2015 has been a year of immense growth, not only for my blog, but personally, as well. It’s been an amazing, empowering and absolutely THRILLING year. When I look back at this year’s worth of blog posts ~ every post has a story … every post lead me to a new venture and/or project. There is just so much and I don’t have enough time, or blog space, to share it all with you.
And, so, as this being the very last day of the year, I thought it would be fun to revisit a few of my fave posts and pictures and tell you the backstory about them … you know, all the 411. Yay! Let’s get started.
JANUARY
This picture was my first post of this year and it was really the first time that I starting “mural posing”. Frankly, I have no idea why I didn’t do more of this before, but I have now become The Master at finding the perfect mural/wall to highlight whatever my outfit might be. #SheStatesModestly
FEBRUARY
February was a fun month filled with new blog sponsors and various collaborations. Here boohoo challenged me to channel my favorite style icon and I, of course, chose THE style icon herself ~ Ms. Coco. Boohoo gifted me with a certain amount of product to create my look and when my selections arrived, one of the cuffs was missing. I wrote to my contact at boohoo and told them that it I thought it was simply impossible for me to pull this look off without having both cuffs. … I felt their eye roll.
Actually, boohoo was really quite nice and after I received the additional cuff and when the post went live, they couldn’t believe my attention to detail … all the way down to the brads on the chair itself. The post was shared everywhere. Hey ~ I’m a Professional here! #NotMyFirstRodeo
Additionally, in February, I attended New York Fashion Week. I posted this picture, which I refer to as my WooHoo Collage, on both Facebook and Instagram with the comment:
“Watch out, New York. New Mexico is comin’ to town!” #TwoSnapsUpAndAllThatStuff
MARCH
This sequined sleeved jacket was one of the most purchased items on my blog … another item has since surpassed it and I’ll get to that in just a bit … and this picture was the most “pinned” picture from the blog on Pinterest having been pinned over 100 times!
You get the point.
APRIL
I had spent a weekend at Palacio de Marquesa in Taos, New Mexico compliments of Heritage Hotels and Resorts and had posted this picture on Instagram. It was my most liked image on Instagram for quite sometime and they say that if you post something blue on Instagram, you will receive more likes on those pictures. Personally, I think it’s because I was wearing my FAB New Mexican crafted Native American jewelry.
MAY
I liked this day of shooting with my husband because it had literally poured all morning long and we were running out of time because he had to get to work. Miraculously, the rain stopped for about 10 minutes and we were able to capture what I needed done. I couldn’t believe how many inquires I received about my orange trench that I had purchased at some random travel store overseas and wore the coat quite a bit this past Spring. I have since sold the coat on my Poshmark account for exactly what I paid for it. #Snicker
Aren’t you selling on Poshmark?
The equally inquired about cool snake four finger ring is still available, however. You’re welcome.
JUNE
I got kind of crazy with a swimsuit cover-up … that many of you thought was quite creative of me … and sometime in this month I reached 10K followers on my More Than Turquoise Facebook page (!!) and so I made an announcement thanking everyone there.
This is the image I like to use for announcements on Facebook, Instagram, etc. Also, the horn really comes in handy around my house when I announce that dinner is ready, that the UPS person has just pulled into the driveway and that I’ve just saved us a ton of money by purchasing my latest pair of shoes on major sale.
JULY
This is my all time favorite picture/mural from this year, If you’re a local, this mural is located on Central Avenue and 7th Street and was painted by artist, Kevin Vigil. This picture was also included in an article about me, and fellow blogger, Amy, of Santa Fe Street in the Albuquerque Journal which indicated that we were putting New Mexico on the fashion map.
The article was written by Susan Seligman, who has since become a blog follower AND, let me please just say, is quite the chic fashionista herself.
AUGUST
Wearing the trending lace-ups in Santa Fe … these are similar …
and this cute white top from SheIn, which is the most purchased item on my blog … EVER. The folks at SheIn, and their children who are currently in college, thank you.
