This year has been an exciting year for me in the blogosphere. Between refocusing and experimenting, my blog is continuing to grow in new directions and offering me new opportunities on the way. As 2012 comes to a close, I’ve decided to highlight 12 of my favorite things that happened this year. Some are big, some are small, but all of them mean so much to me in my endeavors as a blogger and illustrator.
12. Motel Rocks Street Team Blogger of the Week
See my guest post for them here.11. “College Fashionista” Feature
Featured on College Fashionista by my friend Noah.10. Fashion Bloggers Do It Better Miami Event
First blogger event attended in Miami. 9. Nasty Gal Pinned Me!
Repin me if you’d like. 
8. Interview for The Miami Times
Briefly mentioned but better than nothing! (it’s towards the end.)7. American Apparel Gifts
I love my monthly care packages!6. American Apparel Featured Review
Featured reviewer!5. Really Awesome Nails
See lots more here.4. Better Outfits (+ Better Photos!)
Improoving my style and my photo skills.3. Outfit Videos!
2. Fashion Illustration…..FINALLY!
Sharing my passion/career/life.1. Launch of my Portfolio Wesbite
Showcasing what I do!
All these moments are near and dear to my heart so pardon me for being so excited about it all. Thank you all for joining me for 2012 and I look forward to your support in 2013. Hope that you all have a Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year Melanie! Congratulations on these accomplishments and I hope 2013 is just as successful for you <3
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Thank you so much, Kailey! Sorry I’m so late to getting back to you, but Happy New Year to you as well! Glad to have had these experiences and I’m happy you were along for the ride. Congrats on all your accomplishments, too!
HEY! I was in that New Times piece too! It was great e-meeting you and meeting you this past year.
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Hahaha, yeah! It’s how I found your blog
It was great e-meeting/meeting you, too. Hopefully there are more adventures to come when I get back 
Looks like 2012 was a great year for you! I’m happy for you. Happy (belated) new year!
Xoxo Niani
Thank you, Niani! Hope it was great for you as well! Happy (super belated) New Year to you, too!
You should be proud, Melanie! You had such a great year! I love this tribute you did
Thanks, Jen! I really appreciate it
Glad to have you as a long-time blogger friend and hope you’d like to stick around for more!