Monday, September 29

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

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32 comments:

  1. Loved reading about your blogger meetup. Great to know that there are some awesome ladies in the NY/Metro Area! And I am definitely a part of that petite struggle too!

    xoxo
    Leah
    http://leahmariepaperco.com

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    1. Thanks! Where in the NY/Metro Area are you? Maybe the next time we do a meetup, you can join too :)

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  2. Cute action shots :) Have a great week!

    Biti
    http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2014/09/pastel-colors-styling.html




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    1. Thanks! There were shots of me being ridiculous, but I didn't publish those..for good reason lol

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  3. Aww Yvonne I loved this!!! Thank you for your kind words :) and for all the shout outs haha

    www.jerseygirltexanheart.com

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    1. ^^ I'm glad you liked it. I was only going to write a sentence or two, but before I knew it, it was a paragraph loll you just do too many things, woman!!!

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  4. Looks like such fun! And what a perfect venue ^^
    I love love your skirt. ASOS is probably my fav for skirts, there are so many gorgeous finds to be had.

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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    1. I know! So many amazing pieces for affordable prices, especially if you wait for it to go on sale AND a coupon code to appear :)

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  5. I absolutely love your outfit here!! So effortlessly chic and feminine - such perfect soft colors. Seems like it would be perfect for spring!

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    1. Thank you!! My mind is so caught up with the SS15 fashion week craziness that I'm already dressing for spring when fall just arrived!

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  6. Yay! Your outfit is so gorgeous! I loved it that day and I love it still! It's classic meets modern! Thank you so much for calling me a cute bookworm *blushes*
    ~Sara

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    1. Thank you, Sara! :) Aw, you ARE adorable! And I love how you mix your two big loves together.

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  7. That sounds awesome! And your style is amazing! I'm Chinese-American so I love to see a little oriental influence :)

    http://www.life15juicy.wordpress.com/

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    1. Thank you!! If you were in the area, I would totally want you to come to these meet ups, but I think you're not around the NYC area, right?

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  8. This was really neat! I can't wait to attend a meetup like this one. It sounds like so much fun!!

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    1. Thank you! And if you can't wait, you should just organize your own! That's what my friend, Monica, did :)

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  9. You are rocking that beautiful skirt! I love every single detail. You look so pretty!
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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    1. Thank you!!! I love love love this skirt too, and can't find enough excuses to wear it!

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  10. fun! lovely outfit and envious of a great blogger meet!

    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

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    1. Thanks! Are you in the NYC area? Maybe you can come to the next one :)

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  11. I need to do more shopping at ASOS, this is so feminine and pretty! I love the print and those nudish pink shoes are so lovely as well!!
    from the link up
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/

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    1. Thanks! and YES!! I encourage any and all addictions/dependence on Asos! hahah

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  12. Your skirt is romantic and feminine, I love it. Your photos are fun, love the setting you had.

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    1. Thank you! I had a lot of fun shooting those photos, and I think it shows :)

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  13. Your action shots are kinda amazing! Keep doing them!

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    1. Thank you! And action shots are my new excuse to buy more skirts to twirl in haha

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  14. Oh wow - this look is simply beautiful! Gorgeous skirt and it looks wonderful with the white button up and nude shoes. Fun photos, too!

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    1. Thank you! They were even more fun to take!! :)

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  15. You look lovely. I'd twirl if my camera had powers like that lol. The diy bag looks so high end, good job. You guys seem to have had a lot of fun, always nice to meet and make new friends. Will check out their blogs. http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks for checking out their blogs. They are great girls and each amazing in their own right :)

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  16. This is a super cute outfit - you look so sophisticated and chic! Also, I do the same thing when I wear skirts like yours - twirling kind of...just happens! Can't wait to see more of your style!

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    1. Thank you! I think this type of outfit is my go-to now! So fun, simple yet chic :)

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