Say Hi

Hi. Just in case you forgot, this is what I look like. I'm so excited it's that time of year again when all my blogger friends flock to NYC for fashion week. First up, is the IFB conference tomorrow. If you see me there, make sure you Say Hi! There are great speakers, and plenty of lovely ladies who will be in attendance. If you can't make it, you can check out the live stream of the conference. Who knows, maybe you'll even see me unknowingly walk past the camera.

Live streaming video from ifbconference at livestream.com

Mostly, I miss you. There's a lot to share. Nothing too exciting, but I almost forgot what it was like to "see" and "talk" to you all almost everyday. Let's be friends on Twitter for the time being. I'll be bouncing around NYC this week and am SO happy to finally meet some of the ladies I've been following even before I started my own blog! I remember how nervous I was last year. This year it's a completely different feeling. I can't wait to see these girls again, and meet everyone who I didn't get to last time around. See some of you tomorrow! 

Spring into Summer

We are at it again! Sometime after the Fall Lookbook Merl approached me about being a part of her Spring / Summer Lookbook. I jumped at the chance to get dressed up and smize for her camera once more. A few weeks ago Merl came out to visit and we spent a few days together making memories and taking photos for the combination Clyde's Rebirth & Mo Vintage Lookbook. She even put lipstick on me this time. I wanted to share a few extra images with you that didn't make the final cut. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend checking out the final product! 

  

 

 

 

  

All photography credit goes to Merl Kinzie

It was a lot of work, but we also had some delirious fun while making it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Merl puts together some of the out takes. I'm so glad that I was able to be a part of the Lookbook once again and even happier that I was able to show Merl some of my favorite places at home. I really hope that you all enjoy it! Make sure to stay tuned for a extra special part of the Lookbook still to come!

Thank you so much for sticking around while I get myself back together. I have some exciting things I can't wait to share the rest of this week and next! Make sure you check out the Lookbook and of course don't forget to keep an eye on Clyde's Rebirth and Mo Vintage as Merl starts to list the pieces in her shops. 

One Year Giveaway

Thank you to everyone who entered the One Year Giveaway! It was extremely fun for me to go through all the entries. I was so flattered as I read each of your posts! The whole point of doing this giveaway was to able to give back to the people who have made this last year of blogging absolutely incredible. After seeing all the entries I knew I had to give more than just the two necklaces. I decided that I'm also going to give a $20 gift certificate to either Tree & Kimball or Clyde's Rebirth to two more girls!

You all did such amazing jobs! Everyone found something different to take from blog and make it their own. Whether it was inviting their adorable pets into the posts, finding similar locations to take pictures, mimicking styles I repeated over and over, or recreating some of my favorite meals, everyone found a way to do their best "Morgan and Lua".

Without further adieu, here are all of your wonderful submissions for the giveaway!

 

Employed Panache : Like Morgan & Lua 

 

Della Grace's Life : Daily Wear - Morganized 

 

What Would a Nerd Wear : Life Sentence, No Parole

 
Sweet Laundry : Inspired: Morgan and Lua

Ordinarily Urbane : Buttoned Up

Sparkling Footsteps : Morgan-esque

Stylish White Female : Morgan & Lua blogger birthday

 
Babes in Thriftland : Erin and Ace

Style by Santina : Santina and Marley as Morgan and Lua

 

The Daily Fashionista : Best Morgan-esque

 
Between Laundry Days : Have My Own Conversations

Eat Sleep Wear : My Furry Accessory 

Tomorrow Never Knows : Emily and Hurley

 

My Edit : Sisters From a Different Mister

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Clyde's Rebirth fish pendant goes to Santina from Style by Santina!
Tree & Kimball morgan necklace goes to Clare from Between Laundry Days!
Clyde's Rebirth $20 gift certificate goes to Jentine from My Edit!
Tree & Kimball $20 gift certificate goes to Emily from The Daily Fashionista!

Congratulations ladies!! Thank you so much for entering and don't forget to send me the links when you post pictures wearing your new jewls! 

One of these lovely ladies was hand picked by me and the rest were chosen using random.org. The entries were numbered by the order the comments were received in on the original giveaway post.

I'd also like to thanks Merl and Lisa for being such amazing ladies to work with! You should make sure to check out Merl's post "morganesque." as well. She wasn't entered in the contest, for obvious reasons, but if she was there would have been some serious competition!
Merl and Lisa create some of the most beautiful jewelry, and are certainly my favorite places to shop when I'm looking to add new jewls to my collection. Even if you didn't enter, or win, please head over to their shops to check out some more gorgeous pieces!

Tree & Kimball  -  Clyde's Rebirth

They Say It's Your Birthday

  
 

Happy Birthday to me! Twenty six years old. I have to admit I'm a little scared about this one. I was ever so gingerly reminded the other day that I am now closer to thirty than I am to twenty. At first it sounded scary, but it's not all that intimidating if I really think about it. After all, I have done some pretty amazing things this past year. 

  

 
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

And now, I'm ready to step into twenty six with a different outlook, some new theories, fresh experiences, and a whole bunch of wonderful friends. Thank you to everyone for being there for me and making this past year such an amazing one!

(Click through any of the above pictures to be taken to the original post. Of course you can also always just go through my archives.)