For the last 9 months, LDB has been bringing you new talent in fashion and design, photography and publication. This weekend, as I reflect on all we have to be thankful for, I’m overwhelmed by the talent that helps make this site successful. In the spirit of thankfulness, I thought I would list out those people and resources we can’t live without:

Here are my top 10!

10) Ms. Blackberry!! Love her.

9) Fashion friends who really know what they are talking about. I love these people because they inspire, encourage and challenge me everyday! Rachel Yeomans (writer), Stacy Herb (stylist), Suzette Troche Stapp (photographer), Amy Cubillas (movie producer), Madison Buyer (online designer resource), Matt Haines (photographer), Jackie MacDougall (writer).

Fashion Websites like Fashion Indie, Women’s Mafia, US Trendy, IFB and PR Couture. I can’t live without these!!

7) Encouragement and Support of my Husband. Joe, you are the best for watching the kids night after night so I can be at events! I love you!

6) Friends (outside of fashion) that keep it real.

5) The Cosmopolitans we consume together.

4) My yoga studio (which I’m clearly not at often enough these days)

3) My kids that can drive me crazy, but inspire me to work harder everyday.

2) Life in Southern California (I’m sitting by the pool while writing this post)

1) DESIGNERS! Because this site means nothing without new talent to talk about. I’m overwhelmed by so many of the new designers I’ve met this year and I can’t wait for what is to come! …

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your families this weekend!