I like looking back to be able to look forward. So this is the second round up post I’ve done on New Years Eve that contains all my blog posts from the past year.

*POST UPDATED May 2022: Bright Lights Big City has evolved from being focused on PR to being all about travel, experiences, food and drink. All posts that are no longer relevant to these topics have been removed.*

Whatever you’re up to this year, in or out, I hope you have a wonderful time and welcome in the new year in style!

Technically this has been my first full year of blogging and I’ve come a long way from my intermittent posts in 2016.

This year I’ve regularly attended blogging events, started my own @PR_Bloggers Twitter account and blogged continuously for the whole year. I’ve been listed as a top female PR blogger by Vuelio on International Women’s Day and shortlisted for a UK Blog Award 2018.

What have you been up to over the past year? I’d love to know, and read your posts. If you do a similar round up or have something you’d really like to share, pop a link in the comments section so I can give it a read.

2017 blog posts

January

Food inspo on Instagram January 30, 2017
PR Buzz Word #5: Cut-and-paste creativity January 28, 2017
Southampton strikes it right with new Hollywood Bowl! January 27, 2017
Sprinkle happiness with January’s Birchbox January 24, 2017
All hail the sock saviour! January 22, 2017
Southampton gets stylish with the launch of All Bar One January 20, 2017
Red Dog Saloon brings authentic American BBQ to SouthamptonJanuary 19, 2017
Press release terminology January 16, 2017
It’s my 30th Birthday! January 12, 2017
You’ve come a long way, baby…2017 goals January 11, 2017
Brits have always had Hygge, it’s called being cosy. January 9, 2017
PR Buzz Word #4: It’s January 7, 2017
The gender pay gap January 5, 2017
Why has the UN sacked Wonder Woman? January 4, 2017
2017 Resolutions, or the lack of themJanuary 2, 2017
Welcome to 2017! January 1, 2017
Happy New Year! January 1, 2017

February

Creative Campaigns #7 – Brands that have piggy-backed on the Oscars 2017 best picture mix up February 28, 2017
If you missed it…Southampton’s Festival of Light February 27, 2017
Cabana brings Brazilian street food to Southampton February 22, 2017
The Southampton Showcase Cinema de Lux is a game changer! February 17, 2017
Pump up the volume! Facebook video now autoplays sound February 16, 2017
What do you love? A Valentine’s Day post for everyone February 14, 2017
The monk who’s a make-up artist – Kodo Nishimura February 13, 2017
‘This is my night’ eyeliner review from the MAC and Mariah Carey collaboration February 11, 2017
PR Buzz Word #6: Salty February 9, 2017
New month, new reading – share your blog with me! February 7, 2017
How to watch floating videos on Facebook… February 5, 2017
Facebook downgrades fake newsFebruary 3, 2017
Earned, owned, paid and shared media – what do they mean? February 1, 2017

March

Birchbox March goes back to it’s rootsMarch 31, 2017
Creative Campaigns #10 – “Got no strings” Beats by Dre March 30, 2017
Crisis management the BrewDog wayMarch 29, 2017
The Liebster Award 2017 March 24, 2017
My blogging journey and why blogging is important if you’re starting out in PR March 22, 2017
Creative Campaigns #9 – The Prince’s Trust and L’Oréal Paris ‘We are all worth it’ campaign March 19, 2017
Creative Campaigns #8 – the Fearless Girl who took no bull March 15, 2017
Bright Lights Big City is one of Vuelio’s top 10 UK PR blogs by women March 8, 2017
Birchbox February collaborates with Papier March 8, 2017
SEO basic terms March 5, 2017
Meet the Professionals 2017 at Solent University March 1, 2017

April

PR Buzz Word #7: Mugwump April 27, 2017
@PRBloggers – a new Twitter account for people who blog about public relations April 27, 2017
The countdown is on – it’s time for Teddy Rocks Festival! April 25, 2017
Southampton gets back in its stride with first marathon in 30 years April 22, 2017
Consumers vs campaigners – low-sugar Lucozade April 21, 2017
Fall down the rabbit hole with Wonderland at the Mayflower April 19, 2017
Happy Easter 2017! April 16, 2017
Spring paddle boarding adventures on the South Coast of England April 13, 2017
Creative Campaigns #11 – Sainsbury’s Living Well campaign April 11, 2017
The poor taste Pepsi protest advert (yes, the one with Kendall Jenner)April 9, 2017
I’m on Vuelio’s Blogger Spotlight! April 5, 2017
Your Other Half – Sophie Personne’s guide to better relationships with others & yourself April 4, 2017
April Fool’s Day 2017 round up! April 1, 2017

May

Creative Campaigns #13 – Skittles #OneRainbow May 25, 2017
Learn how to use night mode on Twitter May 23, 2017
Creative Campaigns #12 – Bud Light brings back the famous frogs May 21, 2017
Register to vote #Election2017 May 20, 2017
Pop up the Spinnaker Tower for Champagne Sundays May 13, 2017

