Yup, I’m writing about BlogHer again.
Two week from today, I will be in the thick of it.
I’ve read a bunch of posts about fashion and what to expect what not to do and what people are doing to prepare and what to just get over.
I was afraid. I was.
I am still anxious about leaving my boys, but now I know I will have fun. I will.
So my planning has taken the shape of excitement. I made a google doc of my preliminary schedule and I quit RSVP-ing for things since I know that what I have on my schedule is already too much for this momma (I may tire quickly, what?).
I have gone shoe shopping with my lovely mother.
And now? I have started to figure out what to pack.
So here it is…my BlogHer Fashion (or lack there of) rundown….yes the pictures are bad, I was trying to do it quickly and quietly during nap….
Wednesday for the plane
I leave at 5:45 pm est on Wednesday and don’t arrive until 9:22pm pac, so I need comfort:
baggy capris and a comfy halter top with comfy flip flops
Thursday: Pathfinders Day
I love skirts. As in I LIVE in them in the summer. If I am not inside in the AC with yoga pants on? I am wearing a skirt.
Skirt: GAP
shirt: NY and Co.
bracelet: Funky Mama Bird
necklace: The Vintage Pearl
Thursday night parties!
Thursday night is full of great parties! I get to start with the Sweets by the Bay and of COURSE there is the Clever Girls Rockstar Party with BlogHer sponsored parties after that.
Dress: GAP Outlet
wrist cuff: Twenty Five Design
shoes: Shoe Carnival
(guessing Clever Girls will be handing out some rock star accessories, so I need to leave room!)
Friday
Friday is the official first day of BlogHer, so more people will be there and it will be a first impression of sorts.
Pants and shirt: Gap Outlet
Shoes: Target
Bracelet: NY and Co.
Friday night parties
Friday night is the Voices of the Year reception where I get to hear some of my friends read their pieces! But there is also the Cheap Sally party, Hostess with the Mostess, and of COURSE Sparklecorn!
Dress: Target
Shoes: Shoe Carnival
Necklace: NY and Co
Flower for my hair: handmade by my cousin
Saturday
Last day of the conference. Still want to be cute, but comfy after all the madness of the past two days.
Skirt: Gap Outlet
Tank: Old Navy
shoes: Target
Saturday night parties
Last night to party! But it’s more casual and chill than the other nights seeing as the Aiming Low and CheeseburgHER parties are that night, so I went with a bit more comfort than snazzy by choosing a jersey-type dress that can be paired with leggings if need be.
Dress: GAP Outlet
Shoes: Shoe Carnival
Bracelet: NY and Co
Earrings: Allora Handmade
Sunday plane ride home
Again, I need to be comfy on the plane, so anything that feels like jammies is a win.
Tank tops: GAP Outlet
Skirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
you didn't think I would fly across the country without these, did you?
and yes, I packed the Assets that I finally broke down and bought because that off-white dress up there? Needed a wee bit o help. Got ’em at Target.
I will also be carrying a cute clutch, handbag, and business card wallet by Peggy Ann Design.
I also have clutches by this awesome lady that will be coming along with me.
And of course my business cards made and sponsored by GCS Design.
I will not be taking my DSLR camera to BlogHer. I decided it was just too much to carry and pack, but I do have my point and shoot coming along.
And my Droid2.
And my laptop.
So BlogHer goers…what are YOU bringing along?
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Need more of me today? Sick of my BlogHer talk? I am over at Julie’s place, Back to the Basics, talking about stuff I learned about my son since he turned two. Go check me out and tell me about your favorite and least favorite phases you kid(s) have gone through.