2012 was a really, really good ride, so many beautiful places and unforgettable moments. I found a lot of unposted photos while preparing this post (um oops) so I’ve included those along with my favorite looks this year!
Started the year off in Hawaii. If you think about it, I should start every year off in Hawaii.
Visited Florence and had a few days to explore the city with Bryan. Here we were running around the Boboli Gardens, which we pretty much had to ourselves that afternoon.
More from Firenze..
My promise to myself was to travel more within the continental US, the first step was a trip to Austin, Texas.
You guys voted me Best Personal Style at the Bloglovin’ Awards – THANK YOU :D
I don’t think I ever posted this look – wearing Theory, Creatures of Comfort, and Theyskens’ Theory in Silverlake.
Did the usual up and down the California coast.
Some of my favorite shots around LA in the spring.
I visited Australia for the first time this year – these were taken in Melbourne during a quick day trip over from Sydney.
Moved into a new place in LA with a lot more light and space.
Finally shot at the LACMA with Colin after meaning to forever.
Went to the coldest Coachella ever, extended the stay in Palm Springs because it was too hard to leave.
Visited the snowy San Jacinto mountains, so beautiful and quiet.
Attended Mercedes Benz fashion week in Australia..
Went to the Cannes Film Festival with L’oréal – three days of full on glamour and a one on one with Natasha Poly! Still dying over the fact that this happened.
A favorite Instagram shot from a rainy trip to New York in May.
Vegas for a few days in June.
Summer in LA.
Road tripping through Utah and Nevada with Bryan was a major highlight, looking at these photos gives me the chills in the best way.
I spent most of August and September in New York.
Some favorites from Paris fashion week.
Went to Stockholm to decompress after fashion month and shot a video with Molami in Djurgården.
Visited Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and fell in love with Israel’s vibrant culture and super friendly people.
Taking me right back to last week. Can’t wait to see what 2013 brings and thank you for coming along for the ride!
So many beautiful photos, the quality of photography on Fashiontoast is pretty much the best of all the blogs I read, I think. every shot is spectacular, and you are beautiful. Happy New Year!
Amazing pics !! You’re gorgeous !
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The pics are gorgeous! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
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Cheers! Cory
Lovely and great compilation!
My last post are also about 2012 Best Outfits compilation according to the blog’s followers. I hope you like them!
Best wishes for the New Year and kisses from ❤♡❤♡❤♡ http://www.withorwithoutshoes.com ❤♡❤♡❤♡
happy new year rumi! youre such an inspiration!
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Happy New Year!
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Happy new year, Rumi!
Thank you for continuously sharing a peek into your life with us readers, for consistently answering questions on Formspring, and just overall inspiring us with your awesomeness.
My favorite thing about you is that your style is forever evolving, and if I had to describe you in one word, it would be: never boring. Okay, that’s two words, but you get my point.
Wishing you all the best in 2013!!
LOVE;)
This is my fav fashion blog! I love all your pics
Amazing style. Love your look.
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These photos are really beautiful.. 2012 was a blast for me too, cant wait for 2013
I could look at these photos again & again all day. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2013!
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so inspiring. wonderful life girlie! x
my favourite post, love the recap post :) this is so lovely!! wish you all the best for 2013 ♥
kisses from
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happy new year :)
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These photos from last year leave no doubt as to why ou were recognized as the best personal style blogger! Can you win it twice in a row?!!!!! ; )
Love,
-Lauren at adorn la femme
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wow you’ve been to so many amazing places!
Love your style <3 xx
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such an amazing year for you and your blog! love it! happy new year!
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You are great! Happy New Year!
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You certainly did deserve the prize for the best personal style – this post gave me SO much ideas for outfits!! And your photography is amazing, too. Your blog is truly one of the best on the Internet, haha. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy, happy, happy new year to my favorite blogger of all time! People say your style has gotten boring but I believe that style is forever changing and ultimately about wearing what you want. Cheers to another year of your blog and another year of me being your reader. Lots of love!
