Although, originally started as a travelling and styling catalogue, the FASHION TALES heart has always remained the same … contributing in the support of independent artists, and sharing my voice on fashion. There are times when things may not always be on trending tune, but it’s a guarantee over here that you’ll always hear my personal melodic notes of fashion.
When I dismantled the initial travelling blog, it was for necessary reasons, being that I had no clue of what blogging was, or any inkling of social media. I was extremely focused on other industry activities. However, a year later I began to walk into new territory and wanted to continue sharing my passions for design, vintage, and emerging talent.
I am so happy that I stuck it out through times of mere humble beginnings, and even times of painfully staying up in the wee hours of the night learning (more about the blogging world.) Just as in daily life, it is through blogging where I’ve also met some amazing people, and still have loads of you to actually meet in the near future.
Thank you friends for your ongoing support of the blog. I am truly grateful! You have encouraged me to show more of my style, talent, and ramblings on life in general. But, also through inspiring community allowing me to learn more about yourselves.
A YEAR OF STYLE and INSPIRATION: Click images for the memory!
About a year or so ago I would have never posted pictures of my outfits. I was confident in my work life, helping others style their wardrobe, designing, and being in the background of the fashion world. Yet, for some reason I did not have a hankering to show my everyday wardrobe; perhaps that’s because at that time I only viewed fashion blogs that had perfectly snapped this, and premium designer that ensembles posted!
Sure, I was into labels as well (and I still am), however I also had an undeniable enchantment for vintage, antique home items, and unusual silhouettes, in addition to handmade creations.
It took me a few visits to new fashion blogs and several clicks from adverts to catch my eye. Afterward, I started following others who shared my love of unique style, original content, and vintage.
It was bloggers like YOU who showcased fashion images that spoke to me … ones that were not found in the pages of a high-fashion glossy. Some of your independent styles were so inspirational that I had to say to myself, “Hey, I’d wear that too!” And, I knew it was time to show the person behind the blog, despite the fear that no one would care! Of course, I did not have to, but I wanted to! There was an eagerness that came over me, and I wanted to reveal myself in a way that others could see my everyday wears, read my thoughts, and possibly even relate to!
I say all of this to you to come celebrate with me because baby … it’s my blog’s birthday!
Well, I never actually did a birthday post last year so, HAPPY first-2nd BIRTHDAY FASHION TALES!
Thank you dear readers, inspiring bloggers, and visitors of the night (consistent stylish lurkers)! You are very much appreciated!
*Here are a few of my favourites this year from the blog. Click images to see the memory.*
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Nice pocs man…. Its really cool and nice feeling to visit your blog. I would love to come here again and again.
OH my dear, your comment really means so much! Thank you for your support and friendship, I'm so very happy to have met you through blogging. I am excited to finally meet you one day too! -xxoo
Thanks for your lovely comment.
Thanks SO much Mandi! -xxoo
You gorgeous person, happy happy happy blog birthday darling Mad! I am so happy you are in the community and really I am so grateful for your friendship. You are truly one of the bright bright stars in my internet world and I can NOT wait to meet you in real life. LOVE YOU MAD!
OH my dear, your comment really means so much! Thank you for your support and friendship, I'm so very happy to have met you through blogging. I am excited to finally meet you one day too! -xxoo
Thanks for your lovely comment.
Thanks SO much Mandi! -xxoo
You gorgeous person, happy happy happy blog birthday darling Mad! I am so happy you are in the community and really I am so grateful for your friendship. You are truly one of the bright bright stars in my internet world and I can NOT wait to meet you in real life. LOVE YOU MAD!
Happy Blog birthday! You have a truly unique sense of fashion and I really enjoy reading your blog. Keep it up!!!
hooray for a 2 year blog bday 🙂
Congratulations on your blog birthday! I'm new here, but it sounds like you've been on quite a journey before I arrived. I love personal style blogs, not the ones featuring designer clothes and perfect photos but real outfits worn by real women- yours look wonderful. I'll definitely be back for more 🙂
xox,
Cee
http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com
congrats to you! i'm still slowly inching up to posting outfits of mine. If you'd like to win 5 shirts from Stylemint, please enter my giveaway!
I agree, blogging definitely has helped me in the arena of showing more of my style! -xo Thanks!
Thanks so much MJ! I am proud of this small feat, and can't wait to continue to learn more.
Happy bloggie b-day! Here's to another wonderful year!
xo Mary Jo
Congratulations on your blog birthday! I'm new here, but it sounds like you've been on quite a journey before I arrived. I love personal style blogs, not the ones featuring designer clothes and perfect photos but real outfits worn by real women- yours look wonderful. I'll definitely be back for more 🙂
xox,
Cee
http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com
Oh yay congrats on the 2nd birthday!! That is awesome.
xoxo
What a great accomplishment! I can't wait until my blog has a birthday 🙂 It's definitely something to be proud of!!!
i can't believe it's only been a couple years…it seems like you've been blogging forever! happy blog birthday to Fashion Tales!
Thank you Dawn! 🙂
Thanks Madeline! That means alot dear! -xx
🙂 Thanks Rocquelle, I really appreciate the blogging world.
Thanks so much Alexis! xo
Congratulations on your 2nd Blog birthday!! That is such an accomplishment and should be super proud! 🙂
BIG Happy Birthday to your blog!!!!!!!!! I love following it and you…. thank you for the inspiration!
Happy blog birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to your blog! The blogging community makes you feel very comfortable in being unique. I love that!
http://theclosetintervention.blogspot.com/
happy bloggy birthday!
Happy 2nd bday to your blog, love! I think it's great that you decided to showcase your fabulous taste. Here's to many more years of fabulous blogging 🙂 xoxo
aww happy bday to your blog!! many more!
xo
MosaMuse
YAY!! Happy Birthday Fashion Tales!
Congratulations on your blogoversary! You are doing a fantastic job and I always enjoying reading your blog posts 🙂
Happy 2nd b-day to your blog. A lot of us have similar story of starting a blog without knowing what blogging is even all about and starting a journey that always seems to become much more than expected.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com
YAY!! Happy Birthday Fashion Tales!
Wonderful 🙂 Happy birthday to your blog!
Happy, Happy Bloggyversary, my love! Here's to another year of fabulous style! 🙂
Happy blog birthday! Here's to many more to come! 🙂
This is such a well-written post by the way, really inspiring! 🙂
it's so cool how are blogs change and develop! i'm so glad i've stuck with mine too! i was so uncomfy taking pics too in the beginning and now i'm so used to it!
Claire
Thank you very much dear! Yes, so thankful that I stuck it out! 🙂
Thanks Sacramento! xxoo
Aww, thank you so much, it's been quite a learning path!
it's so cool how are blogs change and develop! i'm so glad i've stuck with mine too! i was so uncomfy taking pics too in the beginning and now i'm so used to it!
Claire
Happy birthday to your amazing blog and to its lovely owner! Keep going like this!
Aww Happy 2nd birthday!!! I love your blog, and I love you even more!!! xo
HAPPY BLOGS BIRTHDAY, dear Madison.
I am so glad that you decided to let you style shine through
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Happy birthday to your sweet blog. Glad you stuck it through the humble times as you stated otherwise I would not have known your pretty blog;-)