Last week I had the privilege to attend Lucky Magazine’s Fashion and Beauty Blogger Conference in New York. The conference was 2 jam packed days with panels of experts in the fashion and beauty industry. New and seasoned bloggers were able to benefit from all the conference had to offer. The speakers shared past experiences that have worked for them and how we can apply those to our blog and brand. They shared the good, the bad, and the ugly of the industry and how each of them has endured the rougher times. One thing each and every speaker emphasized was paying it forward and being nice. I was elated to hear each of them embrace this concept and encourage us to banish the outdated notion of being a bitch to get ahead in the fashion industry. Lucky magazine editor in chief Eva Chen said it best when she asked the question, “When did it become okay, not to be nice?” She quickly answered her own question, stating; “that is NEVER ok not to be nice!!” Bravo Eva…I salute you!! The conference was an amazing experience that was intimate and interactive. Attendees were given how- to tips on brand building, increasing readership, and choosing the best social media platforms for your blog.
What I wore: Day #1
French Connection sweater & faux leather skirt, Forever 21 windowpane blouse, DV Boots, Phillip Lim for Target handbag, jewelry from Kate Spade New York, Alex and Ani, and Sorrelli
Gillian Gorman Round, GM/SVP, Lucky
Erica Domesek, Founder, P.S. I Made This…
Gabi Gregg, Style Blogger, GABIFRESH
Alisa Gould-Simon , Co Founder, VP of partnership & Creative Direction at Pose
and moderator Verena von Pfetten, Exec Digital Editor, Luckymag.com
Eva Mendez talks fashion and her collab with NY & Co.
Bryanboy recounting the early days of blogging, and how it’s ok to wear the same outfit over and over again…YIKES!!
Lindsey Calla, Blogger, Style Expert & TV Personality of Saucy Glossie
Amber Venz, President & Co-Founder, rewardstyle
Mattis Swenson, CEO & Co-Founder, Bloglovin’
and moderator, Haley Phelan, Fashion Features Editor, Lucky
Aliza Licht, Sr. VP Global Communications, Donna Karan Intl’
Suzanne Schloot, Social Media Manager, Kate Spade New York
Stephanie Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, FarFetch
Amy Cole, Brand & Content Strategy, Instagram
and moderator John Januzzi, Sr. Digital Projects Editor, Luckymag.com
A Style Conversation with Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth talking about her design collaboration with Top Shop…
Brand Experiences…#love them all!
Kate Hudson, designer and spokesperson
Booth…
Paige Booth #liveinit
Paige Booth #Liveinit
Secret…100% Confident to sparkle and shine!!
Covet Fashion
Then there was the Gifting Suite….
Sweaters and scarves by QUINN…
Beautiful Baubles…
Super sweet ladies at ModCloth booth…
The original fold up flats with Yosi of Yosi Samira..
Spectacular scents at L’Occitane Booth…
After a long day of networking and learning it was time for a cocktail…
Cocktails with the Editors…
And that was just the first day….
Be sure to stay tuned for Day 2 @ the Lucky Fabb Conference!!
xo,
BDG
Great seeing you after all these years post-Parsons! It was a pleasure being your table-mate at the Barbie luncheon.
It really is a small world! It never fails that bump into old classmates when I’m in the city!! So great seeing you! I’ll shoot you an email next time I’m in town.:)
xo,
Elaine