Happy new year. :)
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So many beautiful photos and lovely outfits! Sounds and looks like a great year with lots of travel :)
Hope you have a very happy new year :)
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I love this post so much, all these photos are DIVINE! Must have been fun browsing through them and seeing, how eventful 2012 was for you :)
Happy new year, Rumi!
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What an amazing year you had! Wishing you an even more amazing 2013 :)
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just perfect♥
Cool pics and outfits!
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lovely! happy new year!
Happy 2013 Rumi, here’s to a fabulous year ahead xoxo
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Great photos, love the style !
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Happy New Year! Love this wrap up post. Killer shots from Nevada.
Christie x
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Your blog is really best!<3 Thanks for inspired:))
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We wish u a happy new year 2!
AMAZING pics!!!!
Happy new year!
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HAPPY 2013 !!!! :)
Check my best wishes and inspirational thoughts for today :
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Lot of love <3
Happy New Year!
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Thank you for this post (as I’m sure it took a lot of time an effort!) and for letting us all in on your exciting life. It’s so interesting to see how you adapt what you’re wearing to your situation and surroundings, all the while maintaining your signature style. I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for you. Good luck and lots of love!
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Best style ever!! So clean & fresh! I love you Rumi!
You’re living every girls dream, the pictures are so beautiful. Love you, love your style and love your life.
Happy New Year everyone!
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beautiful photos!
I love the quality of your pics, amazing year!
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i love it!!!
this is awesome!!!
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love your hair and style .
Great photos ! xx
I’m so speechless, you’re absolutely amazingly beautiful, such good taste as well, no wonder you’ve been awarded best style at the BLovin’ awards, truly well deserved! I remember the givenchy dress look, as well as the pink mohair, they were so cool, your shoots, your poses, your styling…. superb. Thank the blogosphere for you hun. May you have many more awesomeness in 2013!
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Love all your looks
SHEWOLF
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You are gorgeous!
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Love the pictures, love your style. May you be as blessed in 2013 as you were last year. Have a great one! xoxo,styledelight.blogspot.be
You’ve had a great year indeed if I look at all the photos, which are amazing.
x marly
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Rumi, these pictures are fantastic. you are extreemely photogenic. thanks for the best blog ever and for sharing your life and style with us, I am more than grateful for that! have a perfect up coming year, thanks again for being such inspirational!/ nath
You look lovely as always!! Happy new year!
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xx
beautiful pics, wow! i truly adore your blog so much! its so different than the other ones, you are not just showing us the outfits but your pics are pure art! keep up the great job you do :)
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Happy new year dear. All outfits were amazing!!! I love this post so much photos!
I love all your pics! and your looks are so cool! Please, can you tell me what kind of camera do you use? thxs
Rumi you are my inspiration! I LOVE all your pictures!
Happy New Year!
omg! amazing year of pictures
youre the best!
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You have a beautiful life! 2012 was amazing :) I love your blog. Your photos are always fantastic and on point. Looking forward to your posts this 2013! Happy new year!
♥ Megann of Style Surgery
That very first shot of you is my absolute favorite! And all of your shoes are to die for! happy new year xx
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awesomeness. the best photos ever. rumi, you rock!!
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I love your photos, beautiful!
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What a wonderful year,your blog is and remains one of the most inspirational ones to me,for years mow! Excited to see what 2013 will bring to you and fashiontoast! xx
Amazing photos and outfits! Happy 2013! xx
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You have a great style ;-) Happy new year !
These photos are all literally perfection. I will never get bored of reading your blog, it’s the best. So thanks!
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OH MY GOD ! OH MY GOD !
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This was like flicking through Vogue, beautiful!
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Happy New Year! & Truly a “beautifully, bountiful, joyful ride” ’tis been & portends into ’13 & beyond…! :D
Yees, even sometimes thru the “occasional tear,” yet philosophically speaking, how can one e’er “fully embrace & encompass the breathtaking rose’s beauty” w/out experiencing the occasional (ouch!, that stings) thorn? :D
This post is so lovely!All the photos are beautiful! I wish you all the best for 2013 ♥
kisses from Italy!
xoxoLaura!
