Folding a pile of coloured sweaters for the third time that day, I stared out the window to get lost in a daydream. It was a slow day in the store, but I often longed for those moments to get lost in my own thoughts. And I wasn’t thinking of my psychology homework that was due, or about my boyfriend at the time. Inspired by the clothing around me, I imagined my dream career…a life in the fashion industry. It looked so perfect, complete with buying trips, fashion shows, and of course, lots of schmoozing. Maybe I’d be a buyer, or a stylist to the stars. Or perhaps I’d own my own boutique. Whatever it was, I decided that a personal ‘I made it moment’ would be staring out the window on an airplane en route to a big city, all in the name of fashion.
April 13th, it was aliciafashionista.com’s 5 year blogiversary. I contemplated what I’d do to celebrate. Considered throwing a party, or doing a celebratory blog post, but as the date approached, I knew I wouldn’t have time for anything special. And yet, on the day that this blog turned 5 years old, I received a very exciting/surreal/squeel-worthy email. Here I am, sitting on a plane on the way to London for an exclusive boohoo.com experience. I’ve struggled, I’ve hustled, I’ve recognized opportunities, I’ve understood failures, and most importantly, I’ve worked my ass off.
I don’t care if it’s a humble brag, I’m having an ‘I made it moment’.
Follow along in real time on instagram @aliciafashionista #boohootakeover and thank you all for reading, supporting, inspiring, and loving. This crazy adventure wouldn’t be the same without you.
5 years? Congratulations! hope you have a fun and safe trip to London. Enjoy!
Janey
http://www.janeysoutfits.wordpress.com
Amazing news! Congratulations Alicia! Can't wait to see all your lovely, jealous-worthy photos 🙂
This is pretty exciting for you! It's been awesome reading your blog over the years and watching you walk your path of happiness. 🙂 Have a great time in the UK, I look forward to what you're going to share with us!
Congratulations Alicia!! You have been working so unbelievably hard and I am so excited for you to have gotten to where you are! It was never by chance, you are simply just an amazing and inspiring person to be around, and you have busted your ass! Well deserved 🙂 I hope you enjoy your trip!! <3<3
Good for you!
The Occasional Indulgence
congrats darling 🙂 you deserve this!
Congrats Alicia, and happy 5 year blogiversary! This trip to London is definitely an "I made it" moment so relish every second of it! Cheers to fashion 🙂
Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
This is FANTASTIC! You deserve it so much. Congrats on the fantastic opportunity and I can't wait to see all the pics on Instagram!
So excited for you! I hope you have the most amazing time.
Congrats! That must have been such an amazing email! Well deserved! You inspire me to keep going with my blog!
Have tons of fun!
Iambornlippy.blogspot.ca
Happy blog anniversary and congratulations!! 🙂
Amazing news Alicia! Congratulations! You really deserve this treat. xx
Hope you're having the best time!