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What to Wear to a Blog Conference
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LILLY PULITZER Dress (SIMILAR | SIMILAR) | H&M Denim Jacket | SEYCHELLES Wedge Sandals | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings, c/o Rae Necklace, Grady Bracelet | GORJANA Zion Necklace (SIMILAR) | BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglassess | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Fiji
We made it to Friday and to my final post about the Thrive Blog Conference. My blog is primarily fashion and style, so I feel like I need to put a bit of thought into what I am wearing to a blog conference. I want to be sure my outfit reflects my personal style and blog accurately. This is actually pretty easy as most of the clothes in my closet have been worn on the blog or on my Instagram at some point. I do still have a few outfits you haven’t seen like this Lilly Pulitzer dress. It’s several years old, so I linked some of Lilly’s current dresses that I love and that would work with this look in the details above.
I thought I would share a few style tips for what to wear to a blog conference for any of you who may have one coming up. First, wear something you feel comfortable in. If I am not 100% feeling my outfit, I think it shows in my attitude. I want to love my outfit, and I want it to fit perfect so that I can easily move around and sit comfortably. Two, check out past conference pictures for inspiration. Every conference is different and has a different attire level. Thrive is a bit more casual, so jeans and a cute top would totally work. When I attended The Blog Societies conference, all the attendees were dressed up a little bit more in nice day dresses. Check out the conference’s website or get on Instagram and search the conference hashtag to see what people wore the previous year. Third, bring a jacket or sweater. Conferences can be cold, so make sure to bring a jacket that works with your outfit. And last, wear something memorable. It doesn’t have to be the whole outfit, maybe a cute pair of shoes, a bright color, or statement jewelry. You meet tons of people at conferences, and sometimes I may not remember someone’s name, but I will remember the outfit. When people scroll back through the Instagram tagged photos, they may see your cute shoes or that bright color and reconnect with you after the conference.
I think the most important is to be you and be comfy in your outfit. Remember, you will be sitting for large portions of time too. By the way, these pictures were taken by the gorgeous pool at the conference hotel. The pool area was gorgeous, and I was a little bummed it was cold that weekend. I would have loved to get in some sun and a cocktail by the pool!
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MORE FAVES FROM THE SHOPBOP SALE
Saturday is the last day to shop the Shopbop Spring Sale! If you have never shopped this site, it houses many designer brands like Tory Burch, Rebecca Minkoff, and Stuart Weitzman. I love using this sale to buy wardrobe staple like jeans from Paige and AG. You have to spend at least $250 to get a discount. I’m going to let you in on my secret for scoring a bigger discount in these buy more, save more sales. PHONE A FRIEND! My best friend and I put our orders together, so we could get a bigger discount. So if you don’t think you can meet the minimum or you are oh so close to the next discount range, text that friend who loves designer brands as much as you. After you place the order, you can head back into your order to see the price of each item which will include the individual tax for each item. This makes it super easy to see exactly how much each person owes.
I can’t wait for my purchases to arrive! I purchased these jeans and this top. I really wanted these shoes, but they were out of my size. My bestie purchased all shoes, now you see why we are such good friends. 🙂 She scored some great shoes for spring and summer. I’m a little jealous of these and these are perfect for chasing her almost 2 year old around the park. Now that you know my little sale shopping secret, call that friend and get shopping before this sale ends and check out more of my fave sale items below.
click images to shop each item or arrows to scroll through my faves
JUST JEANS
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Colorful Cardigans
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H&M Cardigan (SIMILAR) | JCREW Popover Tank | BLANKNYC Distressed Denim | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | LISI LERCH c/o Tassel Earrings | GORJANA Pave Taner Necklace, Mia Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Bangle, Ladder Cuff | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | JULEP Nails in Shari | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I’m so excited for this weekend!! I am heading to the Thrive Blog Conference later this afternoon! The conference is just north of Houston, but I took the whole day off because Houston traffic can be brutal on Friday afternoons! I also kind of really wanted to have a little me morning. You know sleep in, enjoy a cup of coffee or two along with some dog cuddles before heading out to the conference. I do still have to finish packing and running a few errands, so I can’t relax for too long! The hotel is brand new and gave us a great conference rate for 2 bedroom suites. My two roomies and I will each have our own bed thanks to a pull out couch. I’m going to be sharing more about how the conference went and what I wore on the blog next week, but if you can’t wait you can follow along on snapchat (ladyinviolet) or Instagram! I promise to post a tour of my two bedroom suite and let you in on who my fabulous blogger roomies are over on snapchat!
