Here's to my one year YLF-versary!

I remember when I found YLF - I had a style blog where I was struggling to translate my love for colour and my need to stand out in the sea of grey/black/navy here in France into stylish outfits. YLF has helped me end my struggle. I have learnt to maximise my small budget, to buy clothes that will not end up as orphans and most of all, I've stopped having the 'in front of my closet meltdowns' when I can find nothing to wear or nothing works with anything else.

More than that, YLF has introduced me to some amazing people. Angie, who is so generous with her advice has always steered me towards better choices. I love knowing that someone so fab shares my love of flats! And all of you - I love having your input on my keep/return posts, how you all celebrate with me when I find something fab (like my recent sweater purchases) and how you all commiserate when something I lobe doesn't work out or falls apart. What I'm even more grateful for is that your friendship and support goes beyond just fashion and style. I can never forget how so many of you helped me through all my eye problems and inquiring after me when I went MIA. Or when my grandfather passed away and reading all your supportive and loving words helped me through that horrible time.

Anyway, coming back to my style journey - I'm amazed at how far I've come! This year, I want to add less items to my closet, while still adding quality items that work with everything else in there. I learnt how to be persistent, patient and picky this year and I turned down many clothes that were great but not perfect. I hope I continue to stick to that.

Sorry if this is long and kind of confused. I just jotted down everything I was feeling! Thanks again to you all