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Fashion Week Events

09/11/13 | Fashion and Style, Fashion Week, New York City, NYFW

This past week have been completely crazy in every good way possible. Lugging gift bags home on the subway is really something I could get used to.  In honor of New York Fashion Week I attended three events in the past few days  that I want to share: a blogging meet-up, a fantastic rooftop party, and a beauty bloggers dream. For the heck of it, I will start with the most recent:

On Monday night I went to was the BirchBloggers event hosted at the new Birch Local where I was able to build my very own Birchbox.  I went with Alyssa, the Runway Chef, and we were in love with the variety of deluxe samples that we picked so many they hardly fit in our box.   The pop up location by Chelsea Market is in such a fun area and the two story space had so much going on from hair and makeup services and a beverage bar to a photo booth and candy station.

The second event, Sunday afternoon, was the Reward Style rooftop party.  One of the worst things happen though, as I walked in the door.  I handed my DSLR camera to a man with a nicer camera than mine and asked him to take a picture of me.  In the handoff process he cracked the filter lens on the camera and it splintered into a dozen pieces.  Therefore, for the rsNYFW recap, you get Instagram pictures from my phone:

My favorite part of the event, attended by over 100 bloggers in town for Fashion Week, was meeting Kier Mellour of Fashion Addict L.A., who I featured in July as one of my Style icons.  She was even sweeter in person that I imagined and her beau, Roger, was kind enough to take these photos of us:

The goodie bag from this party was one of the best I have received from an event since I started blogging: a pair of leopard printed Dylan loafers from Joie Clothing (seen above), the Pressed Taner Long Necklace from Gorjana Griffin, a Theory tote bag and a deck of cards from ModCloth –  thank you to all! My only regret from the Reward Style Party was not introducing myself and taking pictures with the powerhouse bloggers who were there, including Wedny Nguyen, Diana Marks, and Aimee Song. Oh well, next time!

Saturday afternoon I had the privilege of having a picnic in Bryant Park with six other bloggers on one of the nicest days of the year.  Prior to the event each of the ladies introduced themselves and their blogs but meeting these women in person was even better.  Over food and then while taking photos we talked about everything from which is better, Blogger or WordPress to the ways we deal with brands who want to to work with us and our blogs to which shows we would be attending.

The biggest thing I took away from brunch, however, was as a new Disqus user (the comment form many bloggers use) that you need to check the spam comments frequently as many real comments end up in there.  And again, as I mentioned in my Polka Dots on 5th Avenue post on Monday,  thank you to Mr. Runway Chef for taking the photos below that I am in!

The girls were a real treat, from left to right, Alyssa of Runway Chef, Sarah Monaco of I Bleed Fashion, Diane of Style Context, Katie Cruz of Lucy and Camilla,  Marie-Pier of A Fashion Note,  me, and Brittany of Piece Love and Soul.

After these events all I have to say is thank you for inviting me and
 why can’t every week be Fashion Week? 
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  1. Kelly Ann says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Aww, thank you so much! It was an early birthday present from Banana Republic!

  2. Michael says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    One of these days I’ll make it to a FW event. Probably. ๐Ÿ™‚ Can we talk about your white jacket in the first few pics?! I’m absolutely loving that!

  3. Kelly Ann says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Thank you so much!

  4. Kelly Ann says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks Chami, it was a ton of fun!

  5. Kelly Ann says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    You are right, Lauren, it was a blast!

  6. Chami Nguyen says

    September 14, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Looks like a lot of fun.

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  7. Lauren says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Looks like so much fun Kelly. Love your looks! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚ xo

  8. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Thanks Jessie, it really was!

  9. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Meeting Kier was amazing and she is so sweet!

  10. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Thanks Shannon, I am glad you enjoyed my recap!

  11. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:31 am

    It really was, I wish you could have been there!

  12. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Thanks Yi-Chia, I am so happy it was only a $7 fix!

