NYC Gets Lucky As FABB Rolls Into Town

As you know, the last few weeks have been a non-stop whirlwind filled with lots of travel, good networking, great friends and even some family time. My first stop was New York, where I attended Lucky FABB (my first one in the Big Apple) and it was an inspiration to be surrounded by impeccable style, digital influencers and of course, my gal Eva Chen, who rocked at her first conference.

Some of the highlights of the two-day affair included listening to some insightful panels and getting my mojo going for collaborations, affiliate programs and new ways to spice up the dog-and-pony show. It was also quite a bonus to meet some of the PR and marketing reps for some fantastic brands such as Yosi Samra, Poppin, L’Occitane, Paige Denim and others. Be on the lookout for some fun giveaways soon.

Another highlight was the great energy exuded by fellow bloggers or all ages and sizes. One of my favorite part of these get-togethers is meeting some of the gals I’ve had a chance to follow for a while via social media, like Monica from Blueprint for Style, Nicolette Mason and SoCal blogger Tera Stephens, who became one of my main parters-in-crimes during the event!

As always, running into old pals from around the country is a bit of a treat, as I got to catch up with Seattle-based blogger Alyson from Crushing on Clothes and my gal Margie from Margie Plus (whom, by the way, is indeed a treat). Of course, the Bay Area had quite the contingency with Caity from Moi Contre La Vie, Racked SF’s Esther, my gal Nicole from Manners and Moxie, The Local Transplant’s Amiee and iFabbo co-founder Sinead Norenius.

There is more to come from this event, including more sartorialisms, brand spotlights, new friends and even a surprise friend from childhood.

Getting ready for the main event: Bloggers fine tune their smart phones, cameras and tablets right before the conference begins

A Tale of Two Evas: Eva Chen and Eva Mendes  chat about style, her New York & Co. collaboration, and name mispronunciations!              (One is Eeeeva, while the other one goes for Eh-Vah!)

Let’s Get to Business: Erica Domesek from P.S. – I made this…, GABIFRESH blogger Gabi Gregg, and Pose Co-Founder Alisa Gould-Simon share success stories and turning readers into advocates

In the Hot Seat: Kate Bosworth incredible shares details of her TOPSHOP collaboration!

Lucky Gals: We were pretty much inseparable during the two-day event. I’m so lucky to see Nicole on a regular basis in San Francisco and Monica is always on-the-go, but I will sure catch her next time I visit Washington DC!

Isabel Marant Etoile pants (similar here) | Gap pullover | Jack Wills button down shirt | J.Crew Everly Pumps | Reed Krakoff bag | Sweet & Spark vintage necklace | Julie Vos, Banana Republic, Stella & Dot Renegade and Giles & Brother Railroad Cuff bracelets | Chloe & Isabel rings

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