January 1st, 2014. Time to hit the refresh button and start fresh, don’t you agree? There are a lot of things I accomplished in 2013, but I’m planning to take this year’s goals to a whole new level. After having a week to settle in and absorb my newfound freedom, I’m excited to share that I’m now doing The Style Scribe full-time! I absolutely LOVED my job and the people I worked with, but as my blog has grown in the last year, I felt limited in the time I was able to spend on my blog while still remaining a sane individual who also has a social life (I never saw my friends or did anything but the blog on weeknights and weekends). I’m thrilled about the many possibilities, projects and partnerships that will come with this new year and am so grateful for having such engaged and loyal readers! THANK YOU for continuing to follow along through my journey – I am so thankful for your unwavering support. As always, if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for what you’d like to see more of on the blog, feel free to comment on this post or email me! I love hearing from you. Cheers to an amazing 2014 – excited for what’s next!
Jacket: Tory Burch, Shirt: Equipment, Dress: c/o French Connection, Bag: c/o Gucci, Earrings: ILY Couture, Ring: Ippolita, Shoes: Alice & Olivia, Nails: Essie Strokes of Brilliance layered over Essie No More Film
What! WOW! Congratulations to you! I feel the same way…I work full time as a teacher and with my blog it’s like I’m working two jobs and still have to clean the house and take the kids to sports and spend time with my hubby and the kids and my family, plus try to get dressed up to take photos and make sure my husband is around to take the pictures. I’m exhausted just thinking about it! So, I understand totally. So really, this is a big year for you! CHEERS! You know I’ll be here to see you everyday! XOXO
Oh and by the way… love this outfit! The glittery nails and those heels! You really have AWESOME taste!
That jacket is EVERYTHING! Love this combination so much – happy New Year! :)
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Gorgeous New Year’s look! Love all the sparkle and NEED those heels!
~Ashleigh {Dazzle by Day}
http://www.dazzlebyday.com
Congratulation Merritt, that is the perfect way to start the new year. I know exactly how you feel it is exhausting so I’m sure this is a great decision. I cannot wait for the day when I get to blog fulltime. Love this outfit too and that sparkly dress. Happy New Year!
xo
http://pinksole.com
That’s so exciting! Congrats! What a lovely way to kick off 2014. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you this year.
Huge congrats Merritt! Can’t wait to see how large your blog will grow to be this year! Oh, and as always, I love the outfit!
Omg congratulations! Can’t wait to watch you dominate the fashion world in 2014!!! Go Merritt!
xo
Brooke du jour
http://www.brookedujour.com
CONGRATS!!! That’s awesome..what a great way to start the New Year!
Congrats, Merrit! I totally know what you mean, I have a blog myself and it’s tough to stay sane doing both. I love your work. Congrats to you, I hope to be there soon! Xo http://www.stylewaxpoetic.com
Congrats on your new adventure! Happy New Year! xo
Ahhh Merrit, congratulations! So excited about what’s to come– your blog quickly became one of my favorites in 2013. Happy happy new year! :)
Congratulations on the new adventure and future success! Love your outfit and obsess with your mani!
Obsessed with it ALL! LOVE those shoes!
Happy New Year Merritt!
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
Merritt, this is awesome news. I wish you all the best on your new full time venture. So exciting!
Wow- so exciting! And beautiful sequins btw:)
http://www.asequinloveaffair.com
Congratulations, Merritt! What an exciting start to the year, knowing that you’ll be focusing more on something you love. I’m excited to see how it all grows in 2014!
Love the coat!
Happy New Year
xoxo, KP
Eleventh & Sixteenth
I absolutely love ur blog and good luck for the big leap :)
-Neha
http://www.loveplayingdressup.com/
Happy New Year Merritt! Cheers to 2014! Your site is one of my new favs:) Can I say how much I love dark navy blue – those shoes and that dress are just perfection!
a] you look fab
b] so proud of you
c] congrats!!!!!!
d] let’s hang out
xoxo
This dress is amazing and I love those shoes! Happy New Year!
xo Dina
http://www.sweetestsomethings.com/2014/01/02/vested/
Congratulations! So so happy for you!!
This is really a fresh start! The sequins and you are amazing. Thanks for passing by! Follow you on bloglovin now :*
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The combo of that casual, preppy shirt w/ that glam, sequin dress is genius, and I’m kind of pissed I didn’t think of it myself :)
Congrats Merritt! That’s so exciting! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you and TSS!
xx Jen
Skirt The Rules
congrats!!!!
Congratulations on doing the blog full-time! Can’t wait to see where you the The Style Scribe this year!
Loving the sparkle!
Simply Cydney
congratulations on making the leap!! best wishes for your 2014!
Congratulations on being able to blog full time. What an accomplishment! LOVE all of these pieces.