Once upon a time, I was a young(er), bored college student at Arizona State. I went from the social butterfly who did it all in high school (student council, dance, cheer, and everything else inbetween) to a stylish bookworn at ASU with her sights set on a 4.0. After giving up my then dream of dancing collegiately (I danced at San Diego State before getting injured) I planned to speed through school and threw everything I had into my double major ... well almost everything. I channeled my over-the-top sense of style and addiction to all things celebratory into this blog, Color Me Courtney: where I share my world, wardrobe and affinity for color.
Since then I've graduated from Arizona State, moved to San Francisco, received my MBA at 21, moved back to Arizona where I met the current man in my life (my french bulldog, Waffles) and saved up for my next adventure: The Big Apple. There were a few fabulous dinner parties, bright blog posts and over-used alliterations along the way plus career changes, pattern mixing, health challenges and a few fashion risks that didn't pay off. But now almost a year later, Waffles and I have settled into the charming West Village to become full-flegde New Yorkers.
This blog catalogs my color obsession, out-of-the-box outfits and new life as a twenty-something mess of a New Yorker, all while I chase my dreams of climbing the Big Apple fashion ladder and growing my personal styling venture: Paper Doll Styling. I'll also give you something to celebrate with deluxe dinner parties, touch upon health by sharing my struggles with my new gluten free(ish) diet and will own my inner geek and natural adorkable-ness. I refuse to forget where I come from: so I'll pay homage to my AZ and San Fran roots along the way. Oh and although I'll forever try and wear heels daily, I will never be as flawless as some of those other fabulous fashion bloggers out there, so I'll never pretend to be. I'll just be me: a quirky, west-coast-born, polka-dot-obsessed New York nobody chasing her dreams while collecting clothing.
New here?
first Meet the girl behind the blog
then Check out my favorite posts
next meet my little French Man
plus check out my sassy blog segments
Awh thanks, Minela! I look forward to seeing more from you and keeping in touch :]
ReplyDeleteXO Courtney
Stumbled across your blog while searching for a Kate Spade purse & I love your style! (We both love polka dots & colour but my wardrobe doesn't even have 1/10th of your amazing pieces). So impressed by your accomplishments & gorgeous outfits!
ReplyDeleteI had to comment again, as I truly think your blog is fantastic. I love your style, it is fun, daring and put together. So far every outfit I have checked out I've been like, i totally would wear that, and not in an aspirational, I think I am Kate Moss kind of way, but in a real, this is amazing and totally me, kind of way.
ReplyDeleteFollowing you as of now, I look forward to seeing more gorgeous posts, so I can day dream of being a New Yorker.
Ana x
www.bananacloset.com
Thanks for checking out my blog Courtney! I'm obsessed with yours after checking it out! Also, so very jealous you live in the West Village. I'm always looking at apartments in that neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
www.peachykeencaroline.com
just found your blog, I love it!
ReplyDeletewill keep visiting!
I enjoyed your about me! I'm kind of hoping to veer into the direction you are going as well. After graduation in May 2015 I'm looking to relocate to the Big Apple as well. I think NYC needs a little southern flavor up there. Is there any advice you could offer me as far as places to relocate to up there?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Raven.
simplesassysultry.blogspot.com
You're adorable, stylish,and genuine! Thank you for inspiring my wardrobe and giving me extra confidence in dressing!
ReplyDeleteHow would I know where to purchase some of the items?
ReplyDeleteHi Courtney I just read your blog after visiting your Instagram page and I must say I really love your work and sense of style. It’s very fun, vibrant and personal just the way fashion was intended to be.... Also please feel free to visit my blog page at pslifestyleblog.com. Maybe we could meet in the near future.
ReplyDeleteBest- Celeste