happy new year’s eve! as is tradition around these parts, i’ve rounded up my favorite posts from the year. feel free to read it like a slow motion montage set to some indie playlist (with lots of haim, our favorite band) for a more dramatic effect. or you know, over a cup of coffee like a normal person.
at any rate, i have to hand it to 2017 -it was a really really great year (at least personally speaking). mostly because i got myself a husband and a new last name but also because it meant little victories in terms of the blog as well. i was accepted into the rewardstyle program (the liketoknow.it thing you always see in my instagram posts), was able to partner with some of my favorite brands, and continued to grow my instagram following (if you’re not already following, you can find me here). i can only hope that 2018 has even more in store. so until then, here’s a look back at some of my favorite outfits from the past year:
in january i wore:
wide-leg cropped jeans (once)
& three times (thus starting the obsession)
oh and a wedding dress (!)
in february i wore:
maybe my favorite outfit of the year?
white and pink for valentine’s day
and a wicked faux fur bomber jacket
in march i wore:
stripes on stripes (for national stripes day!)
striped pants styled three ways (one, two, three)
and florals for spring (groundbreaking)
in april i wore:
the cutest (and comfiest) striped pants
a dress that made me feel like the prettiest princess
and i brought back my “it’s friday, i’m in love” series
in may i wore:
two ruffled wrap skirts (here & here)
oh and appropos of nothing, here’s a link to our wedding video just because
in june i wore:
a jumpsuit (on my 32nd birthday)
an off-the-shoulder chambray dress
and a summer dress in front of my favorite pink wall
in july i wore:
a tank with the cutest bow detail
and a very patriotic ensemble (for the 4th!)
in august i wore:
eyelet + shorts + summer sunflowers
and then more eyelet (and another favorite outfit of 2017)
and of course, my first encounter with everlane wide-leg crops*
*clearly 2017 was the year of the wide-leg cropped silhouette
in september i wore:
a beret –oui oui!
a gingham dress while snacking on rxbars (a partnership!)
and another pair of everlane wide-leg crops (because the obsession is real)
in october i wore:
a second pair of my beloved cindy karen joggers
and the prettiest lace bell-sleeve top to my friend’s baby sprinkle
in november i wore:
my new favorite bright pink lipstick
layers for a trip to disneyland
plus the best beanies + puffer vests to keep you warm
in december i wore:
my new favorite outfit formula
and i discussed the items in my closet that i’ve worn a zillion times
plus my favorite things from 2017
i know 2017 hasn’t been the best of years -globally speaking, but in our household it was pretty exciting with a wedding and a honeymoon. so i’m excited for what 2018 has in store for both shawna leeann (the blog) and for #teamrivera, too.
may your new year’s eve celebrations be filled laughter and libations and may this next year be filled with the best of everything. i am continually grateful for the support and love of this little internet community and if i could hug you all in person, just know that i would.
thank you so much for following along! here’s to bigger and better things in 2018.
xoxo
p.s. read my previous letters to 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013
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December 31, 2017
Enjoyed hearing about all your experiences in 2017. Of course, my favorite was January 21. I know God has big plans for #teamrivera for 2018 and I can’t wait to see them unfold. Love you to the !
January 4, 2018
Love YOU, momma. We are so excited for what this year has in store.
January 1, 2018
Oh my… what a perfect send off to 2017. Each picture showcased your style and personality. I don’t have a favorite… they’re all that good.
Love to both of you. May the blessings of 2018 be too numerous.
January 4, 2018
Thank you as always for your sweet and thoughtful words. What a year it as and hopefully what a year 2018 will be!
Love to you always.