Now on to the outfit! Colorful cardigans are high on the list of my favorite items for spring! I love tossing them on with sundresses or sleeveless tops. I own them in a few different colors, but this coral one is a spring and summer fave of mine. I love wearing it over some of my black dresses for work to add a fun pop of color. On a little more casual days, it is that perfect addition to a more neutral color palette. This one in particular is a few years old, but I linked a similar color from H&M. I love buying basics like tees and cardigans from them, because I find them to be good quality and a great price! Plus, their basics come in so many color options!!
Alright, I should probably start packing soon or at least making my packing list. If there is anything you would like me to share on snapchat or a future blog post about the conference, feel free to shoot me an email or leave me a comment! Thanks for stopping by the blog this week!
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The Everyday Dress
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MINT JULEP BOUTIQUE c/o Confetti Creations Dress | SEYCHELLES Ramble Wedge | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | HOUSE OF HARLOW Tessellation Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings | JORD c/o Ely Watch | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | JULEP Nails in Shari
I’m kind of obsessed with this dress right now! I love so many different things about it. For starters, I love that it is both black and brown. It makes it so easy to pair with different accessories. I can easily wear with both brown or black shoes or purse. You could even toss a colorful purse with this to add even more color to the look. Second, I love the material. It is lightweight and perfect for fall, spring, and possibly even winter with some tights. Last, I love the style of this dress. You can toss on some heels for the office or wedges or riding boots to make it more casual. You can also add a long pendant necklace to this look too! I also like the long sleeves because I get cold super easy. Plus, once it warms up, everyone blasts the A/C inside. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was going to become a highly worn dress in my closet. If you want to create a more defined waist line, you can add a belt to this dress. I really like the comfort and ease of the slightly loose fit.
The darker colors of this dress definitely have a more fall look. If you want to make some of your favorite fall dresses work for spring, try pairing them with wedges. A change of the shoes is one of my favorite ways to transform an outfit between seasons and events. Also, this tote is my reversible tote that you have seen on the blog before but normally I have it on the brown side. I wanted to show you the other side. Much like this black/brown dress, the black/brown of this tote make it so versatile! It will definitely be coming on my summer trips, since it’s like packing two bags in one!
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Somedays are Just Super Casual
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BP Striped Tee | BLANKNYC Distressed Denim | TOMS Black Canvas Slip-On | HENRI BENDEL c/o Mini Jetsetter | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace, Elle Earrings, Arden Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Masterplan
If you count the number of flats, sneakers, and slip-ons in my closet, the number is considerably low compared to my heel and wedged shoes. Although on most weekends when I am out running errands around town, I often toss on a flat pair of shoes. I love these Toms slip-on shoes! I wear them on all my dog walks or when we go to the dog park. They are super comfy especially if you are going to be on your feet all day. I decided to buy a pair after a trip to Disneyworld. I saw so many people with them on. I definitely see why, and they will definitely be in my bag for all future Disney trips. If you have any vacations coming up with lots of walking, I highly recommend. I would size down though, I’m wearing a half size down.
I am loving this gray striped tee for spring! It’s ridiculously comfortable and under $30. I wore it with this look over the weekend, and wore it to work tucked into my flared black work pants. I may have also slept in it one night too. Hey, it’s really comfy and I love the gray and white stripe. This shirt will look really cute with my white denim or distressed jean shorts this spring and summer. Yep, that probably means you will see it again either here or over on Instagram.
I hope ya’ll have a great Friday and a fun weekend! Thanks for swinging by the blog this week!
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