A look back on 2011

A video with some of my thoughts for 2011 as a fashion blogger.

Thank you for being there.
Karen xxx

93 comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    i look forward to following you in 2012 and you amazing sense of style!

  2. Dr. Adanna says:

    Delightful!!!!! 🙂

  3. Candace Belle says:

    May your star continue to shine! May you always have the passion to do what you love! You’ve been such an inspiration in more ways than one, but most importantly you’ve been yourself and that shines in each post you present. May you continue to be successful and build dreams for others!

    http://www.thestyleclimber.com

  4. Angela DiGiacinto says:

    awesome video!! thank you for being inspiring all year long!

    xx A

    iheartapparel.blogspot.com

  5. Lena's Blend says:

    Lovely video, really enjoyed it. Sounds like you have an AWESOME job! 🙂

  6. kaye says:

    Wonderful video! I loved every minute. You have inspired me to stop people in the street and ask them where they bought something… Im always embarrassed to do it!! But I love it when strangers do it to me so I should return the favour 🙂

    http://ficklesense.blogspot.com/

  7. Alyson says:

    Love love love this video. Thank you for being such an inspiration, Karen, and I cannot wait to see what you do in 2012! You are one of the most original and creative bloggers and I always look forward to your new posts. Congratulations on becoming a blogger full time–how incredible! 🙂

    A loyal reader,
    Alyson
    http://www.crushingonclothes.com

  8. Anonymous says:

    Awww Karen you know we love you girl! This video is so inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Kudos for letting your 9-5 go and stepping out to do what you love & are passionate about.

  9. Alyaa says:

    Brilliant. Inspiring… and thanks for being the awesome fashionista that you are. All the best in 2012! ^___^
    <3
    Alyaa
    A Woman’s Right to Shoes
    http://right2shoes.blogspot.com

  10. Angela says:

    What a amazing video Karen, we should be the one to say thank you for all the inspiration and hard work you have put together to inspire us all.
    Happy 2012 and wish you the best of it.

  11. coco says:

    nice hat…

  12. Alexandria says:

    I have been reading your blog for 2 years now and I’m so proud of you!!! Can we have more videos like this please?

  13. Mary says:

    Great video and I wish you all the best!

  14. Anonymous says:

    Great video Karen! All the best for you in 2012! I just went to NYC and actually visited Williamsburg aswell, I loved it! I checked out meny vintage shops you’ve recommended! Shareen vintage especially was AMAZING! (Left with two dresses) So thanks for your tips and inspiration! 🙂 -Iida

  15. boudoirdelamode says:

    Karen, you are so incredibly honest with your words.
    I love the fact that you posted a video to show us what you aim to achieve in 2012… you can be sure I’ll be following your every move.

    Thank you for sharing and for putting so much effort into your blogs. Your work is truly inspiring and I hope to one day absolve a little of your incredible sense of style.

    Happy 2012!

  16. The Fashion Cloud says:

    lovely and very inspiring video

    I had no idea you were now a full time blogger, good stuff

    xx

    TFC

  17. Fatima says:

    love that you are so humble but still workoriented ! You are a true inspiration and make me wanna do better myself !!! Thank YOU, Karen !!!

  18. Serendipity Max says:

    This is a really interesting video. I always love to hear the thoughts of bloggers as well as just seeing what they wear.

    xx

  19. Lanoszka says:

    Thank U too Karen :))))

  20. Ivana says:

    love your blog! you are always such a huge inspiration!
    amazing video!

    xoxo, Ivana

  21. luckapucka says:

    wow, great vid, i adore you!

    luckapucka.blogspot.com

  22. Anonymous says:

    Very inspiring. All the best Karen 🙂

  23. elizabeth says:

    What a great video! Very thoughtful and inspiring. Good Luck in the new year and I’m very excited to follow you every step of the way through both of your blogs 🙂
    All the Best!
    XO-Liz

  24. MerelyMarie says:

    Love this Karen! You’ve done an amazing job & I think it’s only going to get better:) Happy 2012!