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Every outfit and every shot is perfect.. this blog is spectacular !
so many great outfits! love the floral maxi dress!
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year 2013 ! Champagne !
You will be sublime in 2013 as you have been throughout 2012.
Love, unicorns and glitter on you. <3
Florian,
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fantastic photos!
You´re so beautiful girl! I love your style you have amazing fashion style I´m following it.
The pictures are incredible and look gorgeous in all of them! Happy new year Rumi!
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What an incredible and stylish year! Hope 2013 will be even better!
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so many cool adventures! wish you more of them in 2013!
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I’m convinced you’re a robot. No one can be this stylish.
No one
;)
The Lovelorn
Wow, how many beautiful photos are in this post just displays what an amazing fashion blogger you are!
Looking forward to another spectacular year for your blog! Always enjoy your photography, style, and your adventures, Rumi. x
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Happy new year!
I have to say your style is unique. You are so fresh and I love the way you combine clothes, making it special.
My favorite one is the red dress you wore in LA.
Best wishes for 2013!
Sandra http://lestylonoir.wordpress.com
Really nice pics
Xoox
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So much love. Amazing photos
You look always great and I like all that pics. You had and amazing year. Have a great day.
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Happy New Year!
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Beautiful pictures!! And so are you!
AW! Such great photos you shared in 2012 …
PLEASE POST MORE IN 2013 with your big clunky shoes that made me fall in love with your style!
hAPPY nEW Year Rumi!
Your 2012 puts fine to shame ! Looks amazing as do the outfits :-) Happy New Year !
Gorgeous photography! And some amazing outfits! Your style is super cool and cant wait to see what your show us in 2013 :)
Hayley xx
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Love these pictures it’s amaziiiing! You have such a great blog!! Happy new year :)
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Happy New Years! I love how you get the chance to travel to so many places and I hope 2013 takes you on many more adventures. I can’t wait to see the photos from all of them.
Wonderful post Rumi. Almost sentimental. Thanks for taking us with you everywhere. You are lovlier than lovliest. Truly. Happy new year! May 2013 bring lots of happiness and pretty shoes.
Happy new year Rumi! Been an appreciative “reader” for a couple years – first time commenter. Where did you get your beautiful glass coffee table? Sorry if this info has been posted before and I missed it.
Wow – what a fab year! Hope 2013 is just as amazing!
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Ah, I love your photos so much. You’re very inspiring as a fashion blogger. I wish you all the best in 2013! XOXO
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Lovely collection of looks! I love your personal style – It’s dramatic and eye-catching, and so very “you.” Love all of these!
you have amazing style and taste. as a lover of black, unique silhouettes, and a bad-ass boot, i have all the appreciation in the world for what you do. keep it up, please.
oh my lordy i love you
Beautiful year. Can’t wait to see 2013!
Samii
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I do not know another blog that is able to transport as much joy and perfect vibe through pictures as you do. I am always so smitten with everything you provide and thankful to profit form your neverending inspiration. It is such a pleasure to read your words and have all that time to enjoy the beauty of your impressions.
I am wishing you a new year full of joy and a perfect equilibrium of plans and coincidences.
ox, Julia
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Damn, some amazing photos here! Enjoyed looking through them!
So glad Colin is back too, his photos really stand out, seriously an amazing photographer!
Hope you guys have an amazing 2013, but Im sure you will =)
GORGEOUS!!!
This post is such a pleasure to read/look at! Your Blog is by far our favorite. Every photograph is beautiful and your style is wicked. Thanks for the inspiration and looking forward to whats to come in 2013 :)
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Such an inspiration: not only in fashion, but life in general.
thank you for sharing your sunshine, and inspiring me to respect my own love of travelling. the crooked angle photo of you in the red fluffy stairs is my favorite all year – kudos to your artist-photographer!
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Love the post! amazing photos!
Mucho love.
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Wauw! What a great post and great pictures. The quality is really good.
I want your hair, your trench with leather sleeves, your wardrobe…
You are very beautiful!
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In this New Year, do excatly what you want to do excatly when you want to do it Rumi :* Bests xxx
Wow, what a great pictures! You must have a really great year.
lovely post! Happy 2013!!!
