James Andrew at the Stars of Design Gala
Today is my birthday! I think for many, this special day can present a myriad of mixed emotions, but I find birthdays are a good time to take stock of things, and pinpoint the areas in which one could write a better life story for the coming year. Birthdays are also a great time to celebrate the little victories – and we certainly HAVE had some very gratifying successes and acknowledgments recently!
Most notably, just this week, we’ve been named in the Telegraph UK’s top “20 best fashion blogs” list – high praise indeed because it places us among some pretty major sites, including The Satorialist and Stylebubble.
Susana Lau, author and creator of “Style Bubble” really resonates with me. The key to having a successful blog, she says, “…isn’t necessarily about providing information, but having an individual voice….” – We at WIJW couldn’t agree more – What an excellent opportunity this has been to bring our particular voice to the fashion-blog table! Of course we at WIJW hope you will find some useful tidbits along the way as well!
Another great reason for us to celebrate was our recent invitation to attend the black tie “Stars of Design” gala, where I’m pictured (above) – a super glam event attended by many of the heaviest hitters in the design industry.
There are so many reasons to celebrate a wonderful birthday, but definitely the most gratifying one is having such a smart and loyal WIJW readership! Thanks for coming to the party!
James Andrew wears Seaman Schepps
I’m wearing a Gucci black silk large scale moire dinner jacket, a white cotton voile micro-pleated tuxedo shirt and black wool crepe tuxedo pants with black satin and gross grain banding, a set of spectacular Seaman Schepps cufflinks and shirt studs in rock crystal, black onyx, and diamonds, a Charvet Paris mauve silk bow tie and white silk pocket square and black patent leather evening shoes by Gucci. My fragrance is the very sensual “Royal Water” created for Lady Diana by Creed.
Life is a celebration!
“…an invitation to the dance of life..let’s get this started,
no more hesitation because everybody wants to party with you”
See Madonna’s latest video “Celebration” – it is so in the spirit of the occasion!
Happy Birthday my fabulous and stylish friend! Here’s to many,many more! xoxo Clark
Man! Congrats with for being named one of the best 20 fashion blogs! That’s just awesome!
True this development about having one special voice… Definitely!
Anyway happy belated birthday!
A very happy birthday and keep up the great work with your blog! The frequent updates with very diverse places and outfits are an inspiration. Thank you!
Happy birthday James! That’s a great tie & so good to have the olfactory dimension too!
Congrats old boy ! You have certainly earned all of these kudos. You look absolutely fabulous in those dinner clothes ! Have a very happy birthday James, and enjoy that Cristal… give some to Nigel and Rupert too !
Hugs, from # 1 fan,
Dean *****
I wish you a very happy birthday James! Enjoy your “celebration”, each birthday is a new opportunity!
Hugs,
Christine
Happy Birthday my dearest James! Have a wonderful day! I´m so glad that your blog appears in the 20 top list of fashion blogs, well what else have you expected, you are the very BEST!
You look absolutely fab
Hugs and Kisses
Eugenia
Happy Birthday Darling! I´m so happy and proud about your achievements. I knew that many people around the world would like your blog, it is the best one…….so you are right this is a day of CELEBRATION!
Lots of Hugs
Christian
Happy Birthday James darling! You look absolutely gorgeus! You should have take me to Gala Stars of Design! I am one too! Have a plesant day, icecream is a very good choice for birthday, mother and I always have icecream when we want to celebrate something!
love,
Edie
Dear James,
Happy Birthday! You look very handsome and elegant! I knew that your blog would be nominated, congratulations! birthdays are very special days because we have the chance to restart everything so I feel every year like a new born ready for new wonderful experiences! Enjoy it!
Hugs,
Baroness Mara
It’s your birthday suit! Happy bday, James—we’re all looking forward to another year of fabulous ensembles!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dearest James! I wish you nothing but much happiness and many more years of WIJW! Thank you. XOXO Love Ya!
Happy Birthday James! Enjoy it! Congratulations! You look uber fantastic, love the shoes!
Hugs,
Tom
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wish you a great time. I´m loving your blog!
Kisses
Pearl
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag mein Lieber! Mögen all Deine Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen! WIJW ist das beste was es gibt in Fashion and Interior Design! Du siehst umwerfend aus.
Alles Gute
Johann
Happy Birthday my dearest!
I´m so happy your blog has been nominated. How was the “Stars of Design” Gala? You look really magnificent with this Gucci jacket and the Seaman Shepps cufflinks! Enjoy your day!
Kisses
Terry
Happy Birthday, you are soooo uber fantastic! I was behind a tree watching you when you walked your dogs, they look lovely. I didn´t say hello to you because I should remain as your secret admirer…….
Happy Birthday James! Wish you a pleasant and relaxing day with your beloved ones……
It´s fantastic that your blog is in that list!
Hugs,
Martin
Congratulations! Wish you a great day and much more success for this year. Thank you for writing these wonderful posts, I have always a lovely time reading them.
Kisses
Alexandra
Happy Birthday my dearest! This must be a real “Celebration” so I guess you´ll be listen to Madonna the whole day. Your outfit is “wunderbar”, what else can I say…….WIJW is my fave blog!
Love,
Marie Freiin von Spiering
Happy Birthday James! I´m the kind of person who loves birthdays, I go to the spa to relax myself, then I go for lunch, then shopping and have dinner at night with my friends, and you?
Wishing you all the best,
Rosie
Happy birthday James!!!
All my best wishes for you of love and success. Success is a continous process, never ending, so i wish you lot of years more to follow inspirating us!
Big hug from Berlin!
Rocking the moire taffeta James and only you could do bow tie shoes. Happy Birthday old bean.
Happy birthday James! You are truly an inspiration 🙂
Love, Wendy
This is pure genius! Once again happy birthday! Keep doing this fabulous work!!
Thanks all for your lovely birthday wishes! Best birthday ever ( :
love the tie, such a beautiful color!
Happy Birthday! And Congratulations!
James,
Perhaps next year we can all celebrate your birthday in PARIS… at Le Grand Vefour or Buddha Bar ?
Dean
happy belated birthday, sir! wish u all the best! 🙂
regards,
ego – all the way from indonesia