  25. Mari says:

    Oh wow, I had no idea you left your 9-5 job. Thats amazing!!! I’m so super excited for you. I wish you nothing but the best this 2012. I love your blog so much that Im always checking back 2-3 times a day just to see what you have up. Please do more video posts coz I feel like I’ve connected more and more with you just by watching the videos you put up. I also think you are truly amazing. The journey you’ve embarked on to get to this point has been inspirational. Good luck!!!

  26. Style Croissant says:

    Thank you so much for sharing that video, I really enjoy getting to know you better 🙂 If I were in New York I’d be hanging out in Williamsburg all the time hoping to see you ehe !
    I hope 2012 will be an even better year for you 🙂

  27. Derrar says:

    oh my god…
    i can’t… express what i fell right now… Seriously this video is one of my favorite! And… wow! Nothing to say about it! It’s just fantastic!! The interview, when you walk and… OMG lol
    thank you so much for what you do and.. yah really you’re the best! 😀
    xxxx

  28. White List says:

    Brilliant video! No doubt 2012 will be an awesome year for you!

  29. annette tang says:

    major love. congrats and good luck in 2012! can’t wait to see whats next…

  30. Lady Bug says:

    I’m so freakin’ PROUD! xxx

    You are amazing and a great inspiration. I can’t wait til Oprtah hears about you :o)

  31. SAMANTHA says:

    this video is beautiful and it’s so cool to hear your thoughts on blogging and your career “vocally” – congratulations on all your success and that you were able to quit your desk job and do what you love. i look up to you tremendously and hope i can see you on the streets of nyc sometime soon! 🙂

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  32. Maggie ☮ says:

    <3 Can’t wait to see what you have in store coming for the next year!!

  33. Sing says:

    Had no idea you left your full time job. Congrats on that! Wishing you all the best in the new year and onward. Great video that really shows just how humble you really all, stay that way!

  34. Loobs says:

    Aww Karen! I remember when I first discovered your blog on ASOS – they were touting you as the new blogger in town and one to watch…now look at you! Working for yourself with god knows how many successes under your belt. Well done you! Ace vid aswell.

  35. leesicam says:

    Can’t wait to see what you have planned for 2012!

  36. Flabgee says:

    So inspirating video 🙂

  37. Eeliza Gee says:

    Even though you’re english I adore you’re accent! Lord when i move you London, and see and hear.

    A real hand to you Karen for making this amazing blog, which i visit everyday. I understand how much work goes in to this, and anyone can tell that you enjoy what you do – so keep doing it!

    EelizaGee

    eelizagee.blogspot.com

  38. Karen says:

    WOW WOW WOW. I never thought I’d hear words like this.

    This really does mean a lot. You guys have really supported me and I hope to deliver some REALLY helpful inspiration throughout 2012.

    Alexandria – I’ll be working on it.

    Love you guys!!

    Karen x

  39. Sandra says:

    This is so beautiful. Such an inspiring videos and thoughtful words. It’s great to hear the real experiences of a blogger and someone who took the risk to dedicate herself to blogging fully. I hope to have your courage soon.

    Much love,
    Sandra

  40. mak says:

    Congrats on a terrific year! Thanks for sharing itself with us.

  41. InspiredbyFrench says:

    Karen, congratulations on following your dreams. Your blog is the first fashion blog that I found and let me tell you, I compare all others to yours. You are a beautiful person inside and out and that is one of the reasons why I think you have been successful…you are real and it oozes out of your blog. Keep doing what you love and we will continue to wait with bated breath until your next post.

    Love ya and hope to run into in New York one day soon, by way of Atlanta, lol.
    Sheila

  42. MONZIE AKA EUQINOM7 says:

    <3 love this video, congrats on your blogger success!

