70s Flare & Blog Talk
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This past weekend I had the most amazing opportunity to participate in a panel with some fellow bloggers at America’s Mart. We gathered in Atlanta at the Apparel show downtown to talk to business owners about working with bloggers. It was my first public speaking experience and I was surprisingly calm. I think begin beside such amazing women made me feel much more comfortable!
I joined Kristin of Living in Color Print, Beth of Seersucker & Saddles, Grace of A Southern Drawl and Michelle of Tres Carmen Boutique on stage as we discussed the benefits of blogger campaigns and blogging as a business. The next day, we had a second mini panel where we talked about how we earn our income and affiliate marketing. I always love sharing my blogging tips (which is why I have my Blog Talk series! What topic do you want to see next, by the way?) so it was really awesome to be able to participate! After the mini panel we joined some fellow bloggers in a blogger crawl all over the mart. It was so cool to see all the upcoming spring releases from so many wonderful brands and retailers!
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I decided to go with a relaxed 70s vibe for the panel. My first thought was to dress professionally in a blazer, but then I went with the total opposite. I’m not like a buttoned up professional. I’m a style and travel blogger and I like to be comfortable, so I’m gonna do me! It was such a fun experience and I definitely want to head back for more markets in the future!
Have you ever participated in a panel discussion?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
October 23, 2015 @ 8:23 am
Looking so great in this simple and casual outfit!
http://lartoffashion.com
October 26, 2015 @ 5:49 pm
Thanks, Natali!
October 23, 2015 @ 9:44 am
How fun?! I’m at America’s Mart at least 2 to 3 per year for work…such a cool building (but at times overwhelming). Love this relaxed chic’ look!
Best,
Candace
http://www.liveloveandREAD.com
October 26, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
Thank you! And yes, totally agree!
October 23, 2015 @ 10:28 am
Sounds like great time to be around women you can learn from. And LOVE the flares!!!
http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com
October 26, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
It was so awesome! Thanks, girl! 🙂
October 23, 2015 @ 12:15 pm
You look lovely!
http://my–socalledlife.blogspot.co.uk/
October 26, 2015 @ 5:47 pm
Thanks, lady!
October 23, 2015 @ 1:59 pm
I would have loved to come and see the talk. Sounds exciting!
October 26, 2015 @ 5:47 pm
Aww I wish you were there! It was great!
October 26, 2015 @ 5:04 am
Nice 70’s style with jeans and boho shirt. Happy week!
http://www.inatrendytown.com
October 26, 2015 @ 5:47 pm
Thank you!
October 28, 2015 @ 10:29 pm
The event & panel sound like a dream! It’s awesome to hear that smaller, local businesses are warming up to working with bloggers. I spoke on my first panel for a small meet-up a few weeks ago and I was surprisingly calm and collected, as well!
And obvi, you’re looking fab as always 😉 xoxo
May 26, 2016 @ 10:36 am
Love the outfit. Relaxed, casual and very cool. Nice you didn’t conform just for the panel. Everyone loves a rebel 🙂