  13. Kelly Ann says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Absolutely, it was a blast, and I think you look gorgeous!

  14. Alyssa Ponticello says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Love all the pictures (except the first one where I clearly need more sleep + under-eye concealer). So glad we got to meet & hang out!

  15. Always Maylee says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I love all the outfits you wore, so pretty! But oh no about your camera!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  16. Jessica Mattioli says

    September 12, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Looks like fun!!!!!

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  17. Fabrizia Spinelli says

    September 12, 2013 at 5:01 am

    Sound really like an amazing time!
    Win an amazing jacket from Melacerba!!
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  18. Anna James says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:53 am

    So many fabulous pictures, Kelly. Thrilled you had a blast. NYFW is always so much fun. Great post, love. If you get a moment, I have two new looks I’d love to hear your thoughts on. ๐Ÿ™‚ xo

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  19. The Fashann Monster says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:24 am

    Ahhh, how could would it be to go to fashion week. Great photos.

    The Fashann Monster

  20. RedTagChicLA says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:46 am

    I had a blast going over all your NYFW images…..the runway, the parties & meeting up with fab bloggers! Thanks for sharing!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  21. Vogue and Heels says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:31 am

    It looks like you had a wonderful time! I love the pictures and your outfit on all of them.

    -Vogue&Heels

    http://www.vogueandheels.com

  22. Kirsty says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:13 am

    What a week! Looks like a blast!
    Love all the photos, and love that you meet Kier!
    One day I will make it to NYFW!
    x Kirsty
    http://geelongfashionista.com

  23. Jessie Butner says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:13 am

    looks like fun!!

    http://www.dressdinedwell.wordpress.com

  24. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Thanks Surbhi!

  25. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Thanks Mel, happy to have you!

  26. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Thanks Sooae!

  27. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    You absolutely should!

  28. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Absolutely, and we will have to meet up!

  29. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    It really was a blast, and no, he did not offer to fix my camera, I was so upset!

  30. Abby says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Girl, it seems like you got the sweetest hook-ups! ๐Ÿ™‚ That is a major bummer about your camera though… I hope he offered to fix it for you! I always love seeing behind the scenes of these cool blogger events… everything always looks so amazing!

    xo, Abby @ Always,
    Abby

  31. sonia de macedo says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    How awesome! I wish I could have attended – next year fo sho!

    SDMxx

  32. Rachel says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Glad you had such a good time! I’d like to be able to go sometime in the future ๐Ÿ™‚

  33. Sooae Lee says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    wow lovely photos! so cool! xO!
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  34. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks Amy, I had such a great time!

  35. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks Aunie, they were exciting!

  36. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks Nancy for stopping by!

  37. Nancy says

    September 11, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Hey Kelly – nice blog! follow mine or spread some love! xx http://njoyoga.blogspot.com/

  38. Annelise Rowe says

    September 11, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    WHOA! What an amazing time. So cool you got to meet Kier. I am so jealous of your swag bag!

  39. Amy Webb says

    September 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Wow. This looks like such a fun time and you look fabulous!!

    xo Amy

  40. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    The white blazer was an early birthday present and I am so happy I got it, it is going to be an integral part of my wardrobe I am sure!

  41. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    He did and thank goodness it was only a $7 replacement!

  42. Kelly Ann says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Yes, it is pretty great!

  43. surbhi says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Pics speak of the fun u have. U look lovely !
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  44. Mel says

    September 11, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I love that jump shot!!! lol. New to your blog and absolutely love it
    xo
    Mel
    http://www.ipinkiloveyou.com

  45. Sharon says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Ooh all that swag sounds fabulous! I’m so sorry about the cracked lens…hope that guy apologized!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  46. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Oh what a fun experience. I bet you got really amazing swag!

  47. Setarra says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Awww Yay! Fashion Week is always the best for free swag! Love your black and white outfit in the beginning of the post! I have enough black as it is but I may need to invest in a white blazer ๐Ÿ™‚

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