    I love the blogging world its really opened up my mind wether good or bad experiences i always remember to channel all my hard work as a blogger into positive energy!

    happy new year

    monzie

  43. Martha says:

    Karen, you are honestly such an inspiration to me! I wish you all the success in the world because you deserve it! <3

  44. Asia says:

    Love the video Karen, I am always amazed out how humble you are. I read a lot of fashion blogs and while some of the girls may take pretty pictures and work hard at what they do only a few of them comes off as gracious and humble as you (not to say that they aren’t). You really have opened up my eyes to how beautiful Vintage is as a style aesthetic. While I don’t wear vintage I find that it is very beautiful and I really do enjoy what you do here and how you present it. I am looking forward to 2012 and more posts from you and here is to another successful year.

  45. Ajah says:

    this video was great! youre so amazing and inspiring, i wish you nothing but the best for 2012 and the many years to come 😀

  46. Shayne Renee says:

    Great video. I loved hearing from you first person. I’m so happy that you were able to follow your heart and do what you love. You are such a talented blogger. Here’s to an amazing 2012 [cheers]! 🙂

  47. MKaurFashion.blogspot.co.uk says:

    You really are a true inspiration to other bloggers out there! Looking forward to even more fabulous posts in 2012.
    Mandeep x

  48. Li says:

    I feel like there are so many well-known bloggers out there who lost their identity along the way. I feel like a lot of bloggers (and even actors, artists, etc.) do what they do only because they want to become more and more famous. BUT, just when I thought your blog showed that you are not like that, this video has said more than a thousand words of confirmation. I love how down to earth you are and how you really take out the time to thank your readers. Keep doing the same, because the person that lies beneath all the clothes and make up will be the person who will keep bringing you further recognition in the industry.:)

  49. Borjana says:

    WOW!This is the best 2011 recap I’ve seen!So inspirational to all of us to never stop chasing our dreams!
    xx
    B.

  50. ChiTown Fashionista says:

    What an amazing video, Karen! Your blog is truly inspiring and hearing your thoughts has made my experience with reading your blog (religiosuly) that much better. Best of luck to you in 2012 and I hope to run into you at New York Fashion Week.

    xo

  51. Jasmine Sinclair says:

    That is amazing! Thank you for that Karen!!!

  52. Roseanne says:

    you are really inspiring!love that I am following you.
    Have an amazing year.Much love.
    x

  53. princessglee says:

    Your voice is wonderful. Perhaps you’ll include it in your posts more often?

  54. Emma says:

    Hey Karen – long time follower although I don’t comment as often as I should! Love the vid and big THANK YOU back at ya! I love sitting down and flicking down through your posts, not that I’m any expert on blogging but I can definitely see how much you have grown over the last year and of the addition of your street style blog…..Keep up the great work 2012 is your oyster 😉 x

  55. Karen says:

    Emma – thank you. I’m glad to hear you like my posts. Being ‘in it’ it’s often hard to see the blog from the eyes of outsiders so the feedback from you and everyone means a lot.

    Princessglee – I think I record like I have a cold lol! But regardless, yes, I will be doing it more this year.

    ChiTown Fashionista – thank you and yes def say hi if you see me.

    Li – wow. no words….

    Everyone it’s really good to hear you talking to me so directly as I have with you on this video. I wanted to go beyond the usual recap of outfits (even though I did that) and actually show something more meaningful.

    Thank you for the support and for letting me know how you have felt about the blog and me.

  56. nikolia says:

    Exactly one year ago, I was first introduced to your blog
    amazing blog!, thank you, I saw a fashion and style differently! ..
    you are a professional!
    Greetings from Russia, Moscow

  57. melanie says:

    I’ve been a fan and follower since the mua days. So happy to see how far you’ve grown. Its amazing and inspiring.

    Just a thought but have you been approached to create a book about your style, vintage finds and photography? I would totally buy a glossy pictureesq coffeetable style book of yours.

  58. divalcious says:

    I’ve been following your blog pretty religiously for the past few years and I have to thank you for staying so true to yourself and doing what you love. You’ve been an inspiration to me from the get go. I especially love seeing a person of color do so well in the blogging world. That’s actually one of the reasons why I started really following your blog, since at the time you were one of the few out there, but not why I stayed. I stayed because your style is unique and very you and your “voice” comes across in every post.

