The Styled Press Got a Makeover! + Best of 2016

Hello, and Happy New Year!! πŸ™‚ Now that it’s 2017, I am feeling extra motivated to make this blog bigger and better, starting with a whole new design! As you probably already noticed, I gave The Styled Press a littleΒ face lift yesterday, thanks to Restored 316 Designs. While I’m still working on a few odds and ends with the customization, I am so happy with the overall look. After researching new theme options, this one felt the most “me”, as I was seeking something feminine, clean and unique. Yay!

2016 was such an amazing year, including Tom and I buying our first home, both getting new jobs (and my new career path), best friends’ weddings, and such incredible opportunities for my blog and Instagram. Looking back at how much has happened and how much I’ve grown, I am so excited and anxious to see what’s in store for the new year!

Feeling nostalgic, I picked out some of my favorite looks of 2016…

stripe peplum top

|Β Striped Peplum TopΒ |


white denim outfit winter

| How to Wear White Denim in Winter |


casual office outfit, gingham, business casual

|Β Wear to Work: GinghamΒ |


Blush-Trench-Coat

| Blush Trench Coat |


Black-Ray-Ban-Aviators

|Β Sleeveless SweaterΒ |


Lush-High-Neck-Tank

| High Neck Tank |


Denim-Vest-Maxi-Dress

| Distressed Denim Vest |


target-white-tassel-clutch

| High Neck Olive Romper |


denim-vest-outfit

| White and Cognac |


lulus two piece burgundy lace dress

| Holiday Style: Burgundy Lace Two-Piece Dress |


black over the knee boots outfit, lace up knit sweater, shein lace up v neck knit sweater dress, khaki lace up sweater, 2016 winter outfit

| Lace-up Knit Sweater + OTK Boots |


Goals for 2017…

L I F E S T Y L E

  • Back into my workout grind… of course! πŸ˜‰ I have always been pretty disciplined with my workout regimen, but after all of the holiday madness, I have fell into a funk and need to get back!
  • More lean, clean and green meals.
  • Read a devotional daily.
  • Be better with my money and impulse purchases.
  • Take time to unplug and live in the moment more often.
  • Travel!Β Tom and I are such homebodies and have pretty busy lives. However, we’d like to take some time to travel more, whether it be out of state or out of town. We already have a trip to Arizona booked and leave one week from tomorrow! So I think we are off to a good start here. πŸ™‚

B L O G G I N G

  • Create new,Β uniqueΒ content for myΒ blog – if you have any requests or ideas, I wouldΒ love to hear your thoughts!
  • Post more in my Beauty TalkΒ category! Fashion and sharing looks with you is ultimately my favorite, but I definitely would like to branch out and share more in the beauty department.
  • Compare less. It’s really easy to compare yourself to other bloggers in the blogging world, but everyone has their own special path! As long as I stay true to myself and keep doing what I love, the good things will come.

Here’s to 2017! Cheers!

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9 Comments

  1. Megan wrote:

    Love the makeover tay Happy 2017! You’ve got so much to look forward to!!

    xo Megan | pinebarrenbeauty.com

    Posted 1.2.17 Reply
    • taymbrown wrote:

      Thanks Megan! She was due for an update. πŸ˜‰

      Posted 1.2.17 Reply
  2. Katie wrote:

    I of course love the new design πŸ™‚ Looks so good! Cheers to a beautiful new year!

    Katie | WillowAndWhiteBlog.com

    Posted 1.3.17 Reply
    • taymbrown wrote:

      Your blog definitely inspired me, Katie! πŸ™‚ Happy New Year, pretty girl! xx

      Posted 1.5.17 Reply
  3. Brittney Carr wrote:

    Everyone else has commented on the new design, and I will too! Love it and it is SO you!

    Love,
    Me.

    Posted 1.3.17 Reply
    • taymbrown wrote:

      Thanks Britt!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

      Posted 1.9.17 Reply
  4. Barbara wrote:
    Posted 1.5.17 Reply
    • taymbrown wrote:

      Thank you Barbara! πŸ™‚ You’re so sweet! xx

      Posted 1.9.17 Reply
  5. Beatrice wrote:

    Wow, you are looking so beautiful dear!
    xo
    http://www.angelemall.co.nz

    Posted 1.6.17 Reply

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