June

PR Buzz Word #8: Woke June 20, 2017

July

Andy Murray has no time for ‘casual’ sexism July 24, 2017
Advertising Standards Authority to make stricter rules on sexism July 23, 2017
Feeling hygge at KuPP July 22, 2017
The Addams Family at Mayflower Theatre July 21, 2017
Running with Roots July 20, 2017
ParkLives Southampton July 19, 2017
Bright Lights Big City is on Travelbag.co.uk July 18, 2017
Creative Campaigns #14 – White walkers roam for Game of Thrones series 7 July 17, 2017
Wimbledon at Westquay – advantage you! July 17, 2017
Southampton’s snailing it! July 16, 2017
Going rogue in Southampton July 16, 2017
Changes to Bright Lights Big City July 13, 2017
Facebook reaches 2 billion users but, what next? July 4, 2017

August

A yoga challenge for SeptemberAugust 31, 2017
The deer on my doorstep August 24, 2017
Adventures in Arundel August 23, 2017
Visit Vospers for brilliant burgers!August 21, 2017
#ILiveItIBlogIt launches in 3 days! Here’s how you can get involved…August 10, 2017
Are we one step away from ‘The Circle’? August 6, 2017
Bright Lights Big City reaches 500 followers August 5, 2017
Creative Campaigns #15 – #TescoTamponTaxoff August 1, 2017

September

Week four of the #YogaGirlChallenge September 24, 2017
Last chance to catch Wildlife Photographer of the Year in Southampton September 22, 2017
Week three of the #YogaGirlChallenge September 19, 2017
Week two of the #YogaGirlChallenge September 12, 2017
FitLiving UK – the fitness show by the beach September 11, 2017
Happy Hour launches at Taco Bell September 10, 2017
Social media pranksters that go too far September 7, 2017
Week one of the #YogaGirlChallenge September 5, 2017
Blogger and traveller camera recommendations from Jessops September 3, 2017
#Yogagirlchallenge starts today! September 1, 2017

October

Happy Halloween 2017 October 31, 2017
Halloween with MAC Cosmetics October 30, 2017
How to make foliage pumpkins for Halloween October 29, 2017
Capture the view with photography tips from Jessops October 28, 2017
Discover drawings by Amy Harwood October 26, 2017
Would you trust your friends with your Facebook account? October 24, 2017
Custom stationery from Basic Invite October 22, 2017
The #StartingOut Series October 12, 2017
Who runs the world…girls! #InternationalGirlsDay October 11, 2017
Week five of the #YogaGirlChallenge October 5, 2017

November

Creative Campaigns #22 – This is Christmas. TalkTalk’s Christmas advert November 21, 2017
Alternative hot chocolate fun times! November 18, 2017
Creative Campaigns #21 – #BringMerryBack House of Fraser Christmas advert November 16, 2017
Creative Campaigns #20 – #YouShall Debenhams Christmas advert November 15, 2017
Creative Campaigns #19 – #ChristmasTogether Waitrose’s Christmas advert November 14, 2017
Creative Campaigns #18 – #EverybitofChristmas Sainsbury’s Christmas advert November 13, 2017
Catch up with my 2017 #yogagirlchallenge November 12, 2017
Creative Campaigns #17 – #MoztheMonster John Lewis’ Christmas advert November 10, 2017
The #StartingOut Series – Laura Downton from Lee Peck Media November 9, 2017
Where’s the hype for the Christmas coffee cup this year? November 8, 2017
Creative Campaigns #16 – #Lovethebear Marks and Spencer’s Christmas advert November 7, 2017
Lewes Bonfire Night 2017 November 6, 2017
I’m off to Lewes for Bonfire Night 2017 November 4, 2017
Get picture perfect with photo tips from Jessops November 2, 2017
Yoga and fitness in October 2017 November 1, 2017

December

New Years Eve 2017 round up! December 31, 2017
I’m off to the Whitsundays for New Years Eve 2017! December 30, 2017
The awkward bit between Christmas and New Year when you think about resolutions December 29, 2017
I’m off to the Blue Mountains today! December 28, 2017
Today I’m climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge! December 27, 2017
Happy Boxing Day 2017 from Sydney! December 26, 2017
Merry Christmas you filthy animals! December 25, 2017
Happy Christmas 2017 from Kuala Lumpur! December 25, 2017
Happy Christmas Eve 2017 – We’re off to Kuala Lumpur! December 24, 2017
2017, love it or hate it? December 23, 2017
Women, inequality and public relations December 22, 2017
It’s Christmas party time! December 22, 2017
How to make Mince Pie Twists December 21, 2017
Adventure is waiting… December 17, 2017
Vote for Bright Lights Big City in the UK Blog Awards December 7, 2017

If you want to go back even further you can find previous posts in a handy curated post here…

UPDATE: I did originally write a New Years Eve 2016 round up but I think the internet has gobbled it up, the link has broken and I can no longer find it.

New Years Eve 2017 round up!