Happy Birthday to “The Sequin Cinderella”

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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO “THE SEQUIN CINDERELLA” 

One year ago today I started out on a journey, of which I didn’t quite know the destination…
I began this blog with no idea of where it could go or how much I could achieve in just one short year. Looking back on it now I am totally overwhelmed by the incredible response “The Sequin Cinderella” has received the world over and the wonderful opportunities I have been given as a result.
I have been invited to preview designer collections from Dublin to New York and many in between.
I have worked with fabulous fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, River Island, Boohoo.com, to name but a few. I have attended some spectacular events, mingled with the fashion elite and had the chance to wear some stunning outfits along the way!
I even qualified as a finalist for a Blog Award which was perhaps my proudest achievement to date.
Below you will see a collection of snapshots from some of the biggest events and collaborations I have been lucky enough to be involved in over the past year.
To date the blog has received over 120,000 hits, has almost 1000 members, over 1500 facebook likes, over 2000 twitter followers and an enormous amount of press coverage. I could not be more proud or more grateful to everyone who made this possible.
I am already looking forward to 2013 and all the amazing projects it will bring my way!
I am so very excited to share those with you over the coming months.
So today, as the world keeps turning, sit back, relax, have a glass of champers and join me in a toast to my wonderful followers and to “The Sequin Cinderella” on its 1st Birthday!
Here is to many more years of blogging for and with you all.
Thank you so much for the best year of my life!
With Love,
Nicola x
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My Very First Blog Post – An Introduction to my World
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2011/12/this-is-me.html
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My First Ever Collaboration on the blog with “Fake Tattoos”
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/02/girl-with-fake-tattoo.html
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A “Sequin” Shoot with Tara Henderson International
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/03/sequin-cinderella.html
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My First Big Invitation – Belfast Fashion Week SS’12 and a Private Preview of Boohoo.com collection
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/03/belfast-fashion-week-high-street-haven.html
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Belfast Fashion Week SS’12 – Fashion Tea
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/03/belfast-fashion-week-fashion-tea.html
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Final of Miss Derry 2012 where I won “Best Dressed Audience Member”
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/03/miss-derry-2012-final.html
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Launch of the new Titanic Building in Belfast on the centenary of the Titanic
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/titanic-centenary.html
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An Invitation to “That Vintage Vibe” in Belfast
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/that-vintage-vibe.html
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FBL show in the Europa Belfast
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/fashion-beauty-lifestyle-fashion-show.html
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My HD eyebrows thanks to Janette at HD Brows and Threading
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/high-definition.html
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Collaboration with Sugarlips Apparel
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/sugarlips-apparel.html
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Modelling for Tara Henderson International Showcase
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/05/tara-henderson-international-showcase.html
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Being Styled at the Fashion Forum Spring/Summer Workshop
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/05/fashion-forums-springsummer-workshop.html
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El Divino “Walking on Water” Fashion Show
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/05/el-divino-walking-on-water.html
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Press Release for first ever Man Time Fashion Show
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/06/it-is-coming-it-is-time-it-is-man-time.html
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Shopping in Dundrum Town Centre Dublin
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/06/devil-wears-prada.html
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My Outfit for the “Man Time Fashion Show”
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/06/man-time.html
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Holiday to Crete
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/07/crown-of-flowers.html
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Louis Vuitton A/W’12 Preview in Dublin
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/07/louis-vuitton-autumnwinter-2012-private.html 
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Photoshoot with Tara Henderson and Mickey Deery
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/08/she-rolled-my-hair-put-my-lipstick-on.html
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Sequins and Glamour shoot with winner of “Great British Hairdresser”
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/08/sequins-and-glamour.html
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Holiday to Marbella
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/08/the-spanish-harem.html
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Collaboration with Firmoo Glasses
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/09/firmoo-sunglasses.html
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Nor-Lisa Fashion A/W’12 Launch
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/09/nor-lisa-fashion-aw-12-launch.html
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Myself with Designer Jen Kelly, wearing one of his designs at the Arthur Cox Irish Fashion Event 2012
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/09/arthur-cox-irish-fashion-event-2012.html
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Myself with Katie Kelly from River Island at the Christmas Preview
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/09/christmas-at-river-island.html
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Collaboration with Bio-Oil, Ireland
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/bio-oil-ireland.html
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Collaboration with “The Shortcut”
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/the-shortcut.html
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Collaboration with Salonaddict.ie
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/salonaddictie.html
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Modelling at the Ballyliffin Wedding Fayre
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/ballyliffin-hotel-wedding-fayre.html
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Attending the Blog Awards Ireland where I was shortlisted for an Award and I won The Best “Festival Themed Outfit” on the night
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/blog-awards-ireland-2012.html
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Attending Belfast Fashion Week A/W’12
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/belfast-fashion-week-aw12-ni-designer.html
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Attending the Style Sunday Event at Belfast Fashion Week A/W’12
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/10/belfast-fashion-week-aw12-style-sunday.html
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Giving a presentation at the FBL A/W’12 Show about restyling your LBD
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/11/restyling-lbd-at-fbl-show.html
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Collaboration with Inglot Cosmetics
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/11/inglot-cosmetics.html
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The Second Ever Man Time Fashion Show in conjunction with Charity – Movember
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/11/man-time-for-movember.html
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Collaboration with Argento Jewellery
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/11/argento-jewellery.html
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Myself with handbag Designer Ramiro Encizo during a meeting in New York City
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/12/ramiro-encizo-new-york.html
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Working with Julie from “The Fashion Minx” on a shoot in Times Square, New York
http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/12/sequin-cinderella-meets-fashion-minx.html
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Just one example of the amazing Press Coverage I have received.
See the rest here – http://www.thesequincinderella.com/2012/04/press.html