    This video was great and I hope to see more like it. Good luck in the coming year… I’ll be here rooting for you. 🙂

  59. Amber Ettinger says:

    Hi Karen!
    Love your blog, your such an inspiration! I would like to get in touch with you, Im having a difficult time emailing you thru this site. I wanted to tell you about my mom’s vintage store in Pennsylvania. Before she downsizes and moves south you have to check it out! It’s amazing! I have another idea as far as collaborating on a video too! Please email me if you see this!
    Thanks!
    Amber
    amberleeonline@yahoo.com

  60. Karen says:

    Thx EVERYONE for what you have written here. It helps to know that the blog is inspiring a lot of you to follow what you have wanted to do.

    Karen x

  61. Babo in the City! says:

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and this really private glimpse at your life! I have been “following” for over 1 1/2 years now and every time I look at your blog, there’s something that will inspire me! I live in Greenpoint so you know how much I appreciate your love for Billyburg 🙂

  62. Anonymous says:

    You go girl! From one east londoner to another, you’re truly inspiring, i look forward to continue following your blog in 2012 xx

  63. Brandi says:

    I love & admire you & your courage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sidebar: your voice rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  64. Renahy says:

    Adored this video. You are fabulous, love.

    xo

  65. Zoe says:

    Love this video. Think your fabulous and will continue to read in 2012, thanks for giving us a glimpse of you!

  66. chelsea says:

    I love this video and how it gives more details about you and how far you’ve come. It is very inspiring to have gone for something and have success from it.

  67. Coco says:

    I love this video.
    I don’t know anything about fashion. I am kind of scared of knowing that. But I feel like I want to try it.
    I love your outfit.

  68. Tomi DF says:

    This is just amazing! xxx

  69. ♥Run With Fashion♥ says:

    WOOOW…your voice, it’s nice! 🙂
    I loove your ring plate thing 😀
    It seems nyc ppl are cool to stop and ask where did u get that shoe from or whatever, than cali people. O.o
    I would always ask someone or compliment them on what they are wearing, but they always look at me in a weird way. O.o

    Love the video though. 🙂 I love your neon nail color ♥

    -Eliza

  70. less.than.3.aidan says:

    From a person who is trying to leave the corporate world I thank you thank you for this video… It is such an inspiration to see someone who have decided to change their lives to do something they love!

  71. Goddesslily Seymour says:

    You have a beautiful Blog and i’m glad I found you… best of luck with everything!!

  72. Anonymous says:

    Karen, you inspire me to get my act together. I’m creative and doing the 9-5 thing. It’s very frustrating but this year, I am ready for the change.

  73. Sheena says:

    I have just watched your vid, loveeeeeee it!! it’s very inspiring!!! I have only recently discovered your blog and i love, love love it!! its my daily fix.. Having been made redundant recently 🙁 i have lots of free time in between interviewing so i have been able to spend abit of time on my own blog… in fact it has sort of become my therapy, lol! You are def an inspiration!! As a fellow Londoner who loves New york (and dreams about working there one day) I love how you are from the Uk.
    Anyway well done for all your success so far… no doubt 2012 will be even better now that you are full time a blogger, yay!!!
    Good luck! 🙂

  74. Isabel says:

    Love your style and now love your voice. It makes you even more interesting and stylish.

  75. Sheena says:

    P.s forgot to say loveeeeeeeeee your style!!!!!!!!!
    Keep up the good work… im SO looking forward to reading your post on NYFW!!

  76. KATEFP says:

    This video made our day, it’s so inspiring, you’re our inspiration dear *.* thank you!

  77. oulala says:

    You sound and look smart and beautiful. Keep up the good work! Love from hackney, Victoria park rd!

  78. Angie says:

    words cant express how much i loooved this video. i love your accent and how in videos we see who u are. congrats on the new life and blogs, good luck with all your ventures and have an amazing 2012. i know you will.

    XOXO Angie
    Angie Rox THE LINT

  79. Cathy of Eye Puffiness says:

    This overall content is fantastic love the video so much! Great post.

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