It’s here, I made it; My blog is a year old as of this past Sunday! It seems crazy that it’s been one year since I posted my first blog post, but even more so when you consider that the fact it ever happened at all was practically an accident.
This time last year, an Instagram addict and new to having around 2000 followers, I was regularly receiving questions and pleas for tips on pinup hair, makeup and clothing fit from ladies new to the style or simply in need of a bit of help. I was a fairly new pinup myself–still am, relatively, having begun transitioning to this style in early 2013–so I didn’t feel like I had much I could offer, except maybe advice from that angle of adjusting and learning myself. When I asked on Instagram whether any ladies would be interested in seeing me start a blog I was astounded by the number and enthusiasm of the ‘YES!’s I received. So it was settled. I began.
Back then I couldn’t have imagined what blogging would entail, how much time it would take up in my weekly schedule to commit to putting up 2 blog posts a week and trying to provide decent, diverse content for it. Blogging actually isn’t a very glamorous task when you look at it on the whole and not the final pretty pictures; for me, it often entails dragging myself up early on a Saturday morning to do my hair and makeup before most people have even first stirred so that I can get blog pictures done after my Tesco shop. Really. I typically blog in my pajamas or sweats, sometimes wearing a facemask or with coconut oil in my hair. It can be stressful sometimes, during busy spates when I have a run of 4 hectic weekends in a row with no time to blog and I have to draft posts ahead of schedule after work when I’m tired because I only have one night that week spare for writing. Most people don’t really wonder about that scheduling aspect of it and probably only think about the pictures. But, thankfully, it’s also fun. And because it’s sometimes stressful and challenging, it’s often rewarding.
I enjoy seeing the post take shape. A typical post has been stewing in my mind for a couple of weeks before I get around to working on it, many posts sitting on the back burner for a month, and some taking as long as three when I’m busy and the content isn’t pressing. Some posts fall together with 30 minutes of work, but some can take 6+ hours once you factor in photoshoot prep and shoot times, and then selecting and editing photosets on top of the writing. Posting reviews that involve that much work gives me a sense of pride and achievement when they’re done. I used to write all the time throughout my teens and early 20s and fell out of the habit once I fully (though reluctantly) entered adulthood, so having this blog as a productive and fun way to stretch my writing muscles again after years of atrophy has been a joy. That’s something I wouldn’t have had if so many of you lovely ladies hadn’t convinced me I had something to offer you all, and for that I thank you.
So, because I can’t imagine what I would have done with all my pent up creativity this past year had it not been for all you lovelies, and because I owe you a big dollop of thanks, I’ve decided to celebrate my first blogiversary with a giveaway.
If you regularly read the blog or follow me on Instagram then you’re bound to have seen me sporting a pair of my much beloved red bedazzled shoes–whether my heels or my ballet flats. My heels, especially, always get attention whenever I wear them, and I always feel bad when I tell ladies I handmade them myself and they can’t be picked up at the mall. A bedazzling tutorial was one of my first posts here on the blog which showed you how you could make your own pair, but since I know bedazzling a pair of shoes can take up a lot of time that some of you ladies just don’t have to spare, I’m offering to do it for you!
The winner of the giveaway will win a pair of red bedazzled killer heels like these pretty babies below.
If you want to win your own pair of sparkly red heels, all you have to do is comment your shoe size below to be entered into the draw. International shoe sizing charts can differ, making it hard for me to ensure sizing accuracy, so to make sure I create a pair for you in the right fit please be sure to leave your shoe size in TWO of the international sizes, stating any two of either US, UK or EUR shoe sizes.
Not sure of your size? Grab a pair of your best fitting heels and check the size label inside or on the outer sole. Most shoes will list at least two sizes (US+ EUR or UK+EUR typically) so comment the two sizes you find on your shoe and I’ll make sure to whip you up a pair that fit your precious little feeties.
A qualifying giveaway comment might be, therefore, UK 7 EUR 41. As simple as that!
The giveaway is open internationally and I ask that if you enter you understand I need 3 weeks to bedazzle and dispatch your heels after you win. Please also note that these platform heels are 5.5inches tall.
The giveaway runs from today Tuesday 7th July until Tuesday 14th July at midnight GMT. A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday 15th July, so check back then.
That’s it! What’re you waiting for? Get commenting.
Size 4/EU37 😀 Happy anniversary!!
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That’s UK 4/ EU37 😛
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Happy Anniversary 👯🍸🎉
UK 7 /EUR 41 😘
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UK 5.5 EUR 39 Happy Anniversary!!
