In the one year and 8 days since I started my blog, doors, windows, dog flaps and cupboards have been opened to me in the areas of fashion, lifestyle and writing. It’s not always champagne and canapés – sometimes its writing at 3 in the morning to ensure your story doesn’t get old or working 14 hour shifts as a volunteer in the hope that someone will remember your name.

In the wake of yet another fantastic opportunity, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on the past 12 months and just how much I have managed to achieve…

March 2009 Volunteer, L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
April 2009 Contibutor, 15secs.com
June 2009 Started Sarah’s Style Emporium
August 2009 Contributor and Columnist, Onya Magazine
September 2009 Volunteer, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
September 2009 Featured on Grazia Fashion Jury
October 2009 Guest Editor, Sassi Sam
October 2009 Internship, Kitte Accessories
November 2009 Featured on Grazia Fashion Jury
March 2010 Volunteer, L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
March 2010 Contributor, Fashion Journal
May 2010 Volunteer, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week

And coming soon, I will be one of many writers to be contributing to a new online fashion destination, Australian Fashion Guide.

August 2010 Intern/Writer, Australian Fashion Guide

You can sign up now to be notified of the exciting happenings at AFG and be in the draw to win tickets to the VIP launch party.

Thank you to everyone who reads what I’m writing, who leaves a comment or tells their friends. Thank you to those who send me info on new and exciting products or websites I should check out, those who invite me to their events and a HUGE thank you to all the people who have remembered my name and given me the chance to shine with these opportunities.

I may not be the editor of Vogue just yet, but fingers crossed that my passion and determination will keep the momentum going and big things will happen soon!

Shoes and Smiles,
Sarah xxx