Blogger Meetup Recap

Time to divulge the details of my first blogger meetup...as a blogger! I make that distinction, because I've been to one other blogger meetup before. To clear things up, I'll explain. I used to take photos for my friend, Monica of Jersey Girl Texan Heart. While I was her photographer, she planned her first ever blogger meetup, and invited me to tag along. It was fun, but also a different experience as a photographer. You're not as active among people, because as a photographer, you're used to being in the background.

This time was different. I had to reintroduce myself (I heard Jay Z's voice when I wrote that) as a blogger and my own brand. This time, I fussed over my outfit, my conversation topics, and my breath like it was a first date (with multiple beautiful ladies!). It was completely stressful, in a good way of course.

In the end, when I got there, all that stress was forgotten. I met amazing women who embody strength, the entrepreneurial spirit, and just an overall kindness. I enjoyed every minute of it, and can't wait to see them again :) Oh and these are outfits photos of what I wore that day.

When I found out my camera is pretty good with action shots, I naturally started twirling. Silliness ensued.

Button down / Express (old)
Floral skirt / Asos
Transparent clutch / DIY (tutorial here)
Pearl necklace / DIY (tutorial here)
Pearl earring / DIY (tutorial coming soon)

Here are the photos from our blogger picnic in Central Park!
We all brought our own food, met up, and started talking like old friends. It was an amazing feeling.

Just a little bit about each of them.

Alex is a #girlboss. She runs her own cosmetic line focused on natural ingredients that work harmoniously with your body to bring out your glow.

Sara is the cutest book worm. She loves incorporating fashion with her love of books (reminds me of Olympia le Tan and her book clutches!).

Mel is a fierce woman who can hold her own amongst the toughest. I have nothing to back this up, but something tells me I would want her there if I ever got in a fight.

Simone is the ever so fabulous creator behind Fashion Runs the World. She is one of the happiest people I've ever met, full of smiles, and totally chill when you ask her about her hair (don't ask lol..)

Sharon is a fellow Jersey blogger, and lover/mama of dogs! She's a petite woman just like me so it's fun to see what other petite women do when the fashion industry makes clothes for 6'3" 100 pound women.

Last but certainly not least, our beautiful event planner who is not pictured here. Monica is the do it all girl. You name something, she's currently doing it: full-time blogger / etsy seller of hand painted jars / fur mama to 2 dogs / corporate 9-to-5 woman / and friend. This woman tires herself out everyday, but somehow wakes up each morning smiling.

Photos courtesy of Monica from JerseyGirlTexanHeart.

If you're interested in any of their blogs, just check below for the link :)

Alexandra of Glory Boon
Sara of Sincerely Sara
Sharon of The Tiny Heart
Mel of Style is Her
Simone of Fashion Runs the World
and our lovely event planner
Monica of JerseyGirlTexanHeart

Linking up Fizz and Frosting, Because Shanna Said So, Pleated Poppy, Style Elixir, Penniless Socialite, & Transatlantic Blonde :)

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