It was the Style Emporiums birthday yesterday. And I forgot. I was in bed at 10.30pm last night when I remembered, by which time it was too late and I was too tired to salvage this most important event. Usually I am pretty good at remembering things like birthdays, but this week I was struck down in my prime with a bout of gastro that has seen me bed and/or couch bound for three days.

I’ve watched the entire series one of The Hills and Sex and the City, seen waaaaay too many infomercials and watched Ellen and Oprah for the first time in years. I’ve worn pyjamas for too many consecutive days and have come to the conclusion that Peter Alexander must have started his empire after a bout of gastro – no one likes an old tee shirt and trackies and when a fashionista is sick, surely a bit of sparkle is enough to make you feel better?

After 48 hours of not eating, (please let that 2kgs stay away!) I managed honey on toast and remembered this simple pleasure like a child (having been a muesli and yoghurt convert for some time now). Do you know just how many food ads are on TV these days? I never noticed before, but sheesh! No wonder we are an obese nation! Hamburgers followed by chocolate and ice cream with fries and the occasional healthy snack bar thrown in? No thanks. Not even when I am well.

But I digress. Yes, I have been sick and I apologise for missing my blog’s birthday. While my little blog may only be one, first birthdays are more about making it through the first year, rather than the significance of the date itself. When I started this blog, with the aim of posting 2-3 times a week, a friend said he doubted I would last two weeks. Fifty two weeks later and the Style Emporium has exceeded what I might even have hoped it might have been. I just wanted an outlet for my ideas, thoughts and a chance to talk about my one true love, fashion.

Instead I have had my eyes opened to a community of bloggers, twitterati, new friends and likeminded persons, attended events and told you about sales and functions you might like to attend. Although the direction may have changed from day one – when I intended to share recipes and clothes – I like to think that the reason you keep coming back to read it because you like it here, so I will keep trying to write posts that are interesting, funny and informative.

Thanks for visiting the Style Emporium and happy belated first birthday. I promise not to forget next year!

Sarah xx

Image One: Peter Alexander Winter Collection at www.peteralexander.com.au
Image Two: Party Dress – Motel De Florista Dress $63.99 by Motel at ModCloth