If you have been following along since the beginning of last month, I first posted that Kristy of Vogue Gone Rogue was selected as a finalist for Sunglass Hut’s “Full Time Fabulous” contest for their next fashion blogger (seen here). I have faithfully supported her throughout this incredible process, and she has so graciously also mentioned me in one of her posts (see my entry about it here). She is always kind to comment back, not only on her own blog, but right here on “Any Second Now”. In addition to being gorgeous and stylish, she is a fantastic writer.
I’m proud to report that Kristy won! Kristy, I knew you were meant to do this job, and I know you’ll do it fabulously! Congratulations and we look forward to everything you will do for the Sunglass Hut “Full Time Fabulous” blog!
Sunglass Hut Selects New Yorker as “Full Time Fabulous” Blogger
Kristy Secures Ultimate Dream Job in Nationwide Search
[New York, NY] January 10, 2011 – Today, Sunglass Hut named Kristy the winner of the “Full Time Fabulous” blogger search – a nationwide contest that offered an opportunity to win the ultimate dream job as a jet-setting style blogger for SunglassHut.com.
“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Kristy to the Sunglass Hut team,” noted Marcello Favagrossa, VP of Marketing, Merchandising and Brand Strategy, Sunglass Hut North America. “Her blogging skills, exceptional design aesthetic, love of culture and passion for fashion make her the perfect “Full Time Fabulous” blogger. We are excited for her to help bring our brand DNA to life online.”
As the blogger for Sunglass Hut, Kristy will gain unrivaled access to the heart of style and fashion. For one year she will live in a chic, fully-furnished apartment in New York, attend high profile fashion week events, receive a generous clothing allowance, and socialize with designers, models and celebrities. Additionally, Kristy will receive $100,000 in compensation for her stellar blogging skills.
Born in New York City, Kristy has expressed a deep love of art, music, fashion and culture since the age of 7 (at age 8 she had her very first photography exhibit). Over the years, Kristy explored and developed her passion for the arts, and graduated from college with a BFA in multimedia communications. Kristy continued her cultural education through postgraduate coursework in film and fashion as well as working as a stylist, creative director and editor for photo shoots in Manhattan.
Kristy’s background in the arts, wide range of multimedia skills combined with her attention to detail and strong sense of personal style made fashion blogging a natural step for her. Her expertise can be seen in her personal blog, Vogue Gone Rogue, which communicates a direct reflection of her style aesthetic and love of fashion, photography, video and travel.
Kristy will assume her position as Sunglass Hut’s Full Time Fabulous Blogger in February 2011. The first “Full Time Fabulous” assignment will begin with coverage of Fall 2011 runway shows during New York Fashion Week.
Sunglass Hut’s “Full Time Fabulous” program was announced by actress Rachel Bilson at New York Fashion Week in September. On October 1, 2010, fashion-lovers from around the country were invited to apply for the once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity. Chosen as a finalist in early December, Kristy joined nine finalists in New York City for interviews with a select panel of judges comprised of fashion heavyweights, including internationally recognized fashion bloggers BryanBoy of Bryanboy.com and Wendy Lam of Nitrolicious.com. The finalists were tasked to demonstrate their blogging skills over a four week period – December 1st through December 31st – during which the panel of judges found Kristy to be the perfect individual for the job.
To learn more about Kristy visit http://kristy.fulltimefabulous.com/2010/12/kristys-webisode-from-nyc/.
UPDATE:
Here are the links to the blogs of the other members of #teamkristy who shared in the happiness of Kristy’s win!
The Citizen Rosebud
Grit and Glamour
Beautifully Invisible
Cherry Monster Fashion
Midnight in a Perfect World
For Those About to Shop
Burn the Blonde
