What She Wore - BlogHer '17 Street Style

It has been over a week and still on the inspiration high that is the BlogHer 2017 conference. I love the diversity of women that I meet here. For 2017, the conference was in Orlando, so many of the bloggers were accompanied by children and partners than I have seen in the New York conferences.

By diverse women, I mean that influencers, writers, bloggers of all types were represented. Popular categories include parenting, tech, and style of course. There are lifestyle bloggers, political bloggers, bloggers that write about specific medical conditions, philanthropic issues, entrepreneurs, food, you name it, it was there. I was also excited to see all ages, ethnicities, sizes, and shapes of women and those who identify as women. One thing in common among most of the attendees though, is that everyone put a lot of thought into their outfits. You would think these were all style bloggers. Participants brought their A-game in styling themselves as a billboard to their personal brand.

Talking with Tami blogger (top) came to represent curvy silhouettes and also a designer she loved in Atlanta. I found my Geek fashion crowd. There were several unicorn fans. I hunted down several bloggers who were big Disney, Star Wars, Wonder Woman and Harry Potter fans. They were a trifecta of Geek model/stylist The Lady Nerd,  Superheroine chef The Gluttonous Geek and Geeky Bootcamp founder Nerd in the City. I found Ms. Candy Blog who DIY styled herself with candy dots on her leather jacket and handbag. Of course, get a load of that light-up skirt!

Otherwise, ladies brought their individual style, from jet-setter to resort-friendly to vintage. Everyone looked fully accessorized with their favorite handbag in addition to the multiple tote bags that guests received from BlogHer sponsors.

I admit I was feeling a bit of a creative slump this year. However, BlogHer '17 revived and inspired me with their expert panels. Meeting fantastic women who were all following their passion and open to sharing and learning with others restored my love of blogging as well.

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Join Me at #BlogHer17 and Save $150!

Are you an aspiring influencer, pro-blogger, writer, experienced social media star? Wherever you are in your journey, the #BlogHer17 conference taking place in Orlando this June is for you.

I attended my very first BlogHer conference at the beginning of my blogging career the same day I left my corporate job in 2010. I walked right out of the office and directly into the registration line across the street in Midtown Manhattan to start a new chapter in my life. Back then, I learned a lot of the basic technical skills and industry etiquette I would not have known if it weren’t for the great sessions. I also made connections that led to my first big influencer campaigns.

As a fashion blogger, I loved the big fashion show they had that year. Long before the style industry made diversity and body inclusivity a hot topic, this show already flaunted body shapes and full figures of all types. I saw models that were physically challenged, models from all backgrounds and the fashion brands who supported them. I didn’t know then how ahead of their time they were.

By the time BlogHer 2012 rolled around, I had progressed quite a bit more in my career. Social media had changed quite a bit. I was proud to attend panels in a much more advanced track this time around. I followed seminars much more focused on business, networking and media training. Keynote speaker Martha Stewart ended up being the perfect example to demonstrate all the points we had just learned in that session.

 #BlogHer17 will have several tracks of sessions tailored to wherever you are in your digital influencer, blogger or writing career. If you are just starting to create content, there will be panels that help inspire your creativity. If you are a media star, network with other panellists to navigate legal issues, political issues, business contracts. The conference attracts a lot of brands that are supportive of this journey. I was always impressed with the value of going to this conference. You won’t go hungry, amazing teams organise and think of your every need, no matter what they may be. I love the inclusive, supportive culture at #BlogHer17. There are parties, brand experiences, outings that are planned, but that certainly doesn’t include the festivities you put together with your colleagues and new friends.

If you get your ticket now, you can click here to save $150 off your #BlogHer17 pass. I am looking forward to a few days in Florida and would love to see you there!

This post is sponsored by SheKnows and #BlogHer17; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. 

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BlogHer 2012 Fashion Show

Mommy bloggers is the largest demographic at the annual conference of BlogHer, but the fashion contingent came out in full force.  First, supermodel Christy Turlington Burns looked as beautiful as ever discussing her work with her organization, Every Mother Counts and documentary, "No Woman No Cry" with CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien.  The charity works as an advocate to educate and provide assistance to reduce the maternal mortality rate globally.

The same evening, BlogHer hosted its highly anticipated fashion show..

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