    You have had quite the year, lady! Congrats on it all! 🙂

    ~Hillary
    http://www.styleinasmalltown.com

  • Lauren Morgan

    Happy New Year sweet girl!! Love your look back.

    XO, Lauren
    http://www.aloprofile.com/