NYFW: Alice + Olivia SS2014
Being at an Alice + Olivia NYFW presentation is like being in a candy store: everything is colorful, sweet, pretty and you want it all!
Boston: Neiman Marcus, Beauty!
It's all about YOU at Neiman Marcus, this fall.
NYFW in a NEW YORK MINUTE: Marlon Gobel SS2014
The theme of the Marlon Gobel collection is the "cowboys of the sky", the ironworkers of the 20s where this type of work brought brave young men from Europe and Canada to New York, the capital of skyscrapers, to "build this city". Documented by photographer Lewis Hine in his series "men at work" he showcases men laboring on iron beams up in the air, for the construction of the Empire State building in 1930.
NYFW in a NEW YORK MINUTE: The Tent
Between shows, the E!Online Fashion Police film their Style Network segments and it's nice to catch a glimpse of Joan Rivers. And once you do, you want to see all of them!
NYFW in a NEW YORK MINUTE: Pamella Roland SS2014
I was in NYC for less than 24 hours for Fashion Week this season, covering four shows in six hours.
Boston: Neiman Marcus, Fall Trends 2013
Neiman Marcus continued the Fall Trend Party (see part I, here) partnering up with Fashion Project for a fall fashion presentation by Andy Tabulina featuring gorgeous Maggie Models in all the trendy looks for the season: red as the new neutral, mini structured bags, and a little bit of borrowing from the boys.
Boston: Neiman Marcus, TRENDS for Fall!
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for fall!
Style Profile: Marissa from The Well Appointed Catwalk
Marissa is one of the first bloggers I met after moving to Boston, when we were invited to Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Boston: Hippie Chic at the MFA
I was born in the 70s....um...that's the LATE 70s, but have always been a fan of the 70s boho chic look.
Style Profile: Alaina from So Alaina
Sometimes you meet a person at just the perfect time in your life.
Chicago: Rebecca Minkoff #RMRoadtrip
Meeting Rebecca Minkoff at Nordstrom for #RMRoadtrip was a.... trip!
Add meeting blogger Clare from C Squared W in real life with her friend Kristen? Perfection.
It made for a wonderful time in Chicago...and I bought this for my sister, which Rebecca signed.
Danielle from Story Of Style
Danielle of Story of Style is one of the first bloggers I met in Boston. I love her vivacious, warm personality and cool girl vibe! She was also one of the first fans of my photography, and we both share our love for the Big Apple!
Needless to say, I was beyond thrilled to photograph her recently, before her big move back to New York City!
We were supposed to meet last week on Monday April 15, but we all know how that day panned out.
So, with a beautiful Spring day in Boston this past weekend, we were able to shoot at The Liberty Hotel and in and around Beacon Hill.
Here, some of my favorites....
Boston: Blog Better Boston Style Summit
This past weekend was the Blog Better Boston Style Summit, a local blogging conference organzied by Amy and Alana and held here.
I was honored to be invited to host a discussion session on Instagram sharing 10 tips on How to Make your Instagrams Better and Finding Your Voice (Thank you Kait for this shot of me!).
I also enjoyed attending the style summit to hear the other speakers discuss topics such as working with brands, creating content calendars and media kits.
It was so wonderful to meet bloggers in person (Kaitlin, Melissa, Georgina, the JustUsGals, Allie, Tieka, Julie, Emily, Alyssa, Susan, Brooke, Holly, Sheryl) and see others I hadn't seen in a while (Alison {who I accidentally called Amy during my sesh!}, Shauna, Alana, Amy, Emily, Kristen, Amanda, Surabhi, Noelle and Elissa)
If you missed my Instagram discussion, here's a recap:
10 tips on how to make your Instagrams better
- Find your voice on Instagram by connecting and following others in the IG community
- Hashtag so that people can find you!
- ie: #igersboston (Instagrammers in Boston), #igers, #igdaily, #ignation etc., will allow you to connect with other IGs in Boston and around the world!
- Take a genuine interest in others, and leave comments
- Be visible, not just online (attend events such as Blog Better Boston and other blogger events)
- Be passionate about your IGs, treat them as you would photos with a real film camera
- Explore other apps to make your IGS better (ie. VSCOcam, Instasize and Afterglow)
There were a lot of sessions I wanted to go to, but alas, could only attend a handful, so here are some things I learned:
Working with Brands led by Kristen
- know your stats using google analytics
- a media kit is really important to introduce yourself
- create a pitch and send to a brand you really like and identify with
- know which posts are most read on your blog (most interaction/likes/views)
- your time is valuable
- follow up once you have worked with the brand/done a post
Creating a content calendar led by Julie:
- identify your priorities
- create a content calendar and schedule posts so that there is consistancy for your readers
- use google calendar or even a paper calendar and pencil, whatever works for you
- stick to a general theme and find your niche
- save your great idea for when you have time
Creating a media kit led by Tieka:
- a media kit is a pre-packaged set of promo material on YOU
- selling yourself to give a brand a few facts on whether or not you are a good fit for them
- include: about page, you and your blog, site stats, past brands/partnerships
- what you can provide as a service (ie. sponsored blog post, giveaway, side bar ads, text links, be gifted products to review)
Here are just a few snap shots from the Style Summit, as I was mostly taking notes! For more #BBBos coverage, check out the Twitter feed, and for more photos and updates follow Blog Better Boston on Facebook.
Thank you Amy and Alana for having me, and for all the sponsored goodies!
Here's how you can join the next Blog Better Boston summit.
Boston: Jason Wu at the ICA
The Institute of Contemporary Art recently hosted fashion designer Jason Wu for a conversation with chief curator Helen Molesworth.
I met up with Elizabeth, Jaime, Noelle and Elissa for the talk and I think we were all impressed by how warm, candid and genuinely funny he was!
Wu credits his parents for allowing him to go to any college he wanted, with the only condition being that he went to boarding school. Wu went to Parsons.
He also thanked Debi Greenberg, owner of Louis Boston for being a tastemaker and one of the first stores to carry his designs.
He reflected on how gorgeous the First Lady Michelle Obama is, and how well-dressed!
He mentioned that his "approach to fashion is that it's super wearable" and reflected upon the first time he saw someone wearing his clothes, thinking "That's look #9!"
A few quotes I tweeted:
"As designers we have to react to what's relevant." "It's the ability to do something when it makes sense" - @JasonWu @ICAinBOSTON #JasonWu
"I'm most myself when I'm doing my work." @JasonWu "I do things that I want to do" @ICAinBOSTON #JasonWu #ICABoston
Wu laughingly remarked:
"A Jason woman doesn't want to talk to you. She's a little bit bitchy."
For more coverage of the event, be sure to check out Elizabeth and Elissa's awesome recaps!