★ GILET IN 1st PIC IS FROM FOREVER 21 AND CUSTOMISED BY MYSELF â˜…
★ All other outfit details can be found in each individual post â˜…

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32 Comments

  1. The Agoraphobic Fashionista

    Happy Birthday to The Sequin Cinderella and best wishes for the year ahead, who knows what it may bring!
    xx

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  2. Adeola Naomi

    Happy birthday to your blog dear and I can't wait for more wonderful post and collaborations your way.

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  3. Stephanie

    Happy Birthday! Love the first picture! You look awesome (:

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  4. Anna

    Happy birthday & congrats on a fab year!

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  5. Tiffany

    congrats on such a successful year! & happy birthday to your blog!

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  6. Anouka

    Happy Birthday! Wishing you a successful 2013!

    LUXESSED

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  7. Paulina

    great blog ! Would you like to follow each other ?you are beautiful<3

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  8. Kristina Lennon

    Happy birthday! Lovely photos, I love your jacket in the first picture 🙂 xx

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  9. Becky

    Wowww you look sooo gorgeous. Love your outfit and love all your hairstyles too!!

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  10. fashion forum

    Well done sweetie its been a pleasure and an honor for Fashion Forum to of enjoyed our blog you done for our Spring Summer Event and we thank you for letting us give u a Make Under!!! Your Military Vintage 1940s look which is still one of our favourites to date.xx
    Well done and the best of luck for the future.xxx
    Love Marissa and Anne.xx

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  11. kaceyandy

    Well done love,great achievement. Happy Birthday 🙂

    onceuponaboudoir.blogspot.com.au/

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  12. Janice Lunes

    Great post !

    Wow you look beautiful !

    I want to invite you to join my Christmas giveaway to win a Frenchonista clutch worth $150 !!

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!

    Love,

    Jen
    the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

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  13. Teona L

    hey dear, thanks for visiting my blog. love your outfits. u have amazing style. of course i will follow you. hope u willfollow back. have a nice day.

    mastylee.blogspot.com

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  14. Issa Tchieu

    Congratulations on the achievements in 2012. And many more to come in 2013 :)) Great reviews of this year too. Keep it up!

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  15. Sujie - Glam Mania

    Happy birthday to your wonderful blog!! You look gorgeous in all your pictures!!♡

    XOXO
    Sujie

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  16. Ksenia

    u lookıng amazıng!
    love ur tatoo.

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  17. Miśka Grabowska

    Merry Christmas, dear: *
    Follow your blog. You can follow my blog, if you want. 🙂
    Amazing blog. 😉

    http://misiayou97.blogspot.com/
    You look like fashion model..!! !
    Kisses from poland!!
    I'll come back here ;p

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  18. Ileana

    Happy Bday!!!!
    Love all the looks 🙂
    Hope you have a beautiful christmas!
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  19. allie

    congratulations! It's been a wonderful year 🙂
    tie-dye-eyes

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  20. eQ

    Happy Birthday to your blog! And Merry Christmas :))

    Energiq

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  21. Glorieta

    Estas preciosa!! Me encantan las fotos.
    Para los buenos momentos, gratitud.
    Para los malos, mucha esperanza.
    Para cada día, una ilusión.
    Y siempre, siempre, felicidad.
    !!Feliz Navidad!!

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  22. Lú

    wow congrats!
    looks like you've had an amazing year!

    and, btw, I'm already following you dear

    Lú
    tomviolenceview.blogspot.com

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  23. NaNa

    Seems like a wonderful, fun and exciting journey, Congrats on the one year anniversary =) You look so glam in all the photos!

    Love from the NaNa girls xoxo

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  24. Elle-Living in Color

    Hello! I just came across your blog, and I love it! I’ve decided to follow you! If you get a minute, I’d love to know what you think of my latest outfit post! While you’re visiting, follow along so we can keep in touch! 🙂
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

    Reply

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