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Pinot Grigio and Almost Birthday

08/01/13 | birthday, wine

Tomorrow is my one year bloggerversary and I am ecstatic. Let me give you a peek at how I am going to celebrate:  pinot, pinot, pinot, and maybe a cupcake.  Here is a preview:

At one day shy of a year old Sparkles and Shoes is still a baby but I’m incredibly proud of where my blog has gone, what I’ve achieved, and who I have met.   I’d like to say a big thank you to my followers – you are just awesome and now, in typically Kelly fashion, here is a numbers driven look back:


 122,237 page views 

57,713 unique visitors 

9,075 comments

3,430 social media peeps

2,064 followers 

313 posts

65 fashion trends

34 pairs of shoes

27 avg. age of reader 

15 past adventures

9 style icons

3 blog designs

1 year of Sparkles and Shoes!

Granted there have probably been 8,000 grammar and spelling mistakes over the past year but somehow you forgive me for these indiscretions, and come back! If we are friends in real life or you have been with me since the beginning you will all know I am a fan of holiday’s but my birthday is by far my favorite.  I am so excited for the giveaway tomorrow I am hosting with 15 of my bloggy friends and you should be too but in the meantime here are nine of the posts you love 

Kelly Name Takeover  || Oxblood Accessories Trend || Silver Wedges and Roma 


Messy Project Harem Pants  || Sparkles and Shoes 1/2 Birthday || Daytime Maxi Dress

 Mirrored Sunglasses || Sugar Love Maxi || Gold Bow Trend


What has been your favorite post of the last year?
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Comments

  1. Alicia Mackin says

    August 3, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Congrats on a year! My year anniversary is coming up next month!!

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

  2. Kimberly Ann says

    August 2, 2013 at 1:26 am

    I love this! Congratulations on a whole year and your entire blog is SO great!

    Kim
    http://trendkeeper.me

  3. Cake Couture says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:38 pm

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  4. Cake Couture says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Congrats on your one year! You are doing great! 🙂
    xoxo

    http://www.cakeandcouture.com

  5. Rachel Degraba says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    congrats on one year, so exciting!

    Rachel @ makeshiftmunch.blogspot.com

  6. J. Parker says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Whooo whooo! Little S&S is growing up sooo fast! I hope for even greater continued success next year, Kel!
    Haha you deserve a little pinot for all this great work! 🙂

    Best,

    J. Parker

  7. Jessica says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Happy Blog Birthday! Can’t wait to check back tomorrow.

    Tracy @ http://www.sunnydaystarrynight.com

  8. Ashley Brooke says

    August 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Congrats lady!!

  9. Head to Toe Chic says

    August 1, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    yay congrats on 1 year!!!! celebrating with some pinot sounds perfect (that’s my favorite wine) 🙂

    xo,
    Angela

  10. Sam says

    August 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Thanks for your visit Kelly … Have a Fantastic Friday!

  11. jackie jade says

    August 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    happy blogiversary! mine is this month too. i guess summer is a good time to start a blog 🙂
    — jackie @ jade and oak

  12. Sara says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Congrats and happy blogiversary!! Wine and cupcakes sound like the perfect way to celebrate! Cheers to your next year of blogging!

  13. Carly says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Happy blogiversaryyyyyyyy!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

  14. everygoodthingmh says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Congrats!! Wine and cupcakes sounds perfect… I’m loving that shoe collection of yours 🙂

  15. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture} says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:51 am

    happy blogiversary!! you totally should be proud of how much you have accomplished in the past year – those are amazing stats! i think all of the positive comments you receive are more telling of how much people love your blog though 🙂

  16. Sandy a la Mode says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:31 am

    happy blogiversary!!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

  17. TheTinyHeart says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Happy blogiversary! Wine and cupcakes sound like a fabulous way to celebrate 🙂

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  18. Sam says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Congratulations sweety! Those are some amazing stats! You deserve a big celebration and will be here to do that with you 🙂

  19. Always Maylee says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Yay I love how your blog has grown and I can’t wait to see what is in store for you next. Oh and DEFINITELY have a cupcake.. maybe even 2. 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  20. Lauren says

    August 1, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Yay for the blogiversary tomorrow. Can’t wait! 😉

    Lauren
    Fizz and Frosting

  21. Sara says

    August 1, 2013 at 6:59 am

    I love any of your NYC posts. You have introduced me to some yummy restaurants. Happy almost 1 year bloggerversary!

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