9.15.2010

nyc, day 2 Chictopia conference

Our first full day in New York was spent at the Chictopia10 conference. To be honest, Starr and I planned to skip out early (after the free lunch), because we thought it wouldn't be very informative. We were very pleasantly surprised at how great the conference was. Every panel was very professional, the mix of bloggers and big name brand representatives was very perfectly balanced. I learned a lot of great new tips on blogging, using SEO's, and much more. Not everything applied to me and the direction I want to take my blog, but I am very glad I stayed for the whole thing.
Annie and I took some outfit pictures during our lunch hour. Let me just say, I am so glad that my new lens that Josh dropped isn't completely ruined, because I love the way my pictures are coming out. It was pretty funny to take pictures in such a busy location. It was definitely very different than my empty backyard! I really love this dress, but Josh absolutely hates it. He told me I look like a 90's sofa...and I kind of agree, but I don't care! I have been wearing my trusty cowboy boots while I've been here, and have gotten a few funny looks. I think people in New York just don't wear cowboy boots, they probably thought I was just a little cowgirl in the big city.

(dress: vintage, thrifted; boots: vintage; necklace: Starr's)




(look at how straight I hemmed that dress! Go me!)


I love the dress that Annie was wearing that day, I'm sure she'll be putting pictures up on her own blog soon.

Lots more pictures to come soon, and my trip isn't even done!

25 comments:

  1. aww no you didn't look like a sofa! you looked so good! and i LOVE how you wore cowboy boots to the conference--you definitely stayed true to yourself which was the whole theme of the conference/weekend :)

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  2. I love hearing about how blogger's guys don't like/understand their choice in patterns. I thought it was just me! Haha :)

    I like the dress paired with the pop of color from your nails!

    Bea from A plus B

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  3. you look wonderful! love ur dress and your bump really suits you! xx

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  4. I love what you're wearing! You look so adorable!

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  5. HA! a 90's sofa! that is hilarious!! :) my husband always says that i've turned into an old lady already; i can't resist anything with a flower embroidered on it :) plus i don't like loud music...so maybe he's right!

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  6. you guys look fantastic!!! and i love your 90s sofa dress. super cute with the boots. i know, i feel so strange taking pics in a place not my roof. it's just weird. but these turned out great. can't wait to see more!

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  7. pffft, looks. so what - you look awesome! that dress looks SUPER comfy and is flattering to your cute shape! not to mention i would guess a much better alternative so some matronly maternity clothing.

    :)

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  8. You get looks from NY-kers because you look so uniquely beautiful! :)

    LMAO at the 90s sofa comment, it's kind of right, but you totally rock it.

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  9. I'm all about some velvet this season (2 dresses so far!) so I absolutely adore this dress! Josh doesn't know what he's talking about ;)

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  10. you look so pretty Annie!! I love the colors of your dress ^.^

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  11. love the outfit, especially the boots...i wore my cowboy boots ALL THE TIME in NYC and people didn't judge, you actually see them more than you would think.

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  12. I like that dress, and the fact that you paired the tan boots with black tights.

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  13. 90s sofa or not, you look GORGEOUS! And your hair is growing like a weed. :)

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  14. You two look adorable :) I actually like the 90s sofa look for dresses.

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  15. Oh I love the dress lady! It's 90s sofa in the most amazing way haha. Plus, I really love that you paired it with boots.

    And I have to say, you may just be the most adorable pregnant lady ever!

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  16. Love the look - a cute bump always goes just fine with cowboy boots.

    O,www.mammalooka.com

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  17. You are the cutest pregnant lady.

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  18. Amazing dresses <3 You have such great preggy style :D The dress fits you so well! Hope you like my jumpsuit post too :)

    -Gayle from www.gayleisvolatile.blogspot.com

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  19. awwww...you look adorable! sounds like you had a great time in NYC!

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  20. Oh no, it's such a pretty dress. I would quite like a sofa with such an amazing print though...! I'm really enjoying looking through everyone's new york photos, i really want to plan a trip there next year xx

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