Friends~ My dream is a reality and my blog, Truly Megan, is officially LIVE today! I’m so excited to share with you why I took a leap of faith in my very first blog post.
As many of you know, I have been in the fashion industry for most of my adult life and have worked for a fashion house since my boys were 6, 3 and 1 years old. They are now 22, 19 and 17. Wow, time sure does fly! My oldest son has officially ‘launched’ and I am taking my second son off to college this week. So, with just one son left at home, I have a little more time on my hands to explore some creative outlets. I have followed bloggers for years and years and love social media. I adore styling women and sharing fashion advice and tips. Blogging is giving me another platform to do just that, however in a more virtual setting and to a wider audience. Blogging will allow me to share my passion beyond my existing network of friends and hopefully meet more women who inspire me and vice versa.
I want to thank some very special friends who helped me get my blog started. They shared their stories and their expertise and I respect these women immensely.
Heather Anderson of So Heather Blog is the most beautiful person, inside and out and she is the chicest woman I know. I am constantly in awe of Heather’s sense of style and grace. Thank you, Heather~ you are a true gem!
Tanya Foster of Tanya Foster Blog is one of the hardest working women in Dallas. Tanya continues to inspire me every day and I appreciate the little things she does to help me along. I met Tanya when we were provisionals for the Junior League of Dallas…ages ago. We also started the first chapter of ‘Young Men’s Service League’ in Highland Park together-I couldn’t have done it without her! Tanya could seriously run the country!
Mary Meier-Evans of The Curious Cowgirl writes the BEST travel blog. If you ever need a trip planned to Europe or NYC, she is your girl. Mary has a heart of gold and I don’t think I could have launched my blog had it not been for my ‘cheerleader’. Mary is one of the most fun people to be around and I’m banking on a trip overseas with her in the very near future! Thank you Mary- I adore you, my friend!
A big hug and kiss go out to my husband, Don Saustad. He is the most wonderful man on the earth and he loves me unconditionally. My sweet husband is moonlighting as my photographer and we are both learning quite a bit from each other…even after 25 years of marriage. This blogging photography is new for both of us!
Thank you to Marc Lee, my patient and extremely intelligent website designer Your thoroughness and guidance are so appreciated and you captured exactly what I wanted this blog to convey to my readers!
I thought it only appropriate that I open my first blog post sharing this fun, whimsical HEART TEE because, truly, my heart is FULL! Hearts are a big trend for fall and you will see these designs on tee shirts, sweaters, sneakers, belts and accessories.
I’ve paired my tee with these Frame Jeans and leopard flats, similar styles here and here. If you want to splurge, these Gucci loafers would be a great investment! This tee is perfect worn alone or layered under a blazer. It seriously goes with EVERYTHING! It is still super hot here in Dallas so I wear this Erik Javits straw fedora that has UPF 50 almost daily.
Check out this heart belt, heart sweater, heart tee here, and here, and this clutch (splurge!). Grab something this fall with a heart on it and spread the LOVE!
Stay tuned for more good things to come! I hope you will share my post with a friend and if you are on INSTAGRAM, please follow me at @trulymeganblog
XOXO!
Yay!!!! I’m so excited! I have learned so much from you about styling! Go get em!
Thank you so much Sarah! You are a gift in MY life!
I am thrilled for you!
Wishing you much success!
Thank you Shyla~ I appreciate your love and support!
Megan,
This is wonderful and I am inspired by your commitment. I know this will take you many places.
xo
Thank you so much Caroline!
I’M SO PROUD OF YOU! You will be GREAT at this! And…I’m already your #1 Shopping fan…so keep on doing what you already do well!!!! And thank you for the shout-out! This is what friends do…they help each other!!!!! xoxo
Thank you Mary! I am proud of you TOO!
Congratulations! So excited for you, Megan!
xoxo
Alicia
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Thank you so much Alicia~ Your blog is so wonderful!
So happy for you Megan! Cheers to years of fun and success.
Thank you Aimee!
So proud of you Megan! I’ll be Can’t wait to follow you along your path! xo
Thank you Tracy! I appreciate the support!
Congratulations! I’m so excited to follow your blog. You are a fabulous fashionista, and I know I will learn many styling tips.
Anne- thank you sweet friend! XO
So excited and happy for you Megan. You fill everyone else’s hearts, so glad you are filling your own!! Well deserved happiness my friend!!
Such a sweet thing to say Brooke~ Thank you!
Woohoo! So happy for you and those of us who will benefit from your experience.
Thank you Leesa! Love you friend!
Congrats Megan—you are AMAZING!! I’m looking forward to reading your blog and following your impeccable style advice! xoxo
Thank you Betsy~ Hope you are doing great!
So happy for you Megan! You are the epitome of a Style maker!
Thank you Lisa! XO
Megan you are a special and talented woman. Good luck with your blog and all you do. No one better to guide women in how they present themselves.
Jay- Thank you so much! I miss you and thank you again for paving the way for me and so many other women in this industry! XO
Welcome to the club, my friend!!! It looks beautiful—just like YOU!
Hi Sam~ Thank you so much! You are a sweetie and I love following you and your blog. XO
Very excited for you Megan!! This is wonderful and I’m looking forward to being one of your avid followers! ❤️😘
Thank you sweet Krissy~ XOXO
Bravo!!! Congrats on this next chapter in your life. Looking forward to more TrulyMegan!!
Thank you Lannie! Love hearing from you!!!
You are amazing. So proud of you!
Thank you Brandy~ I so appreciate you visiting the blog! Hope you are doing great!
Congrats Megan!!! Look forward to following your blog and getting all sorts of style and fashion tips from you!! I know you will have tremendous success as a fashion blogger!!! 😘😘
Thank you so much Michelle. You are such a sweetheart to visit the blog and comment on my first post. I appreciate you following along. It’s going to be fun!
congratulations on your fabulous new endeavor! so excited for you and another way to stay connected to my dallas friend! xo
Thank you so much Tracy! It is so good to hear from you. Miss you tons!!! XO
Congrats, Megan! Very proud of you! Never give up on your dreams! ❤️❤️❤️
You go, girl!
This is wonderful, Megan. So proud of you! How delightful that more folks will get to know you. I’m grateful for all of your fashion advice, as you well know!