Very pretty pictures! Happy new year!!:) great blog!
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You are a very beautiful girl!! Congratulation for all the work you have done!! I opened my blog yesterday!! i am so excited about it…would you like to visit me??
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Happy New Year 2013
GREAT pics :)
Happy new year! xx
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stunning!
Bises,
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stellar stellar collection xx
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This was such a wonderful post. You could seriously make a book out of your blog, we’d by it. AMAZING
xx
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Åhhh så snyggt!! Skulle gärna vilja ha din garderob!! :)
wooooow I would LOVE to have your wardrobe!! :)
that was a long post but totally worth the time. fantastic photos, beautiful outfits and locations.
Amazing pictures and very inspirational happy new year.
xo
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sooo beautiful looks !
happy new year beautiful rumi !!
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that was a LOT of pictures! haha it was nice to see the 2012 pictures and for some reason i really love burnt orange on you =)
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that photo of you in the forest is like the best ever in the entire existence of this blog. What lens is that?? I know I’ll never find out but either way wow.
I love your style forever and ever.
hii! love ur blog and i follow u forever! just wondering, what happend to ur cats? they use to appear alot in ur photos!
alright i have so many questions for you Rumi Neely and would love if you could take the time to answer them (emailing me back is fine to). Just to start off: HOW do you maintain such amazing skin and never look at all tired!? Maybe its genetic, but you have to have a trick… Also, how did you get started/discovered and how long did it take?
I just want to add, you’re a daily inspiration and I absolutely LOVE your style!
xx
love your photo diaries.
what’s the color of your hair?
I really like your choice of mini dresses. The first photo of you and the outfit is sick!
I discovered your blog in 2012 and already you’ve been a huge influence on my personal style. I have considered footwear that I might otherwise have over looked & I love the simplicity of your look. Just wanted to say thank you & I look forward to 2013 x
<3<3<33<3 omg i love your style
I absolutely LOVE your style!
Hey! I happened to shoot at the same spot in Austin for my blog. Check it out-
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Also, I really love the close up shots in this 2012 post.
omg,rumi, you’ve really revolutionised the way I dress and I thank you for that. I hope that the new year brings more for all of us fashion lovers who are glad that you and your blog exists. Thank you Rumi and keep on being our fashion icon in the great year ahead
Amazing pictures of you, i love the way you dress :*
honestly. favourite post ever. x
I know, right?!!?!
WOW! You really make amazing outfits! It would be really great if maybe you could write about witch your favourite shops and who your favourite designers are??
I LOVE your blog
/a swedish fan
You are absolutely inspiring Rumi! Keep up the good work, you’re able to, not only, make me expand and explore my wardrobe even further, but you make me want to explore the worlds most beautiful places. Thanks!
You are amazing :) happy 2013!
love the photos from the road trip the best! happy new year and look forward to more awesome photos from you in 2013 xx
you are so beautiful inside and out rumi, your soul just shines through you. thank you for inspiring me not only with fashion but also inspiring me to live!
Inspirational;)
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OMG
why dont i visit your blog more often?
you are so full of inspiration and AMAZING outfits and photos
& you seem so cool and down to earth.
love it.
love from sweden
you have the best life, honestly. I am so jealous of you!!!
Brilliant photos, you are so beauitful Rumi!
Would have traded Coachella weekends…the weekend I went it hit 109 :x
you are so inspiring! Thanks for making 2012 more fun and looking forward to 2013. farallonfashion.com
Truly enjoyed your awesome pictures!
I am in love with every single photo. Each one shows so much personality and spark. Definitely inspired me to go out and take a few fabulous shots! :)
Dakota xx
what a beautiful pictures!! happy 2013!! hope you can travel to as many great places as you did in 2012 :)
such and amazing post, thank you so much, this has just put me in such a good mood!!!
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So many amazing outfits and so many amazing locations. What an amazing year you must have had, missy! Looking forward to seeing more amazing posts in 2013 <3
wow, AMAZING photography! your style is so refreshing.
Thanks for sharing!!
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