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Congratulations Amy! US 6.5/UK 4.5/EURO 37
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US8/EUR 38
Happy anniversary 🙂
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Congratulations sweetheart 😘 UK 6!
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Congratulations, Sarah! You won the giveaway 🙂 Please email me to claim your prize.
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EU 41 & UK 7 😘 Happy blogiversary, hope you will continue for many a year!
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Love your blog – hears to many more years of it to come!! I would love a pair of your bedazzled heels in a UK 7/EU 40 😍😒
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Hey! 😊 UK size 5/38 EU x
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Uk 9, eu 43
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US 9 EUR 39
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary!
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Congratulations!
U.S. Size 7.5, Eur size 38
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Woohoo!
U.S. 9 eu 39
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Happy Blogiversary babe face!! You work super hard and should be so proud of yourself. I’m a UK size 6 Eu size 39 also happy 10k !!!😘❤️🎉
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UK 4/EU 37
Happy anniversary 🎊🎂
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Congratulations! Would love to get some sparkle to go with my vintage inspired wedding dress
I’m a UK 6 EUR 39
Thanks
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U.S. 9/EUR 39-40
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Congrats!! ❤️☺️
US 9.5, EUR 40!
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Oh good gracious, those shoes are spectacular! U.S. 10/ UK 8
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Happy anniversary! US 8.5/EU39
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Us size 12, European size 44, UK size 9.5. (I think, hard to find conversion charts for my big feet! Lol)
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U.S. 7/ EUR 37
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Congratulations! US 9 and a UK 8.5
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Congrats! U.S. 7, EUR 37.
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I can’t believe you’re a year old! I love your blog!
P.S. UK 5,eur 38! Pretty please with a cherry on top
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UK6 and EU 39 :))
Congratulations on your wonderful blog. You seem like a staple of the pin up community to me :))
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U.S. 8 EUR 39 thank you!
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Love your blog. It’s full of inspirations, great tutorials and very wise advices. Happy anniversary! Shoe size 5/38
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I love your blog, always makes me smile and cheers me up, I adore vintage clothing 💕
P.s. Size UK:6 / EU:39
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You are just the peanut butter to my jelly – not entering the giveaway, just wanted to say congrats! xoxo
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Happy blog birthday! UK 4/ EU37 🙂
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Happy Blogiversary! Congratulations!! These heels are absolutely GORGEOUS! I’m a US 7.5/EUR 38. Thanks for the chance and offering this generous giveaway!
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US 9.5/EU 40 (or so the conversion charts say!)
Happy blogiversary!
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I just started following you! So much fun! I’m a US 7/UK 4. Continued success to you on your blog!
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US 9.5, UK 7
CONGRATS! Here is to many more years doing what you love!
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US 10 EUR 41
Congratulations =)
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Shoe size: EUR: 39/40, US: 9, UK: 6,5
….not to forget my greeting:
HAPPY BLOG-day darling!!!
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UK 7/ eur 41.
Happy blogiversery!
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U.S. 8.5/9
Eur 40
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Wow, i only found your blog 2 weeks ago and it’s been so helpful with my first purchase!
What a special giveaway, happy anniversary xxx
UK 6 EU 39
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How sweet of you to give away some fierce heels on your anniversary! ❤ My size is US10 UK8. Your blog is awesome and I love seeing the beautiful outfits you put together. Im so glad I found your blog… here's to hoping for many more blog anniversaries!!
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Happy blogtasticsary! Xx
EU 38 UK 5
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Happy blogiversary! 🙂
UK 5.5 EUR 39
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I’m a 10 US and a 42 EUR….was born with big ole feet and I am damn proud…they keep me from falling over…good balance ya know. haha! Happy Bloggy Birthday
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Congratulations on the one year blogiversary! Here’s to many, many more!
I look forward to your posts, you’ve helped me so much in both finding my true style and gaining confidence!
Those shoes are amazing too – I would absolutely kill for a pair!! I’m a UK 6 / EU 39.
Kate xx
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Congrats on one year 🙂
EUR 41/ US 10.5
Thanks for the chance!
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size 3UK/36EUR 🙂
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7US/37.7EUR
HAPPY blogaversary to you! You are always soooooo stunning!
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Um, that should just say “7US/37.5EUR” silly tiny iPhone buttons! Again, happee blogiversay!
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US 9 EUR 39
Hooray! Hope I win!
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Yay for you! ❤ UK 8 EUR 42 x
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