SEPTEMBER
Not only did I find myself rockin’ the overalls in early September, I also found myself invited again to New York Fashion Week, LA Style Week and Phoenix Fashion Week! I couldn’t believe how frenetic (yet fabulously exciting) it all was.
It was at Phoenix Fashion Week where I was personally invited to attend by the amazingly talented Laura Tanzer ~ who also allowed me to do this:
Yep. This outfit walked right off the runway and over onto me.
OCTOBER
Everyone loved the baby foot … it was either that or the Loubies ….
NOVEMBER
and my great pair of studded boots.
DECEMBER
Lastly, these are my two favorite pics from December posts because I got to highlight yet another fabulous mural in our fab city, as well as highlight my treasured New Mexico 💠 bling 💠.
I’d like to take this moment to thank every one of you for faithfully following and supporting my blog. I hope you’ve enjoyed walking down memory lane with me today. I’d also like to thank my loving husband for his terrific photography and his love and understanding after these three crazy years of blogging.
I am counting all of my blessings ~ and wishing YOU more. Happy New Year, my dear friends! 🎉
What a great year. Love your blog!
Thank you for the wonderful recap–has it really been 3 years already? I, too, think the photography is superb. (Just keep it coming!). The happiest of years is on its way!
Jamie, all your posts have blue in them…it’s those eyes! 🙂 Really enjoyed this post and I look forward to the next time AZ and NM can get together for some wine, fashion, and fun!
Happy & Healthy New Year to you and your talented photographer!
Looking forward to seeing more of your fabulous pictures!
Here’s to 2016 Jamie!! I love the look back at 2015! Continued success to you!
Dear friend. You do us all proud and represent us – to the world – as women of the world and totally New Mexico fashionistas. You have shown the world that we really are “more than turquoise” and yet can still rock that turquoise. Thank you
Such lovely comments, everyone. Thank you!
Blog on sista. Just gets better and better!
jamie, keep giving us the great stuff, girl! you’re the best.
Thanks, Jamie for a great final 2015 recap! Love your posts and look forward to each of them. Wishing you a safe and happy new year filled with everything you hope for.
Congratulations on an amazing year! I love the mural poses and Albuquerque is such a great place to find mural art! I’m totally jealous of the person who snagged that raincoat on your Poshmark account. That was one of my favorite things you featured this year! Here’s to a great year ahead!
You definitely are the master at mural posing! I love this recap. Your style sense is always spot on and you always make me laugh! I can’t wait to see what 2016 has in store for both of us. Happy New Year, my friend!
Love your style! I thought I could pick a favorite, but I love them all! Looking forward to 2016
Wow! What a fabulous year! I discovered your blog on the day of the famous white top post–in which I was hooked! You have style that makes me want to rethink everything in my wardrobe! Sigh…
Great year! Can’t wait for the unfolding of 2016!
Cheers!
Great review! Love the mural shots. Just want to be sure you know about the new mural in Nob Hill on the side of the Satellite Cafe (by local artist Aaron Stromberg.) It was dedicated last month to recognize that Nob Hill is 100 years old in 2016! You would look great in front of the mural! Hmmmm…..what to wear!?
I AM familiar with the new mural. Overtime I have gone there, cars have been in the area. I’ll catch it early someday! But, yeah … WHAT TO WEAR??
You’re so beautiful and love your aura and spirit! I enjoyed reading your backstories (so funny!) and viewing your awesome photos (totally crushed on each ensemble). It’s no surprise you’ve had an incredible year and predict 2016 is going to be a double down of 2015. 👊🏼 I can’t wait to watch your journey unfold. 🍾🎊🍸🎉 Happy New Year Jamie! Here’s to a bright year ahead!! ☀️😎
thanks for the wonderful delights and deliciousness! do you know about the al hurricane mural near ye old donkey gallery? i just heard about it new years eve…o boy! sheesh you probably have already been there and been photoed there….but just in case! toodles and happy new year!
No, I haven’t. I’ll check it out – thanks!!!
These pics are fabulous – great backgrounds, great outfits!!!