SCHOOL GATE STYLE

Belfast-based, clothes-loving, shopping-obsessed, mum of 3. Wearable fashion on a budget for busy women

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Celebrations!

There have been some pretty amazing firsts for the blog over the past couple of weeks and I didn't want it all to pass without thanking each and every one of you..I'm just sorry it's only virtual champagne...

Not only did the blog have its half-birthday on July 30th but...
  • Over the past month the blog has exceeded 250,000 page views in total and is quickly approaching 300,000.
  • My Google followers (GFC) number crossed the 200 level - (currently 218)
  • My Twitter account went into 4 figures (currently at 1123) 
  • The School Gate Style Facebook page exceeded 750 fans (currently 786)
  • The School Gate Style email now goes to over 300 people every day 
  • I had a guest appearance on BBC Radio London's Drive Time show 
and just when I thought it couldn't get any more exciting, I was asked to write for two influential online publications. Yesterday saw my debut at Easy Living Magazine's website where I supplied hints and tips for getting out the door in a hurry each morning. Read it here:
I also did a round up of my summer fashion tips for the Britmums blog and if you've not had enough of my whitterings, you can check out that article here:

So a monumental July (and early August), all in all. A very sincere thank you to everyone who's liked, followed, commented, encouraged and inspired me since the blog began...it means more to me than I can ever express in words. Now off with you all and have some bubbles :) but please come back tomorrow to read about a very special 3-way blogger collaboration - it's a good un!! x
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27 comments

  1. Well done Avril -incredibly exciting for you. It's a fantastic blog and so glad I discovered it :-) Ax

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    1. Thank you Anna - you've been a great support and I'm so enjoying your blog also! Avril x

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  2. Aww well done! You deserve it :) xx

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  3. Congrats on all of your milestones! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting! I'm now following!

    Amy


    Leopard and Lillies

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    1. Thanks Amy - have followed you on bloglovin...great blog, will enjoy checking out your posts from sunny Dubai, Avril x

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  4. Huge congratulations Avril! You are doing a fab job:) I must save a bottle of bubbly for when you are around Naas next time!!
    ~Anne xx

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  5. Well done Avril, very exciting. xx

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  6. Didn't she do well" do you remember dad used to quote from the rise and fall of Reginald Perrin " I didn't get to where I am today " etc... Well you didn't get to where u are today without lots of work and commitment to shopping walking in high heels since the age of one and a fashionable mum... An eye for a bargain and a great smile. So keep up the good work.

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    1. Lol Regina...yes, the highheels at age 1 were a clue to where I was headed. Just took me a bit longer to get there than most! I know it's all a bit American and cheesy to blow your own trumpet but I'm just so excited about it!! x

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  7. Congrats Avril, champagne is well deserved, you've achieved so much in such a short while! I think the key to your success is that you are one of us and we can relate to you. Sláinte, here's to your continued success!

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    1. Awww...Lily! What a lovely comment. Thank you for being there since the beginning xx

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  8. Really well done, Avril! Spidie from Avenue57.com

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  9. Congratulations! Enjoy the well deserved bubbles!

    Love,
    Juliana

    http://julianaandthedaydream.blogspot.be/

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  10. I knew it would be a success. It's been fun and you deserve it Avril. ClaireH x

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    1. Another great person who's been there since day 1! Thanks Claire for being part of the success...looking forward to featuring your A/W wardrobe soon Avril x

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  11. Fantastic Avril- great to see it doing so well!

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  12. Congrats! Just stumbled upon your blog and its cute, newest fan! http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com//

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  13. SO well deserved Avril... I was really chuffed for you when I saw your follower numbers pass 200 while you were away!

    Nic xx

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    1. Aw, thanks Nic! You've been a great support...really appreciate it xx

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  14. Congratulations and thank you so much for finding the time to blog as I am really enjoying it and have learnt loads of fab tips and lusted after (and purchased) some of the lovely clothes you have worn/featured! Xxx

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    1. Thank you SO much! That is such a lovely comment - That is exactly why I do it and on days when it's hard work, I remember this. Thanks for your support xx

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  15. BLIMEY!!! You have done amazingly well but with all your hard work it's no wonder! Congratulations to you!!

    Fiona
    xoxo

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  16. Congrats on your half birthday! Big mile stone =) Your blog is lovely!

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    Stella & Dot Bracelet GIVEAWAY

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  17. Wow well done,you are doing amazing :)

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  18. Yay! This is wonderful. :) In such a short time, too. I don't believe I had 220 followers until my second/near third year of posting. That's awesome!

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